Seclusion without being secluded/
Down a long private driveway, an oasis awaits on over five acres of peaceful grounds encompassed by forest and the tranquility of the natural surroundings. This stunning 5,712 square- foot colonial is complete with an inground pool and a legal accessory apartment on the lower level. The home offers sophisticated country living with the convenience of being an hour away from Manhattan. “It was literally love at first sight,” said owner Steven Rowland when asked what first attracted him to the home.
“It was seclusion without being secluded,” he added. “The long driveway and the surrounding forest provided privacy from the sights and sounds of the fantastic neighborhood, yet we knew we had everything we needed nearby. The house almost took our breath away with its expansive rooms yet cozy atmosphere. It really appeals to a large family looking to escape the city life, while still being a five- minute drive to the train into Manhattan.”
The bright, airy, and versatile floorplan begins with a two- story living room with full- height windows, an impressive floor- to- ceiling stone fireplace and a balcony that is open to the second- floor hallway. The gourmet kitchen leaves nothing to be desired among custom Alder cabinets in natural wood tones, granite counters, expansive dual- level island with bar seating, an indoor cooking fireplace, and a walk- in pantry with wine refrigerator. The kitchen adjoins the dining room that overlooks the stone fireplace in the living room. There is ample space for additional entertaining in either the family room with fireplace, or in the sunroom with its walls of glass, vaulted beamed ceiling, wet bar, and wood stove. The sunroom opens to a patio with Address: 99 Topstone Road,
Redding
Price: $ 1,099,000
Features: Secluded yet convenient, this gorgeous home sits on over 5 acres complete with three patios, built- in grill, and in- ground pool with spa. Features include a gourmet kitchen with built- in cooking fireplace, two- story living room, family room, sunroom with wet bar, office, library, and five bedrooms including a legal accessory apartment.
Schools: Redding Elementary, John Read Middle School, Joel Barlow High School
Listing agent: Linda A. Di Matteo- Delepine, Coldwell Banker, 914- 943- 6237, lindadelepine@ gmail. com
built- in grill and leads down to the lush setting of the in- ground pool and spa. “Without a doubt, one of the things we love most is enjoying our morning coffee on one of the three stone patios overlooking the sloping grounds,” Rowland said. “The sun is always magical as the rays filter through the surrounding forest, a gentle steam rises from the pool, and the abundant wildlife slowly stirs to wake for the day. Evening cocktails in the same location are just as amazing.”
When it’s time to buckle down to work, there is both an office with two built- in workstations, as well as a beautiful library with fireplace and walls of built- in bookcases, cabinets, and display cases. “The home has tons of space for moms, dads, and children to spread out and do their own thing, both inside and outside, yet it has gathering spaces large enough to host massive family get- togethers,” Rowland observed.
Upstairs, the spacious primary suite features a fireplace, double walk- in closet, and large bathroom with skylights. Three more bedrooms on the opposite end offer ample living space. On the walkout lower level, a legal accessory apartment is ideal to accommodate in- laws or guests with a kitchenette, bedroom, full bath, and living area with fireplace.
There is even more to enjoy adjacent to the property, with Topstone Park being a short walk across the street and offering a lake, beach with lifeguards, boat rental, and miles of scenic walking trails.