Tinatanganan ang Hudson River sa pinagpipitagang nayon ng Balmville, ang The Rest ay isang pambihira at kahanga-hangang alok—isang obra maestra ng Gothic Revival at patuloy na simbolo ng arkitekturang ika-19 na siglo, na mahusay na iniangkop para sa makabagong pamumuhay.
Ang The Rest ay dinisenyo bilang parehong buhay na likhang sining at nakakaanyayang tahanan at ipinagdiriwang ang diwa ng High Victorian Gothic Revival na nagpapakita ng mga matataas na silang may mga detalyeng malalawak, mga chandelier na estilo gasolier, mga pinto mula sahig hanggang kisame na pinalamutian ng salamin na may hugis-diamante sa kahoy na frame, at isang Tiffany-style stained-glass window sa kanyang puso.
Mayaman ang mga inlaid at parquet na sahig, makatutuklas na kahoy na wainscoting, at mga pocket door na kapansin-pansin sa pasukan, drawing room, aklatan, at dining room. Anim na orihinal na marble at kahoy na mantels ng fireplace ang nagsisilbing matibay na pundasyon ng tahanan. Ang mga built-in na may harapang salamin at maliliit na upuan sa bintanang may mga mullions ay nagtutulak ng pagbabahagi ng mga lihim.
Karapat-dapat sa kanyang pangalan, ang The Rest ay isang maginhawang tahanan, nakaugat sa kaginhawaan na may malalawak na tanawin ng Hudson mula sa bluestone veranda na umaabot sa kanlurang bahagi.
Isang butler's pantry ang nag-uugnay sa pormal na dining room sa kusinang pang-chef na may granite na countertop at mga tanawin ng ilog, mainit na living room na may malalapad na kahoy na sahig, powder room, at access sa pinainit na pool.
Ang ikalawang palapag ay nag-aalok ng pangunahing suite na may tanawin ng Hudson at isang pasadyang dressing corridor. Ang spa-like ensuite ay may double vanity, quartz na countertop, bidet, at soaking tub na may tanawin ng ilog.
Ang ikalawang palapag ay kumpleto sa apat na karagdagang silid-tulugan at isang bonus na silid, dalawa sa mga ito ay may tanawin ng ilog, at dalawang karagdagang full bath. Ang mga itaas na palapag ay konektado ng isang tahimik na panibagong hagdang-pataas at nakasandal sa isang tradisyunal na oculus o ‘roof lantern’ na maganda ang pag-filter ng liwanag ng araw pababa sa mga sahig sa ibaba.
Inutusan noong 1860s ni Daniel Bennett St. John— Congressman, Senador, at isang pangkatangguglayout ng The New York Times—ang ariing ito ay nabuhay sa pamamagitan ni Frederick Clarke Withers, isang pangunahing tauhan sa arkitekturang American Gothic Revival at naimpluwensyahan ni Calvert Vaux, kasamang tagadisenyo ng Central Park.

Overlooking the Hudson River in the esteemed hamlet of Balmville, The Rest is a rare and remarkable offering—a Gothic Revival masterpiece and enduring symbol of 19th-century architecture, masterfully adapted for modern living.
The Rest was designed as both a living work of art and an inviting home and celebrates the ethos of High Victorian Gothic Revival showcasing soaring tracery ceilings, gasolier-style chandeliers, floor to ceiling doors adorned with wood-framed diamond-patterned glass, and a Tiffany-style stained-glass window at its heart.
Rich inlaid and parquet floors, full-height wood wainscoting, and pocket doors feature prominently in the entry hall, drawing room, library, and dining room. Six original marble and wood fireplace mantels anchor the home. Glass-front-built-ins and intimate mullioned bay window seating invite the sharing of secrets.
Befitting its name, The Rest is an approachable home, grounded in comfort with expansive views of the Hudson from a bluestone veranda spanning the western facade.
A butler’s pantry connects the formal dining room with a chef’s kitchen featuring granite counters and river views, warm living room with wide wood plank floors, powder room, and access to the heated pool.
The second floor offers a primary suite with views of the Hudson and a custom dressing corridor. The spa-like ensuite has a double vanity, quartz counters, bidet, and soaking tub with river views.
The second floor is complete with four additional bedrooms and a bonus room, two with river views, and two more full baths. The upper floors are connected by a discreet secondary staircase and anchored by a traditional oculus or ‘roof lantern’ that beautifully filters daylight down to the floors below.
Commissioned in the 1860s by Daniel Bennett St. John— Congressman, Senator, and a founding editor of The New York Times—this estate was brought to life by Frederick Clarke Withers, a leading figure in American Gothic Revival architecture and influenced by Calvert Vaux, co-designer of Central Park.