Manse
JANUARY 2020 ISSUE
“A house without books is like a room without windows.� - Horace Mann
In this digital age of media panels on most walls and a smart home device in each room there are few things that escort more charm and style to a dwelling than a scattering of thoughtfully-placed books. Beyond just a medium to enrich the mind and spirit, books play an important role in dĂŠcor and contribute to the overall tone of a space. In Books Make a Home: Elegant Ideas for Storing and Displaying Books, Damian Thompson opines that books do so much to enliven their environs, and they ought to be easily noticeable at every turn. The following properties offered for sale by Private Brokerage feature beautifully-bound editions exhibited in the most appealing and clever ways.
Tony Cutugno
Delihla Magilton
Senior Vice-President Private Brokerage
Director Global Business Development
Deep Hollow Farm 474-482 Deep Hollow Rd | Millbrook, NY
8
BEDROOMS
7.1
B AT H R O O M S
6,834 SQ FT
66.34
ACRES
The Living Room Oversize tomes grace twin coffee tables in the serene contemporary living room of this 1810 farmhouse beckoning highbrow contemplation of the masterfully-reinvented retreat-like interiors with meadows and woodlands beyond its doors. Eye-catching Gothic windows serve as a brilliant reading lamp while the embers of an original stone fireplace crackle to the steady rhythm of turning pages. O F F E R E D AT
$4,995,000 CO N TAC T
JOHN R. FRIEND | M. 845.702.1965
Thatcher House 43 Prescott Avenue | Bronxville, NY
5
BEDROOMS
5.1
B AT H R O O M S
6,939 SQ FT
0.42
ACRES
Corridor A sleek bookcase of vibrantly-bound volumes is the first thing that greets the eye in the entry of this 1897 William A. Bates shingle-style masterpiece serving as a clever welcome mat and signaling cerebral fulfillment awaits. Further works line custom shelves and trace the ceiling of a breathtaking alcove in the round adding to the occasions for carefree cogitation O F F E R E D AT
$4,850,000 CO N TAC T
SUSAN KELTY LAW | M. 914.659.5856
Bennington 106 Bennington Place | New Canaan, CT
6
BEDROOMS
6.2
B AT H R O O M S
7,784 SQ FT
2.05
ACRES
Study Alluring bespoke cabinetry adorns the library of this magnificent stone and shingle Colonial displaying a multitude of mind-opening digests and encircling the reader in rich and sophisticated woodwork. A coordinating fireplace provides warmth while a private porch and stairway to the wine cellar serve to create a quiet reverie for the wandering mind and a story that need never end. O F F E R E D AT
$ 3,749,000 CO N TAC T
JUDY DUNN | O. 203.966.3507
Beach Avenue 58 Beach Avenue | Larchmont, NY
4
BEDROOMS
5.1
B AT H R O O M S
5,432 SQ FT
0.29
ACRES
Dining Room A wealth of colorful titles line the sleek, stream-lined custom shelves of this Robert Keller designed Dutchstyle Colonial that generates intellectual energy and serves the soul a taste of ease and tranquility. A soaring ceiling and luxurious walnut floor add notes of drama and intrigue to the setting as gracious French doors lead to the Sound just steps away. O F F E R E D AT
$3,399,000 CO N TAC T
CINI PALMER | M. 914.649.2244
Modern Farmhouse 70 Old Corner Road | Bedford, NY
5
BEDROOMS
4.1
B AT H R O O M S
4,778 SQ FT
4.27
ACRES
Kitchen Ample, gleaming counters and a commanding center island decorate the bespoke kitchen of this newly-crafted contemporary retreat and stand poised to host endless pages of chef’s materials for nourishing both body and mind. Natural light illuminates the vast space with a butler’s pantry and adjacent cubby-appointed mudroom both prepared to entertain a substantial compilation of cooking guides. O F F E R E D AT
$2,750,000 CO N TAC T
MARY KAYE CATONE | M. 914.806.4222
Hummingbird Hill 154 Titicus Road | North Salem, NY
6
BEDROOMS
5.3
B AT H R O O M S
4,500 SQ FT
4.26
ACRES
Playroom A towering bookcase and abundant wall cabinetry feature prominently in the whimsical and vibrantly-hued children’s room of this rustic-chic 1881 Federal-style Colonial affording limitless avenues for enrichment along with a welcome respite for the avid collector or voracious bibliophile. Silent musings continue outdoors amid the level lawn and mature pines of horse country and sparkling the Titicus Resevoir. O F F E R E D AT
$2,495,000 CO N TAC T
SARA ZIPP | M. 914.907.2045
Houlihan Lawrence Private Brokerage, directed by Senior Vice President Tony Cutugno, is a boutique-style service supported by a team of luxury specialists. With personalized service and guidance to both agents and sellers, Private Brokerage has been entrusted to represent high-net-worth clients and leverage our international relationships to successfully market the top properties in New York City’s northern suburbs. Global Business Development, headed by Delihla Magilton, cultivates strong relationships with corporations, relocation management companies and real estate brokers around the world, ensuring a strong channel of clients moving to and from our area. Together, Private Brokerage and Global Business Development capitalize on our exclusive partnerships and affiliations with the world’s top luxury real estate networks—a combination no other area brokerage can offer – and are adept at serving the needs of our discerning clients.