Historic Selkirk Italian Villa With Courtyard and Formal Grounds

The Mansion at Cedar Hill is a private Italian-style villa in Selkirk built in 1907 for New York Governor Martin Glynn. The approximately 12,500-square-foot residence combines old-world architecture with a private courtyard, fountain, evening fireplace, veranda entrance, stone staircases, formal rooms, and landscaped outdoor areas. Weddings, retirement dinners, anniversaries, birthday celebrations, corporate training programs, private dinners, and styled productions can use the estate as a distinctive alternative to a hotel or conventional banquet hall.

The mansion accommodates approximately 180 guests indoors and up to about 400 guests in outdoor configurations. Event rentals can include tables and chairs for a substantial portion of the group, access around the event date, ceremony and reception areas, and coordination with approved caterers. The courtyard and veranda provide natural gathering locations for cocktails and portraits, while the formal interior offers weather protection and a residential atmosphere for dining or smaller programs. Stone stairs, the fountain, brick and stucco architecture, period rooms, and mature grounds create numerous photography backgrounds. Cedar Hill is particularly suitable for hosts who want exclusive use of a historic villa and freedom to select an approved catering team.