John Tishman Mid-Century Modern Masterpiece
Tucked along the wooded banks of the Mianus River, this reimagined mid-century masterpiece at 147 Mianus River Road is a study in quiet modern luxury. Originally crafted by legendary builder John Tishman, whose projects include the World Trade Center, Sears Tower, and John Hancock Building, the residence was thoughtfully restored and expanded in 2019 by AIA award-winning architect Belmont Freeman. The result is a seamless dialogue between past and present: timeless modernist lines enriched with warm, natural materials and refined contemporary details.
Location
Bedford, NY
Style
Mid-Century ModernAddress
147 Mianus River Road
Architect
State
New YorkPhoto Credit
Brian Milton, Compass Real Estate
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Inside, a dramatic two-story great room anchors the home with 17-foot ceilings and walls of glass that dissolve the boundaries between interior and landscape. Light and shadow play across the open spaces, framing ever-changing views of the surrounding forest. With five bedrooms and five baths, the residence offers both intimacy and scale, making it equally suited for quiet weekends or elegant entertaining.
The 5-acre estate unfolds in layers of privacy and serenity, complete with a gated entry, sweeping drive, and low-chlorine, negative-ionization pool designed for year-round enjoyment. Just steps from the Mianus River Gorge Preserve and minutes from Bedford Village, this architectural gem offers a rare balance of nature, design, and proximity—only one hour from New York City, yet a world apart.