"The Anchorage " A rare opportunity to own one of the largest waterfront properties in Rye. 5.9 pastoral acres and 4.4 underwater acres totaling 10.3 acres. A premier coastal estate with an historic home sited upon high elevation with endless views of the Long Island Sound. Formerly owned by the President of Paramount Pictures, the Anchorage was used as the secret filming location for "Sabrina" with Audrey Hepburn and Humphrey Bogart. Its secluded waterfront is featured in the opening and sailing scenes. A magnificent brick Georgian Colonial designed by the distinguished architect Mott B.Schmidt, Multileveled brick terraces were designed by renowned landscape architect Ellen Biddle Shipman. A broad rolling lawn, framed by mature tulip and beech trees, slopes down to a semicircular sea wall enveloping a private sandy beach. The view is sublime throughout every season. An architectural masterpiece with eight fireplaces, six bedrooms, three maid's rooms, a third-floor bedroom/ exercise room, mother-in-law’s suite, and beautiful views from every window. The building’s construction is of the highest quality, with red brick and white trim and thick interior plaster walls. The Anchorage was the paradigm for Mott Schmidt’s long and distinguished career. “ Mott Schmidt created many sumptuous residences in his trademark American Georgian style for the city’s society and business elite,” stated architect Robert A. M. Stern.” As the master of proportion, Schmidt’s brilliance is seen in the graceful, restrained restatement of the American Georgian vocabulary. Classical simplicity is achieved in the formal entry hall with classical architectural details accented by Schmidt’s signature elegant curving staircase. The living and dining room have oak parquet floors and a wall of French doors opening out towards the Sound. A European-imported paneled library with magnificent wood carving. A breakfast room overlooks an in-ground pool and garden terrace. The garden room overlooks the West lawn and Van Amringe Pond. You will never want to leave this tranquil oasis. The historic estate includes an 1850 ‘s carriage house/barn, cottage, and 750 sq ft boathouse/artist studio. (Selling as is). A 40-minute commute to Grand Central and a 1/2 hour drive to Manhattan. Close to public and private schools. Numerous golf and yacht clubs are nearby. ***************************************** *Sold as is* *Must be accompanied by buyer's agent to tour the property Unless otherwise arranged with owner. 2% Buyers agent commission
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