The Rushmore Estate in Highland Mills, New York — Named After the Man Who Gave Mount Rushmore Its Name — Just Listed for $14,000,000

Mount Rushmore was named after Charles E. Rushmore, an attorney and financier who helped fund the completion of the monument — and so they named it after him. And this is the home he built. 14 Castleton Drive in Highland Mills, New York — the Rushmore Estate — is a 15,252 square foot Spanish Colonial masterpiece on over 39 gated acres in the foothills of the Catskill Mountains, with plastered ceilings, a Gilded Age ballroom with balconies for performances, a 60-foot infinity pool, and so much more. It is now listed for $14,000,000.

PS — we got to tour it. Watch the full tour above! 🎥

📍 14 Castleton Dr, Highland Mills, NY 10930
💰 $14,000,000
📐 15,252 sq ft | 39.1 gated acres
🛏 16 bedrooms | 16 bathrooms
📅 Built 1908 | Spanish Colonial
🏰 Grand Gilded Age ballroom (1911)
🏊 60-foot infinity pool
🎾 Tennis and basketball court
🔥 10 fireplaces in main house
🌊 Private lake | Waterfalls | Hiking trails
🍎 Berry orchards and apple orchards
🚗 R1A + R3A + Agriculture zoned

The History Is Extraordinary

Charles E. Rushmore — yes, the same Charles Rushmore for whom Mount Rushmore is named — commissioned this estate in 1908 as a retreat for his wife Jeanette, a peaceful sanctuary away from New York City. It was originally called Carmore Estate, a combination of her maiden name Carpenter and the family name Rushmore. Over the decades it passed through history before being reimagined most recently as a celebrated Hudson Valley B&B and wedding venue — its 1911 Spanish Colonial ballroom hosting countless unforgettable celebrations under its vaulted ceilings and ornate plaster carvings.

This is the kind of history you simply cannot buy. And now, in a way, you actually can.

The Main House

The main residence has 10 bedrooms, 6 full baths, 3 half baths, and 10 fireplaces. The kitchen is a full professional operation — Miele steam unit, Viking warming drawer, Viking microwave, three Viking ovens including a 6-burner and grill, two dishwashers, and a walk-in refrigerator — custom designed and renovated in 2005. Radiant heat throughout, four zones of central air, a whole-house generator with auto transfer switch, and a full smart home system. This is a house designed for serious hosting at serious scale, much like the Oaks Estate in Thonotosassa we featured earlier this year — though Rushmore Estate carries a history that is entirely its own.

The Ballroom, The Cottages, The Grounds

Beyond the main house, the estate includes a separate ballroom building with 4 bedrooms, 4 full baths, and 2 half baths — its grand 1911 Spanish Colonial interior featuring vaulted ceilings, ornate plaster carvings, oak floors, French doors opening to a stone patio, and an elaborate fireplace. There is also a separate cottage with 2 bedrooms and 2 baths, a detached garage with a 2-bedroom apartment above it, and a greenhouse.

The grounds are something else entirely. Fifty acres of gated, forested Hudson Valley landscape with a private lakefront beach, kayaking and canoeing, extensive hiking trails with waterfalls, berry-picking orchards, apple orchards, a 60-foot infinity pool, a gazebo for candlelit dinners, a tennis and basketball court, and rolling lawns that stretch toward the Catskills. It is zoned R1A, R3A, and agriculture — which means the possibilities here are genuinely vast.

A Once-in-a-Generation Listing

We have been to a lot of extraordinary homes. Rushmore Estate is something different. The combination of its history — commissioned by the man for whom Mount Rushmore is named, built in 1908, restored and celebrated as one of the Hudson Valley’s finest estates — with the sheer scale of what is on these 39 acres makes it one of the most significant listings we have ever seen in New York. Whether it becomes a private family compound, a continued hospitality destination, or something entirely new, it deserves an owner who appreciates every inch of what has been preserved here.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rushmore Estate in Highland Mills NY?

Rushmore Estate is a 15,252 square foot Spanish Colonial estate on 39.1 gated acres in Highland Mills, New York, built in 1908 by Charles E. Rushmore — the man for whom Mount Rushmore is named. It has 16 bedrooms, 16 bathrooms, a grand 1911 ballroom, 60-foot infinity pool, private lake, and hiking trails with waterfalls. It is listed for $14,000,000.

Who was Charles Rushmore?

Charles E. Rushmore was a New York lawyer who became famous as the namesake of Mount Rushmore in South Dakota. He commissioned the Highland Mills estate in 1908 as a sanctuary for his wife Jeanette.

How much is Rushmore Estate listed for?

Rushmore Estate is currently listed for $14,000,000.

Where is Rushmore Estate located?

Rushmore Estate is located at 14 Castleton Drive in Highland Mills, New York, in the foothills of the Catskill Mountains in Orange County.

Was Rushmore Estate a wedding venue?

Yes — Rushmore Estate has operated as a celebrated bed and breakfast and Hudson Valley wedding venue, with its 1911 Spanish Colonial ballroom hosting weddings and events. It is now listed for sale at $14,000,000.

Who is the listing agent for Rushmore Estate?

Corcoran Baer & McIntosh 845-358-9440, Laura Denberg 917-603-7945

Listed by: Corcoran Baer & McIntosh 845-358-9440, Laura Denberg 917-603-7945

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