Dorinda Medley Lists Stunning Slice of Berkshires Estate
Dorinda Medley Is Selling a Piece of Her Famous "Bluestone Manor" — Here’s What You Need to Know
Who Is Dorinda Medley?
Dorinda Medley became a household name on Bravo’s hit show "The Real Housewives of New York City" (RHONY). She’s famous for her unforgettable catchphrase:
"I decorated! I cooked! I made it nice!"
She shouted this while defending her beautiful home in the Berkshires — a place fans came to know as Bluestone Manor.
What Is Bluestone Manor?
Think of Bluestone Manor like a giant, historic castle in the countryside.
- Built in 1902 — that’s over 120 years old!
- Gilded Age Tudor-style — fancy architecture with stone walls, steep roofs, and lots of charm
- Located in Great Barrington, Massachusetts — a cute, artsy town in the Berkshire Mountains
- Purchased by Dorinda’s late husband, Richard, in 2005
- Featured heavily on RHONY — lots of drama, dinners, and parties happened here
What Exactly Is She Selling?
She’s NOT selling the main house.
She’s selling one separate piece of land — 3.7 acres (that’s about 3 football fields worth of space).
Details of the Land for Sale:
- Address: Lot 2, West Sheffield Road, Great Barrington, MA
- Price: $1.2 million
- Listed by: Shelly Tretter Lynch at Compass
- Special features:
- Private entrance off West Sheffield Road
- Rolling meadows (open, grassy fields)
- Mature woodlands (big, old trees)
- Sweeping mountain views
- Surrounded by conservation land (protected nature — no neighbors building next door!)
- Close to downtown Great Barrington (shops, restaurants, culture)
- Buildable — you could build your own dream home here
Why Is She Selling It?
Dorinda explained it simply in an interview with PEOPLE magazine:
“Why do I need 20 acres? I’d been happy with nine! Now I found out I owned 19 and a half! It just felt excessive.”
Her Reasons, Broken Down:
- Too much land — She originally thought she had ~9 acres. Turns out, she had 19.5 acres. That’s a lot of lawn to mow!
- High taxes — You pay property taxes on all your land, even the parts you don’t use.
- Far from the house — The land she’s selling is way out back, not near the manor. She never walks or uses it.
- Wasteful — Paying taxes on unused land didn’t feel smart.
- Downsizing smartly — Her agent, Shelly Tretter Lynch, says she "carved away without it affecting her lifestyle."
- Translation: She kept the parts she loves (main house, gardens, maze, cornfields) and let go of the extra.
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Key Takeaway: Dorinda is keeping the main Bluestone Manor — the house, the maze, the cornfields, and about 9 acres around it. She’s only selling the extra 3.7-acre chunk she doesn’t need.
What Makes This Land Special?
According to the listing agent, Shelly Tretter Lynch:
“The land is spectacular. It’s open meadowland. It’s flat. It’s gorgeous and private. It sits quite high.”
She also praised Dorinda’s decision:
“She could have divided that property a million different ways, and she chose to preserve the integrity of the site.”
That means: No chopping it into tiny lots. One buyer gets the whole beautiful piece.
Who Might Buy This?
This land is perfect for someone who wants:
- A private estate in the Berkshires
- Nature + convenience — surrounded by conservation land, but 5 minutes from town
- Room to build a custom home with mountain views
- Bragging rights — "I own a piece of Bluestone Manor!"
A Quick History of the Manor
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 1902 | Bluestone Manor is built (Gilded Age Tudor style) |
| 2005 | Richard Medley (Dorinda’s late husband) buys the estate |
| 2015–2020 | Dorinda stars on RHONY; manor becomes famous on TV |
| 2022 | Dorinda gives video tour of the manor (see below!) |
| 2024 | Lists 3.7 acres for $1.2M — keeps main house + ~9 acres |
Want to See the Manor?
Dorinda gave a full video tour last year — you can watch it here:
Tour Bluestone Manor on YouTube
(Shows the maze, cornfields, gardens, and that famous kitchen!)
Summary
- Dorinda Medley (RHONY star) is selling 3.7 acres of her Bluestone Manor estate.
- Price: $1.2 million | Location: Great Barrington, MA (The Berkshires)
- Land features: Private, flat meadows, woods, mountain views, buildable, near town
- She’s keeping: The main 1902 manor house, gardens, maze, cornfields, and ~9 acres
- Why? Too much unused land + high taxes + far from house = smart downsizing
- Agent: Shelly Tretter Lynch (Compass) says it’s a rare, preserved piece of paradise
FAQ
Is Dorinda selling the whole Bluestone Manor?
No! She’s only selling one 3.7-acre lot (Lot 2 on West Sheffield Road). The main house, gardens, maze, and ~9 acres are not for sale.
Can I build a house on this land?
Yes! The listing says it’s "buildable" — so a buyer could design and build their own custom home there.
Why is the land so expensive ($1.2M for empty land)?
Because it’s rare:
- Private + flat + mountain views
- Surrounded by protected conservation land (no future neighbors!)
- Minutes from Great Barrington’s downtown
- Part of a famous, historic estate
How big is 3.7 acres, really?
Picture 3 football fields side by side. Or about 161,000 square feet. Plenty of room for a big house, pool, gardens, and privacy.
Is Dorinda leaving the Berkshires?
Nope! She told PEOPLE she’s happy with her ~9 acres and the manor. This is just smart estate planning — simplifying, saving on taxes, and keeping what she loves.
Article based on reporting by Megan Johnson, Boston.com Correspondent. Photos by Stephanie Loda, Greenwich Photography.