classic modern estate / bedford / ginnel

Classic Modern Estate

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317 Cantitoe Street, Bedford

$3,950,000 Bedford, NY

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he Cantitoe Street residence is a sophisticated brick modern. Originally built in 1948, it has been extensively renovated over the years. It houses eleven main rooms on two levels. All rooms have wonderful light and proportions and provide a spectacular backdrop for showcasing art. Walls of windows, clerestories, recessed lighting, high ceilings, doors to the outside and two fireplaces add architectural interest.

A walkway leads to the Main En-trance. It opens to a spectacular Entry Hall with gleaming marble floor, recessed lighting and two coat closets.

Entrance Hall

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Built in 1948, the residence is a classic Mid-century Modern

Flowering trees and shrubs line the front walkway

Clean, crisp lines enhance the stunning exterior

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The Entrance Hall opens to a skylit Gallery that provides access to the main rooms. To the left, it leads to the Formal Powder Room with mir-rored walls and marble floor. It leads ensuite to the Den with Wet Bar and Built-ins. Two Guest Suites have

private Baths. The Master Suite is spacious and private. It enjoys spec-tacular property views and features a Bedroom with built-ins, Custom His and Her Closets and marble His and Her Baths. Both baths have dramat-ic lighting and one features a steam

The handsome front facade

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High ceilings with clerestories create an open, light living space

Living Room with fireplace

The living room is rich in period detail

shower—the other a skylit whirlpool tub encased by a mirrored wall.

The Gallery provides access to the Living Room. A magnificent sun-filled space, it features walls of win-dows, a high ceiling with clerestory, bleached hardwood floors, a fireplace and doors to the covered terrace. The Living Room has folding doors to the Formal Dining Room. With gracious proportions, it too features walls of

windows, high ceilings and clerestory. Additionally, there is a built-in ban-quette and custom-designed lighting. The Dining Room abuts the Country Kitchen with tile floor and center island. The Kitchen is open to the Family Room with vaulted skylit ceil-ing, fireplace and two sets of French doors—one leading to a side deck. The Family Room provides access to the Two-Car Garage.

The elegantly appointed Dining Room



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French doors usher the outside “in”

The Family Room has a vaulted, skylit ceiling

The Kitchen is open to the Family Room

The timeless design provides a wonderful backdrop for sophisticated living

Located off of the Kitchen is a Laundry Room with Second Refrigerator, a Second Powder Room, a Freez-er Room with access to the Lower Level Au Pair Suite with Bath and an Office with Built-ins.

The Basement houses Storage, a Service Bath, a Wine Cellar and Util-ities.

CONSTRUCTION OVERVIEW: The foundation is masonry; the construction is frame and steel; the exterior is brick; and, the roof is both rubber and asphalt shingle. Kitchen appliances include Thermador Double Ovens, a Sub Zero Refrigerator, a Cooktop, a Thermador Convection/Microwave Oven, a Whirlpool Icemaker, a Kitchen

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The timeless design provides a wonderful backdrop for sophisticated living

Views from the Living Room

A peaceful retreat, the Master Bedroom offers beautiful views of the property



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Aid Compactor and a Kitchen Aid Dishwasher. There is oil-fired hydroair heat. Electrical service is 600 ampere and supplied by NYSEG. An alarm system, a satellite dish, motorized win-dow shades, a sound system, a Pana-

sonic phone system with four lines, a Culligan water treatment system and central air conditioning are additional amenities.

PROPERTY OVERVIEW: The

residence is located in one of Bedford’s

Situated overlooking the Beaver Dam River, the property consists of nearly eight estate acres

Pool and Poolhouse

Situated overlooking the Beaver Dam River, the property consists of nearly eight estate acres

The living room is rich in period detail

established estate areas along the

Beaver Dam River and the Bedford

Riding Lanes. The residence is set

back from Cantitoe Street. A gated,

gravel drive leads to the residence.

The property is beautifully land-

scaped with extensive perennial/

annual gardens, specimen trees and

mature shrubs. The property is lo-

cated in one of the most desirable

settings with fabulous views and is

comprised of 7.8 acres. A heated

swimming pool with terrace, a tennis

court, invisible fencing, deerfenc-

ing, extensive landscape lighting

and a sprinkler system are additional

improvements. Outbuildings consist

of a garden shed, a heated barn with

Second Floor Office and a distinc-

tive Pool House. The Pool House,

trimmed in teak, houses a Chang-

ing Room, Shower and Bath in one

The gated drive



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The terrace is perfect for outdoor dining

Tennis Court

General Information mls n umber: 4507029bedrooms: 4ful l baths: 5half baths: 2total rooms: 1 1

Property Information acreage: 7.8n umber of le vels: 2 total sq uare fee t: 4800st y le: modernyear built: 1948

Exterior Information e xter ior: white

School Information elementary : bedford vil l agemiddle: fox l anehigh: fox l ane distr ict: bedford central


Muffin Dowdle

493 Bedford Center Road, Bedford Hills, NY (914) 234-9234, / www.Ginnel.com

$3,950,000 Bedford, NY

classic modern estate / bedford / ginnel

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