THE ORCHARDS B R O O KV I L L E , N E W YO R K
The Orchards is comprised of a gracious seven-bedroom manor surrounded by landscaped gardens. Specimen trees and lush green lawns add to the resplendent beauty of the verdant 14-acre property. The residence is complemented by a swimming pool with a cabana. There is a four-bay garage with a fifth storage bay. This wonderful property offers a luxurious lifestyle where nature’s beauty can be enjoyed. A wooded drive gently ascends and unfolds to stunning views of the grand estate. Interpreted by the architect, Charles A. Platt, the residence was completed in 1909 for the businessman and public servant, George Rathbone Dyer who oversaw the New York Bridge and Tunnel Commission and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. It retains much of its original period details. Beautifully introduced by a handsome landscaped forecourt, the residence’s white stucco facade is crowned by a hipped roof punctuated with chimneys. Windows are tailored with Essex green painted shutters, and an elegant and welcoming semicircular columned portico sets a gracious and inviting tone. Once inside, the foyer boasts gleaming herringbone hardwood flooring with a rich patina and layered moldings. Impressively-scaled principal rooms are oriented to the southwest side of the residence, and they feature 11-foot high ceilings and French doors that open onto a colonnaded portico overlooking the lawns and gardens. The foyer opens to a lovely music room that is softly bathed in light through French doors with side lights. Dressed with doorway pediments, crown moldings and an exquisite carved fireplace mantle and surround, the formal living room is scaled for entertaining. Five sets of French doors with transom lights open to enjoy summer breezes in the expansive three-season conservatory which overlooks a formal rose garden. The well-appointed library/office is wrapped in walls of polished wood paneling with floor-to-ceiling cabinetry and display shelves featuring hand carved moldings. A handsome fireplace adds to the warm tone of the setting. A wet bar has a clever passthrough to the living room, and there is French door access to the conservatory. Perfect for gatherings and celebrations, the formal dining room features classical moldings, raised panel wainscoting and a fireplace that adds to the elegant ambiance of the room.
The kitchen complex is furnished with attractive glass-front oak cabinetry. A large prep island has a butcher-block top and sink. Pretty patterned tiles tie together the backsplash and flooring design. Well-equipped for gourmet cooking and large-scale entertaining, there is a 60-inch Wolf range with double ovens, a pot filler, four-wall ovens, a Traulsen refrigerator and freezer and two dishwashers. An additional refrigerator, ice maker and wine refrigerator are set in an adjacent pantry. A butler’s pantry opens to the dining room, and the delightful breakfast room has a banquette and wood cabinetry. There is vast storage for provisions, fine china and small appliances. A charming playroom overlooks the gardens and has access to a side patio. A second staircase, a mudroom and a laundry room complete this level.
The splendid second level opens to a serene and spacious primary suite with a cove ceiling, a fireplace and a sitting area with panoramic garden views. There are two luxurious en suite baths and two generous dressing rooms with custom fittings – one of which has a cozy fireplace. In addition, the second level boasts six additional comfortable bedrooms. A staircase leads to the third level where there is open storage. Refined elegance is woven into captivating period details throughout this wonderful residence. Original fixtures and fittings distinguish the home and add to its character. It reflects a timeless grandeur where masterful architecture and artistry have been preserved for today’s luxurious lifestyle.
The Orchards MLS# 3361909
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