Titanic Survivor’s Estate Is Steeped in History

NYACK, NY — On April 15, 1912, the R.M.S Titanic sank in the North Atlantic Ocean, four days into its maiden voyage. Margaret Welles Swift (of the Swift Meat Packing Company) survived the tragedy, but the blueprints for her Hudson Valley home went down with the ship.

Duplicate prints were eventually found and the 13-acre property, perched on 159 River Road in Grand View-on-Hudson, was completed in 1916. Known as Overledge, the home is an exquisite representation of early 20th Century architecture, and is steeped in history.

After her husband passed away, Swift sold the property and according to Terry Talley's book, "Oh, What a Grand View," subsequent owners included Alba Martinez, the brother-in-law to Rafael Trujillo, dictator of the Dominican Republic, who reportedly used the property as a hideout.

Michael Shrieve, famed drummer for rock band Santana, owned it in the 1970s; in the '80s, it was owned by George and Elizabeth Peper, who was editor-in-chief of Golf magazine for 25 years. The storied home is on the market for $1,795,000. It is listed by Ellis Sotheby’s International Realty for $1.795 million.

Listing Contact: Nan Swaab, Ellis Sotheby’s International Realty. www.ellissothebysrealty.com., Nyack: (845) 641-6583. Listing link.

• Address: 159 River Rd, Nyack, New York
• Price: $1,795,000
• Square Feet: 3361
• Bedrooms: 4
• Bathrooms: 4 Baths
• Built: 1921
• Features: Sitting high on a rise overlooking the Hudson River, Overledge enjoys a commanding Grand view while being in close proximity to the River Villages and within easy commuting distance to New York City. Set on approximately 1.4 acres this classic residence was meticulously renovated and maintained by its current owners. Open Floor Plan on first floor features Formal Living Room with fireplace, Formal Dining Room with fireplace, Gourmet Eat-in Kitchen with island, Butler's Pantry with sink and wine cooler. The main staircase leading to 2nd floor features leaded glass window with stained glass and family crest original to the home. Stone terraces and patios make for plenty of outdoor enjoyment and privacy. There is a Koi pond surrounded by perennial gardens. A separate river font lot offers easy and direct access to the Hudson River.

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