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THE RESIDENCE: Lofty trees line the pea gravel driveway, which gently winds its way to this magnificent home, where the entryway is embraced by a myriad of mature plantings. Cloverland is superbly detailed throughout, with hardwoods floors, hood molding, and numerous fireplaces throughout.
MAIN FLOOR: The striking foyer (34½’x14½’), with its checkerboard granite floor and tiered walnut staircase, is bright and naturally well lit, while the large powder room and ample coat closets to the left of the main entrance are convenient for guests. The stately and comfortable Library (18’x16’), found from a small hallway on the left of the foyer, features gorgeous hardwood floors, built in bookcases and fireplace with dentil crown molding mantle. Adjacent to the Library, the expansive Formal Living Room (31½’x18½’), offers dramatic views of the property through its floor to ceiling windows and access to the magnificent flagstone terrace at the back of the home, as well as a fireplace with scroll mantle. Adjoining the Living Room is the carpeted Guest Suite (18½’x15’), with hanging closet, marble tile full bath. To the right of the foyer, just past the second staircase, which accesses both the second floor and lower level, sits the sunny Breakfast Room (18’x12’), which boasts an Ivy border painted on its wooden floors; as well as the Country Kitchen (16’x13’). Designed to have everything within reach, the Kitchen includes Viking appliances, a Sub Zero refrigerator, tile countertops, double dishwashers, separate ice maker, and cherry cabinetry. A workmanlike Laundry Room is off the kitchen, offering access to the covered flagstone walkway.
The centerpiece of the first floor is the Formal Dining Room (22’x21½’), a brilliant location for any special event or meal, possessing floor to ceiling windows, handsome hardwood floors, painted wainscoting, stunning crown molding, and a one of a kind ornamental fireplace. Contiguous to the Dining Room is the glass enclosed flagstone Summer Porch (40’x18’), offering picturesque views of the gardens no matter the weather.
SECOND LEVEL: The exquisite walnut staircase guides the way to the second floor, where to the left of the landing lies the Master Suite (17½’x17’). Comprised of several units, it includes His and Hers dressing and full bathrooms featuring tremendous closets, built in shelves, drawers and marble vanities. Both bathrooms feature jet tubs set in marble bases as well as separate showers. A pleasant Sitting Room (20’x10’), boasting bookshelves and additional built in drawer and closet space, as well as a ceiling fan and fireplace with scroll mantle connects the dressing rooms. The carpeted Master Bedroom is comfortable and also contains a ceiling fan and fireplace with decorative molding.
Bedroom #2 (18’x14’),at the top of the landing, retains a full bath with tile floor, tub and separate shower, as well as a doorway to a diminutive balcony overlooking the terrace below. Bedroom #3(18’x12’), and Bedroom #4 (18’x12½’), each with full baths, are situated off a small hallway with access to both the main landing and second staircase. This second staircase also ascends to the attic above, where one will discover a well designed cedar closet of substantial proportions.
LOWER LEVEL: The lower level, separated into three areas, contains a large pantry/storage room with shelves, a utility room, and a second storage area.
THE PROPERTY: A two bay garage and the one bedroom, one bathroom apartment above are accessed by the covered flagstone walkway, while numerous pathways curl around the breathtaking grounds, peacefully adorned with boxwood, magnolia, and cherry and oak trees, to name a few. A beautifully crafted pergola is the perfect place to enjoy the peace and beauty of the magnificent English garden and orchards, or relax after playing a set on the tennis court. Design breathtaking flower arrangements in the separate temperature controlled Gardner’s Room, which features a small greenhouse. A fabulous glass enclosed indoor lap pool (78½’x28 ½’), including wet bar with refrigerator and microwave, two dressing rooms, a half bath and full shower facility, enables one to enjoy a swim any time of the year. Other dependencies include a machine shed and 3 bedroom, 1 ½ bath tenant house with kitchen and living room.
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