An estate fit for a president — albeit a fictional one — just hit the market in Westchester County.
Rabbit Hill estate, set along the Hudson River in the village of Briarcliff Manor, hit the market for $15 million, the Wall Street Journal reported.
The Georgian Revival-stylehome received significant airtime as the fictional abode of George Mullen, a beleaguered former president played by Robert De Niro in the Netflix miniseries “Zero Day,” which was released early this year.
The red brick estate sits at the end of a long, gated driveway. Daniel Milstein Photography
The lush property spans roughly 22 acres. Daniel Milstein Photography
De Niro sits opposite Angela Bassett in “Zero Day.” JOJO WHILDEN/NETFLIX © 2024
The thriller’s first episode opens with scenes of De Niro living out his temporary retirement at the house, swimming laps in the 50-foot pool and playing with his dog on the neatly trimmed lawn.
In reality, the 22-acre estate is owned by hedge-funder Doug Haynes and his wife, Laurice Haynes, the Journal reported.
Rabbit Hill’s history dates back to 1929, when it was constructed by American architect Mott B. Schmidt for a Wall Street banker. Schmidt crafted homes for the likes of the Vanderbilts and the Astors, as well as 655 Park Ave. and a wing of Gracie Mansion.
The red brick house at Rabbit Hill — accessed via a gated, quarter-mile-long driveway — spans roughly 13,000 square feet. The first floor includes a marbled-checked foyer, a modern kitchen and a sunken family room overlooking the garden. A curved, floating staircase, positioned over a herringbone brick floor, leads up to the second floor and its seven bedrooms.
The handsome foyer. Daniel Milstein Photography
Vaulted ceilings pair with arched doorways. Daniel Milstein Photography
The kitchen recieved a modern upgrade but maintained its colonial style. Daniel Milstein Photography
The formal dining room. Daniel Milstein Photography
The curved, floating staircase. Daniel Milstein Photography
A wood-paneled office. Daniel Milstein Photography
The primary bedroom glimpses the Hudson River beyond. Daniel Milstein Photography
The 50-foot pool and large pool house. Daniel Milstein PhotographyListing agent David Turner, of Compass, told the Journal that part of home’s value comes from the land itself, with its roughly 22 acres of lawns, gardens and woodlands overlooking the Hudson River.
Rabbit Hill’s current owners bought the property in 2016 for $9 million and proceeded to undertake millions of dollars worth of upgrades and restorations, the Journal reported. A location scout for “Zero Day” approached the couple in 2023.
The historic property’s acreage and vistas make it one of the most expensive listings in Westchester County. Daniel Milstein PhotographyWhat began as a six- to eight-week departure from their home turned into a year-long separation due to Hollywood strikes, and the owners bounced around a Palm Beach home and various rentals, according to the Journal.
Netflix compensated the couple for their time away, according to the outlet, and gave the pair a cameo in a “Zero Day” party scene for their troubles.
The home was a principal location throughout the miniseries, which premiered to mixed critical reviews. Rabbit Hill was previously featured in the long-running NBC series “The Blacklist,” as well.
