Mason Samett Featured Property - Castle in the Sky-Penthouse- - Nyack, NY Real Estate | 5000 Square Feet, 3 Bedroom, 6.0 Bathroom, Nyack Schools, 0.00 Acres






Castle in the Sky-Penthouse-
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SOLD 7/09.

We are pleased to present this 5000 square foot, penthouse with exhilarating 360 degree views of the Hudson River, the Tappan Zee Bridge and the dynamic town of Nyack on Hudson with its antique shops, award winning restaurants and theater.

This architecturally appointed home was carefully created by combining two penthouse suites to form a spectacular and serene “Castle in the Sky”. Once inside you become an integral part of the riverscape and its enchanting character. The meticulous attention to detail is hallmarked by the finest artistic amenities and craftsmanship that is present in this exquisite environment.

Two elevators rise to the top of the building and access a private Art Gallery entryway with a dramatic, triple tray ceiling. A Mexican artist’s double door, glass and handcrafted wrought iron gate stands at the entrance to this palatial dwelling.

The stone flooring features a lovely marble inlay medallion as its centerpiece.

Welcome to a private retreat, featuring elegantly styled, entertainment spaces and luxurious private places for your family.

The gracious entertainment areas include travertine marble flooring throughout. The formal Living Room and Dining Room has soaring ceilings, ambient lighting system, huge floor to ceiling windows and glass sliders to the south side large wrap-around terrace.

A double sided, carved limestone, gas fired fireplace serves as a lovely focal point in this well appointed room. Double floor to ceiling, stone columns lend elegance to the space.

Adjoining this room is a library with a granite wet bar, with an ice maker and floating glass shelving, ensconced in finely crafted cherry-wood paneling and hand carved moldings surrounding the fireplace, mantle and bookshelves. The room is separated by twin, hand crafted, stained glass embellished sliding doors. A special smoke eater ventilation system accommodates discriminating cigar smoking guests.

The dining side of this entertainment space leads to a luxurious Tuscan style kitchen with a center island, a hooded Thermador commercial range with a pasta fountain, handcrafted limestone and imported marble counters and huge greenhouse windows overlooking the Hudson River.

Truly captivating views make meal preparation a most tranquil endeavor in this spectacular chef’s kitchen with upscale appliances such as Sub-Zero, Meile and the DCS barbeque on the kitchen deck.

Adjoining the kitchen is a Great Room with a breakfast area with two Sub-Zero refrigerator and freezer units flanked by built-in display cabinets, a wine bar and a theater facility. A touch of the remote control allows you to enjoy the movie after the overhead projector and screen descend from the ceiling and the automatic shades cover the windows.

The room also features two small balconies, limestone columns, a magnificent limestone, gas fired, fireplace and a handcrafted artistic copper and wood storage wall that encloses two large Sub-Zero wine cooling units as well as all the audio-visual equipment designed by the award winning, “Electronic Design Group” specifically for this home.

The powder room features a unique animal print decoupage vanity and Sherle Wagner accessories.

The Master Suite is accessed by an impressive double door entrance and features a carpeted sleeping area bordered by greenhouse windows overlooking the river, a gas fired fireplace, two luxurious baths featuring a Kallista Jacuzzi spa bath and a radient heated, steam shower, electronically controlled blinds, two walk-in closets and a third closet and a door leading to the large north-facing terrace with views of the Hook Mountain Nature sanctuary and the Hudson River beyond.

A stairway leads from the master suite to an upper level featuring an office, an exercise room, a tumble marble bath with a steam shower and laundry room with a sink and a linen closet. There is a stairway leading down from the other side of this level to the formal living room and dining room.

This stairway continues down to a lower level featuring two carpeted, guest bedrooms with full baths, and a mirrored hallway with closets holding a guest laundry, a hot water pump, a central vacuuming system and other utility mechanisms.

Community dock facilities are available in the complex and in nearby Marinas.

Maintenance charges are approximately $1500 per month and help service the maintenance of the building which will soon feature a newly designed Exercise Facility and an outdoor pool.

The Penthouse has a home theater, a video security system and an Electronic Design Group audio-visual system with surround sound throughout.

The Penthouse has four reserved parking spaces in the gated parking area and a wall of private storage space in the basement area.

Yearly taxes are approximately $56,227 and help service the many amenities of the Nyack community.

Taxes being grieved and have been partially reduced. Owners are continuing process with neighbors for a further tax reduction.

If you have any questions or would like to set up an appointment for a personalized tour, please feel free to contact us by phone at 845 359 4940 or e mail us at info@masonsamett.com. Please mention the MLS# of this listing which is MLS# 397955. We look forward to helping you.

All information furnished is from sources deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Status
 Sold
Type
 Residential
Price
 $1,100,000
Location
 Nyack, NY
Total Rooms
 11
Bedrooms
 3
Bathrooms
 6.0
Square Feet
 5000
Acreage
 0.00
Schools
 Nyack
MLS ID
 397955
Virtual Tour ID
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