This handsome 5/6 bedroom Irvington home suggests the quiet elegance of Nantucket. Set on an acre of land with old-growth trees and a large, level, fenced backyard, this property is further enhanced by professional landscaping. Here is a charming home with only a 40-minute commute to Grand Central.Architect-designed for the present owners, this home has been lovingly cared for since its total renovation 12 years ago. From the courtyard, you approach the home beneath a vine-covered pergola of Honduran mahogany. A bright, double-story entrance hall leads to a spacious living room with a wall of windows overlooking the garden. The adjacent formal dining room has French doors opening to a deck for summer entertaining. The kitchen is fitted with professional-style, top-of-the-line appliances, and granite counters. A windowed casual dining area and TV viewing/play space complete this comfortable kitchen with the attached two-car garage only a few steps away.In the south wing off the main entrance hall, the spacious guest room has an en-suite bath, and what is now a large office might easily be used as another bedroom. These rooms are also easily adapted for use as an au-pair or in-law suite. There is also a powder room on this level.On the second floor, the master bedroom has all the amenities -- a sky-lighted, marble bath with steam shower and jetted tub, 2 walk-in windowed closets plus additional storage. There are three other large bedrooms on the second floor with oversized closets, two more full baths and a large laundry room. The basement level has a family room with working fireplace and French doors leading to the ground-level patio. There is an exercise room plus a workshop and a huge storage area.Of course, all the niceties for modern living – central air, security system, working fireplaces, in-ground sprinklers – are in place. It is a grand home, yet on a comfortable scale. Its good looks, gracious floor plan, superior condition, beautiful setting and fabulous location – within easy walking distance to Halseys Pond and the Irvington reservoir and hiking trails -- make this home truly distinctive.
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