25 Greenfield Avenue

Spectacular Bronxville property by internationally acclaimed architect Andrew Reinhard (Rockefeller Center, the Chrysler Building, ) this magnificently updated 1923 home is nothing short of a masterpiece! Rich architectural and design features inside and out were inspired by the homes of Colonial Williamsburg and the estancias of Argentina-a cultural blend that works brilliantly. An extensive renovation in 2008/2009 added the stunning aerie-like master suite, sensational kitchen/casual dining area, rustic family room, and back porch. Meticulous attention to detail, superb materials, and custom craftsmanship throughout have created a luxuriously comfortable home that is livable, sociable, and enjoyable. Located on almost a half-acre, the property is private and lush with a magical garden, fabulous level outdoor entertaining space and room for a pool. A once in a lifetime find-splendiferous!

SPECIAL FEATURES

OVERVIEW

• Uniquely customized 1923 home, expanded with a major renovation completed in  2009 designed by international designer Michael Keith Allied ASID
• Meticulously chosen architectural and design elements inspired by the homes of historic Williamsburg
• One of five Bronxville homes designed by award-winning architect, L. Andrew Reinhard.  Reinhard was internationally acclaimed for his work at Rockefeller Center and the Chrysler Building, among others.
• Built by Russell Todd
• Very light and bright throughout
• Rare .455 acre lot with level lawns, private outdoor entertaining space, and room for pool
• Extensive specimen plantings and trellises, evoking an English garden
• Plumbing, electrical and gas in place for outdoor kitchen
• Intricate exterior details include custom designed Chinese Chippendale railings replicating those at an Antebellum colonial estate and custom designed moldings around windows
• Copper roof on tower
• 5,401 sq ft
• 5 bedrooms, 4 full and 1 half bath
• Hardwood floors throughout, including meticulously restored oak floors in original part of house
• Custom moldings throughout
• 3 fireplaces
• Marvin windows
• Bendheim Restoration Glass panes featured in front and back doors, also used in kitchen and master suite.
• Entire property observes Bio-Geometry (Egyptian Feng Sui)
• Multi-zone heat and AC
• Super-sized hot water tank
• Oversized attached 2-car garage

FIRST FLOOR

ENTRY

• Front portico with beadboard roof and columns
• Front door flanked by Bendheim Restoration Glass panels
• Wide light-filled hallway with beautifully crafted staircases

LIVING ROOM

• Very large elegant entertaining room with views over front and rear of property
• Fireplace with marble surround and floor to ceiling chimney paneling, a feature of classic Williamsburg colonials
• Built-in speakers

 DINING ROOM

• Gracious formal room for holidays and celebrations
• Exquisitely crafted arched display alcove with keystone molding, replicating Colonial Williamsburg portals

OFFICE

• Bright sunny office/library with three walls of windows
• Floor to ceiling custom shelves and cabinetry with built-in filing drawers
• French doors to bluestone stairs descending to backyard

 POWDER ROOM

• Charming décor custom designed to evoke a greenhouse flower shed
• Brick floor
• Copper vessel sink
• Grass cloth wall paper

REAR HALLWAY

• Barrel ceiling, a thematic architectural feature
• Double closet
• French door to side entrance, rear porch, and outdoor entertaining area.

KITCHEN

• Heart-of-the-home kitchen, brilliantly designed for cooking and socializing
• Custom designed and handcrafted cabinets with Rocky Mountain hardware
• Granite counters
• Custom colored Ann Sacks tile backsplash
• Dacor double range with 6 burners, grill, and griddle
• Custom-built hood and distressed brick surround for range, designed to evoke a 17^th Century cooking hearth.
• Integrated SubZero refrigerator freezer
• Upper cabinets with Bendheim Restoration Glass panels
• Center island extending to high-topped teak table with seating for 6 or more
• Dacor warming oven
• Hand carved marble apron sink
• Retractable pendant lighting
• Jerusalem limestone floor, modeled on antique limestone from a French chateau
• 2 Miele dishwashers
• Microwave
• Compactor

CASUAL DINING

• Inviting everyday dining area, ideal for casual entertaining
• Reclaimed wood beams and ceiling, salvaged by the current homeowner from a barn in Upstate New York
• Custom designed and handcrafted cabinets with Rocky Mountain hardware
• Wet bar with live edge butternut counters, hammered copper sink, and wine cooler
• Miele dishwasher
• Distressed brick backsplash echoing oven surround
• French doors to side porch

FAMILY ROOM

• Antique reclaimed wood floor
• Custom built-ins
• Fieldstone gas fireplace with granite hearth and reclaimed wood mantel
• Window seat
• Two doors out to balcony with Chinese Chippendale railing, stone floor, and bead board ceiling overlooking backyard

SIDE ENTRANCE/MUD ROOM

• Herringbone brick floor
• Upholstered bench and cubbies
• Door to driveway

SECOND FLOOR

• Exquisite custom-designed and crafted oak stairway with elaborate paneling and Colonial balustrade
• Towering hexagonal domed ceiling bathing landings in natural light

MASTER SUITE

• Curved stairway from main second floor landing to secluded suite

• Spacious bedroom with barrel ceiling and moon-shaped windows
• Light-filled with lovely views over property
• Etched glass cupola
• His and hers custom-fitted walk-in closets
• Sumptuous master bath:

• Celadon marble radiant heated floor with hand-cut mosaic inlay
• Vaulted ceiling with antique chandelier
• Custom-designed handcrafted vanities with Bendheim Restoration Glass doors
• Waterworks soaking tub
• Perrin & Rowe fixtures
• Oversized Celadon marble shower with mosaic floor and border, bench, and tempered Restoration Glass door
• Separate WC
• Linen closet

BEDROOM 2

• Very large bedroom
• Huge walk-in closet, fully fitted including built-in laundry hamper
• En suite bath with marble penny tile floor, marble topped vanity, and shower with subway tile

BEDROOM 3

• Fireplace
• Walk-in fully fitted closet
• Built-in shelves and cabinetry
• En suite bath, also accessed from hallway, with linen closet, laundry hamper, deep medical cabinets, Waterworks fixtures, and leather-look wallpaper

BEDROOM 4

• Huge bedroom (the original master prior to renovation)
• Flooded with natural light
• Two fully fitted walk-in closets
• Seating/desk area
• Luxurious en suite bath:
  • Basketweave floor
  • Double-sized marble shower with decorative mosaic border and two shower heads
  • Custom vanity with Calacutta Gold marble counter
  • Oversized medicine cabinet

BEDROOM 5

• Two double closets
• Built-in shelves

LOWER LEVEL

• Very large playroom
• Recessed lighting
• Built-ins
• Laundry with expansive cabinetry, counter space, and sink
• Attached 2-1/2 car garage with built-in storage for golf bags, skis, bikes, and convenient cabinetry for storing bulk purchases
• Basement bonus space