Privacy & serenity abound in this wonderland nestled above the Croton River. Enjoy sounds of water & nature from your expansive grounds, patios, or poolside. Host family & friends in spectacular flowing spaces, including a guest wing in the main house, plus a separate accessory cottage. Once the estate of a fashion industry titan who hosted fashion shows around the pool, every area is designed for entertaining & easy living. The main house's gracious entry opens to a stunning living room with fireplace, adjacent to the glorious great room with cathedral ceiling, skylights & floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace. The kitchen has a large seating area, open to the formal dining room. Easily accommodate family & guests with multiple bedrooms/office on the first level. The upper level is the enormous primary bedroom suite with spa bath, dressing area, multiple closets, and a balcony perfect for morning coffee. Additional office space/privacy for visitors in the guest wing, PLUS the separate cottage is perfection, with its own screened in porch & fenced in play area. The 25x55 foot 55000 gal steel pool w solar cover/pool house await, on perfectly sited 4.5 acres with specimen trees & perennial gardens, all abutting the preserve land of the Aqueduct Trail, within walking distance to Black Rock Park & Teatown Reservation. A 10-minute drive to 46min NYC express train. Bask in the beauty of your surroundings from any room in this remarkable home. Experience true serenity & unrivaled beauty, whether as your full-time home or getaway a rare opportunity. Cottage provides great inlaw or rental producing opportunity. Taxes with STAR approx $34,956. © 2023 OneKey™ MLS, LLC