Nestled in the sleepy town of Pound Ridge, New York, about 43 miles northeast of Manhattan and on the Connecticut border, is an impressive mansion designed by architecture studio KieranTimberlake.
The architectural firm behind the US Embassy in London placed the house on a 19.5-acre campus (about 7.9 hectares) including forests, grasslands, natural granite outcrops and ecological conservation land. The structure, made of glass, zinc-coated copper and mirror-polished stainless steel, was completed in 2014.
As noted from The Wall Street Journal, the couple initially spent $1.75 million to buy a 33-acre plot of land and a house built in the 1950s. They then sold the old house on a 3.52-acre plot of land, donated 10 acres to the local nature conservation fund and created their personalized masterpiece on the remaining land.
Possessing a usable area of nearly 420 m² (4,500 sq ft), the mansion provides 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms and 1 additional bathroom. The two-story interior is as elegant as an art exhibition space, defined by soaring white oak ceilings, walnut details and a spiral staircase. Modern amenities include an internal elevator system and state-of-the-art geothermal heating.
The soaring main door leads into the atrium, where a 5.2-meter (17-foot) long glass bridge spanning a narrow ravine acts as a connection and separation between the one-story common living block and the two-story private block for rest space.
The highlight is the living room with a built-in fireplace, smoothly connected to the dining area and modern kitchen designed by the German brand Eggersmann. Other expensive amenities include a cinema/entertainment room and a wine cellar that can hold up to 2,400 bottles. The private area houses the master suite with a mosaic bathroom filled with natural sunlight.
The lush green grounds surrounding the residence complete the perfection of this property, offering a covered outdoor dining area with built-in BBQ grill, a cozy conversation space next to a rustic fireplace, a small koi pond fed by a natural waterfall, and an enclosed garage for two cars.
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