SEPTEMBER 2022
A few words from Tony Cutugno
“I do not want a friend who smiles when I smile, who weeps when I weep; for my shadow in the pool can do better than that.”
— Confucius
As we close the summer, there’s no doubt it was the perfect time to relax by the pool. Whether it’s due to the hotter weather or the impact of the pandemic, now more than ever, our backyards and pools have become our sanctuaries. And
I think we can all agree that there’s nothing quite like a sparkling pool to transform your home into a private oasis.
This month we are featuring “Splash: The Art of the Swimming Pool” by Annie Kelly and Tim Street Porter, which celebrates the design and irresistible appeal of pools worldwide. This collection of 200 glamorous pools from Los Angeles to the Hamptons to Mexico will spark your imagination about what makes the perfect pool.
Have you been dreaming of having your own pool and happily vacationing at home? In that case, you’ll enjoy this fabulous book and the Private Brokerage properties on the following pages, which aptly demonstrate why pools remain one of the most desired amenities in our homes today.
On the cover: 4 Ashfields Lane, Armonk, NY listed by Angela Kessel
An Outdoor Room
outdoor space is as luxurious as the indoor space at this chic outdoor wonderland featuring an immense terrace, inviting seating and dining areas, a pool, pool house, tennis court and firepit.
TANNER | M. 203.856.6265
TANNER | M. 917.703.7000
The Penultimate Pool/Guest House
Resting in the heart of this vast country estate, this striking black-bottomed pool and antique guest house offer an idyllic spot to enjoy sunny days and warm evenings under the stars with family and friends.
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$6,495,000 OLIVER BROWN | M. 917.680.8933
A Destination Point
Designed as a destination of its own, this handsome pool and pool house create a glamourous hub for outdoor entertaining in the center of this expansive property, ideally situated only 40 miles from NYC.
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MARY PALMERTON | M.914.843.4158
ROSEN | M.914.907.3300
Set in a Garden
Brimming with vibrant color and texture, this brilliant garden, one of several on the estate, transforms the pool area into a private paradise that is equally suited for both quiet contemplation and outdoor fun.
VIOLANTE | M. 914.643.4691
Hilltop with a View
Artfully integrated into the design of both the residence and its hilltop setting, this elegant pool provides a dazzling counterpoint to the soaring views over the breathtaking Catskill Mountain landscape.
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$4,950,000 ANDREW GATES | M. 917.755.2640
In an Apple Orchard
What could be better than an oversized pool centered within an old apple orchard? Complete with a shady dining area, this peaceful haven provides a memorable backdrop for warm-weather fun.
PRIVATE BROKERAGE BOOKSHELF
by Annie Kelly and Tim Street Porter
Splash provides the inspiration for anyone designing, or dreaming about, their own pool. This celebration of the style, design, and joy that pools bring to us brims with over 200 glamorous photographs. It is organized by swimming pool design--from glimmering infinity pools with a view of the ocean to dramatic cascading waterfall pools and those in lush garden settings. Ranging from beautifully landscaped backyards to dramatic beaches and tropical paradise surroundings, the stunning pool locales show creative examples of pools as architecture and organic forms. In the mix are seductive pools owned by such celebrities as Cher and Dianne Keaton and leading designers Bunny Williams and Carolyne Roehm, as well as masterpieces by famed architects Frank Lloyd Wright, Richard Neutra, and Luis Barragán. Splash concludes with a section on poolside elements, from tiled steps, patterned surfaces, and Jacuzzis to pool houses with outdoor showers, landscaping, furnishings, and much more. Every example evokes the enduring and irresistible appeal of the swimming pool.
"Splash: The Art of the Swimming Pool"ANTHONY P. CUTUGNO
Senior Vice President Director of Private Brokerage O. 914 234 0308 M. 914.582.7789 ACutugno@HoulihanLawrence.com @apcutugno359 | @hlprivatebrokerage
