The Former House of Sylvester Stallone, Now for Sale, Will Help You Channel Your Inner “Italian Stallion”

He’s most known for developing and later leading the Rocky and Rambo franchises; he also goes by the monikers “Sly” and “Italian Stallion”; his ability to maintain ultra-attractive looks far into his seventies has sparked many heated debates. We’re talking about Sylvester Stallone, and now you can purchase his former Garrison, New York, house to move a little bit closer to his celebrity.

Recently, the 40 High Ridge Road property was up for sale for around $4.3 million. Abbie Carey of Houlihan Lawrence was the listing agent for the property. Nothing in the house seems extravagant at first. Actually, we’re drawn to how muted it is, allowing the Hudson River Valley outside its large windows to do the talking.

This home, which is situated on six acres, was created by the architectural firm Madderlake. It literally lies on a hill. Soft sunlight streams into every room, including all four bedrooms, throughout the year. As we’ve already mentioned, the entire atmosphere of the house exudes ease, which is further enhanced by the first floor’s open layout, which permits one to stroll through the dining room, which has access to a deck, the living room, which elegantly eschews superfluous decoration, and the chef’s kitchen, which is decorated in the Scandinavian style and was probably a favorite of the house’s previous owner, Vogue food writer Barbara Kafka.

Firstly, why aren’t you swooning already? Secondly, perhaps the amenities of the main suite on the first floor will alter that. There’s a soaking tub and walk-in cedar closet, plus another porch that you can see yourself lounging on while gazing dramatically into the middle distance of the Hudson River. It’s all smooth and blonde wood, like something from a poem by Mary Oliver.

The sauna in the guest suite (because places like that just have to be shared with loved ones); the media room with polished, terrazzo-style concrete floors; and—our personal favorite—the pool annex, which borrows design cues from Brutalist architecture—are also listed in the “Pros” column of this home. About that sandstone pool, we could write a complete article. Actually: The vivid, shimmering rectangles that the light creates in the water when it strikes precisely right are evocative of a work of art by de Chirico. Once more, it’s a minimalist setting that invites magnificent reflection.

We know what you’re thinking about right now, if you’re anything like us: closing on this incredible 4,606 square foot home. Our recommendation? You really ought to.