Overview
Unmatched quality--and a price improvement! Discover a world of luscious materials and refined details in this exquisite 4-bed, 6.5-bath home on a picturesque acre in Dobbs Ferry’s prestigious Ardsley Park. Built in 1925, the owner-architect artfully renovated this pristine 5000 SF home to fit a modern lifestyle. With a rolling level front lawn, it sits on its corner site to cleverly maximize vistas of surrounding woodlands and scenic golf course greenery. An elegant entry foyer with winding stair sets the stage for lavish living. Entertain guests in a formal living and dining room, both with high ceilings, hardwood floors, arched French doors, and wood-burning fireplaces. French doors on the west wall flaunt the gorgeous colors of Hudson sunsets. Don’t miss the adjacent family room: Walls banded in rough-sawn poplar showcase a brick wall with wood-burning fireplace and elegant limestone mantel. Step out to a gorgeous covered sun porch for late afternoon drinks. Featured in the home’s sumptuous island kitchen are high-end appliances, marble counters, custom walnut veneer cabinetry with burl inlay, and casements framing fairway views. An adjoining banquette area is perfect for convivial dinners. Upstairs, all four bedrooms have adjoining baths, including a generous primary with large walk-in closet and glass mosaic bath. Before bed, relax in the smartly-designed sitting room with hand-painted walls or ascend the open stair to a glorious renovated full-width attic retreat with space for all manner of recreation! An impressive walk-out basement includes: 1390 SF office with western views; separate workshop (can convert back to 2-car garage); and roomy cabana area with full bath, changing room, and door to pool in back. This Rivertowns jewel is just a stroll to the Ardsley Country club, a half-mile from Halsey Pond, Juhring Nature Preserve, Gould Park, and the treasured Aqueduct Trail, while village shops, award-winning schools, and train station lie just beyond. Award-winning Dobbs Ferry schools. If you crave stunning, high-quality construction that suits every need, this house must be tops on your list!