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THE RESIDENCE Tappan Hill is distinguished for its modern preservation of its extraordinary architectural detail. The whimsical yet elegant wrought iron screen door, created exclusively for the house by the society architect, H.T. Lindeberg, who apprenticed under the legendary McKim, Mead & White, welcomes the visitor with fabricated spiders and even a locust, an amusing play on the area’s Locust Valley name. A stunning classical frieze fronts the house crowned by clerestory windows and an elegant broken pediment above the door. Everything about this house confirms the timelessness of its architecture, its location, its importance. The warm and welcoming front hall features dark hardwood flooring offset by contrasting woodwork and a classic front staircase. The gracious, sun-filled living room features double French doors with views out to the back terrace and fountain. Crown molding and a wood-burning fireplace add warmth and elegance to this inviting and very modern space. Superb inlaid wall covering and a bay window banquette with ample room for a large dining table in the center of the room gives the dining room inviting seating possibilities. The fireplace with its gold leaf detail adds formality and depth while the built in china cabinetry complements this remarkable space. A butler’s pantry with a wine refrigerator and glass fronted cabinetry with painted mahogany and brass inlay flooring provides elegant entertaining ease, and off the hallway is a hand-painted powder room. A media room with picture window views completes the back of the house space. Black granite countertops with a Viking stove and hammered steel backsplash add drama and function to this eat-in gourmet kitchen. The center island, with mahogany countertops is finished with an attached breakfast table, adding elegance and grace to this high-traffic space. Other high end appliance such as a Miele dishwasher and a Sub-zero refrigerator add to the ease of living in this important kitchen.
T H E S EC O N D A N D T H I R D L E V E L S The light-filled and elegant master bedroom features a tray ceiling with a fireplace and French door access to a private porch. A spacious walk-in closet offers built-ins and sliding drawers for ease of storage. The master bath with marble flooring and countertops is a perfect oasis, with glazed shower and rain head, soaker tub and garden views, Four additional bedrooms on the second floor offer large closets, jack & jill bathrooms, and a wood burning fireplace. Bright and airy, spacious and welcoming, these bedrooms provide ample accommodations for family and guests. The third floor features two large bedrooms, each with a walk-in cedar closet and jack & jill bathroom with glazed shower. The barn wood wall covering features brass fixtures and tree top views of this extraordinary property.
W E LC O M E TO YO U R OAS I S O F P R I VACY.
The covered, three-season terrace can be reached through the French doors in the library, a richly paneled room with a wood-burning fireplace and picture window views. The elegant grounds include a gunite pool, and a terraced garden, complete with an elegant water feature and an outdoor fireplace. Classic materials such as wrought iron and blue stone add to the timelessness yet modern feel of this incredible garden, a celebration of the seasons in this rarified world. With a full-sized larder and high ceilings, the basement offers a large, windowed laundry room and a work room, complete with bench and peg board. The unfinished space includes ample storage areas and provides lots of recreation potential, or possible wine cellar, with easy access to all mechanicals.
SD #3 MLS# 2918869 $3,200,000
Christina Porter
A Masterpiece Collection Listing.
Associate Real Estate Broker Gold Circle of Excellence Charter Member 516.759.4800, c.516.835.5512 christinaporter@danielgale.com
danielgale.com
Locust Valley Office 1 Buckram Road Locust Valley, NY
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