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THE RESIDENCE: Constructed in 1988, the stately colonial residence is spacious and welcoming with all the details one would expect from such a beautifully crafted home. The long gravel driveway winds its way through the property to the South front of the residence, strewn with mature Magnolia trees and numerous plantings. From the stately pillars and brick porch on the North front, to numerous and handsome marble fireplaces, wide oak paneled floors and gorgeous crown molding, Walnut Hall is majestic and warm throughout.
MAIN FLOOR: An impressive marble floored center hall extends from the South front to the North front of the home is spacious and airy, with the formal Living Room (27½’ X 16½’), featuring a marble fireplace with scroll mantle, just to the left of the center hall, while the Family Room (14’ X 18’), sits to the right opposite a powder room with water closet and large coat closet, as well as an elevator accessing all floors. Down the south hall to the right, enter the West wing of Walnut Hall, where one will find the delightful and cozy library, which boasts a marble fireplace, cherry paneling and exquisite built in shelves, perfect for keeping vast book collections, treasured photos or trophies. The Sewing Room sits to the right of the Library. The Card Room (25’ X 24’), at the end of the hall, is the ultimate recreation room for festivities small or large, featuring oak paneled walls, a marble fireplace, half bath, and galley kitchen with sink, drink refrigerator and shelving. The Card Room is substantial enough to accommodate billiards, pinball, table games, an entertainment/media system or any number of amusement options. A grand bay window overlooks verdant pastures to the North. Completing the West wing of Walnut Hall is the Office (17’ X 10½’), which includes a half bath, closets, and a separate entrance from the South front of the home.
The East Wing is comprised of the formal Dining Room (25’ X15’), boasting yet another stunning marble fireplace with crown dentil molding and custom built in china cabinets. The Kitchen (23½’ X 14’) is adjacent to the Dining Room and was smartly designed with cooking for large gatherings in mind. Highlighted by double dishwashers, double sinks, two electric ranges and one gas range, the Kitchen also features a full size Sub-Zero side by side refrigerator and freezer, double ovens, and a butler’s pantry containing a small refrigerator, sink, ice-maker, warming drawers and generous cabinets. A kitchen door accesses the two bay garage.
Next to the kitchen sits the sunny Breakfast Room (14’ X9½’), with glass door cabinetry above ample counter space and additional cabinetry below, and the comfortable and bright Family Room is the ideal place to relax and read the paper or watch television.
The main floor of the East wing is completed with a two bedroom, one bath apartment with open living room/kitchen area.
SECOND FLOOR: To the right of the second floor landing sits the Master Suite (16’ X 12½’), which boasts a dressing room, two hanging closets and one linen closet. The marble floored Master Bath contains double sinks, water closet and bidet, as well as a roomy tub that has Jacuzzi jets and separate stand up shower. A small study is adjacent to the bedroom.
Located to the left of the landing is Bedroom 1, with spacious closet and full bath, also with marble floors. A short hallway just behind Bedroom 1 leads to a sizeable linen closet and Bedrooms 2 and 3, both of which possess ample closet space and full baths. The Exercise Room is to the right at the end of the landing and could easily be converted into another office. To the left sits Bedroom 4 , also containing a large closet and full bath.
THIRD FLOOR: The third floor is comprised of two gigantic cedar closets, a substantial storage room and a unique Family Chapel (16½’ X 11’), complete with a custom stained glass window overhead.
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THE PROPERTY: Walnut Hall’s 405 acres possesses 13 board and stone fenced fields, 6 of which contain large run in sheds, and 18 smaller paddocks, as well as 6 small barns throughout the property. Examples include the Belmont Barn, which contains 10 stalls, while additional barns range in size from four to twelve stalls, in addition to feed and tack rooms, wash stalls and offices. The property also has four 2 stall stud barns, a 50’X200’ shop house converted from an old feedlot, and two enormous hay storage barns. True to its heritage as a thoroughbred breeding facility, Walnut Hill has a 9/16-mile dirt-training track.
Numerous tenant houses dot the property as well. House #1, the original main house, is a 6 bedroom, 6 bathroom home with a gorgeous stone façade. The front entrance is strikingly marked by pillars and a brick front porch. Varied width oak plank floors, a splendid fireplace, crown molding, and delightful gardens make this a unique part of the property. House #2 possesses 3 bedrooms and 1 bath; House #3 contains 2 bedrooms and one bath, while Houses #4 and #5 each have 3 bedrooms and 1 bath. House #6 contains 2 bedrooms, and one bath and Houses #7,8 and 9 each have 2 ground floor bedrooms, and upstairs loft and 1 full bath.
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