The Luxury Space
JANUARY 2023 ISSUE
A few words from Tony Cutugno
“The house is one’s soul.” — Lee Radziwill
I couldn’t resist the title of Stewart Manger’s first monograph, Romancing the Home: Stylish Interiors for Modern Living . So filled with inspiring ideas and images of his exceptional designs, Manger’s book became the catalyst for this month’s Luxury Space. If ‘romancing” conjures up affection, passion and even obsession---naturally it can be applied to one’s home. Before embarking upon a new space for a client, the most renowned architects, decorators and landscape designers make sure the chemistry is right: the aesthetic elements have to work--for those who live in it. They have to love it. The thrill of ingenious matchmaking between buyer and seller is what drives the best real estate brokers, too!
As you’ll see in the standout properties on these pages, one couple in a bucolic Pound Ridge retreat fancied a separate Art Barn be built to contain their contemporary collection; a light-loving visionary commissioned a custombuilt contemporary with over 50 windows, including a skylit sleeping loft. And another couple, who were originally drawn to the hip, contemporary vibe of Katonah, came to realize only an authentic, yellow Victorian manor house would do.
I also like how Manger is unapologetic about describing his bespoke interiors as “stylish”; it reminds me of Yves Saint Laurent’s dictum: “Fashions fade; style is eternal”. I’m confident you can imagine yourself in one or two of the timeless properties in this issue, where you might put your own unique spin inside and out, creating your own private design for luxury living.
On the cover: 4 Ashfields Lane, Armonk, NY listed by Angela Kessel
A Touch of Classic
Who would have thought that a 1908 colonial shingle, a country-luxe habitat steps from Revolutionary-era Bedford Village, would have anticipated the needs of contemporary families? Its five sunlit bedrooms, a bright green barn-style guest house, wrap-around mahogany porch and pool, make it the ultimate indoor/outdoor, study/work-from-home experience.
OFFERED AT CONTACT $6,900,000 MARTHA VIOLANTE | M. 914.643.4691 Squirrel Hill 577 Harris Road | Bedford Hills, NY BEDROOMS 5 BATHROOMS 6.2 SQ FT 5,520 ACRES 12.39
No surprise that recent owners of this picture-perfect Pound Ridge sanctuary were art collectors: besides commissioning an “Art Barn” to house their monumental works, they re-imagined the interior of their 1930s main house with high ceilings and vast windows to be more sculpture and painting-friendly. They then transformed their lush 13-acre landscape into a garden of large-scale sculptural delights.
Mixing Contemporary Art with Traditional Architecture
OFFERED AT CONTACT $6,490,000 MARY
|
JODY ROSEN |
Buckhorn
Pound
Road | Pound
BEDROOMS 4 BATHROOMS 5 SQ FT 4,923 ACRES 13.85
PALMERTON
M. 914.843.4158
M. 914.907.3300
60-66
Ridge
Ridge, NY
Serenity Meets Restraint
Why can’t your home be a veritable oasis of serenity? Insist on peace, calm and privacy—it’s the ultimate luxury. Case in point: this sun-drenched Colonial tucked away down a long, dramatic landscaped driveway. As grand as it is, with its 9,000 sq feet of superb craftsmanship, sweeping staircases, and 30ft custom pool, its neutral palette evokes the tranquility of an exclusive Swiss spa.
DONNA MCELWEE | M. 914.282.3274 SCOTT MCELWEE | M. 914.374.0715
AT
$3,400,000
OFFERED
CONTACT
BEDROOMS 6 BATHROOMS 6.3 SQ FT 9,522 ACRES 2.5
Lincoln Classic Lincoln Avenue | Purchase, NY
Can a house be “happy”? Check out this cheerful Victorian in Katonah, painted with a palette of brilliant yellows and reds--and tell us if it doesn’t improve your mood. The playful stained-glass windows and mansard roof---the epitome of Modern when the house was built in 1893—remain as timeless as ever. Just steps from the hip cafes and shops and the super popular Katonah Art Walks!
An Unexpected Mix
OFFERED AT CONTACT $1,995,000 RITA CARROZZA | M. 914.806.5470 Twenty-Two The Terrace 22 The Terrace | Katonah, NY BEDROOMS 6 BATHROOMS 3.2 SQ FT 6,000 ACRES 0.33
Committing to Local Artisans and Makers
OFFERED AT CONTACT $1,795,000 JOSEPH BRIGGS | M. 917.975.9926 Hawk Hill 0 Hawk Hill Road | Chatham, NY BEDROOMS 1 BATHROOMS 1 SQ FT 2,645 ACRES 31.6
Riffing on “It Takes a Village to Raise a Child”, we’re increasingly inclined to engage talent from the community to create and curate our homes. Who else will know—and love and respect—the local esthetic, raw materials and native plants? This cool contemporary includes custom cathedral ceilings and handcrafted pine and cherry cabinets. The 50 windows—count ‘em--accounts for the rustic vibe.
Ahoy! There are townhouses—and townhouses on the water. This one, on Rye’s prestigious Milton Point, boasts stunning views and stone terrace with every tip- top luxury amenity. Walnut floors and staircase, Sycamore & Wenge-wood cabinetry and oversized shower and water closet all in honey Onyx. Water-lovers are wild not just for the view but for the inground pool, dock and mooring space.
Inspiration Can Be
Found Anywhere
OFFERED AT
$1,395,000
CONTACT
DIANA PLUNKETT | M. 914.419.7998
BEDROOMS 2 BATHROOMS 2.1 SQ FT 2,100 ACRES x
Milton Harbor House 720 Milton Road | Rye, NY
PRIVATE BROKERAGE BOOKSHELF
"Romancing the Home: Stylish Interiors for a Modern Lifestyle" by Stewart Manger
Stewart Manger is regarded for his bespoke interiors in which exquisite craftsmanship and a classic-meets-modern flair. This rising star’s first monograph showcases his imaginative ways to create vibrant and stylish rooms. Having apprenticed with celebrated New York interior designers such as David Easton, Bunny Williams, and David Kleinberg, Manger recently launched his own firm and has quickly established himself as a top designer creating arresting interiors. His surehanded approach that seamlessly melds the contemporary and the Old World is fresh and inviting, and his affinity for seeking the best artisans and workrooms for custom work results in impeccable homes. Whether a restored late nineteenthcentury house that embraces the warmth and comfort of an English country house, or a white-washed hillside house overlooking the sea—Manger singles out a theme that is carried throughout the design. He illustrates the mixing of exotic and playful patterns and discusses how quality antique pieces can add character to a room. This stunning aspirational book will appeal to both design insiders as well as those with an appreciation for beautiful interiors.
ANTHONY P. CUTUGNO
Senior Vice President Director of Private Brokerage O. 914 234 0308 M. 914.582.7789
ACutugno@HoulihanLawrence.com @apcutugno359 | @hlprivatebrokerage
