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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 4,712 sqft
Price per Sqft $700
MLS Listing ID 885093
Style Other
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 5
HOA Y/N No
Rental Info No
Year Built 1997
Annual Tax Amount $61,735
Lot Size 4.780 Acres
Acres 4.78
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Source onekey2
Property Description
Rebuilt in 1997 with inspiration drawn from the classic Japanese Tea House, this remarkable estate spans 4.79 acres of private, lakefront land bordered by the protected 738-acre Mianus River Gorge. Landscaped by the renowned Vito Fosella — a longtime collaborator of Frank Lloyd Wright — the property is a showcase of organic design, dramatic stonework, rare specimen plantings, waterfalls, and tranquil Japanese gardens.
The 4,712 sq. ft. main residence unfolds across three levels and offers four bedrooms and five bathrooms. The entry level opens to a peaceful suite featuring antique handcrafted doors, a fireplace, terrace access, and a luxurious bath with radiant-heated glass tile floors, sauna, and a shared shower connecting to a second full bath and the pool deck.
Stairs and an elevator lead to the second level, where a dramatic living room awaits with soaring beamed ceilings, a stunning fireplace, and walls of glass framing seasonal lake and woodland views. The kitchen, open to the living and dining areas, features custom quilted maple cabinetry, granite countertops, and a breakfast bar. French doors on either side of the living and dining rooms extend to a spacious Ipe deck and a fully equipped outdoor Viking kitchen, perfect for seamless indoor-outdoor entertaining.
This level also includes another bedroom with a full ensuite bath and private balcony overlooking the heated pool and spa, both managed by an advanced Aqualink system. Every inch of the home is thoughtfully designed to bring the outdoors in while maintaining a sense of peace and privacy.
In addition to the main residence, the estate includes two separate guest dwellings. A 1,200 sq. ft. two-level guesthouse features one bedroom, one and a half bathrooms, a full kitchen with Miele appliances, and a private driveway — ideal for hosting in style. A second guest suite, located above the three-car carport, includes a living room and full bath, while a private office space below offers a separate work environment complete with a walk-in wine fridge and half bath.
Additional features include a detached three-car garage with an air-conditioned upper level, an elevator servicing all main levels, three backup generators, radiant and hydro-air heat with over 10 zones, a Lutron lighting system, and central air conditioning and vacuum. With multiple Ipe decks, gas-fired spa and pool, landscape lighting, and lake access including a small private island, the property offers both serenity and sophistication.
Rarely does a home offer such a blend of architectural integrity, modern convenience, and emotional impact. “The Tea House” has served as a personal sanctuary — now ready to be passed on to its next discerning steward.
Note additional out buildings:
Cottage = 1 Bdrm 1.5 bath 570sqft
Carport = Studio + Separate office 1.5 bath 1136sqft
Location
State NY
County Westchester County
Interior
Interior Features First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Full Bath, Beamed Ceilings, Bidet, Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Central Vacuum, Double Vanity, Eat-in Kitchen, Elevator, Entrance Foyer, Formal Dining, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, His and Hers Closets, Kitchen Island
Heating Ducts, Forced Air, Hydro Air, Propane, Radiant, Radiant Floor
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Hardwood
Fireplaces Number 3
Fireplaces Type Bedroom, Family Room, Living Room
Fireplace Yes
Appliance Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater, Water Softener Owned
Laundry Laundry Room
Exterior
Exterior Feature Gas Grill, Lighting, Rain Gutters
Parking Features Carport, Detached, Driveway, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), Garage, Garage Door Opener, Storage
Garage Spaces 3.0
Fence None
Pool In Ground
Utilities Available Electricity Connected, Propane, Trash Collection Private, Underground Utilities
Waterfront Description Waterfront
View Lake, Trees/Woods, Water
Total Parking Spaces 6
Garage true
Private Pool Yes
Building
Lot Description Cul-De-Sac, Landscaped, Part Wooded, Private, Secluded, Sprinklers In Rear, Views, Waterfront
Foundation Pillar/Post/Pier, Concrete Perimeter
Sewer Septic Tank
Water Well, Private
Level or Stories Three Or More
Structure Type Foam Insulation,Stone,Stucco
Schools
Elementary Schools Pound Ridge Elementary School
Middle Schools Fox Lane Middle School
High Schools Bedford
School District Bedford
Others
Senior Community No
Special Listing Condition None
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