The Exterior

Surrounded by nearly five acres of elaborately landscaped grounds, the main residence is reached by a drive lined with beautiful apple trees. Right and left of the house, two identical box hedge mazes form a traditional Renaissance love garden. The maze on the right leads to a small lake and fountain, while the maze on the left has a teahouse overlooking the pruned boxwoods. Behind the main house, a courtyard garden provides a green backdrop that can be viewed from the living room glass doors, through the grand hallway windows and from the family room and kitchen. 

The main house is complemented by an ancillary complex composed of a guest house and a 5 car garage, a tennis house and a wonderful sunken clay tennis court. A short flight of stairs towards the pool leads down to a completely contained and meticulously maintained grass play yard, perfect for sports practice, a swing set, or a tented party. The rustic path behind the house takes you to the grotto; hidden from the view of the house’s main rooms, a large swimming pool features a rock fountain and a spectacular waterfall. The pool’s western exposure allows you to bask in the sun, or stay cool in the covered area built into the side of the hill. Below the grotto, the lower garden features a lush lawn surrounding a sun ray pattern of white pebbles set in the grass.

The beautiful garden area with its mature trees and shrubs and carefully clipped box parterre gardens, provides the perfect surroundings for relaxing summer strolls. For car enthusiasts, the estate offers garage capacity for seven cars.