Fern Hill

$5,850,000 Bedford, NY

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Fern Hill

Fern Hill

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ern Hill is located in one of Bedford’s finest estate areas with seasonal views of the Pound Ridge Reservation. A long, gated drive leads to the pri-vate hilltop setting. The property is comprised of nearly 15 breathtaking acres meticulously planned by leg-endary landscape architect James van Sweden of Oehme, van Sweden & Associates. Natural rock escarpments marry with cascading pools and a three-tiered pond. Granite stairs and rock paths wind through sweeps of specimen shrubs and perennials con-necting the main buildings. One of the paths leads down to the heated, gunite pool. Landscape lighting, an irrigation system, a pump system for the ponds, a driveway enunciator and deer-fencing are additional improve-ments. There is a perfect site for a tennis court off of the pool area.

ACREAGE: The house, outbuild-ings and pool are located on nearly

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The dramatic Great Room

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Superior attention to detail and craftsmanship are hallmarks of the design

Opposing stone fireplaces create a soothing visual symmetry

French doors open out to the rear terrace

“Specializing in the UnUSUal” Since 1951

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Opposing stone fireplaces create a soothing visual symmetry

15 acres. If desired an adjoining, vacant 14.9-acre parcel is also available potential-ly bringing the total acreage to 30.

RESIDENCE OVERVIEW: The main residence is a sophisticated shingle style country house built in 1993 and expanded

in 2007. Designed by the noted architec-tural firm of Shope, Reno & Wharton Associates, it incorporates distinctive style with old-world craftsmanship. With over 5900 square feet of living space, it houses ten main rooms on two levels. All rooms

The living room is rich in period detail

are beautifully scaled, meticulously detailed and impeccably appointed. Substantial millwork, gleaming hard-wood floors, recessed halogen lighting and stone fireplaces add architectural interest.

A covered wrap-around Porch with pillars and wainscoting leads to the Main Entrance. Twin front doors open into a beautifully proportioned Great Room. Details include two massive stone fire-places on opposing ends, a vaulted ceiling, custom windows, exposed beams and four

sets of French doors to the rear terrace. The room is divided into sitting and din-ing areas. To the left a hallway provides access to the formal Powder Room. The Powder Room has dramatic glazed walls and a custom sink with marble vanity. The hall continues on to access the Li-brary with pocket door, in-wall speakers, raised paneling and built-ins. The hall ends at the Country Kitchen, which is also accessible from the dining area end of the Great Room. The Kitchen was recently renovated. Details include a ce-

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The loft offers an inviting sitting area

Remarkable light floods interior spaces

The bridge over the Great Room

Remarkable light floods interior spaces

Natural rock escarpments and specimen plantings create a stunning backdrop

Natural rock escarpments and specimen plantings create a stunning backdrop

The first floor Master Suite enjoys perfect privacy

The Master Dressing Room

An opulent MasterBath

The first floor Master Suite enjoys perfect privacy

ramic tile floor, custom cabinetry, a subway tile backsplash, Casearstone Quartz countertops, and a Butcher block and Maple-capped island. The Kitchen is open, through built-in shelving to the Family Room and Breakfast Room with desk area. Doors from the Family Room lead out to the rear terrace. A Mud Room with cubbies has a side door.

To the right of the Main Entrance is the

luxurious Master Suite. The Master Bedroom, with walls covered in silk, has wonderful light. Two French doors lead out to a covered terrace. The marble Master Bath with glass block detailing has an oversize shower and a two sink vanity. The Dressing Room/Walk-in Closet has extensive built-ins.

Front stairs lead to the Second Level. A spacious Family Room is located over the Great

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The Guest House

The rear terrace

The Pool and Pool House

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Room. There are also Three Bedrooms, two with private Bath and a Playroom with built-ins. Besseler stairs lead to the attic. In addition, there is a partial Basement with Laun-dry, Storage and Utilities.

CONSTRUCTION OVERVIEW: The foundation is poured concrete; the construction is frame; the exterior is cedar shingle; and, the roof is cedar shingle. There is oil-fired hydroair heat with radiant heat in the Kitchen, Mud Room and Family Room. Kitchen appliances include General Electric Monogram Double Ovens, a Dacor Warming Drawer, a Sub Zero Refrigerator with two drawers, two Sub Zero Freezer drawers, a Viking gas Cooktop and three Fisher & Paykel Dishwasher drawers. Closets have California Closet built-ins. Windows have UV protection. Electrical service is 300-ampere and

supplied by NYSEG. An alarm system, a water filtration system and central air con-ditioning are additional amenities. Three wells, three septic systems and a generator service the property.

OUTBUILDING OVERVIEW: There are three outbuildings: a Guest House, a Pool House and a Three-Car Garage. All outbuildings are in keeping with the architectural style of the main house with shingle exteriors and wood shingle roofs.

GUEST HOUSE: Pathways from the main house and a drive provide access to

A Three-tiered Pond

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the private Guest House. There is a Kitch-en with center island, Sub Zero Refriger-ator and General Electric Oven, Cooktop and Dishwasher. The adjoining Dining Room connects to the Living Room with stone fireplace. Both Dining and Living Rooms have doors to a wraparound porch. There is also a door to a private sun deck. A Bedroom with silk-upholstered walls and a Bath with steam shower are located on the First Floor. Two Bedrooms, each with private Bath and a Billiard Room/Office are located on the Second Floor. There is

oil-fired hydroair heat with two zones, cen-tral air, an alarm system and 200-ampere electrical service.

POOL HOUSE: The Pool House features a Kitchenette, a Bath, a Dress-ing Room with Laundry and an Outdoor Shower. Appliances are General Electric and include a Refrigerator, a Dishwasher and a Microwave.

GARAGE: There is a Three-Car Garage with heating and air conditioning. The Second Floor houses an Exercise Room, a Sauna and a Bath with steam shower and Laundry.

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$5,850,000 Bedford, NY

General Information mls n umber: 4 4 1 7 847bedrooms: 7ful l baths: 6half baths: 1 total rooms: 9

Property Information acreage: 15house col or: cedarn umber of le vels: 2 total sq uare fee t: 5900st y le: stone & shingle estateyear built: 1993/2007

Exterior Information e xter ior: stone & shingleroof: cedar shingle

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

Fern Hill

Muffin Dowdle

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