Westchester mansion once owned by famed Tonight Show host Johnny Carson hits market for $5million

A stunning mansion once owned by The Tonight Show host Johnny Carson has hit the market for the first time in more than four decades, with an asking price of $5.3million. 

The lavish estate, nestled on 1.9 acres in Westchester County, boasts six bedrooms, seven bathrooms, and multiple living spaces adorned with high ceilings and expansive windows. 

Carson, the iconic host of NBC's late-night talk show, made this stately stone Colonial-style manor his home in the 1950s before relocating to the West Coast and marrying his second wife Joanne Copeland in 1963.  

The property is still known as 'the Carson Ballfield' in Rye, Westchester's smallest city on the vibrant shores in New York, because children used to play baseball on the grounds during Carson's ownership. 

A stunning mansion once owned by The Tonight Show host Johnny Carson has hit the market for the first time in more than four decades, with an asking price of $5.3million

Nestled on 1.9 acres in Westchester County, this lavish estate boasts six bedrooms, seven bathrooms, and multiple living spaces adorned with high ceilings and expansive windows

Carson, the iconic host of NBC's Tonight Show, made this stately stone Colonial-style manor his home in the 1950s before relocating to the West Coast and marrying his second wife Joanne Copeland in 1963

In addition to Carson, notable owners of the property included Fritz Seibel, the renowned illustrator of the beloved 'Amelia Bedelia' book series, as well as art collectors Rick and Monica Segal, according to Sotheby's. 

The listing broker Christy Murphy with William Pitt Julia B Fee, Sotheby's International Realty, describes the estate as a 'one-of-a-kind Stone Manor home with off-the-chart amenities, character, proximity and property'. 

Built in 1928, the six-bedroom, 7½-bathroom residence is 9,923 square feet. It's conveniently located close to shopping, towns, trains and golf courses. 

Grand living areas are completed with seven fireplaces, creating a cozy and inviting atmosphere for entertaining guests and enjoying quality family moments. 

The custom chef's kitchen offers a center island and an abundance of high-end appliances and prep space.

Built in 1928, the six-bedroom, 7½-bathroom residence is 9,923 square feet. It's conveniently located close to shopping, towns, trains and golf courses

Grand living areas are completed with seven fireplaces, creating a cozy and inviting atmosphere for entertaining guests and enjoying quality family moments

The custom chef's kitchen offers a center island and an abundance of high-end appliances and prep space

The lavish estate boasts six bedrooms, seven bathrooms, and multiple living spaces

Extra features include three custom offices thoughtfully designed to inspire creativity and productivity for work or study, the listing says

Extra features include three custom offices thoughtfully designed to inspire creativity and productivity for work or study, the listing says. 

The outdoor area highlights a pool, spa, pickleball court, and gazebo, with blue stone walkways encircling the property. 

'Wrap around, covered terraces offer seamless indoor-outdoor living and al fresco dining with panoramic views,' the listing reads. 

The estate also features custom built-in shelves, hardwood floors, and a spacious fitness studio, along with a private sauna and an indoor cabana bath. 

A full ice cream bar, and a three-car garage equipped with two charging stations are only a few of the ultra-level amenities that the residence offers. 

'Wrap around, covered terraces offer seamless indoor-outdoor living and al fresco dining with panoramic views,' the listing reads

The estate also features custom built-in shelves, hardwood floors, and a spacious fitness studio, along with a private sauna and an indoor cabana bath

The outdoor area highlights a pool, spa, pickleball court, and gazebo, with blue stone walkways encircling the property

A pickleball court of the property is pictured 

The listing describes the opulent property as 'a masterpiece of design and craftsmanship, offering an unparalleled lifestyle,' that 'promises an exceptional living experience.' 

Rick, founder of Seavest Investment Group, and Monica purchased the extravagant property from Siebel for $800,000, as reported by the Post. 

The Segals adorned the walls of the property with over 1,000 contemporary art pieces they amassed, with some of these artworks currently on loan to museums or offered at auctions. 

The home also served as the backdrop for an episode of MTV's Teen Cribs, a series that premiered in 2009. 

The listing agent wrote: 'This exceptional offering is ideal for those seeking a blend of sophistication, comfort, privacy. '