The Luxury Space
JUNE 2023 ISSUE
A few words from Tony Cutugno
“Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful.”
— William Morris
The people, places and houses I treasure most are truly timeless : their beauty and value refuse to be affected by the passage of time or fashion. Imagine how the word took on new and poignant meaning when I learned that Suzanne Rheinstein, the doyenne of classical American interior design, had passed away a week after the publication of her third book A Welcoming Elegance . No doubt, with Suzanne’s impeccable timing, she knew it would be her swan song. And having admired her work and taste for so long—her relevant, modern-day mix of antiques, furnishings, fabrics and art are the very definition of timeless—it was inevitable her book would inspire the new edition of Luxury Space. Like Suzane, I’ve always believed that the most exquisite homes—whether or not furnished with priceless fabrics and museum-worthy paintings and furniture—must, above all, be a place where one can live in a relaxed, spontaneous way. Just as she painted a formal Georgian library a bold and breezy lacquered green, the listings included in this issue all hold an element of surprise: a posh pagoda ornamented with gleaming white millwork becomes the ultimate alfresco dining space in a Ridgefield Victorian; a French-architect designed stable with embellished stalls becomes the jewel of a storied 1860 equestrian property in Millbrook; a 21st century custom shoe closet—accommodating 100 pairs—is the perfect fit for an 18th century farmhouse in Carmel. Welcome to elegance: it’s even more thrilling when it’s delightfully untraditional or unexpected!
On the cover: 1 Parley Lane, Ridgefield, CT listed by Heather Neumann Salaga
A Place that has Richness and Serenity
The legendary Millbrook Hunt has long galloped across this glorious equestrian property—once owned by Andrew Carnegie’s daughter— and whether or not your friends ride, they’ll certainly trot over for cocktails in your 20 ft coffered ceiling living room.
OFFERED AT CONTACT $20,000,000 OLIVER BROWN | M. 917.680.8933
123 Butts Hollow Road | Dover Plains, NY BEDROOMS 4 BATHROOMS 4.1 SQ FT 6,191 ACRES 206
Hallmark Farm
Living Beautifully Surrounded by Beautiful Things
Not all the “beautiful things” in this majestic move-in-ready French Tudor are indoors: the elegant landscape by renowned horticulturist Timothy Tilghman guarantees swoon-worthy curb appeal. With an ivy-covered turret, nature literally merges with architecture.
OFFERED AT CONTACT $6,750,000 MARIELLEN CARPENTER | M. 914.319.8751 SUSAN FRENCH | M. 914.588.6397
Bronxville,
BEDROOMS 8 BATHROOMS 5.2 SQ FT 8,193 ACRES 0.66
Masterton Masterpiece 42 Masterton Road |
NY
A Mixture of New and Old - Charm with Efficiency
Old world New England charm gets an upgrade when an 1886 Victorian is reimagined with 21st century amenities and original four-light windows are painted a bold Caribbean blue. A classic Victorian wrap-around porch ever welcomes you to the joys of outdoors.
OFFERED AT CONTACT $4,500,000 HEATHER NEUMANN SALAGA | M. 203.770.8591
BEDROOMS 4 BATHROOMS 6.2 SQ FT 6,504 ACRES 1.28
Seymour House 1 Parley Lane | Ridgefield, CT
Stylish Modernity Meets Elegant Simplicity
Like celestial apertures in houses of worship raising the human spirit, sky-high windows in mid-century Modern homes imbue the space with nature’s mysticism. This sleek Mid-Century masterpiece serves as the perfect backdrop for contemporary art and furniture.
OFFERED AT CONTACT $3,895,000 LISA MURPHY | M. 914.391.2655 Westerleigh Mid-Century
Purchase, NY BEDROOMS 6 BATHROOMS 5.1 SQ FT 6,003 ACRES 5.05
70 Westerleigh Road |
A
Effortlessly Responds to
Live
sourced and stylishly crafted, a 1790 farmhouse’s original kitchen, reimagined with skylights and ultra-luxe appliances, pleases the modern palate. An antique dining room hosts an eclectic mix of modern industrial and Victorian furnishings. OFFERED AT CONTACT $1,295,000 ANDREW GATES | M. 917.755.2640 Stebbins Garden 110 Stebbins Road | Carmel, NY BEDROOMS 5 BATHROOMS 3 SQ FT 4,588 ACRES 4.6
House that
the Way We
Thoughtfully
Atmosphere and the Light Take Precedence
Living the North Salem dream starts with a “wow” living room with 30 foot cathedral ceilings, sliding doors to the wraparound veranda and pool with Japanese fence. In keeping with the Zen vibes: clean, honest, hardwood Mission furniture offering an elegant reflection of the woodlands outside.
OFFERED AT CONTACT $1,295,000 SUSAN STILLMAN | M. 914.589.4477 Titicus Contemporary 318 Titicus Road | North Salem, NY BEDROOMS 4 BATHROOMS 4 SQ FT 4,287 ACRES 5.2
PRIVATE BROKERAGE BOOKSHELF
"Suzanne Rheinstein: A Welcoming Elegance"
by Suzanne Rheinstein
Over the past decade, celebrated style maker Suzanne Rheinstein has achieved an unprecedented level of refinement and clarity. Her love of objects from the past remains a touchstone, but in her newest rooms, stylish modernity and an elegant simplicity hold sway.
Presented are beautifully photographed homes of clients Suzanne Rheinstein has worked with before that reflect a vision of richness tempered by restraint. Her longtime fans will find new inspiration in these pages. Throughout, she shares her ideas of how to live in a relaxed way surrounded by artworks and personal collections. A traditional Georgian library is done in a totally untraditional lacquered green, while a San Francisco town house revamp includes a “California” room filled with Moroccan rugs and rattan chairs, and a serene retreat has a guesthouse evocative of the bohemian 1970s.
ANTHONY P. CUTUGNO
Senior Vice President
Director of Private Brokerage
O. 914 234 0308
M. 914.582.7789
ACutugno@HoulihanLawrence.com
@apcutugno359 | @hlprivatebrokerage
