Gil Schafer’s Hudson Valley Estate Middlefield Relists at $6.5M

A Greek Revival country house in Amenia, New York, that ignited a bidding war just three months ago has returned to the market with fresh renovations and a higher price tag.

Middlefield, the 45-acre Hudson Valley estate designed by classical architect Gil Schafer, is now listed for $6.5 million through Compass broker Ashley Whittaker. The property last traded hands in July 2025 for $6.18 million — nearly $2.7 million above its original May 2025 asking price of $3.5 million. The rapid resale suggests either an investor capitalizing on the region’s sustained demand for architecturally significant homes or a buyer whose circumstances changed abruptly after closing.

Schafer built the roughly 4,000-square-foot residence from scratch in 1999 as a demonstration of his firm’s core philosophy: new construction engineered to appear centuries old. G.P. Schafer Architect has since become one of the most sought-after practices in American traditional design, favored by buyers who want historical aesthetics without the structural liabilities of actual antique buildings. Middlefield served as both his personal home and a physical portfolio piece.

The double-height portico, supported by classical columns, anchors the exterior. Inside, a central hall connects three bedrooms and four bathrooms. The kitchen features cream cabinetry, butcher-block countertops, a wood-burning fireplace, and a butler’s pantry. Landscape architect Deborah Nevins, known for her minimalist interventions in historic settings, designed the formal gardens that frame the rolling fields and mature trees surrounding the main house.

Between the July closing and the current October listing, the estate underwent substantial upgrades. Workers installed a new roof, overhauled the mechanical systems, and laid newly sourced antique wood floors throughout. Previously unfinished areas on the third floor and lower level were converted into habitable space, adding a media room and a private study upstairs while expanding utility areas below grade. These improvements preserved the original millwork, wide-plank flooring, and antique mantels that give the interiors their aged patina.

Schafer parted with Middlefield following his marriage to interior designer Courtnay Daniels. In a May 2025 interview with ELLE Decor, he explained that the couple wanted to collaborate on a shared home rather than live inside a space entirely conceived by one partner. He auctioned much of the original furniture before the sale, though the summer buyers retained his spatial arrangements and decorative vision.

The Hudson Valley luxury real estate market has remained exceptionally tight for properties with genuine architectural provenance. Towns like Amenia, Rhinebeck, and Millbrook have absorbed an influx of buyers seeking estates that offer turnkey historical character within two hours of Manhattan. Homes designed by recognized architects routinely command premiums far exceeding comparable square footage in the region, a dynamic that drove Middlefield’s initial $2.7 million over-ask sale.

Compass is currently fielding inquiries for the $6.5 million listing.