. 9 Villa Lane is a truly unique country Estate. Designed and constructed by a custom builder to be used as his personal primary residence, no expense was spared in design or building materials. The home boasts an impeccable fusion of commercial-grade fixtures, state of the art construction and exacting architectural detail, culminating in a house that strikes a perfect balance of bold, warmth and welcoming. The Estate is nestled on 15 serene, wild-game filled, wooded acres, surrounded by an additional 150 acres of protected nature preserve. This 5 bedroom, 5.5 bath home is as luxurious as the location is secluded and lush. The drive along the winding, manicured, private road through the beautiful hand-crafted gate to the home is a striking first impression. The incredible attention to detail with the use of unique and artisanal materials in both construction and furnishings is what sets this home apart. The wide-plank, reclaimed hemlock wood floors are a marvel to behold. Each plank was hand crafted and secured with large iron nails. With the first step into this home, onto these floors, you know the home is special. The main living area is grand. Soaring ceilings offer extraordinary light and air. The home exudes warmth and a connection to the outdoors. The combination of stone, woodwork and open space is reminiscent of homes typically found in Sun Valley, Aspen or Lake Tahoe. A chef's kitchen is at the heart of the great room, featuring top-of-the line, commercial grade fixtures and strict attention to detail, to include a commercial range hood, uniquely engineered to run virtually silent in your kitchen. The kitchen also offers a full walk-in pantry. The master suite, located on the main level, south wing, is expansive with a magnificent ensuite bath, rivaling any NYC penthouse. Large format, radiant heated porcelain floors, full steam shower, separate dry sauna, vaulted ceilings, exquisite molding, dramatic lighting and relaxing water sculpture compel you to stay all day. It truly is a spa experience within your home. This suite also features a tremendous wardrobe room with ample space for even the most discerning dresser. Also located on the main level, north-wing of the home, an In-Law or Au Pair suite, with private egress to the yard. The mud room / laundry room is large enough for use as a utility work space. A custom designed, radiant heat system serves the entirety of the first floor. The second floor hosts the remaining bedrooms, including another suitable primary bedroom, currently being used as a den. All bedrooms have full, ensuite baths. The outdoor area is quite simply a vacation and outdoorsman's paradise. It starts with a 3 season, screen porch, fully equipped kitchen, in-line natural gas grill, two smokers, open bar area and television screens, all only a few steps away from your heated, saline pool, expansive patio with a separate, year-round, ozone hot tub. A large private shooting range and hunting-blind round out the property's amenities. The entire house is equipped to run fully, with unabated amenities on natural gas generator. There is a three-car, attached garage, as well as a 4 car, commercial size garage, off and away from the main house. This separate garage also has finished square footage on the second floor. The exterior of the Estate is an artistic melding of stone, stucco and James Hardie fiber cement siding. All windows and exterior doors are solid wood, Pella Architectural Series. The plumbing ensures hot water at all times and continuous water pressure through a custom-designed pump-driven, filtered water system with a 1200-gallon reserve water tank. A unique Hudson Valley Estate to be treasured, impeccably designed to immerse the owner in flawless comfort, convenience and harmony with nature.
