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Scarlett Johansson Snags a $4 Million Hudson Valley Retreat

The movie star is the latest celebrity resident of New York’s scenic Palisades

By Haley Chouinard
Person in an elegant off-shoulder white dress on the red carpet at the 70th Emmy Awards with NBC logos in the background.
Scarlett Johansson at the 70th Emmy Awards. The actress recently procured a $4 million house in New York’s Palisades. Photo: Dan MacMedan/Getty Images

Fresh off the major announcement of her $15 million deal for a Black Widow stand-alone movie, Scarlett Johansson has purchased a dreamy 4,000-square-foot home in Snedens Landing, New York.

Johansson, who was recently named the highest-paid actress in the world by Forbes, is the latest in a growing number of celebrity residents in the sleepy enclave in the Hudson Valley. The actress’s new neighbors will include Bill Murray and Diane Sawyer.

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The $4 million house has four bedrooms and four baths and offers sweeping views of the Hudson River. The ivy-clad residence was designed by Eric Gugler, who also designed the expansion of the West Wing of the White House when Franklin D. Roosevelt was president. It once belonged to actress Brenda Forbes, who often entertained Katharine Hepburn, Laurence Olivier, and Noël Coward at the property.

Situated about an hour outside New York City, the house sits on nearly an acre of land and features a tennis court, a swimming pool, and a picturesque pool house.

Colonial-style house covered in ivy and surrounded by lush greenery and trees on a bright, sunny day.
Known locally as the Ivy House, the home was designed by noted architect Eric Gugler. ELLIS SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY

Bright entryway with open door, wooden stairs, potted flowers, white walls, and view of green garden outside.
The two-story residence sits on nearly an acre of land. ELLIS SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY

Elegant dining area with glass table, chairs, chandelier, and a view of a lush garden, seen from a stairway landing.
There are two dining spaces in the house, one with a floor-to-ceiling window. ELLIS SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY

Dining room with wooden table and chairs, large bay windows overlooking lush greenery, soft lighting creating a cozy ambiance.
One of the two dining areas in the house. ELLIS SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY

Spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, large island, barstools, and recessed lighting.
The kitchen features cherry-toned wood cabinetry. ELLIS SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY

Elegant living room with colorful rug, floral sofa, armchairs, bookshelves, and large windows displaying a scenic view.
The cozy living room has an incredible view of the Hudson River. ELLIS SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY

Bright bedroom with a patterned bedspread, armchair, and a balcony view of the lake with trees in the background.
One of the four bedrooms in the house. ELLIS SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY

Spacious bedroom with white bedspread, ornate fireplace, framed painting, and large window with garden view.
The master bedroom features a beautifully detailed fireplace. ELLIS SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY

Ornate white balcony railing with intricate designs overlooking a serene lake and distant houses amidst lush greenery.
The balcony off the bedroom is adorned with wrought-iron details. ELLIS SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY

Modern bathroom with white tiles, glass shower, marble countertop, and a blue vase with pink tulips on the sink.
One of the house’s four baths. ELLIS SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY

Backyard view of a house with a glass sunroom, surrounded by trees, featuring a swimming pool and patio furniture.
In the backyard, an idyllic pool house is also covered in ivy. ELLIS SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY

Sunny glass conservatory with wicker chairs, plants, and a view of a backyard patio and swimming pool through open double doors.
The interior of the lovely pool house. ELLIS SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY

Backyard pool area with metal furniture, green sun chairs, and scenic lake view surrounded by lush greenery.
The pool looks straight out on to the Hudson River. ELLIS SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY

Aerial view of a lush green garden with a swimming pool, sun loungers, and a view of the river surrounded by trees.
An aerial view of the gorgeous property. ELLIS SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY

Aerial view of a large house surrounded by trees with a tennis court in the foreground.
The house comes with a private tennis court. ELLIS SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY