$3,949,000

Upper East

Located in the prestigious Upper East, enter thru the gate to find this jewel of a property that was once the personal residence of William A. Edwards (of Edwards and Plunkett Architects).

The home has been meticulously updated with the highest quality finishes & great care while keeping the charm & beauty of a 1922 era estate including beautiful beams & rich hardwood floors.  The chef’s kitchen was completely remodeled & features premier appliances, custom cabinets, an island & an imported French Antique Terra Cotta stone floor.

The upstairs Master Bedroom & Bath were completely changed to create a luxurious Master Suite with the finest fixtures & dual walk-in closets.

There is a large studio with a full bath & kitchenette, vaulted ceiling & a wonderful terrace above the oversized finished 3-car garage that includes a separate workshop area.  In addition there is a separate art studio.  All of this on a .46 acre lot with beautiful landscaping & several outdoor sitting areas to enjoy!

• New foundation in Family Room/Rear Porch area
• Earthquake retro-fit for entire building
• All knob & tube electrical wiring replaced
• New high-end ADT security system added
• Significant portion of plumbing was replaced throughout the house
• New  100 gallon water heater and special hot water accelerator service added
• Furnaces and air conditioning  serviced with ducting/double filters added
• Two new sump pumps added to basement area for drainage
• Exterior and trim of all three buildings has been painted
• Complete renovation of the landscaping on the property
• Kinetico soft water and RO drinking water systems upgraded

• Vecchia Corte floor tile installed in entry
• Arched entry to Living Room thickened
• Gorgeous custom stone fireplace / hearth
• All wood beams refinished and custom painted
• French doors added to access Rear Terrace
• New carpeting over protected hard wood floors
• Central controlled Bose speakers installed in wall.

• Imported  French Antique Terra Cotta Parefeuille stone floor
• Thermostat controlled heated floor
• Custom cabinets/custom Hamptons beige crackle tile counter tops/island
• Viking 4 burner/griddle range/ cabinet-mounted Micro-wave in Black with brass trim
• Bosch dishwasher
• Kitchen Aid Refrigerator / Freezer
• New almond glazed Kohler dual well sink/disposal/ glazed, color-keyed Blanco faucet
• All new Lighting
• Bose speakers located in breakfast area ceiling
• New Miele Washer/Dryer in laundry area
• Major storage area near Kitchen/Laundry

• Closet in Office is now Electronic Control Room
• Remodeled & brought gas to the fireplace
• Butler Pantry / Wet Bar newly created
• Built in wine cooler/storage
• Custom cabinets/glass display/liquor storage
• Built in under-counter drink refrigerator
• Beautiful tile finish

• Major reconstruction of the porch to incorporate it gracefully into real living space
• French doors added from both areas to the lovely Rear Terrace with fountain
• All new windows with awning added to the Reading Room
• Bose speakers installed in wall.
• New carpeting over protected hard wood floors
• Provision made for large wall-mounted plasma TV

• Complete redesign of the entire second floor to a luxurious Master Suite
• French doors with wrought iron balconies/awnings added to overlook Terrace/Fountain
• Large walk-in closet plus an additional closet area
• Fabulous Master Bath with Mediterranean-style arch accents over shower and tub areas
• Large, sculpted Villeroy & Boch tub set into single piece marble top
• Villeroy & Boch toilet and bidet
• Rain head hand-held Rohl hardware in limestone shower
• Single piece matching marble countertop with dual  Villeroy & Boch wash basins
• Custom cabinets / mirrors / lights
• Heated floor

• Hard wood floors refinished
• Entire interior has been color-key painted to enhance drapes, curtains, other accessories
• High quality tile / faucets / plumbing fixture used in all baths

• New sod lawn
• New six foot hedge along the front of the property accented with a beautiful wood gate
• New automatic irrigation system for lawn, substantial new shrubbery and plants
• Imported French Antique Terra Cotta Parefeuille stone used for front walkway
• Old trees removed and new ones planted including Magnolia and  several Cypress
• Ten non-fruit bearing olive trees line the walkway to the front door .
• Benjamin Ficus hedges added to frame the front entry patio with trickling water fountain
• Custom Spanish style wrought iron mailbox
• Flagstone walkway leads from the front to the East side and a new wooden gate
• Low voltage lighting added

• Seven large Cypress trees planted on East side of lot with ground cover surround
• Brick-framed, dark beige stone walkway to both the rear terrace and garden added
• Variety of plants / trees added for color and ambiance
• Beautiful “Maiden with Flowers” statue added with night lighting

• New Spanish paseo-style fountain with 4 trickling water spigots added
• Bose speakers installed for music on the terrace
• Flowering plants used to bring color were added
• New Spanish style light fixtures added

• Sod replaced as needed
• Large California Oak trimmed and given a deep-feed of nutrients
• Low voltage lighting added to highlight this magnificent tree
• Rear lot line planted with white-flowering potato vines to create a beautiful flowering wall
• Orange / Lemon trees added,  along with several others to enhance the yard’s ambiance
• Automatic Irrigation system extended and upgraded to service all new plantings
• New rear garden patio with wall and ground plantings installed
• Brick framed dark beige stone walkway added to connect to rear patio and workshop
• Cummins generator, exterior controls were enclosed with a wood fence and double gate.

• This spacious area with a vaulted ceiling is a one bedroom studio with a full bath and kitchenette
• Beautiful wrap around terrace for outdoor living
• Separate laundry facility
• Very private