“One Dupont” BROOKVILLE, NEW YORK
LOCATION One Dupont is located in Brookville, New York, a renowned enclave on the North Shore of Long Island. This scenic and peaceful village is known for its rich history, natural beauty, luxurious estates and rolling, wooded countryside. The area is famous for its many recreational facilities including superb golf courses, miles of equestrian trails, polo, yachting, pristine beaches, and beautiful parks. Neighboring villages are distinguished by an array of fine dining establishments. Madison Avenue-style shops abound in the nearby famous Americana Shopping Center. The rural appeal of Brookville is its distinctive fusion of city and country, evident by its 30-minute proximity from Kennedy and LaGuardia Airports and just 45 minutes from Manhattan. PROPERTY A timeless treasure defined by grace and style, One Dupont is an unparalleled Gold Coast estate that impeccably captures sophisticated elegance. Located on 21.86 captivating acres of emerald green lawns with curated specimen trees, flowering gardens and woodlands, the estate is a symphony of artistry and design. The collaborative talents of Bernard Wharton of the renowned architectural firm Shope Reno Wharton, the Dallas-based landscape architect Bruce Berger of Armstrong Berger and the interior design of Stephen Sills of Stephen Sills Associates, culminate in a world-class masterpiece. Completed in 2003, this impressive estate is expertly constructed and beautifully complemented by breathtaking and vibrant landscaping. There are expansive bluestone patios and broad terraced lawns that arrive at the edge of two idyllic ponds with a recirculating stream. A conservatory greenhouse, air conditioned for entertaining, overlooks a picturesque formal parterre garden. A glistening heated 70’ x 30’ swimming pool has a broad bluestone surround for relaxing, and a round wading pool features a delightful fountain. Perfect for poolside al fresco entertaining, a dining patio is set under a wisteria covered arbor. There is a cabana with a full catering kitchen and a separate cabana with two full baths, dressing rooms and an outdoor shower. Off the primary bedroom suite, a sparkling 70’ x 16’ lap pool, with its own cabana, is surrounded by mature trees and plantings that add beauty and peaceful seclusion to
RESIDENCE Introduced by handsome stone piers and automatic wrought-iron gates, a drive framed by majestic trees sets the stage for arrival at this magnificent eightbedroom estate. The final approach to the mansion features mature boxwood groomed into circular globes that form a sculptural allee along the drive that provides stunning views of the striking residence. A grand forecourt welcomes guests. The resplendent residence features a finely tailored stone façade and sloping slate roof. Four stately chimneys with tall terra-cotta pots provide visual height, and groupings of divided-light windows and deep bracketed eaves add interest to the composition. The inviting columned portico and front entry opens to an exceptional reception foyer with an intricate patterned wood and stone inlay floor. Archways define the space and provide a wonderful flow along a gallery hall that opens to a graceful floating staircase that sweeps to the second level. The architectural style creates excitement and visual interest throughout the residence, and it is designed for the display of a significant art collection. Oriented to the south, the refined formal living room is regally proportioned. It features a wall of windows and doors overlooking glorious verdant lawns and tranquil gardens. A marble mantle surrounds the fireplace. The remarkable banquet-sized dining room has custom-designed walls with a rich leatherlike damask finish and an onyx mantle surrounding a tall fireplace that adds glamorous ambiance to the room. An extraordinary great room features trusses that span the soaring 25-foot high vaulted ceiling adding grandeur and volume to the space. An arch-topped fireplace is surrounded by a wall of windows and French doors with views into a screened porch that is similar in design to the great room. A semi-circular balcony overlooks the gardens and ponds.
Natural light cascades into an exquisite breakfast room that sits within a circular turret with a cone shaped roof. French doors open onto to an expansive dining patio. Pocket doors lead to the gourmet kitchen complex with a reclaimed barn wood ceiling, custom cabinetry, marble countertops, two food prep islands and gleaming wide plank pecan flooring. Sub-Zero, Thermador and Viking appliances are integrated into the design. A dining alcove sits within a sunlight-filled bay window. There is a wellequipped butler’s pantry and bar with a half door that opens to the gallery hall to conveniently serve refreshments when entertaining on a large scale. A second kitchen is fully equipped for catering. A hallway leads to a mudroom, an office and a laundry room. A stairway opens to a second level with two comfortable bedrooms with en suite baths and a sitting room.
A gallery hallway leads to the Primary Suite which is situated in its own wing on the main level. It includes a well-appointed library/office with walls of raised-panel pickled oak, backlit display shelves and an inviting fireplace with a bolection-style marble surround. Windows with transom lights bathe the room in natural light. The primary suite is luxurious and serene. There are two sumptuous en suite baths with radiant heat, and dressing rooms that feature custom fittings. One of the baths features fossilized marble. The second bath has a mosaic tile floor and a solid marble deep soaking tub that is a work of art unto itself. From the bedroom, there is access to a private lap pool, cabana and serene garden. A fitness room completes this wing of the residence.
The main staircase arrives to the second level with a wide and light-filled hallway. There are 12-foot high ceilings and windows overlooking the scenic front courtyard and lush property. Four primary-sized bedroom suites each feature oversized custom dressing rooms and en suite baths, and they have panoramic views of the magnificent grounds. Three of the suites have fireplaces.
The full-sized lower level has a recreation room with billiard, game and media viewing areas. There is an arts and crafts room with sinks and built-in cabinetry to store supplies. A playroom has a charming theatre stage, and a bedroom has an en suite bath. There is a temperatureregulated wine cellar as well as tremendous storage and utility areas. State-of-the-art systems ensure both comfortable living and an environment created for the enjoyment and protection of a valuable art collection. Integrated Crestron and Lutron technologies conveniently control halogen and LED lighting, sound and audio-visual systems and window coverings. There are two generators that service the entire residence. High performance custom windows and doors are designed and manufactured by Tischler und Sohn of Germany. An elevator travels to all three levels of the residence. There is a snow melt system in the forecourt and comfortable radiant heat in the four-bay attached garage. This serene and refined estate is designed for luxurious living, gracious entertaining and the enjoyment of art. Architectural excellence and elegant appointments make this the ultimate in luxury and lifestyle. World-class design, masterful detailed workmanship and the finest materials culminate in a spectacular estate imbued with the tranquility and grace that is One Dupont.
One Dupont $38,000,000 Brookville, New York A Masterpiece Collection Listing. Sandy Binder, CBR, SRES, CLHMS Associate Real Estate Broker 516.626.7600, c.516.819.0000 sandybinder@danielgale.com masterpiececollection.com danielgale.com
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