Custom Properties for Families Trading New York for Westchester
August 29, 2013
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What’s to like? The stunning, dramatic profile of this all-white, three-level, modern marvel by Myron Goldfinger features curved exterior and interior walls contrasted with unique angles, the architect’s distinctive fingerprint. A show-stopping entrance, with its circular portico and four columns, offers the first hint of what’s in store inside—room after room of soaring ceilings, walls of windows with clerestories, custom-milled hardwood floors, custom lighting, mahogany doors, and a lower level featuring a wine cellar, gym, and separate au pair quarters. Massive open spaces, smart-house technology, and even multiple kitchens (from the minimalist Varenna main kitchen to a caterer’s kitchen) help make entertaining not only efficient, but fun. Guests can mix and mingle inside and out, while also savoring the Shoreline pool and spa, cabana area (located on the lower level), tennis court, and—most stunning of all—spectacular sunset views.
What’s not? The unconventional design means a luxurious master suite on the first floor with four additional family bedrooms upstairs.
Michael Neeley, (914) 234-9234, ext 110, and Muffin Dowdle, (914) 234-9234, ext 101, Ginnel Real Estate; ginnel.com
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What’s to like? The stunning, dramatic profile of this all-white, three-level, modern marvel by Myron Goldfinger features curved exterior and interior walls contrasted with unique angles, the architect’s distinctive fingerprint. A show-stopping entrance, with its circular portico and four columns, offers the first hint of what’s in store inside—room after room of soaring ceilings, walls of windows with clerestories, custom-milled hardwood floors, custom lighting, mahogany doors, and a lower level featuring a wine cellar, gym, and separate au pair quarters. Massive open spaces, smart-house technology, and even multiple kitchens (from the minimalist Varenna main kitchen to a caterer’s kitchen) help make entertaining not only efficient, but fun. Guests can mix and mingle inside and out, while also savoring the Shoreline pool and spa, cabana area (located on the lower level), tennis court, and—most stunning of all—spectacular sunset views.
What’s not? The unconventional design means a luxurious master suite on the first floor with four additional family bedrooms upstairs.
Michael Neeley, (914) 234-9234, ext 110, and Muffin Dowdle, (914) 234-9234, ext 101, Ginnel Real Estate; ginnel.com
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What’s to like? An entertainer’s dream, this 1981 stone Colonial makes a statement that’s both grand and inviting. Its smooth flow allows easy movement between its special spaces, which cover every function for family life, fabulous feasts, or just plain fun, including a card room, cigar room, sauna, fitness room, and a custom home theater with built-in seating. The home’s grand, open, flexible floor plan offers options such as a master bedroom that can easily be converted into two bedrooms. The multi-use, two-story wood-beam great room with a double-story stone fireplace and a wall of French doors opens to a roomy terrace and the one-and-a-half-acre landscaped grounds, gunite pool, and pond accented by a charming red footbridge.
What’s not? The reality of the home’s central location means a slightly busier street.
April W. Saxe, (914) 882-3279, Houlihan Lawrence; houlihanlawrence.com
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What’s to like? An entertainer’s dream, this 1981 stone Colonial makes a statement that’s both grand and inviting. Its smooth flow allows easy movement between its special spaces, which cover every function for family life, fabulous feasts, or just plain fun, including a card room, cigar room, sauna, fitness room, and a custom home theater with built-in seating. The home’s grand, open, flexible floor plan offers options such as a master bedroom that can easily be converted into two bedrooms. The multi-use, two-story wood-beam great room with a double-story stone fireplace and a wall of French doors opens to a roomy terrace and the one-and-a-half-acre landscaped grounds, gunite pool, and pond accented by a charming red footbridge.
What’s not? The reality of the home’s central location means a slightly busier street.
April W. Saxe, (914) 882-3279, Houlihan Lawrence; houlihanlawrence.com
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What’s to like? Nature, sky, and sunshine take center stage in this light, bright, multi-level Steven Haas contemporary set privately on more than an acre of pristine, level land. Built in 1979, it has since been updated with top-of-the-line amenities and an addition for office space and a state-of the-art home theater. Other premium features: a marble entryway, marble master bath, eat-in gourmet kitchen, and a lower level with plenty of storage and more than 1,000 extra square feet. Rounding out the bonuses: a sprawling, one-with-nature, 1,700-square-foot deck that’s ideal for entertaining or simply hanging out.
What’s not? The property’s separate loft-like studio cottage could use refurbishing.
Caryn Balamaci, (917) 553-4889, Julia B. Fee Sotheby’s; juliabfee.com
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What’s to like? Nature, sky, and sunshine take center stage in this light, bright, multi-level Steven Haas contemporary set privately on more than an acre of pristine, level land. Built in 1979, it has since been updated with top-of-the-line amenities and an addition for office space and a state-of the-art home theater. Other premium features: a marble entryway, marble master bath, eat-in gourmet kitchen, and a lower level with plenty of storage and more than 1,000 extra square feet. Rounding out the bonuses: a sprawling, one-with-nature, 1,700-square-foot deck that’s ideal for entertaining or simply hanging out.
What’s not? The property’s separate loft-like studio cottage could use refurbishing.
Caryn Balamaci, (917) 553-4889, Julia B. Fee Sotheby’s; juliabfee.com
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What’s to like? If cool, chic, edgy, and unusual are descriptors that set your heart racing, you’re bound to fall in love with this Arts and Crafts stone house. Built in 1917, it brings the best of both worlds—artistic architectural features (vintage tile flooring like the kitchen’s custom quarry tile, massive exposed-brick walls, up to 17-foot ceilings, and more than 100 windows, many arched, throughout) and sophisticated amenities for a modern, high-end lifestyle that also fits in full-blown entertaining. Work and play pair well in the home’s spacious rooms, where oversized skylights play a major role in the open feel, and getting down to business in the window-lined office with its own separate entrance is both comfortable and practical. And, if there’s a need for a fourth bedroom down the road, architectural plans are available for adding one.
What’s not? The home’s bathrooms are ready for renovation.
Katie McLoughlin, (914) 522-3521 Houlihan Lawrence; houlihanlawrence.com
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What’s to like? If cool, chic, edgy, and unusual are descriptors that set your heart racing, you’re bound to fall in love with this Arts and Crafts stone house. Built in 1917, it brings the best of both worlds—artistic architectural features (vintage tile flooring like the kitchen’s custom quarry tile, massive exposed-brick walls, up to 17-foot ceilings, and more than 100 windows, many arched, throughout) and sophisticated amenities for a modern, high-end lifestyle that also fits in full-blown entertaining. Work and play pair well in the home’s spacious rooms, where oversized skylights play a major role in the open feel, and getting down to business in the window-lined office with its own separate entrance is both comfortable and practical. And, if there’s a need for a fourth bedroom down the road, architectural plans are available for adding one.
What’s not? The home’s bathrooms are ready for renovation.
Katie McLoughlin, (914) 522-3521 Houlihan Lawrence; houlihanlawrence.com
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What’s to like? When it comes to peaceful privacy, this one-of-a-kind, one-acre property—tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac—delivers. Its interior reveals loads of natural light, thanks to an open floor plan and many floor-to-ceiling windows designed to let nature in. Other highlights: a great room with a vaulted wood-beam ceiling, hardwood flooring, and grand brick fireplace dividing the living room and dining room. The 1965 contemporary’s unique layout makes the most of nature views by shifting the common areas to the second level where you can feel surrounded by nature whether indoors or out on the wraparound deck that overlooks the lush grounds. If even more space is in your future plans, you’re in luck—an unfinished 24’ x 24’ bonus room is expansion-ready.
What’s not? The train station is close, but more than a walk away.
Francie Malina, (914) 261-0276, Coldwell Banker; coldwellbanker.com
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What’s to like? When it comes to peaceful privacy, this one-of-a-kind, one-acre property—tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac—delivers. Its interior reveals loads of natural light, thanks to an open floor plan and many floor-to-ceiling windows designed to let nature in. Other highlights: a great room with a vaulted wood-beam ceiling, hardwood flooring, and grand brick fireplace dividing the living room and dining room. The 1965 contemporary’s unique layout makes the most of nature views by shifting the common areas to the second level where you can feel surrounded by nature whether indoors or out on the wraparound deck that overlooks the lush grounds. If even more space is in your future plans, you’re in luck—an unfinished 24’ x 24’ bonus room is expansion-ready.
What’s not? The train station is close, but more than a walk away.
Francie Malina, (914) 261-0276, Coldwell Banker; coldwellbanker.com
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