The Mothership Has Landed In Westchester
This house is a Mid Century Modern structure built in 1959. It's located on 8.6 acres in Cortlandt Manor, NY.
Specifications
- Address: 196 Furnace Dock Road, Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567
- Price: $5,500,000
- Sq. Ft: 7,000
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 6
- Year Built: 1959
- Lot Size: 8.6 Acres
- Stories: Three Or More
- Parking/Garage: 3 Garage spaces
- Pool/Hot Tub: Yes, In Ground
- Fireplaces: 5
Circular wood spaceship in the forest. That roofline is crazy good.
Curved stone fireplace steals the room. Looks warm without trying.
That spiral skylight! I’d just lay here and stare up.
Curvy kitchen is wild. Honey wood cabinets actually make it feel cozy.
Wall of glass straight into the trees. I’d never close the blinds.
Round room moment. Wood wrapping everything makes it feel a hug.
Outside again, rings of wood and glass. Kinda a grown-up treehouse.
That curvy bar is dangerous. Everyone ends up hanging here.
Game room under a giant umbrella ceiling. Light for days.
Cozy cocoon bedroom. The red duvet pops against all that wood.
Soft wood bathroom with rounded cabinets. Mid-century-ish without feeling theme-y.
Raised beds and gravel paths. Zero fuss, just veggies and sunshine.
Stone meets wood, tucked into the hillside. Very Hobbit-adjacent in a good way.
Octagon tower with a copper hat. Feels whimsical, not cheesy.
Entry with the circle theme again. Slatted ceiling and skylights absolutely slap.
Details
This Mid Century Modern architectural masterpiece, known as "The Mothership," was designed for and built by Robert Cika under commission from Jackie Gleason, who was fascinated by UFOs. Completed in 1959, the home took five years to build. It sits on 8.6 acres in the Hudson Valley, about an hour north of New York City. The house features floor-to-ceiling windows that blend it with the natural surroundings. Craftsmanship is evident throughout, particularly in the woodwork, which is largely bent, a difficult and time-consuming art. The ceiling design, created by a Scandinavian shipbuilder, resembles boats, and the metalwork includes vents shaped like stylized fish. Both floors and fireplaces are made of Italian marble, with folklore suggesting Gleason purchased an entire quarry for its import. The property also includes a second, smaller structure called "The Spaceship," which has been used as a bunkhouse and for glamping. The home was clearly designed for entertaining, with three original swooping bars, a game room featuring a shuffleboard table, and a marble dance floor. Despite its entertainment focus, it also offers relaxation with beautiful views and a connection to nature. Other features include a stainless steel curved kitchen, a spacious living area, a dining room, and a circular library and office. Many original details, cabinetry, and closets have been preserved. Additionally, there's a 1930s Stone Colonial House called "The Barracks" that can serve as a guest house, and a large, fenced vegetable and herb garden with a shed. The estate is conveniently located near golf courses, the Hudson River, West Point, dining, shopping, music venues, and Metro North train stations.