The Nine- Square house is, at its core, an authentic country house. The home is minimalist in structure so that it may support an inevitably maximal lifestyle - an extensive art collection & distinctive furnishings thrive in this home alongside an overflowing painting studio, outdoor gear for exploring the surrounding nature.
Every feature of the home was conceived to be both functional & pleasing to the eye; after all, the team behind the house spent more than 2 years planning a design that addressed every conceivable ergonomic & environmental question. The nine-square philosophy of living, developed in the mid-1900s by the incredible architect & professor John Hejduk, is very much felt in the home's distribution & flow of spaces.
On the ground floor are the double living room, dining area, & kitchen, all flowing into each other & anchored by a marble fireplace & 3 large glass doors opening to the exterior terrace with a breathtaking view. The kitchen features Danish-designed Reform cabinetry, Bardiglio marble, & Fisher Paykel appliances. An office/painting studio, a washroom, a dry bar, & laundry room complete the main level.
The central architectural piece of the home is the solid white oak staircase leading up to the second floor. The 4 bedrooms upstairs, though spacious, are much more private & intimate, each with large windows on 2 sides, communing with the serene & quiet landscape outside, and sharing 2 sizable bathrooms.
Distinguishing features of the Nine-Square House include high energy efficiency due to insulation exceeding all current standards, multi-zone central AC, radiant heated floors, solid 200 lb interior doors, satin nickel Kohler fixtures, cast iron sinks, & solid forged & machined brass & satin nickel door hardware.
The 9 acres of land around the house, perfect as it is, has been touched as little as possible. There are wooded & open areas, with meandering walking paths trailing through the property.
The Nine-Square House is just 20 minutes from Hudson, Great Barrington, & Millerton & 2 hours from New York City. The home is just a few minutes from Copake Lake.
Active
$2,475,000
49 Sky Top Road, Copake, NY 12521
4beds
3,886sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2023
9 Acres Lot
$2,403,100 Zestimate®
$637/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Marble fireplaceLaundry roomFisher paykel appliancesMinimalist in structureMeandering walking pathsCast iron sinksSolid white oak staircase
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 18, 2025 at 11:21am
Listing by:
Four Seasons Sotheby's Int. 518-822-0800,
Raj Kumar
Source: HVCRMLS,MLS#: 20250477

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bathroom
- Level: First
Bathroom
- Level: Second
Bathroom
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Level: First
Family room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Laundry
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Office
- Level: First
Heating
- Central, Forced Air, Radiant Floor
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Water Purifier, Washer, Refrigerator, Freezer, Exhaust Fan, Dryer, Dishwasher, Built-In Range, Built-In Gas Oven
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Main Level
Features
- Dry Bar, High Ceilings, High Speed Internet, Stone Counters, Storage
- Flooring: Concrete, Hardwood
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,886
- Total interior livable area: 3,886 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,886
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Covered Spaces, Carport
- Has carport: Yes
- Covered spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Lighting, Rain Gutters
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Forest, Mountain(s), Panoramic, Ridge, Rural, Trees/Woods, Valley
Lot
- Size: 9 Acres
- Features: Gentle Sloping, Many Trees, Meadow, Native Plants, Private, Rolling Slope, Secluded, Sloped Down, Views, Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 103200
- Zoning: R
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Modern
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Stone, Stucco
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Rubber
Condition
- New construction: Yes
- Year built: 2023
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Phone Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System
Location
- Region: Copake
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $637/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $800,000
- Annual tax amount: $14,863
- Date on market: 2/27/2025
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Gravel
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