Description

THIS CLASSIC MID-CENTURY STYLE HOME ... features the open design, original character, natural materials and abundant glass so prized by collectors and retro-connoisseurs. It has been spectacularly renovated and redecorated by the current owners with great regard for the homes integrity and design, using exceptional vision and fine appointments. The home is privately sited on two magnificent acres of rolling lawns with new stone patio, well-fenced pool, mature trees and plantings. Extensive glass offers priceless views of the showcase grounds, and encourages terrific interaction between the house and its setting. The large, slate-floor entrance foyer has a high ceiling with recessed lighting and large panels of glass. There are two staircases up from the entry, one into the expansive great room and one to the hallway near the family room and bedroom wing. The floorplan is perfect for entertaining, in fact the ingenious design and glorious property will prove irresistible to friends and family alike! The great room is wonderfully spacious, a bright, open, high-ceilinged environment with cooling fans. The living room area has a slate fireplace, newly faced with stainless steel and flanked by built-ins, while the open dining room area has an area of slate topped built-ins. Both rooms have original terrazzo floors and are dominated by panoramic views provided by a sweeping wall of glass topped by clerestory-style windows that floods the rooms with sunlight. Doors off the great room open to the new stone patio at back, to a covered side patio that views the well-fenced pool and lounge area that surrounds it, and to the family room. The family room is inviting with its four skylights, original slate floor and wall of glass. Both the family room and living room area are wired for cable so TV and computers can be used in either. The eat-in kitchen has been beautifully renovated and expanded using the finest materials and elements that remain true to the homes design origins. Gleaming white custom cabinetry, stainless pulls, all new Thermador professional stainless appliances include a five-burner gas cooktop with handsome Zephyr exhaust hood, wall oven, microwave, warming drawer, dishwasher and refrigerator; sizeable granite countertop work surfaces, glass tile backsplash, and spectacular center island complete the favored features. A pair of GE Monogram beverage refrigerators at one end of the island holds wine and soft drinks. The open breakfast room is wrapped in glass and has a desk area, pantry/closet and side door entry. A powder room off the kitchen has been beautifully redone with Toto sink, commode and fixtures. The homes bedroom wing has four comfortable bedrooms and three full bathrooms. Stunning master suite has hardwood floor, recessed lighting, a clever wall of built-ins to house all your clothing and electronics, and picture window views of the pool area. The new master bathroom shows so much style, think Philipe Starck! It has a significant-sized skylight, superb Duravit fixtures and twin vanities, double walk-in spa shower with multiple heads, and Robern cabinets. The three additional bedrooms are each large and inviting with something special one has a bathroom ensuite, two have recessed lighting, double closets and large windows. Bright hall bathroom with large widows and walk-in linen closet complete the bedroom wing. The house was reputed to have been built on the foundation of an old farmhouse, and it has lovely exposed stonewalls in the staircase leading down to the terrific large laundry room, powder room, storage and mechanicals. This is a truly wonderful home on park like property that is sure to please the discerning buyer!