PREMIER BANNOCKBURN ESTATE 

Designed by noted architect, Stanley Anderson (Anderson and Ticknor) and built in 1935, this home speaks to an era of architectural integrity, superb quality, inherent warmth and character. This remarkable residence, featuring beautifully crafted details and elegant décor, affords a rarely available opportunity to enjoy a private country club like retreat in a location convenient for today’s lifestyles. Beautifully proportioned rooms, with a sensible and functional floor plan, create a wonderful living environment. The tranquility of the setting is exemplary, and is complemented by formal gardens, walking paths, pool, tennis court, four stall barn and paddock space.

A charming Lord and Burnham greenhouse and gardener’s potting cottage stands at the entry of the property, setting a peaceful tone as you approach the home to a circular courtyard. The warm and gracious brick home has a Ludovici tile roof and many leaded glass windows. The residence is introduced by an enclosed vestibule which opens to an elegant foyer hall with original wide planked oak flooring and box-beamed ceiling. This gracious entryway invites guests to an elegantly scaled, formal living room featuring beamed ceiling, leaded glass windows and a richly paneled wall with a handsome fireplace. The old-world craftsmanship is immediately apparent, noting the herringbone pattern of the firebox and the original carved limestone fireplace surround. Views from this room give one the first glimpse of this exceptional property and overlook the bluestone terrace and formal gardens. Beyond the living room is an adjacent screened porch overlooking the pool and opening to the terrace.

A handsome library, paneled in rich, warm wood features a fireplace and lovely built-in bookcases. Continuing from the foyer is the formal dining room. A beautifully proportioned room, it includes a fireplace, charming corner china cabinets and gorgeous bay windows. A true “butler’s pantry provides wonderful china storage, bar sink and icemaker. The DeGiulio designed kitchen is bright and sunny and offers a large center marble island, double Dacor ovens, gas cook top, two dishwashers and wonderful cabinet and counter space, plus a planning desk area. The kitchen includes a breakfast area and opens to a comfortable family room with beautiful bay window and fireplace. A secondary stair provides quick access for family to the second floor. A back hall provides access to the three car attached garage. There are two powder rooms on the first floor.

This truly unique and special residence has not been available for sale for many years. It has been beautifully maintained, thoughtfully updated and cherished by the few families who have called it “home”.