22 Acres in Rhinebeck, NY - $1,960,000
Up a long driveway, this elegant home is sited on one of 4 properties within the 150-acre Timberland Estates created from a large horse farm. The shared bridal paths, walking trails, miles of stone walls and half acre pond make this an idyllic weekend or full-time residence.
This handsome one-of-a-kind 4800 square foot home combines a main structure connected by a flying bridge to a two story wing as well as a detached two-story barn/garage.
The entrance is through massive custom-built wood doors to a sweeping foyer with a double-flared staircase. The foyer features back-lit stained glass and second story balconies ideal for statuary. It opens to a light-filled great room designed to appear as an exterior courtyard complete with two-story facades of buildings, tile and stone inlaid floors, and floor to ceiling stone fireplace. Copper gutters provide for interior waterfalls into ston...
The entrance is through massive custom-built wood doors to a sweeping foyer with a double-flared staircase. The foyer features back-lit stained glass and second story balconies ideal for statuary. It opens to a light-filled great room designed to appear as an exterior courtyard complete with two-story facades of buildings, tile and stone inlaid floors, and floor to ceiling stone fireplace. Copper gutters provide for interior waterfalls into stone planters to form half walls between the eat-in kitchen and living room. In addition, the great room is open to a formal dining room. This magnificent room offers extensive lighting with sconces, lanterns, recessed lights and soffit lights. There are 4 French doors adorned with archtops that open to the extensive rear decking with views of the pool and surrounding lawns and woods.
The kitchen has been designed to be an area to entertain guests as well as prepare meals and eat. It offers beautiful Kraftmaid cabinetry with a custom island that seats 4 and has ample workspace and storage, tumbled marble backsplash and granite countertops. There is a 5-burner professional gas range with pot filler, Subzero refrigerator, and stainless double ovens. Lighting is extensive with under, in and over, and there is a wall mounted LCD. The eat-in area has a full wet bar with sink and wine cooler done with tumbled marble backsplash with inlays. Off the kitchen is a mud room with build-in benches for extra storage.
The intimate dining room offers inlaid hardwood floors, custom wood work finishing, chair rail and crown moldings. Lighting is provided by sconces, chandelier and recessed lighting.
The first floor also has an elegant master bedroom accessed from the main foyer. The suite features a cathedral ceiling and dormer, large arched window, sitting area and beautiful hardwood floors. The room has been done with custom lighting, including wall sconces, chandelier and recessed for any mood and there is a wall mounted LCD. The access to the master bath is through a dressing area with the second of two walk-in closets. The bath offers an oversized whirlpool tub, double vanities with granite tops, double marble shower with multiple heads and the floor is tumbled marble with inlaid medallions.
At the top of the main staircase is a custom window that frames views of the Catskill Mountains. The second floor has three bedrooms and two baths. Two of the bedrooms open up to views of the great room's courtyard. The second floor bridge accesses a media room and a large office. The office has extra large closets for storage space and floor jacks and outlets.The movie theater is accessorized with 8 leather reclining chairs with a state-of-the-art sound system and project with automatic screen. The room has been completely soundproofed. In addition there is abundant storage and a large laundry room with sink and built-in workspace.
The entire house has an intercom and stereo throughout, hardwood and ceramic flooring and has Four-Star* energy rated heating and cooling systems. The windows are all custom-stained Marvins.
The lagoon-shaped, heated pool has a custom waterfall, diving board, and state-of-the-art salt water filtration system which eliminates the use of strong chemicals. The pool is surrounded by patios, professional landscaping and exterior lighting.
The three-car garage and the two-story barn provide for not only abundant space to store vehicles but workspace for hobbies and garden equipment. The detached garage is fitted with custom wood carriage doors with antique hardware and has an unfinished loft space. In addition, the basement offers an indoor basketball court and additional room to finish should the need arise.
The grounds are landscaped with mature hardwoods and evergreens and surrounding the house there are ornamental trees and shrubs with bluestone walkways.
The property is located just a short distance from the Taconic State Parkway and is approximately 60 minutes to New York City, 8 minutes to Millbrook and 20 minutes to the Village off Rhinebeck.
Offered at $1,960,000.