Belle Haven - A Once in a Generation Opportunity
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Victorian stone pillars with gates are at one of the entrances. The other entrance also has gates which open
to the broad driveway which sweeps through a curved allée of magnificent, stately trees bordered by level,
open lawns surrounded by hedges to give it remarkable privacy and a feeling of complete serenity. The original
stone walls with a curved base of a turret are evidence of the original grand Victorian mansion which once
sat on this property. The brick and clapboard home which has been integrated into the spectacular site has a
stone terrace and the wide entrance door opens to a flagstone entry with a powder room. The step-down living
room with a fireplace has a vaulted ceiling and walls of glass on two exposures. The dining room, also with a
high ceiling, has walls of glass to the south and west overlooking the lower garden with its inviting pool
adjoining the pool/guest house. The eat-in kitchen also has this view and the large panelled library has a
fireplace. There are three bedrooms each with a bathroom - the master with a sitting area runs the full depth
of the house with a whirlpool bathroom plus glass doors to a sunny deck. The lower level has a large family
room with a fireplace, a high ceiling, a glass wall to the view and a wet bar. There is a laundry and a powder
room and then access to the garages. Designed for four cars, one two-car bay is now used for storage. The pool
house has a fireplace, a covered portico, a wet bar, a bedroom and a bathroom. The pool is exceptionally long
and ideal for swimming laps. This property is a real find and unlike anything else in Belle Haven - it has the
parklike feel of a mid-country estate and yet it is in the quietest part of Belle Haven, close to the club, bordered
by other homes which are beautifully landscaped, plus there is walking and bicycling right from the front door on
traffic-free lanes.
For the best in Greenwich, please contact David Ogilvy & Associates 203-869-9866. |
