Property Description

Rustic, French country home, custom built in the century old tradition of a provincial style with 9 rooflines - gives it a touch of rural charm. It has the feeling of understated elegance yet maintains a sense of intimacy and warmth. This classic country theme continues in the house with the use of wide board fir floors, a massive 20ft tall stone chimney with a Rumford style fireplace in the great room, use of wrought iron, painted paneling featured on select half walls and ceilings, antique panel doors, coffered ceilings, period moldings, four fireplaces and huge slabs of irregular shaped bluestone used for patios and walkways. State of the art kitchen and baths. Huge Kitchen features natural, painted and stained wood cabinetry. Appliances include Sub-Zero commercial grade refrigerator with industrial/glass door. Huge Wolf stove with griddle and grill. Miele built-in coffee system and dishwasher and more. Extraordinary principle bedroom suite features a European style fireplace, a wall of French doors that lead to a private yard and another set of French doors lead to a paneled den - TV room or office. There are three walk-in closets and an en suite bath with two large windows that provide much light and a big steam shower, soaking tub, and two French county style chest of draws converted to two old vanities. The home also features a huge bonus space above the garage that offers many options, and a full unfinished basement with access from two staircases, 9ft ceilings and windows, and is plumbed for a bath. There is even an old fashion walk up attic with dormered windows with barrel shaped roofs that bring in light and a tall cathedral ceiling. This space is unfinished. Outdoor features include several patios. There is a secluded terrace off a row of French doors in the front offering a secluded seating area and a huge blue stone patio in the rear with a large outdoor stone fireplace. The homes site was a century old former spruce tree farm. Tall pines still line the border of the property, creating an extraordinary wall of evergreens on several sides. Huge, rustic style beams were milled on the site from these ancient blue spruces and are featured in several rooms on the first floor atop 20ft ceilings. Lush lawn offers much privacy and could be a beautiful location for a pool in the future. This sophisticated colonial revival home is built with the finest materials and is 5,200sf. Rare opportunity to find such a special home in Rockland County. Special.

Property Features

Local Schools