The Millbrook Estate at 465 Shunpike: The former home of entertainer Marvin Hamlisch.
Jane Anderson | March 21, 2025
Photo: William Kaner
This Millbrook estate is an elegant entertainer’s paradise.
Its provenance proves its worth: It was once home to EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony awards) winner Marvin Hamlisch. Dating back to 1900, the property has a main building and four barns on 40-plus acres.

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The main house exudes tradition, from its whitewashed exterior to this plaid-and-wainscot foyer. A cushioned window seat offers a comfy spot to don or shed outerwear.

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The dining room showcases dark hardwoods from the ceiling to the floor. An imposing stone fireplace commands attention next to rustic, built-in shelving contrasting with delicate oversized windows on an opposite wall.

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Original, hand-hewn ceiling beams support pot racks in the kitchen. A huge slab of slate forms a center island, into which is carved a prep sink. Storage drawers and a beverage cooler fill the sides of the island, while a bank of cabinetry along one wall offers a workspace, a main sink, and a chef’s gas range.

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This family room is brighter than the previous two rooms, with white, built-in cupboards and shelves and a brick-lined fireplace surrounded by a white mantel.

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The living room, too, has white walls and honey-toned, wide-plank flooring. The fireplace has a black surround.

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One of two half-baths is reminiscent of Ralph Lauren’s trademark green and gold, with white wainscoting breaking up the dark green.

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The property has a total of six bedrooms. This one has a pitched ceiling, finished with dark beams.

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This one, too, sports dark ceiling beams, plus a bullseye window above the bed.

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This bedroom is minimalistic but bright with oversized windows and what looks like an ensuite bath. The brick-lined fireplace is gorgeous, too.

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Let’s look at the first of four barns.

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Gosh, the light streaming in is just stunning.

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A rustic yet refined living area has been carved out here.

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Wait ’til you see the interior of this barn.

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Fully finished and electrified/heated, it’s got a gorgeous hardwood floor and a flight of wooden stairs to the second floor.

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Rooms are dedicated to the essentials, like a workout with a view.

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The beauty and utility don’t end there. Check out this stone-and-wood barn.

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A magnificent, stacked-stone fireplace is the centerpiece of the living room in this barn.

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A full kitchen includes a center island and stainless-steel appliances like a Sub-Zero fridge and chef’s range.

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Rustic planked walls and ceiling beams offer a natural backdrop to all the rooms, like this TV room.

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Cable railings line the perimeter of the upper floor.

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What a cozy place to snooze.

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This barn looks like artwork.

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The beauty of the interior, too, does not disappoint.

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The barns here appear ready for a photo shoot.

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All this, and convenience, too: It’s just over a mile from here to Millbrook Vineyards & Winery, for a tasty cab franc. The estate is built for a crowd; be prepared to shell out $6,750,000 if you want to fill its rooms with your fam.
If this Millbrook estate has you as agog as we are, find out more about 465 Shunpike, Millbrook, from Karolina Czekaj, licensed real estate salesperson, and Kyle Elizabeth Irwin, associate real estate broker, with Corcoran Country Living.
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