1928 Georgian Estate

$7,950,000 Bedford Hills, NY

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1 Bedford Center Road, Bedford Hills, NY

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Georgian EstateDefining the grandeur of the 1920’s, 1 Bedford Center Road ushers in the lavish lifestyle of a time past.

ositioned to take in a wonderful South Western exposure, the Bedford Center Road residence is a stunning Georgian Colonial. Originally built in 1928, the house has been renovated and updated over the years. The structure combines old-world grace and symme-try with modern amenities. All rooms are large, meticulously detailed and exceptionally appointed. High ceilings, substantial millwork, detailed crown molding, raised paneling, hardwood floors and French doors add architectural interest. Housing approximately 8500 square feet of beautifully

Period millwork, French doors and detailed mantles enhance the more formal rooms. Carefully planned

gardens offer a rainbow of color

throughout the seasons.

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The elegant Dining Room--perfect for large parties or intimate dinners.

Period millwork, French doors and detailed mantles enhance the more formal rooms.

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The Living Room is warmed by rich, antique paneling.

appointed living space, there are twelve main rooms on two levels.

A walkway with steps leads to a front portico supported by pillars. The front door with leaded glass opens to an elegant Center Entrance Hall. Details include a floor with mosaic tile insert, arches and French doors out to the rear terrace. To the left, a hallway accesses a graceful front staircase and a For-mal Powder Room with antique fixtures and

A long, gated drive leads to the front of the residence.

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Substantial beams and trusses enhance the architecturally distinctive ceiling.

Substantial beams and trusses enhance the architecturally distinctive ceiling.

Swim year round in either the indoor or outdoor pools.

fittings. The hall leads to an Office with wet bar. A door opens to the Living Room. Beautifully appointed, the Living Room is paneled in antique pine. The Living Room features a fireplace, built-ins, a window seat and a coffered ceiling. The Living Room leads back to the Center Hall. French doors off of the Living Room open to the Billiard Room. The Billiard Room has two sets of French doors to the outdoors and built-ins.

The Entrance Hall also provides access to the Formal Dining Room. Located to the right of the Entrance Hall, details include a gas fireplace, dentil molding and three sets of French doors to a covered dining terrace. The Dining Room has a door to the Kitchen. The Kitchen is also accessed from a hallway with two coat closets located to the right of the main entry. The Kitchen is a wonderful, light space. Features include two center islands, custom cabinetry with great storage, a tile floor and a breakfast area with doors to the terrace. The Kitchen is open to the Family Room with gas fireplace and built-ins. Located off of the Kitchen is a large Mud Room with wainscoting. It provides access to a side door, a large Closet, the Laundry Room, a Pantry and a Maid’s Bedroom with private Bath. Front and rear staircases lead to the Second Floor. To the left of the front staircase is the spacious Master Suite. There is a Sitting Room with Fireplace and built-ins. His and Her Dressing Rooms provide access to His and

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Her Baths-hers with steam shower. The Master Bedroom has three exposures creating a sun-filled living space. The upper hall, with storage, linen and cedar closets, leads to the family sleeping quarters. A third bedroom has a private Bath. Two additional Bedrooms and a Study, all with built-ins, share Two Hall Baths. One of the Bedrooms has a door to a Sun Porch. There is a Walk-up Attic. It has a large Cedar Closet and unfinished storage.

Near the indoor pool, stairs lead down to a

Playroom, Storage Closets, a Full Bath and a Mechanical Room. There is also a Basement with Wine Cellar and Utility Rooms.

CONSTRUCTION OVERVIEW: The foundation is masonry; the construction is frame and steel; the exterior is stucco; and, the roof is slate with some portions of standing seam copper. Many closets are outfitted with California Closet built-ins. Kitchen appliances include a Dacor gas Range, Two Refrigerators, Refrigerated Drawers, Two Dishwashers a

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Three exposures flood the Master Bedroom with light.

A fireplace in the Master Sitting Room offers a cozy escape for reading and reflecting.

Dacor Wall Oven and a Microwave Oven. Two Weil Mclain boilers supply multiple zones of oil-fired hot water and steam heat. Three wells service the property-one well is for irrigation. An alarm system and central air conditioning are additional amenities. Essential circuits are wired for a generator. PROPERTY OVERVIEW: The thirteen-

plus-acre property is located in a desirable area of country estates. A gated paved drive winds through the property. It leads to a landscaped circle in front of the residence and garages. A porte cochere connects the residence to the first of two, heated garages. A Wisteria arbor connects the two garages. There are garages for seven cars. The setting

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is incredibly beautiful with specimen trees, level lawns and phenomenal plantings. Ancient Oak, Hydrangea, Ornamental Grasses, Rhododendron and Evergreens color the landscape. A large rear terrace with covered dining area overlooks the rear lawn. The property is enhanced by landscape lighting, deerfencing and an irrigation system. A Tennis Court, a Swimming Pool with automatic cover and a Pool House are additional improve-ments. POOL HOUSE: The Pool House is

beautifully designed with a large covered porch with gas firepit. There is an outdoor dressing room an outdoor shower, a storage closet and a serving area for the barbecue. The main level houses a Great Room with gas fireplace, a Kitch-en with refrigerator and dishwasher and a Full Bath. The Lower Level has a large Recreation Room, a Bath and Laundry. There are in-wall speakers in the house as well as in the ceiling of the porch with central sound controls.

The living room is rich in period detail

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The fully-equipped Pool House is ideal for guests.

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General Information mls n umber: 4 406324bedrooms: 6ful l baths: 7half baths: 1 total rooms: 12

Property Information screage: 13 .07house col or: put t yn umber of le vels: 2 total sq uare fee t: 8500st y le: georgianyear built: 1928

Exterior Information e xter ior: stuccoroof: sl ate

School Information elementary : west patentmiddle: fox l anehigh: fox l ane distr ict: bedford central

1928 Georgian Estate

Muffin Dowdle

493 Bedford Center Road, Bedford Hills, NY (914) 234-9234, / www.Ginnel.com