Ang Bookstaber House (c.1949) na dinisenyo ng kilalang arkitekto na si Edgar Tafel ay isang maliwanag at mahalagang tirahan na midcentury modern. Nagsimula si Tafel bilang isang trainee kay Frank Lloyd Wright at nagtrabaho sa ilan sa mga pinakamahalagang proyekto ni Wright, kabilang ang Fallingwater. Ang sariling gawa ni Tafel, kasama ang 80 pasadyang bahay, ay kilala sa kanyang pagkakaiba-iba, dahil naniniwala siya na ang isang bahay ay dapat na repleksyon ng personalidad ng mga may-ari nito. Habang naka-istasyon sa India noong WWII, nakilala ni Tafel ang kapwa GI na si Henry Bookstaber, at magkasama nilang dinisenyo ang isang post-war na tahanan para kay Henry at sa kanyang asawang si Ingeborg. Ang bahay ay isang kooperatibong nilikha—pinagsasama ang inobasyong arkitektural at sining. Sa gitna nito ay isang kahanga-hangang brick hearth na may tuktok na sculptural concrete relief na dinisenyo ng mga Bookstaber mismo, na nagbibigay ng init at karakter sa maluwang na open-plan na living space. Ang mga bintana mula sahig hanggang kisame ay nag-iimbita ng natural na liwanag at nag-aalok ng tuluy-tuloy na tanawin ng nakapaligid na kalikasan, kasama ang mga matandang puno na nagbibigay ng pakiramdam ng tahimik na pag-iisa. Dinisenyo upang i-repleksyon ang buhay ng mga orihinal na artist-owners nito, ang tahanan ay nananatiling isang buhay na piraso ng sining, na may pirma ni Tafel na pinaghalong functionality, porma, at personal na resonansya. Maingat na na-update ng kasalukuyang mga may-ari, na bumili nang direkta mula sa pamilya Bookstaber, ang tahanan ngayon ay may stylish na Porcelanosa kitchen na may granite countertops, premium appliances, at malaking imbakan. Kasama sa mga karagdagang pagpapabuti ang magagandang na-renovate na mga banyo, na-update na mga mechanical systems, bagong bubong, at isang pasadyang patio para sa kasiyahan sa labas. Ang bahay ay nakatayo sa isang tahimik, nakahiwalay na lote na may higit sa isang ektarya ng kagubatan, katabi ng Pascack Brook at parkland. Mainam ang lokasyon nito, isang milya mula sa sentro ng Pearl River, na may magaganda at kaakit-akit na mga tindahan, restawran, at access sa tren papuntang Manhattan sa pamamagitan ng NJ Transit. Malapit sa NJ border, Tappan Zee at GW Bridges, at Westchester. Matatagpuan sa mataas na rated na Pearl River School District, ang tahanan na ito ay nag-aalok ng perpektong balanse ng arkitektural na pedigree at modernong kaginhawaan. Kung ikaw man ay naghahanap ng isang permanenteng tirahan, isang stylish na retreat tuwing katapusan ng linggo, o isang tunay na mapapakinabangang piraso ng kasaysayan ng arkitektura, ang Bookstaber House ay isang bihirang pagkakataon upang manirahan nang may intensyon—sa labas lamang ng lungsod.

Designed by renowned architect Edgar Tafel, the Bookstaber House (c.1949) is a luminous, architecturally significant midcentury modern residence. Tafel started as an apprentice to Frank Lloyd Wright, and worked on some of Wright’s most important commissions, including Fallingwater. Tafel’s own work, including 80 custom houses, is known for its variety, as he believed that a house should be a reflection of the personality of its owners. Stationed in India during WWII, Tafel met fellow GI Henry Bookstaber, and together the two designed a post-war home for Henry and his wife Ingeborg. The house was a collaborative creation—fusing architectural innovation with artistic expression. At its heart is a striking brick hearth topped with a sculptural concrete relief designed by the Bookstabers themselves, anchoring the expansive open-plan living space with warmth and character. Floor-to-ceiling windows throughout invite natural light and offer uninterrupted views of the surrounding landscape, with mature trees giving a sense of serene seclusion. Designed to reflect the lives of its original artist-owners, the home remains a living piece of art, with Tafel’s signature blend of functionality, form, and personal resonance. Thoughtfully updated by the current owners, who purchased directly from the Bookstaber family, the home now features a stylish Porcelanosa kitchen with granite countertops, premium appliances, and generous storage. Additional improvements include beautifully renovated bathrooms, updated mechanical systems, a new roof, and a custom-built patio for outdoor enjoyment. The house sits on a serene, secluded lot with more than an acre of woods, abutting the Pascack Brook and parkland. Ideally located just 1 mile from downtown Pearl River, with its charming shops, restaurants, and train access to Manhattan via NJ Transit. Close to the NJ border, Tappan Zee and GW Bridges, and Westchester. Situated in the highly-rated Pearl River School District, this home offers the perfect balance of architectural pedigree and modern comfort. Whether you're seeking a full-time residence, a stylish weekend retreat, or a truly livable piece of architectural history, the Bookstaber House is a rare opportunity to live with intention—just outside the city.