www.privateairny.com Private Air | Summer 2025
81
family room form a central gathering space,
bathed in southern light and warmed by wide-
plank wood floors. Custom cabinetry and a
butler's pantry offer function behind the scenes,
while a breakfast alcove invites morning rituals
with views to the garden. French doors open to an
expansive brick terrace, where summer life unfolds
around the heated Tortorella gunite pool, flanked
by perennial borders and shaded by towering oaks.
e pool house, with its lounge and full bath,
echoes the home's elegance in miniature, perfect
for guests or quiet retreats.
Perhaps most impressively, the entire structure
was elevated and placed upon a new, high-
ceilinged full basement, allowing for mechanical
modernization, extra living space, and structural
integrity designed to last another hundred years.
Geo-thermal heating, central air, municipal water,
natural gas, and a private septic system blend
seamlessly into the historic footprint. Even the
two-car detached garage, discreetly tucked behind
the main house, reflects the thoughtful balance
between utility and beauty.
