Celebrity photographer Alexi Lubomirski, famous for capturing Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's engagement and royal wedding photos, is selling his meticulously restored New York estate for just under $2.2 million. The renowned fashion photographer, who has created striking images of A-list celebrities including Beyoncé and Julia Roberts for major publications like Harper's Bazaar and Vogue, has spent the past two decades transforming a historic farmhouse in Mahopac, New York, alongside his environmental activist wife Giada.
The charming Colonial property, originally built in 1825 for one of the area's largest agriculturalists, was purchased by the couple in 2015 for a modest $550,000. Located in the peaceful and affluent New York suburb of Mahopac, approximately 45 minutes from Manhattan, the centuries-old farmhouse has been carefully preserved while receiving modern updates throughout the restoration process.
The white wood-sided Colonial structure features distinctive black-shuttered windows and sits on over three acres of mature maple trees near the exclusive Sedgewood Club, which offers residents access to lake activities, golf, and tennis facilities. The meticulously preserved residence spans almost 1,800 square feet across two levels, maintaining its original wood floors while incorporating modern amenities including a comprehensive security system and a whole-house generator.
Inside the historic home, visitors are welcomed by an entry foyer that flows into a light-filled living room complete with a wood-burning fireplace, a bookshelf-lined reading nook, and a built-in window seat. The living space opens directly to a covered bluestone patio surrounded by flourishing grape vines, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor living experience. The home also features a six-seat dining room and a newly renovated kitchen that showcases custom sage-colored cabinetry, butcher block countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a spacious butler's pantry equipped with a second refrigerator.
The upper level houses three bedrooms and two full bathrooms, with the primary bedroom featuring a walk-in closet and sharing a full bathroom with two additional guest bedrooms. A fully finished basement with heated floors provides extra living space with another full bathroom and a spacious recreation room that opens to the wooded backyard, which is highlighted by carefully maintained herb and rose gardens and a bluestone-encased swimming pool.
The expansive forested grounds include three separate outbuildings consisting of storage, wood, and garden sheds, as well as an attached one-car garage. The property's outdoor spaces have been thoughtfully designed to take advantage of the natural setting while providing practical amenities for year-round enjoyment.
Alissa Kronovet of Houlihan Lawrence holds the exclusive listing for the property, with all antique furnishings available for separate purchase. The sale represents a significant return on investment for the photographer and his wife, who have successfully transformed the historic property into a picture-perfect estate that reflects both their artistic sensibilities and commitment to preserving architectural heritage.
