Ivy House. A romantic ivy clad home w/extraordinary views of Hudson River from every room & enchanting gardens w/brick patios/footpaths, a fountain, greenhouse & a glamorous pool w/cabana house - all overlooking the Hudson. Home was designed by noted architect & Snedens resident Eric Gugler, to maximize light & natural breezes throughout. Gugler was engaged by FDR to design the West Wing of the White House. Ivy House has distinctive use of wrought iron ornamentation in its balconies reminiscent of old New Orleans & a time gone by. The property has a storied Snedens Landing history. Originally the site of Robert Snedens' house. Previously occupied by actress Brenda Forbes, who worked w/many Snedens residents fr Noel Coward, Catherine Cornell, Laurence Olivier & good friends w/Katherine Hepburn who frequented Ivy House at Thanksgiving. Bright & spacious w/numerous doors & windows, it offers a 2 car garage & a separate stand alone 4 car garage. Intriguing, private & special! 25 mins NYC. Additional Information: Amenities:Tennis,ParkingFeatures:2 Car Detached,4+ Car Detached
Features of 40 Washington Spring Road
| MLS# | H4821257 |
|---|---|
| Price | $4,295,000 |
| Sold Price | $4,000,000 |
| Total Taxes | $39,358 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 4 |
| Full Baths | 4 |
| Square Footage | 4,000 |
| Lot Square Footage | 34,412 |
| Acres | 0.79 |
| Year Built | 1953 |
| Type | Residential |
| Sub-Type | Single Family Residence |
| Style | Colonial |
| Status | Closed |
Community Information
| Address | 40 Washington Spring Road |
|---|---|
| City | Palisades |
| County | Rockland County |
| State | NY |
| Zip Code | 10964 |
Amenities
| Utilities | Trash Collection Private |
|---|---|
| Parking Spaces | 2 |
| Parking | Detached |
| View | River |
| Is Waterfront | No |
| Waterfront | Water Access |
| Has Pool | No |
Interior
| Interior | Hardwood |
|---|---|
| Interior Features | Cathedral Ceiling(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, Formal Dining, First Floor Bedroom, Walk-In Closet(s) |
| Appliances | Cooktop, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater |
| Heating | Baseboard, Natural Gas |
| Cooling | Central Air |
| Fireplace | Yes |
| # of Fireplaces | 3 |
| Has Basement | Yes |
| Basement | Partial |
Exterior
| Exterior Features | Balcony |
|---|---|
| Lot Description | Corner Lot, Historic District, Level, Near Public Transit, Part Wooded, Stone/Brick Wall, Sloped, Views |
| Construction | Block, Brick |
School Information
| District | South Orangetown |
|---|---|
| Middle | South Orangetown Middle School |
| High | Tappan Zee High School |
Additional Information
| Date Listed | May 14th, 2018 |
|---|---|
| Date Sold | September 28th, 2018 |
| Days on Market | 72 |
| Short Sale | No |
| RE / Bank Owned | No |
Offer is made only to participants of the MLS where the listing is filed.