150 Sunset Hill Rd, Pleasant Valley, NY 12569

Pod House is a contemporary family home in an orchard setting with far-reaching views from many large windows, West to the Catskills and East to Clove Mountain. Set in 25 acres on a gentle hill, surrounded by paddocks and woodland, amid thousands of acres of conserved landscape, this spacious 5-bedroom house offers privacy and seclusion. Dine al fresco and enjoy spectacular sunsets from the 1400-square foot terrace accessed from the large, modern kitchen and the bright formal dining room. On winter's nights, curl up by a wood fire in the paneled library or in the elegant living room. Built in 1975 by Count Podmaniczky, the house is an ode to his Swiss childhood combining comfortable formal rooms and expansive family space - most especially the 32 foot eat-in kitchen with its 12-foot center island and cosy sitting area. Upstairs is a well designed master suite featuring ten windows on 270 degrees, a walk-in closet, renovated marble bathroom and office/study for two. The redecorated guest suite enjoys sunrise views and a newly renovated bathroom. Two additional family bedrooms share a bathroom, and a fifth bedroom on the first floor could also serve as a home office. The home is ideally set up for today's needs. Equipped with central heat and AC, WiFi, cable and a backup generator, it offers three sitting rooms, multiple home offices and even a playroom that could double as a classroom. The property's other assets include a 50-foot heated Gunite pool, Caretaker, two car garage, and miles of trails for hiking, biking, or riding. Pod House is located 90-minutes from the UES with easy access to the Taconic Parkway and Metro North. Sky Acres Airport is five minutes away if you prefer a helicopter or private plane. A few miles north lies the Village of Millbrook, renowned for its sporting life: home to the Millbrook Hunt, numerous hunting and shooting clubs and a huge choice of riding stables. Two public golf courses are within five miles, as well as several parks.