Elegance Meets Nature At Stonecrest On The Hudson

Stonecrest on the Hudson is a stunningly designed home on sixteen inspiringly landscaped acres with extensive views of the river and the Catskills. A creation of stone, metal, and glass, the home, though imposing, inhabits its environment with seamless grace and is curated for comfort and meditative living. Many exquisite features make Stonecrest one-of-a-kind, impossible to duplicate. Upon approach, visitors notice the striking geometric roof lines and large portico. Inside, the home is open to light and nature through windows and soaring walls of glass. In the great room, forty-foot ceilings, a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace surround, and curved transoms atop doors and windows make entry into Stonecrest a breathtaking experience. At the same time, there are many private spots for contemplation and quiet reflection that balance the grandeur of this remarkable home. In the south wing are a chef’s kitchen with butler’s pantry and a formal dining room that opens to a bluestone terrace. Top of the line appliances, honed granite countertops, double sinks and dishwashers ensure that anything can happen in this room, from an afternoon snack to a formal dinner for thirty people. The butler’s pantry has a second subzero refrigerator, a wine cooler, and sink. Also on this side of the house is an all-season sitting room and a mud room with its own covered portico for deliveries and access to the three-car garage. On the north end of the home is a hallway art gallery, a private deck, an en suite guest bedroom, and best of all, a hidden library awaiting behind a secret door with floor-to-ceiling windows, a fireplace, access to a private bluestone patio, and views of the river. The second floor can be reached by one of two gracious open stairways. A wide walkway that overlooks the great room extends the length of this second level. At one end is the primary suite that includes a private deck; walk-through closet with separate dressing rooms; vanity space; spacious bathroom with jacuzzi; glass-bricked shower. The primary bedroom has windows on both sides with views of the river and sloping lawns. Next door is a second en suite bedroom that could also serve as sitting room; den; or office. At the south side of the second story are two more en suite bedrooms; media room; entrance to an apartment annex with open concept kitchen/living space; bedroom; full bath. Perfect for employees or guests this cozy space can be accessed from back staircase for added privacy. On lowest floor walk-out basement enormous space for creative pursuits easy access from inside or outside home. Ample windows surround-sound system generous storage make area versatile convenient. Also on level theater room second laundry/utility room. This property as it exists today cannot be recreated. For example directly above Hudson River there resort-style saltwater swimming pool stone pool house includes full kitchen gathering space. Current zoning laws do not permit kind design nowadays. Countless stunning gems throughout property include reflecting pool firepit river views amphitheater facing Hudson quarter-mile spiral labyrinth stone paths divided wild thyme Koi-stocked pond falling water. Seating areas dot edge property above river where spending hours watching ships go by becomes tranquil act meditation. Although home easy distance charming Hudson Valley towns like Rhinebeck one-minute drive Rhinecliff Amtrak station Stonecrest on Hudson as private lost time enchanted kingdom.