An awe inspiring entrance galleria with high groin vaulted ceilings leads to an elegant formal living room with musicians’ alcove, formal dining room overlooking the pool, a warm kitchen with custom alder wood cabinetry and 100 year old maple floors, an inviting wood paneled library, an entry level office or bedroom, and a circular conservatory overlooking the pool and gardens. A most impressive travertine curving staircase leads you from this grand galleria to the upper level south facing gallery with hand-painted ceilings to the expansive master suite with its luxurious His/Hers marble bath and dressing rooms, and two large guest or family bedroom suites. An elevator allows access to upper and lower levels. The rear staircase provides access to staff quarters with two bedrooms, tiled bath, a large sun filled laundry room and a bonus exercise room.
FIRST FLOOR of MAIN RESIDENCE
GALLERIA
Gracious entry with limestone tile floors and high groin-arched ceilings. Galleria runs the length of the residence with beautiful arched doorways and 8 foot mahogany doors throughout.
ENTRY POWDER ROOM
Limestone tile floors and wainscoting, hand painted wallpaper and solid marble vanity.
LIVING ROOM 22’ x 30’
Step down to formal living room. Limestone floors, beautiful carved marble fireplace, and 14 foot ceilings with beautiful moldings. French doors to terrace overlooking pool, lawns gardens. Attached music room with French doors to access side terrace.
DINING ROOM 16’ x 21’
Gracious formal dining room with vintage maple floor, 12 foot coffered ceiling, black marble fireplace, French doors to spacious outdoor terrace, built-in cabinets and shelves for silver and china storage.
LIBRARY 15’ x 23’
Magnificent mahogany paneled room with walls of bookshelves. Vintage maple floors, black marble fireplace, copper inlaid relief ceiling, French doors to terrace and recessed lighting.
OFFICE 13’ x 15’
Vintage maple floors and storage closet
CONSERVATORY/MORNING ROOM 13’ x 15’
Light and bright at the end of the galleria with five sets of French doors to terrace overlooking pool and gardens. Limestone floors and hand painted walls.
KITCHEN
Preparation 14’ x 15’ Located through the butler’s pantry with silver closet. Vintage maple floors, marble counter tops, 6 burners plus grill, Thermador stove and oven, separate Thermador convection oven, two oversized refrigerator/freezers, beautiful alder custom cabinetry.
Clean Up 10’ x 11’ Vintage maple floors, custom alder cabinetry, two dish washers and two warming drawers. Kitchen area includes large pantry off the mud room with sink.
Breakfast Room 10’ x 11’
SECOND FLOOR of MAIN RESIDENCE
A gracious travertine curving staircase leads you from the grand Galleria below to second level south facing gallery with hand-painted ceilings which opens to a large stone balcony overlooking the formal gardens below. Access to the entry elevator is on this gallery along with entrance doors to family or guest bedrooms, the spacious master suite, and the hallway to the exercise room, laundry room and the two bedroom staff quarters.
MASTER SUITE 22’ x 29’
This elegant and serene suite has six sets of French doors which open to the south facing curved stone terrace as well as to the large second level terrace connecting to Bedroom 3. Carpeted with an antique French fireplace surround and enormous his/hers bathroom featuring marble counters, large closets with custom finish details, his/hers water closets and dressing tables, elegant marble surround for the Jacuzzi tub with garden/pool views, and double marble shower. This master bath includes a separate steam room.
BEDROOM 2 16’ x 18’
Carpeted with paned windows and French doors to the balcony. Bath with shower, tile floors and counters, high ceilings in bed and bath.
BEDROOM 3 16’ x 16’
“A room in the tree canopy”. Carpeted, window with balcony detail as in period Italian homes in Europe. Bath with tub/shower and stone tile floors and counters.
EXERCISE ROOM 10’ x 12’
Carpeted, paned windows for light and ventilation. Can double as an extra bedroom.
LAUNDRY ROOM 11’ x 16’
Filled with light from its many windows, this room offers substantial storage and work space with its white tiles counters and numerous drawers and cabinets.
STAFF QUARTERS
Private entrance from stairs to kitchen area or from hallway past laundry and exercise room. Large kitchenette area in vestibule. Many drawers and cabinets for storage. Gift wrapping center adjacent with tiles counter, drawers and cabinets for storage.
Maid’s Room 1 11’ x 14’ French doors to balcony overlooking the entrance courtyard. Carpeted. Closet with built-ins.
Maid’s Room 2 11’ x 14’ French doors to balcony overlooking the motor-court. Carpeted. Closet with built-ins.
LOWER LEVEL of MAIN RESIDENCE
GUEST HOUSE
Above the pool house, this delightful detached guest house affords privacy and gracious living quarters for guests. It has lovely views over the estate.
SITTING ROOM 12’ x 24’ Antique maple floors with dark stain. White tile counters with brown inlay tile trim at kitchen . French doors to terrace overlooking the pool and gardens.
BEDROOM 11’ x 11’ Double paned windows on bed wall, carpeted floors, large closet and tiled shower and counters in bath.
POOL HOUSE
Terrace with balustrade overlooks the pool and spa as well as the formal gardens below and around the tennis court. Kitchen facilities on one wall. White tiled shower in bath. High ceiling. Practical Pergo flooring. Three sets of French doors to the terrace above the pool.
STUDIO / OFFICE 21’ x 23’
Antique maple floors, a studio/office space filled with light from double paned windows on all 4 sides. Two French doors with balcony detail. Built-in bookshelves and storage cabinets. High ceilings. Entrance from breezeway to guest house.
GARAGES
Two 2 car garages each with its own door, one with the studio/office above. Motor courtyard on the side of the main residence and between the garages. Ample parking for entertaining.
AMENITIES:
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2.64 acres, with gardens evoking another era
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House was designed by the Main Street Architects and completed in 1998
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Located near shops and restaurants at the Upper and Lower Villages
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Detached guest house, pool house and studio – true estate compound
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Elevator servicing 3 floors
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Central air conditioning
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Lutron lighting with one touch commands
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Reclaimed 100 year old maple floors from upstate New York throughout
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8 foot mahogany carved doors throughout
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Antique fireplace surround in the master bedroom
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Imported marble fireplaces in the living room, dining room and library
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Security cameras at front gate and security lights on property
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North/South facing tennis court
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Pool with spa
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Two 2 car garages
(805) 886-7426
(805) 560-9951
DRE #: 01080801
