Description
Sophisticated and Stunning Chappaqua Estate! Sure to please the most discerning buyer, this fully modernized Normandy-styled estate, sited on magnificent property, in a a cul-de-sac, walking distance to schools and parks, is one of a kind. This distinctive home, owned by two esteemed art collectors, and dating back to the late 1800s, has been meticulously overhauled with impeccable taste, preserving its original architectural details such as soaring 18-foot high ceilings, hand-chiseled beams, arched cathedral windows, fine woodwork, inlaid niches, and restored original hardwood floors. The home perfectly blends timeless period architecture w/highest end details. This storybook property, set on over an acre offers an elegant lifestyle, just 45 minutes from New York City. Professionally landscaped, fully fenced grounds offer a private oasis w/magnificent natural stone saltwater heated pool, hot tub & waterfalll; a firepit, a Shakespearian courtyard garden framed by stone walls & arched entrances, lush level lawns, vegetable & perennial gardens, multi-zone smart outdoor lighting & more. Custom blue cobblestone driveway w/mood lighting & gas burning lanterns enhance the estate’s enchanting charm. Designed for entertaining, the home’s floor plan flows seamlessly from the impressive great room featuring a breathtaking Simone Bodem Turner one of a kind fireplace, through arched doorways into the formal dining room, sunroom, pergola & porch, all w/ access to the gorgeous grounds. The chef’s kitchen is a culinary dream, featuring a rare La Cornue stove, commercial-grade refrigerator, designer light fixtures & radiant heated floors, offering panoramic views of nature from every room. The interior lives like a 6-bedroom, w/a primary bedroom suite that ensures both comfort and luxury. Conveniently located just a short walk from Gedney Park, and closet to the North County Bike Trail, DeCicco’s, and the Chappaqua train station. Featured recently in the NY Times and on the New Castle tour of distinctive homes, this property originally built as Dr. Max Wolf’s country estate, has counted renowned figures such as Picasso, Alfred Hitchcock, and Tallulah Bankhead among his clients. This exceptional home must be seen to feel its gravitas!
More Property Details
Bedroom: 5
Family Room: 1
Full Bath: 3
Half Bath: 2
Other: 3
ConstructionMaterials: Courtyard, Balcony
Lot Size: 1.2
Lot Sq Ft: 52272
Approx. Int. Sq. Ft.: 5836.00
Garage: 0.0
Parking Spaces: Yes
Parking Facilities: Driveway
Existing Structures: InGround Pool
Washer: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Dishwasher: Yes
Heat: Oil, Hot Water
A/C: Central Air, Ductless
Water: Public
Sewer: Septic Tank
Garbage Removal: Public
Alarm System: Yes
Shades and Blinds: Yes
Taxes: $26,011
School District#: 4
School District: Chappaqua