John Catizone

Pure poetry! This 1940's home has the best of all worlds as it blends traditional cottage style with a mid century modern vibe for a perfect balance of solitude, comfort and style. Most noticeably it features grand picture windows in every room that encapsulate Hudson River vistas from room to room, and season to season throughout the year. Three bedrooms are large with ample closets. The primary is a shrine to nature and light with cathedral ceilings, skylights, a viewing deck and two epic picture windows that seamlessly weave together indoor and outdoor spaces. All the interior spaces are simple yet cozy with two traditional fireplaces, one in the living room on the main level with another spectacular picture window and a breathtaking view of the Hudson that continues across the house to the kitchen and dining room. There are 5 doors to the outside from three levels of living. Grounded into the bedrock of the palisades , this property has been tamed with a proper level lawn and dotted with stone walkways and intimate garden patios for viewing the beauty and grandeur of the natural landscape. From it's high perch, bird watching is superb, frequently spotting eagles, hawks and herons. Specimen trees including cherries, dogwood and maples fill the year with fragrance and color. Enjoy a large gravel driveway for convenient access to the property making it fit for everyday modern living- but most important this home is a salve for the romantic soul in all of us!

Since the 1920s, this gracious riverview estate has been a zen-like haven to celebrities, heiresses and luminaries from around the world. Rich in history as it was the first home built by America's first yogi Pierre Bernard on the grounds of the legendary Clarkstown Country Club. Inside is a work of art with each room offering a view of the river or nature. Stunning, period details including arches, polished Tiger Maple doors, rich woodwork and original tilework combine perfectly with modern amenities like the updated kitchen with crushed granite countertops, top-tier appliances. You will love the family room/formal dining room with its wall of windows and a view that spans all the way from Hook Mountain to the Piermont pier. Other highlights include a living room with a cozy fireplace, a first floor en suite guest room (currently used as a home office) and paneled den with skylight. The grounds are magnificent with lovely gardens and outdoor areas including a riverview terrace and great lawn with lots of room to entertain and a heated black-bottom pool for hours of summertime fun. Additional highlights include a gated entry, circular driveway, ample parking, Vermont slate roof and copper gutters. Enjoy the rivertown lifestyle with great shops, cool restaurants and an abundance of recreational activities like hiking, biking and sailing. All this and so much more and only minutes to Manhattan.

John Catizone

About John Catizone

Contact Agent

Recent property sales & transaction history

2 properties

Fairfield_Ct

Properties for sale by listing agent John Catizone

$849,000

Similar real estate agents nearby