CHIMNEYS
LOCUST VALLEY, NEW YORK
Set off by elegant white pillars, Chimneys is showcased by a dramatic long pea gravel drive framed with broad green lawns and layered plantings that culminates in a welcoming circular courtyard at the front entry of the expansive two-story residence. Originally built in 1919, this spectacular seven-bedroom estate has been enlarged and updated to seamlessly integrate today’s luxurious amenities with gracious period details. The main house is complemented by a pool house that features an outdoor shower, a comfortable sitting room with a vaulted ceiling, a kitchenette for refreshments and a changing area with both a full bath and a half bath. Topped with a cupola, the pool house has French doors with side lights. Delightful flower boxes and black shutters adorn the windows. The sparkling heated swimming pool is surrounded by a brick sunbathing and dining patio with flowering border plantings and groomed boxwood hedges. Captivating gardens include majestic specimen trees, open verdant lawns and formal gardens. Rhododendron are prominently featured. Roses climb a series of arched trellises that are a pretty focal point of the manicured formal gardens. A covered brick terrace has six skylights, ceiling fans and a builtin gas grill with ventilation. It overlooks a bluestone patio and the swimming pool which is masterfully integrated into the gardens. These outdoor rooms provide living and dining areas that are perfect for relaxing and entertaining.
Crowned by a cedar shake roof, the symmetrical faรงade of the residence features crisp white clapboard and groupings of windows dressed with black shutters. Large bay windows and two handsome red brick chimneys flank the front entry. They add interest and character to the architectural design. An attractive covered portico with columns welcomes arrival to the front entry. An inviting cool blue paneled front door opens to generously sized and beautifully proportioned principal rooms with polished wood floors, exquisitely crafted millwork and period moldings that distinguish the interiors. The foyer has a beautiful staircase that ascends to the second level. The formal living room is comprised of two rooms joined by a cased opening with lovely fluted columns. The first room features finely crafted intricate plaster crown moldings with rosettes and garlands and a carved marble fireplace. Floor to ceiling windows and doors bathe the room in natural light and provide access to brick and bluestone patios and gardens. The second formal living room has a fireplace with a carved wood mantle and a blue and white floral motif tile surround. There are windows with garden views to the north, south and east. Picture moldings and paneled wainscoting add luxurious refinement to the room. The den/home office is wrapped in gleaming wood paneling with built-in display shelves and cabinetry. A bay window overlooks the front courtyard and gardens. Ready for celebrations, the elegant formal dining room has dentil crown molding and paneled wainscoting. A pretty window seat sits below a four-light bay window.
A sophisticated butler’s pantry with an elliptical interior window opens to an expansive kitchen complex featuring cream white custom glass-front cabinetry with brass fittings, thick Carrara marble countertops, a food preparation island with seating and top-of-the-line appliances. The backsplash and cooktop surround are adorned with blue and white tile with a windmill motif. Wide plank wood flooring adds warmth to the design. A breakfast room has built-in storage cabinetry on one side and a built-in desk on the other. The kitchen opens to a large informal dining room with space for several seating areas. There is a wall of windows, and two sets of French doors expand this space to the covered brick terrace featuring white columns and railings with a classic southern cross pattern.
The impressively scaled family room has a distinguished double height coved ceiling and three sets of French doors that open to Juliette balconies. Half-moon transom windows are accented by curved ceilings that add grandeur to the design. There is a wet bar and built-in display cabinetry. The tasteful fireplace mantle is enhanced by a blue and white tile surround. Automated shades provide convenient natural light control. These rooms flow easily from one to another, and they provide a floor plan that easily accommodates large scale entertaining. There is a well-equipped laundry room and two powder rooms complete this level.
The luxurious principal bedroom is introduced by a cased arch-topped entry with fluted columns. A vaulted ceiling adds splendid volume to the space, and an arched recessed cove with two elliptical windows is the perfect setting for a comfortable bed. Sitting areas overlook both the front and back gardens. There are two large dressing rooms with custom fittings and two spa-inspired en suite baths. The first bath has a marble floor with radiant heat, a shower and a skylight. The second bath has a combination soaking tub-shower. There are six additional restful bedrooms. Each bedroom has its own charming architectural features. Five of the bedrooms have vaulted ceilings with fans. Several of the bedrooms have built-in cabinetry. There are four additional updated bathrooms. At the top of the main staircase, a petite office is set in a recessed cove with a built-in desk and cabinetry below a lightfilled palladium window.
The expansive lower level boasts an eight-sided recreation/game room. French doors with an arch-topped transom light open to a comfortable family room with a high ceiling and a handsome fireplace. A wellness studio features a gym and a steam shower. There are utility, storage and laundry rooms. Cedar closets provide ample room for seasonal clothing storage. A half bath completes the lower level. There is a generator, a sound system both indoors and on the covered brick terrace, discrete landscape lighting, and a three-bay attached garage. With both front and side courtyards, there is ample space for parking.
MLS# 3270877. A Masterpiece Collection Listing.
Katie Cuddeback Associate Real Estate Broker Charter Member, Gold Circle of Excellence 516.759.4800, c.516.238.9919 katiecuddeback@danielgale.com
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