An American Classic Comes on the Market
Chappaqua, NY • November 14, 2003
'Stone House,' filled with details rarely seen in this area, is offered exclusively by Siderow Kennedy Real Estate
In your search for an architectural gem, don't leave Chappaqua's one-of-a-kind "Stone House" unturned. This unique property is a historical and horticultural delight, featuring specimen plantings and early 20th century construction, including the thick stone exterior walls that give it its name.
"Stone House has details that you see only in grand Fifth Avenue duplexes," says Sheila Siderow, president of Siderow Kennedy. "The black marble Victorian fireplace was imported from a Brooklyn Heights town house, and many of the rooms were built with 10-foot, coffered ceilings, triple flooring, and dentil molding."
The $1,499,000 home is offered exclusively by Siderow Kennedy Real Estate. The house is situated on 2.5 acres on Cowdin Lane, a private street in an area of exquisite estates named for the farm that originally occupied it from the 1800s until the early part of the 20th century. Stone House is adjacent to the headquarters of Reader's Digest, which once used the building as a guesthouse. Outside, the magnificent flora include a majestic 230-year-old Larch tree, along with giant hemlocks and Norway spruce. Old-fashioned varieties of mock orange, Rhododendrons, and dogwood shrubs "are irreplaceable," Siderow says. The original stone wall runs all along the property's borders. A lovingly tended perennial garden stands on a small rise to the rear.
21st Century Touches
Stone House may be reminiscent of an earlier era, but time has not stood still when it comes to amenities. Painter Vicki Khuzami, known for her murals in the Capitol Building in Washington and the New York Botanical Gardens, hand-painted a trompe l'oeil koi fish pond that stretches across the entire dining room floor. The home also has a top-of-the-line radio security system and recently upgraded central heat and air conditioning.
Built in 1939, Stone House has three bedrooms, 3.1 baths, three terraces, and a walkout basement. For more information, please call David Barnes of Siderow Kennedy at 914-238-6600.
Siderow Kennedy
Siderow Kennedy Real Estate, which opened its doors at 65 King Street in Chappaqua in 1994, specializes in residential real estate sales in Chappaqua as well as all of Westchester. The firm has a multilingual staff, and offers unique services to ensure the success of their clients' real estate transactions, including the Child Moves and Globo-Relo programs. Additionally, Siderow Kennedy sponsors the Chappaqua Parents Preschool Association, Pleasantville Parents Preschool Association, and other worthy organizations. To learn more about Siderow Kennedy and to access all MLS listings, please visit www.siderow.com or call 914-238-6600.
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