Magnificent Country Manor on a 229-Acre Estate
As you wind your way up the long tree-lined paved driveway, this hidden gem reveals itself. Inspired by the classic estates in Europe, this country mansion was originally built in 1934, and recently underwent an extensive renovation.
It boasts 4,246 square feet, 7 bedrooms and 6 baths. It features a chef's kitchen with granite counter tops, exquisite tile work, and gleaming antique oak floors. Choose your dining style: at a counter in the spacious eat-in kitchen/dining area, the formal dining room warmed by a native stone fireplace set apart by French doors, or alfresco on the open bluestone patio-- complete with a built-in stone grill and set off by a cedar, vine-covered pergola.
When it comes time to relax or get your group together, there are two living areas: the great room, where the high ceilings are set off by large arched windows and a bluestone floor, or the more formal living room, accented by a magnificent fireplace and hand-hewn beams.
The master bedroom on this floor is well-lit by large windows and provides tremendous views of the rolling lawn and lush landscape. It features an ensuite bathroom with a whirlpool tub and several closets. The other bedroom on this floor is at the far end of the house, allowing for complete privacy, and has its own full bath.
When it's time to have some indoor fun, you can shoot some pool, play ping-pong, or throw darts in the game room. This room has heated bluestone floors, custom oak built-ins and lends itself to a cozy atmosphere for hanging out. It is located at the back of the house and does double duty as a mud room, with lots of storage and coat racks.
Walk up the stairs to the second level and you find 5 more bedrooms. All of these rooms are flawless. Most have dormer windows and plantation shutters, all tastefully decorated. There are 3 bathrooms on this floor, 2 full, and one half.
Although the basement is not finished, it is usable. There is a sauna, an exercise area, workshop and wine cellar. The most dramatic feature is the structural hand-laid stone work in the walls.
Step outside and find stone patios, perennial gardens, a sunken hot tub, cedar pergola and stone walls. Just beyond the patio, the rolling manicured lawn begins. There are acres of lawn and gardens, planted to bloom in every season, including a traditional forsythia hedge. The plantings surround the house and the lawn is fringed by mature trees.
The swimming pool and pool house are apart from the home, creating their own solace and privacy. Just beyond the pool complex is the manor's hidden treasure, a large spring-fed pond that Thoreau would be pleased to call his own. It is stocked and perfect for fishing, swimming, or boating.
The rest of the property consists of forest and meadows. There are trails and woods-roads throughout the entire estate. You'll find unusual rock formations and incredible vistas, as this is one of the highest points in the area. The land is well-suited for all types of outdoor activities, whether it be horseback riding, cross-country skiing, hiking, hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, or whatever you can dream up! And don't forget: the Delaware River, with some of the finest fly-fishing in America, is just 7 miles away.
This is one of the finest estates of this quality within a 2-hour drive of New York City.
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