English Country House Living, sa Estate Area ng Pelham Manor.
Matatagpuan sa halos kalahating ektaryang sulok ng lote na nakaharap sa makasaysayang Pelham Country Club Golf Course, ang tahanang ito na hango sa Cotswolds ay nakapaloob sa kalikasan at napapalibutan ng masaganang landscaping na may puwang para sa isang pool. Ang ari-arian ay maingat na inalagaan at puno na ng mga pag-upgrade. Madaling maunawaan kung bakit ang mga tahanan sa pamayanan na ito ay bihirang lumabas sa merkado. Dinisenyo ng mga tanyag na arkitekto na sina F. Albert Hunt at Edwin Kline, mapapahanga ka sa masusing pag-iisip sa arkitektura na ipinamamalas ng grandeng tahanan na ito, na itinayo sa isang madaling pamahalaing sukat. Bawat silid ay may hindi bababa sa dalawa, kung hindi man tatlong pagkakalantad, na nagbibigay-daan sa liwanag na pumasok. Ang bahay ay maaaring pasukin mula sa malaking harapang terasa, na nag-aalok ng mataas na tanawin ng golf course at mga lupa, at nag-aaksaya sa mainit na liwanag ng mga paglubog ng araw. Ang kahanga-hangang double-height reception hall ay may mga beam na kisame, magagandang orihinal na kahoy na gawa, at bluestone na sahig, na may tanawin mula sa buong tatlong palapag na bukas na hagdang-buhat. Agad kang mararamdaman na parang tahanan mo na habang bumababa ka sa napakalaking 38 ft na bukas na sala/kainan na may panggatong na fireplace, puwang para sa piano, at mga bintana sa lahat ng panig. Ang katabing sunroom ay nag-aalok ng kamangha-manghang pabilog na mga bintana na nakaharap sa mga berde ng golf course (at komunidad ng pagsasakay sa taglamig) na ilang hakbang lamang ang layo. Ang eat-in kitchen, na may pinainit na sahig at granite na countertop, ay may mga aparatong Viking, Miele, at SubZero, at isang nakaaliw na sulok para sa kaswal na pagkain. Ang pantry ng butler ay may access sa likurang patio at bakuran, na perpekto para sa pagtanggap ng malalaking grupo o pag-enjoy ng tahimik na oras ng pamilya. Ang hardin ng gulay na nakaharap sa timog ay napalilibutan ng corten steel, may compost bin at maraming puwang para sa iyong suburban farm. Sa itaas, matatagpuan mo ang primary suite na may built-ins, ang pribadong banyo nito na may soaking tub, at maraming aparador. Isang katabing aklatan na may mga epikong tanawin ng golf course at mga bookshelf mula sahig hanggang kisame ay nag-aalok ng pinakamagandang karanasan sa trabaho mula sa bahay. Isang hall bath na may radiant floor heat at dalawa pang malalaking sulok na silid-tulugan ang kumukumpleto sa palapag na ito. Ang bagong-built na bedroom suite sa ikatlong palapag ay may vaulted ceilings at loft feel. Ito ay isang pribadong pook na may maluwang na banyo, isang malaking cedar na aparador at sariling HVAC zone. Ang basement ay may panlabas na entrada, tuwirang access sa 2-car garage, at isang bagong hinukay na malaking silid na may pader na bato na perpekto para sa isang wine cellar. Mayroong sapat na imbakan, puwang para sa mga proyekto, sobrang malalaking laundry appliances, at ref.
Ang buong tahanan ay pinapainit at pinapalamig ng bagong instaladong geothermal system na may tatlong zone, dagdag pa ang redundant backup hot water heating system. Isang generator, sentral na vacuum system sa lahat ng apat na antas, at isang EV charger na nag-aalok ng higit pang kaginhawahan at kaginhawaan.
Ang kadalian ng pag-commute mula 8 Rockledge Drive ay hindi matutumbasan, iniiwan ang tahanang ito at umabot sa Grand Central sa ilalim ng 40 minuto, na may madalas na serbisyong tren. Mahigit 20 minuto papuntang LGA, at mas mababa sa 30 minuto pabalik sa bahay by car pagkatapos ng huli ng gabi sa lungsod. Ang tahanan ay nasa distansya ng paglalakad o madaling bisikleta sa tatlong mahusay na pre-schools, Prospect Hill School, isang gourmet grocery store, wine shop, bakery, at bagel shop, kasama na ang iba pang mga kaginhawaan. Ang Pelham Country Club at New York Athletic Club ay nasa distansya ng paglalakad din, kasama ang Shore Park ng Pelham Manor na nakaharap sa Long Island Sound, at ang 2,800 acres ng mga landas at recreasyon ng Pelham Bay Park. Ang 8 Rockledge Drive ay kumakatawan sa tunay na pambihirang pagkakataon na makaseguro ng isang maginhawang tahanan sa ganitong mahiwagang pamayanan, na may malalayong tanawin ng golf course mula sa halos bawat silid. Ang karakter, kalidad, at mga pag-upgrade ng tahanan ay nagiging tunay na natatanging alok. Hindi ka makakahanap ng anumang katulad nito!

English Country House Living, in the Estate Area of Pelham Manor.
Located on a nearly half-acre corner lot overlooking the historic Pelham Country Club Golf Course, this Cotswolds-inspired home is nestled in nature and surrounded by lush landscaping with room for a pool. The property is lovingly maintained and already loaded with upgrades. It is easy to understand why homes in this neighborhood rarely come to the market. Designed by famed architects F. Albert Hunt and Edwin Kline, you will be charmed by the architectural thoughtfulness exhibited by this grand home, built on an easily manageable scale. Every single room has at least two, if not three exposures, letting the light pour in. The home is entered from the large front terrace, offering elevated views of the golf course and grounds, and basking in the warm light of golden hour sunsets. The impressive double-height reception hall has beamed ceilings, beautiful original woodwork, and bluestone floors, with a view all the way up the full three-story open staircase. You will instantly feel at home as you step down into the enormous 38 ft open living room/dining room with wood burning fireplace, space for a piano, and windows on all sides. The adjacent sunroom offers spectacular curved windows facing the greens of the golf course (and community sledding in the winter) just steps away. The eat-in kitchen, with heated floors and granite counters, features Viking, Miele, and SubZero appliances, and a cozy nook for casual dining. The butler’s pantry offers access to the rear patio and yard, perfect for entertaining large groups or enjoying quiet family time. The south-facing vegetable garden is edged in corten steel, with compost bin and plenty of room for your suburban farm. Upstairs you will find the primary suite with built ins, its private bath with soaking tub, and abundant closets. An adjacent library with epic golf course views and floor-to-ceiling bookshelves offers the most incredible work-from-home experience. A hall bath with radiant floor heat and two more large corner bedrooms complete this floor. The newly-built third-floor bedroom suite has vaulted ceilings and a loft feel. It is a private haven with a generous bath, a huge cedar closet and its own HVAC zone. The basement has an outside entrance, direct access to the 2-car garage, and a newly excavated large stone-walled room that is perfect for a wine cellar. There is plenty of storage, space for projects, extra-large laundry appliances, and a refrigerator.
The entire home is heated and cooled by a newly installed geothermal system with three zones, plus redundant backup hot water heating system. A generator, central vacuum system on all four levels, and an EV charger offer even more comfort and convenience.
The ease of commuting from 8 Rockledge Drive is unsurpassed, leaving this home and arriving at Grand Central in under 40 minutes, with frequent train service. Just over 20 minutes to LGA, and less than 30 minutes home by car after a late night in the city. The home is within walking distance or an easy bike ride to three excellent pre-schools, Prospect Hill School, a gourmet grocery store, wine shop, bakery, and bagel shop, among other conveniences. The Pelham Country Club and New York Athletic Club are also within walking distance, as is Pelham Manor’s Shore Park overlooking the Long Island Sound, and Pelham Bay Park’s 2,800 acres of trails and recreation. 8 Rockledge Drive represents a truly rare opportunity to secure a gracious home in this magical neighborhood, with distant golf course views from nearly every room. The home’s character, quality, and upgrades make for a truly special offering. You will not find anything quite like it!