If you loved the New Rochelle beach house and Tudor-style castle in New Jersey we recently showcased, you’ll lose your bits over this huge Poconos palace. It’s a 1980s and 90s time machine that effortlessly offers the best of Gordon Gekko only about two hours from New York City by car.
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“Do not wait to see this absolutely unreal entertainer’s dream estate in a stunning and private Poconos setting,” begins the listing for 504 Hallet Road in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. The town is just over the Pennsylvania border with New Jersey, and is a weekender’s fantasy escape or a perfect year-round home for adventurous, design-minded souls.
“Perhaps the finest example of 1980s opulence and architecture in Northeast Pennsylvania, this wonderfully restored nearly-7,000 sqft estate features an in-ground pool, tennis and pickleball court plus a guest house.”
With 8 bedrooms and 8 bathrooms listed at $1,295,000, it’s also an absolute bargain compared to similar homes in the Hamptons, Westchester or even the Catskills (check out this Catskills castle to get an idea).
“Pull into the long private drive that is just 15 minutes to the New Jersey border and less than two hours to New York and Philadelphia. An all-glass corridor greets you as you step into the two-story grand foyer.”
It’s a breathtaking display of timeless elegance with chic, vintage 1980s details that make you feel like you’re stepping into the scene of an Eddie Murphy or Tom Hanks movie.
“The sunken living room is complete with a stone waterfall for the ultimate in wow-factor.”
We love all the rich, real-wood paneling and the perfect combination of light, bright rooms and sultry, evening-appropriate cozy spaces.
“At night, retreat to an unbelievable primary bedroom en suite with fireplace, vaulted ceilings and access to indoor hot tub. The bathroom here? The wildest collection of marble, rugged stone and natural light.”
“Upstairs, guests may enjoy one of six large bedrooms, including two enclosed in glass to overlook the living area below.”
And if you choose to renovate or update this masterful time capsule (please don’t!), we just ask that you leave the bathrooms the way they are. There’s just so much glorious high-hat lighting and hard-to-find Formica that we don’t know how or when to stop drooling.
What an absolute dream! And if you do move in, please be super cool about sending us oodles of pictures of your family’s funky blue Christmas tree or collection of indoor house plants. We’re dying to see!
They deserve to be preserved in the Smithsonian as a testament to the height of American culture.
The kitchen is just as exciting and inviting. It was designed in true, sleek 1980s style but was done so well that it translates into 2025’s vibes effortlessly. Bring your vintage cast iron skillets and get ready to whip up modern cottage cheese pancakes and mouth-watering Italian soups for the whole famiglia.
Party at any hour with a full bar and disco lighting (really). And it all opens to an outdoor patio and an in-ground concrete pool (plus a built-in hot tub).
The hot tub is elevated from the main structure and alongside a two-story pool house that’s ripe for converting into a full-on guest space.
“An observation deck above is the ideal space to set up a DJ for a fully-enhanced outdoor party.”
There’s also deeded access to a small pond overlooked by an observation deck, offering gorgeous year-round views. Recent investments and upgrades include a new roof, new HVAC system and a fully redone pool.
This massive Poconos palace is also just minutes to Camelback Mountain Resort, Mount Airy Casino & Kalahari Indoor Water Park, making it ripe for Airbnb, VRBO and other short-term rental sites.
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