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Cortlandt Manor,NY 10567
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 7,000 sqft
Price per Sqft $785
MLS Listing ID 898520
Style Estate,Mid-Century Modern
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 4
Half Baths 2
HOA Y/N No
Rental Info No
Year Built 1959
Annual Tax Amount $26,971
Lot Size 8.600 Acres
Acres 8.6
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Source onekey2
Property Description
Off-the-Charts Cool, Cool, Cool. This Mid Century Modern architectural masterpiece is tucked away on 8.6 Hudson Valley acres, blending seamlessly with nature through floor-to-ceiling windows. About one hour north of NYC in Westchester County, "The Mothership" Roundhouse is a stunning MCM structure designed and built by Robert Cika under the commission of American Icon Jackie Gleason who was fascinated by UFO's. Completed in 1959, the home was under construction for 5 years. A second "Spaceship" is a smaller structure that has been used as a bunk-house and glamping over the years. It is as if Spaceships have landed in the woods of Westchester! The detailed, extraordinary craftsmanship is evident in the woodworking, almost entirely bent, a process which is a time-consuming art. A Scandanavian shipbuilder was commissioned to create the ceiling design which resembles the shape of boats while the metal work is also incredible - some vents resemble stylized fish. Floors and fireplaces are made of Italian marble. (Gleason was said to have purchased an entire marble quarry in Italy to ensure the ability to import enough quality marble!) There is much folklore that surrounds this property too - if the walls could talk. Gleason's celebrity guests are fabled to have included Frank Sinatra, Marilyn Monroe, Joe DiMaggio and Nixon for his midnight soirees. With the original swooping Bars (3), a Game Room (with official Shuffleboard table) and the glamorous Marble Dance Floor, this home was imagined for entertaining. Yet "The Mothership" is also relaxing and one enjoys beautiful views and a harmonious connection with Nature provided by the floor-to ceiling windows. Other features: Three Bedrooms, two Full baths, one Half Bath, Stainless Steel Curved Kitchen, spacious Livingroom Area, Dining Room, circular Library and Office. It is remarkable that many original details and numerous built-in cabinetry and closets have been preserved. Additionally, "The Barracks," a 1930's Stone Colonial House is charming and can serve as a guest house. Plus, lovingly cultivated and fully fenced expansive vegetable and herb garden with gardening shed. An exceptional private country estate retreat, this property is a hidden gem. Close to championship Golf Courses, the Hudson River, West Point, Dining, Shopping, Music and Metro North Train Stations for convenience. Simply put, "How sweet it is."
Location
State NY
County Westchester County
Rooms
Basement See Remarks,Unfinished
Interior
Interior Features First Floor Bedroom,First Floor Full Bath,Built-in Features,Open Floorplan
Heating Baseboard,Forced Air,Hot Water,Oil,See Remarks
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Hardwood,Other
Fireplaces Number 5
Fireplace Yes
Appliance Cooktop,Dryer,Other,Refrigerator,Stainless Steel Appliance(s),Washer
Exterior
Parking Features Driveway,Garage,Private
Garage Spaces 3.0
Fence Fenced,Partial
Pool In Ground
Utilities Available Electricity Connected,Propane,Trash Collection Public,Water Connected
Garage true
Private Pool Yes
Building
Lot Description Garden,Landscaped,Part Wooded,Private,See Remarks,Views
Foundation Other
Sewer Septic Tank
Water Public
Level or Stories Three Or More
Structure Type Other
Schools
Elementary Schools Furnace Woods Elementary School
Middle Schools Blue Mountain Middle School
High Schools Hendrick Hudson
School District Hendrick Hudson
Others
Senior Community No
Special Listing Condition None