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Nuits - 2 Clifton Place
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Irvington-on-Hudson, NY 10533
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$12,825,000 |
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Nuits
Irvington-on-Hudson, New York
Historically hailed as the most elegant villas on the Hudson, this magnificent Pre-Civil War mansion has been fully restored to its original splendor and updated for today.
Nuits, a 14,000 square foot gem, is centrally sited on a magnificent 4.78-acre setting overlooking the Hudson River. While re-engineered to state-of-the-art standards, original and magnificent architectural features create breath-taking effects. Ceilings rise 14 feet on the first floor and 12 feet on the second. Piazzas surround the home, offering outdoor access from nearly all major rooms while several balconies enhance the second level.
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The History
Designed by renowned European architect Detlef Lienau, Nuits was constructed in 1853 as the country home of French importer Francis Cottenet. Nuits, named after Cottenet’s birthplace of Nuits St. Georges in France, is constructed of buff limestone that was quarried in Caen. Amazing architectural details include intricate plaster moldings, Chestnut paneling, nine fireplaces, some of which have windows directly above their mantles, and intricate carvings.
Through out it’s 155-year history, Nuits has been owned by such notable figures as Cyrus Field, who laid the first Atlantic cable; John Jacob Astor III; Amzi Barber, the “Asphalt King”; and Chauncey Depew. Because of its architectural magnificence and outstanding ground, Nuits was chosen to represent the Newport mansions of New York City’s elite in the feature film, “The Age of Innocence.” Nuits was registered with the National Trust for Historic Preservation in 1980.
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The Residence
Enter through a grand, paneled entry hall with fireplace, main staircase and formal powder room. The living with fireplace leads to the conservatory and adjoins a library with fireplace. An expansive great room with river views and doors to the porch houses a country kitchen, breakfast area and adjoining family room. A masterful dining room with fireplace and doors to a piazza, a billiards room with fireplace, an exercise room and media room are all on the first floor. A family powder room and rear stair case complete this level.
The master bedroom has fireplaces, river views, his and hers baths and dressing rooms. There are four other bedrooms with bathrooms and an office on the second level. The third level offers three bedrooms, a sitting area and bath. A separate apartment has a bath, kitchen and bedroom. The basement has 4000 square feet and offers endless potential.
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The Property
Nuits rests atop nearly five park-like acres that offer outstanding Hudson River views. There is a 1,550 square foot caretaker’s cottage and a two-car garage. A handsome in-ground pool graces the back of the home and is surrounded by specimen shrubs and arbors covered with flowering vines.
The property features hundreds of specimen trees and shrubs which, according to the New York Botanical Garden, are among the oldest and finest to be found in the lower Hudson River Valley. There is even a 220-year old Kentucky coffee tree, a specimen rarely found in the Northeast. The property is within walking distance of the Ardsley-on-Hudson train station, and an easy 38- minute commute to Manhattan.
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Therese Militana Valvano / Coldwell Banker Ye Village Realty / Licensed Real Estate Broker, Six Cedar Street / Dobbs Ferry , NY 10522
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