560 Grand Avenue
Balmville, NY 12550
Beds
5
Baths
5
Square Ft.
7,200
$1,980,000
Overlooking the Hudson River in the esteemed hamlet of Balmville, The Rest is a rare and remarkable offering—a Gothic Revival masterpiece and enduring symbol of 19th-century architecture, masterfully adapted for modern living. The Rest was designed as both a living work of art and an inviting home and celebrates the… Read More ethos of High Victorian Gothic Revival showcasing soaring tracery ceilings, gasolier-style chandeliers, floor to ceiling doors adorned with wood-framed diamond-patterned glass, and a Tiffany-style stained-glass window at its heart. Rich inlaid and parquet floors, full-height wood wainscoting, and pocket doors feature prominently in the entry hall, drawing room, library, and dining room. Six original marble and wood fireplace mantels anchor the home. Glass-front-built-ins and intimate mullioned bay window seating invite the sharing of secrets. Befitting its name, The Rest is an approachable home, grounded in comfort with expansive views of the Hudson from a bluestone veranda spanning the western facade. A butler’s pantry connects the formal dining room with a chef’s kitchen featuring granite counters and river views, warm living room with wide wood plank floors, powder room, and access to the heated pool. The second floor offers a primary suite with views of the Hudson and a custom dressing corridor. The spa-like ensuite has a double vanity, quartz counters, bidet, and soaking tub with river views. The second floor is complete with four additional bedrooms and a bonus room, two with river views, and two more full baths. The upper floors are connected by a discreet secondary staircase and anchored by a traditional oculus or ‘roof lantern’ that beautifully filters daylight down to the floors below. Commissioned in the 1860s by Daniel Bennett St. John— Congressman, Senator, and a founding editor of The New York Times—this estate was brought to life by Frederick Clarke Withers, a leading figure in American Gothic Revival architecture and influenced by Calvert Vaux, co-designer of Central Park. Read Less
Listing Courtesy of Julia B Fee Sothebys Int. Rlty.
Listing Snapshot
Days Online
231
Last Updated
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Beds
5
Full Baths
4
Partial Baths
1
Square Ft.
7,200
Year Built
1860
Property Tax
$24,716
MLS Number
867110
30 Days Snapshot Of 12550
$472k
+15%
(avg) sold price
17
-34%
homes sold
140
+27%
(avg) days on market
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Appliances & Equipment
Description: "Dishwasher", "Disposal", "Dryer", "Electric Cooktop", "Electric Oven", "ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances", "Exhaust Fan", "Refrigerator", "Stainless Steel Appliance(s)", "Washer", "Indirect Water Heater", "Oil Water Heater"
Basement
Description: "Bilco Door(s)", "Crawl Space", "Partial", "Unfinished"
Building
Area: 7200, Architecture: "Estate", "Victorian", Building Area: 7200, Construction Materials: "Brick", "Frame", Levels: "Three Or More", Year Built: 1860, Effective Year built: 1987
Cooling
Details: "Central Air", "Ductless", "Ductwork", "Wall/Window Unit(s)", "Zoned"
Exterior Features
Features: "Garden", "Rain Gutters", Patio Features: "Covered", "Patio", "Porch", "Screened", "Terrace", "Wrap Around"
Fence
Description: "Partial"
Fireplaces
Total Fireplaces: 6
Floors
Flooring: "Carpet", "Hardwood", "Tile"
Heating
Heating: "Heat Pump", "Hot Water", "Oil", "Steam"
Laundry
Description: "Electric Dryer Hookup", "Laundry Room", "Washer Hookup"
Lot
Features: "Back Yard", "Front Yard", "Landscaped", "Level", "Near Golf Course", "Private", "Views", Acres: 2.2
Property
Description: "Pool Equip/Cover"
Pool
Features: "Electric Heat", "Fenced", "In Ground", "Outdoor Pool", "Pool Cover", Private Pool
Utilities
Sewer: "Septic Tank", Water Source: "Other", "Public", Utilities: "Electricity Connected", "Water Connected"
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