Created by architect Charles Warren on 5 lush Upper Brookville acres, the
house is approached through a majestic alee of linden trees.
The French Renaissance inspired mansion features slate, brick and limestone
exterior finishes. Flaired roof lines, angled chimneys and a large oeil de
boeuf window above the main entry combine to animate the design.
Inlaid stone floors, palmetto pilasters and a custom Venetian styled iron railing
define the entry foyer.
The expansive living room centers around a custom carpet by Stark that
repeats the colors and shapes of the inlayed foyer floor. An ink watercolor
of a Tang horse disguises a flat screen TV over the mantel. Deco chair fabric by Corragio.
A painting by Yayoi Kusamc hangs opposite the fireplace. Custom cocktail
table by Dan Kiser, Inc. Chandelier by Nancy Corzine.
Silver leaf lines the walls of the bar area. Floor lamp from an original by Giacometti.
Silver leafed demi lune cabinets frame the entrance to the dining room. The
space features a barrel vaulted ceiling and finely detailed Palladian inspired
custom cabinetry.
Custom macassar ebony dining tables were designed by Dan Kiser. Chandeliers by Holly Hunt. Carpet by Stark.
Large classical Murano glass footed bowls are placed as centerpieces on the pair of dining tables.
Antiqued painted finishes, stained and distressed maple center island and table combine with a hand chipped travertine floor and an iron chandelier to create an updated country kitchen.
DKI specified plush slate green mohair to cover a large sectional. The dual sided fireplace opens to the screened porch beyond. Pillow fabrics by
Clarence House. Woven reed furniture By Palacek.
A graceful hand blown crystal fixture hangs in the stairway. Antique framed
mirror panels are from the original ballroom decor of the Waldorf Astoria, NYC.
Dan Kiser created a master suite that is utterly tranquil with it’s blue and cream color scheme.
The master bedroom chaise occupies a sunny windowed bay. A graceful Palladian window overlooks the pool and grounds.
The wife’s bathroom is sheathed in pink marble with a rare onyx slab inlaid in the floor. The vanity is faced with textured glass mirrored from behind.
Glamor abounds in the fashion forward bedroom of the client’s daughter.
Ebony stained floors anchor the mirror, crystal ,and silk fabrics that provide sparkle.
Accented with African art and Indonesian accessories, the son’s bedroom is masculine yet unexpected.
The wife’s office features finely fluted oak panelling and a carved wood Venetian chandelier. Setee is by Saladino. Paisley fabric by Kravet.
A romantic folly is visible through the living room bay windows.
The pool house by architect Ron Zakary echoes the main facade of the house with it’s flaired roof lines.The grounds abut parkland beyond.