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Stone pillars mark the entrance to this custom-built Colonial, gracefully set on more than 17 private acres of picturesque countryside. Designed with vision and distinction by its original owners, this expansive estate reflects a level of craftsmanship and scale rarely found today. Now awaiting restoration and thoughtful updating, the property presents an exceptional opportunity for a new owner to reimagine its impressive spaces and restore this remarkable country residence to its former splendor. Inside, oversized windows fill the home with natural light, highlighting hardwood floors, generous proportions, and timeless architectural details. The elegant formal dining room, enhanced by decorative molding, high ceilings, and hardwood flooring, recalls the grandeur of a bygone era and provides a gracious setting for celebrations and memorable gatherings. At the heart of the home, the magnificent sun-drenched living room makes a dramatic statement with wide-plank wood flooring, crown molding, and a beautifully designed tiled fireplace. Grand yet inviting, it is a room equally suited to elegant entertaining, quiet afternoons, or evenings gathered fireside. The spacious eat-in kitchen features granite countertops, a pantry, recessed lighting, abundant cabinetry, and views across the lush grounds. Offering generous space to create a beautifully updated culinary centerpiece, it remains a natural gathering place for morning coffee, casual meals, and everyday living. The main level continues with an oversized den offering the flexibility of a potential first-floor bedroom, a family room with fireplace and access to the stone patio, two powder rooms, a conveniently located laundry room, and an attached three-car garage. A breezeway connects the main residence to a privately situated au pair suite featuring a sitting room, bedroom, and kitchenette—an adaptable space well suited for mulitgenarational living, guests, or a private home office. Upstairs, sun-filled rooms, hardwood floors, and generously proportioned bedrooms continue the home's sense of space. The primary suite offers ample closets, a dressing room, and a private bath with soaking tub and glass-enclosed shower, providing the foundation for a serene owner's retreat. The additional bedrooms are equally spacious, complemented by two full hall baths and a charming sitting area ideal for reading or quiet relaxation. Beyond the residence, the property's 17-plus acres create a truly special setting. Expansive lawns, a picturesque duck pond, open meadows, and verdant countryside surround the home with privacy and natural beauty. A Gunite pool, currently requiring restoration, offers the potential to once again become a wonderful centerpiece for summer entertaining. With its substantial acreage, the property invites endless possibilities for gardens, outdoor gathering spaces, recreation, or simply preserving the peaceful landscape that makes this estate so distinctive. Conveniently located approximately 60 minutes from New York City, with access to Metro-North, Routes 22 and 311, I-684 and I-84, the property is also close to Thunder Ridge Ski Area, rail trails, golf, parks, shopping, and dining. Offering exceptional scale, privacy, and timeless character, this estate is an exciting opportunity for a buyer with the vision to undertake its restoration and usher it into its next chapter. With thoughtful renewal, its distinctive architecture, beautiful grounds, and extraordinary setting have the potential to once again create a magnificent Hudson Valley country retreat
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Listed by Stacey J. Cronin (#KEY23504)
Listing Office: Houlihan Lawrence Inc. (#KEYHOULAW01)
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