[Front Elevation]This exceptional Federal-style residence was designed by New York architects Ike Kligerman Barkley and inspired by the 18th c. Derby Summer House/ Danvers, Ma., a National Historic Landmark.
[Gardens]Lovely gardens side the house and follow a low bluff down to the ravine. Note second-story full-length Palladian-style windows in solarium overlooking the patios and gardens.
[Entrance]A close photo of one of the two entrance pylons and distinctive gate.
[Reception/Dining]The palatial reception room, which also serves as an elegant dining venue. Note the gleaming marble floor, alcove with smoked mirror panels, and faux marble columns.
[Reception / Dining]A wider view of the reception room reveals double doors open to the elevator vestibule as well as double doors open to the staircase hall, guest suite, and gathering kitchen.
[Gathering Kitchen]Sophisticated yet welcoming, the airy, spacious gathering kitchen offers marble countertops, stainless steel Kenmore Pro appliances, and two warming drawers. The island has a dining ledge, or, as the owners have done, there's plenty of space for a breakfast table and chairs or banquette. Out of camera, a superb, built-in Welsh-style dresser offers abundant display and storage space.
[Formal Living Room]On the second floor, the grand living room features a walnut floor, rich paneling with gilded pilasters, an antique French marble fireplace, ornate 24-inch bracket molding, and a recessed ceiling. Doorways flanking the fireplace have decorative lintel moldings and reveal the adjoining solarium.
[Sun Room]The inviting, light-filled solarium overlooks exquisite patios and gardens that follow the slope of the ravine. Note faux tongue and groove wall covering and full-length Palladian-style windows.
[Primary Suite Bedroom]Features include rosette molding, a reading area with full-length bookcases, and custom-fitted Hokanson rug in a chrysanthemum pattern.
[Primary Suite - One of Two full Baths]This primary bath, infused with a Zen vibe, offers marble surfaces, a glass-block vessel sink, soaking tub, glass-enclosed shower, and antique Chinese doors enclosing the water closet.
[Reception / Dining]
[Reception / Dining]This view travels from the reception/dining room to the magnificent front doors. Coat closet at left has abundant Pacific-cloth lined storage.
[Reception / Dining]An alternate view emphasizes the palatial proportions of the reception/dining room.
[Elevator vestibule]A closer view of the elevator vestibule in the reception/dining room.
[Reception / Dining]Smoke-mirror panels in a recessed alcove for art display in the reception/dining room.
[Formal Powder Room]Located in the staircase hall, this opulent powder room features a custom- designed bombe chest with fluted sink and designer wall covering. Note pocket door opening into the water closet.
[Gathering Kitchen and Breakfast Area][Gathering Kitchen / Breakfast]The spacious, airy gathering kitchen features marble countertops, a large island with prep sink and dining ledge, Kenmore Pro appliances, two warming drawers, and pendant lighting.
[Gathering Kitchen / Breakfast]This photo reveals the stunning Welsh-style dresser in the kitchen.
[Gathering Kitchen / Breakfast]A closer photo of the gleaming marble island and side-counter surfaces.
[Gathering Kitchen / Breakfast]Island with prep sink.
[Laundry / Utility] Adjacent to the kitchen, the sunny laundry/utility room includes a half-bath.
[Staircase Hall]Positioned between the reception/dining room and the gathering kitchen, the staircase hall features a basketweave-pattern walnut floor, faux brick wall covering, and a custom-designed balustrade.
[Staircase Hall]The view into the reception/dining room.
[Primary Suite Bedroom]A wide photo of the primary bedroom and reading alcove.
[Primary Suite Bedroom Reading Alcove]
[Primary Suite Bath]This view of one of the two primary suite baths reveals one of the custom-fitted walk-in closets. Antique Chinese doors enclose the water closet.
[Primary Suite Bathroom]A closer look at the soaking tub and glass-enclosed shower.
[Primary Suite Dressing Room]The primary suite bedroom features a row of mirrored, deep step-n closets.
[Primary Suite Study / Office] Entered from the dressing room in the primary suite, this inviting octagonal room offers an alcove with built-in desk concealed by antique Chinese doors.
[Library]Full-length bookcases surround the library, which has access to a bath and large closet and would serve as a secondary bedroom if desired. Double doors enter into the primary suite.
[Library] Potential Secondary Bedroom
[Second Primary Suite Bath]Note custom soaking tub and marble floor. Located near the library, this bath would serve the library if in use as a secondary bedroom.
[Second-Floor Landing and Side Hall]Note basketweave-pattern walnut floor.
[Second Floor Landing and Side Hall]A wider view reveals the custom-designed, glass-front storage cabinet.
[Glass-Front Storage Cabinet/ Entrance to Library]
[Formal Living Room]
[Formal Living Room]
[Formal Living Room]A closer photo of the superb, 18th c. French fireplace.
[Formal Living Room]A closer view of the ornate, 24-inch deep molding and custom-designed lintel molding.
[First-Floor En Suite Bedroom]This secluded guest suite, accessed from the mud room, includes a sumptuous bath with glass-enclosed shower.
[En Suite Guest Bath]Attached to the first-floor guest bedroom.
[Side Patio]Boxwood parterres edge this side patio.
[Stone patio (right rear) overlooking the ravine at the side of the house.]
[Front Elevation]Note working exterior shutters.
[Aerial View]
[Aerial View]This aerial view highlights the formal parterre at the front entrance.