LIFE BEYOND FIRST CLASS
ESTATES
THE ERPF ESTATE:
A MONUMENT TO
WILDERNESS
AND WONDER
A hidden masterpiece in the Catskills, the Erpf Estate
spans 280 acres of forest, sculpture, and architectural
serenity—anchored by the world’s only modern stone
maze and steeped in a century of artful stewardship.
390 Erpf Road, Arville, New York
$10,000,000
JESSICA HALL
There are places that awaken something dormant in us—where the hum of the forest becomes the heartbeat of a life well-lived. The Erpf Estate, set across 280 acres of Catskill Mountain wilderness just over two hours from Manhattan, is such a place. At once a private sanctuary, a living museum, and a legacy of art and architecture, this singular estate is a rare convergence of soul and scale.
Steeped in more than a century of quiet stewardship, the estate unfolds like a mythic landscape: two crystalline streams, more than a mile of waterfront, ten miles of private trails, wide pastures, whispering forests, and ridgelines that rise to 2,270 feet. Yet despite its wilderness immersion, the property is thoughtfully developed—ready for refined mountain living, creative retreat, or conservation-minded expansion.
At its heart lies one of the most astonishing environmental artworks in the world: a 1,680-foot-long stone maze completed in 1965 by British sculptor Michael Ayrton. Towering stone walls guide visitors through the labyrinthine design, where Ayrton’s original bronzes of Daedalus, Icarus, and the Minotaur stand watch. It is the only known stone maze of its kind built since antiquity—part myth, part monument, and wholly unforgettable.
Art is everywhere here. Over a dozen outdoor sculptures are seamlessly integrated across the grounds, reinforcing the estate’s deeply rooted artistic spirit. Whether used as a residence, foundation campus, or retreat for creatives, the Erpf Estate offers a rare kind of inspiration—one born from the land and carefully curated over generations.
The architectural centerpiece is a fully renovated 5,300-square-foot colonial-style main residence, originally built mid-century and restored in 2016 for modern living. Eight bedrooms and seven and a half baths support large gatherings or intimate quietude. Expansive decks, wide lawns, and a cupola made for meditative reflection overlook gardens that bloom with intention and a landscape that rolls into forest and sky.
Nearby, a beautifully restored 2,800-square-foot brick guest house offers three private apartments, perfect for guests, staff, or a self-contained artist-in-residence program. The semi-circular pond and moss-lined bluestone walkways connect the buildings with an effortless, almost sacred rhythm.
Designed to accommodate every lifestyle and season, the estate includes an 800-square-foot pool house with two showers and a kitchenette, along with a 56’ x 24’ heated pool surrounded by a 3,500-square-foot bluestone terrace. For equestrian pursuits, there is a five-stall horse barn and a dedicated polo stick and ball field. A rustic office cabin provides a peaceful work-from-nature environment, while a trout stream pump house supports irrigation and sustainability. The Har-Tru tennis court is ready for resurfacing and could easily be converted to a pickleball court. Modern conveniences abound with both wired and wireless high-speed internet, a full security and camera system, and a central wood furnace, with infrastructure in place to support off-grid solar energy.
The land itself is a living canvas of potential. Forty acres of lawns, meadows, and pasture spill into 240 acres of mixed forest. Two year-round trout streams—Bush Kill and Dry Brook—meander through the estate, offering private swimming holes, fly-fishing, and vital wildlife corridors. Bald eagles, deer, wild turkeys, black bears, and countless other species thrive here, adding to the immersive wildness of the place.
Crucially, the estate is unencumbered by conservation easements or deed restrictions, offering extraordinary freedom to build, expand, or preserve according to the next owner’s vision. Several ideal building sites exist, including one near the picturesque entry bridge that overlooks the stream and surrounding trees. Whether imagined as a multi-generational compound, a private creative sanctuary, a boutique wellness resort, or the headquarters of an environmental foundation, the possibilities are boundless.
Also available is a neighboring 50-acre parcel, offered separately, which features a renovated 1,850-square-foot three-bedroom, three-bath farmhouse and a 2,640-square-foot red barn with finished second-floor space. Most notably, this parcel directly abuts the 9,000-acre Dry Brook Ridge State Forest Preserve, effectively expanding the estate’s wilderness access and future trail networks into thousands of acres of protected land.
The Erpf Estate is more than a legacy—it’s a call to inhabit life differently. To move with intention. To create. To protect. To roam. To remember that luxury, at its best, whispers through trees and dances on streams.
390 Erpf Road, Arville, New York Is offered at $10,000,000.
For more information or to schedule a private showing, please contact:
Kathryn Johnson
Licensed Real Estate Salesperson
M +1 917.826.7050
O:+1 845.677.5512
E: kjohnson@wpsir.com
W: kathrynjohnson.williampitt.com
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