Crow's Nest/Goulian Home, 1849 Stone Gothic Revival in Bronxville, New York

LISTING DETAILS

This sensational and very impressive Manor House is surrounded by 1.3 acres of hilltop property with distant views of the Manhattan skyline. Extraordinarily built of local quarried stone, its Gothic Revival design, with its romantic ornamental flourishes, remains much the same today as it was well over a century ago. A welcoming front veranda entrance introduces the 10,442 sq. ft. interior. With elegant, richly designed rooms, 12 ft. ceilings, magnificent hand carved woodwork, Corinthian columns, decorative plaster ceilings and 6 fireplaces, one easily becomes awed by the meticulous period detailing.....a magnificent tribute to a bygone era. 

Although steeped in history, Crows Nest is thoughtfully designed for today's lifestyle with inviting and comfortable family living space. The reception room, library, dining room and living room all define a flowing, expansive floor plan. In addition, a large, well designed eat in kitchen opens not only to a fabulous, bright and sunny family room but also to a wonderful, private deck overlooking the lawn, gardens and stone gazebo.

A grand mahogany carved staircase, crowned with a glorious Tiffany window, leads to the upper floors which have myriad options.... beautifully scaled family bedrooms , modern baths, a playroom, exercise room, staff quarters and, of course, a crows nest. This rare offering is a great opportunity to acquire a significant Bronxville property of grand scale, exceptional style and architecture. With its private, walk to school location and immense livability this timeless, very special home is Bronxville at its best.

DETAILS: HOUSE WEBSITE

Rich in history, this magnificent estate, beautifully sited on a hilltop, is one of Bronxville’s most spectacular properties. Crows Nests’ commanding views of the Manhattan skyline and the village below just begin to place this home it in a class of its own. This stately stone mansion, set on over an acre of private gardens, is resplendent with 19th century craftsmanship. Intricately carved woodwork, ceilings and fireplaces are works of art. A jewel-like Tiffany window, gracing the main stairway, is another of its many exquisite details. Wonderful for entertaining, the 1st floor includes a grand entry hall, elegant living room, and a banquet-sized dining room with rich built-in cabinetry. The light-filled kitchen, adjacent family room, paneled library, 2nd floor TV-music room, and 3rd floor exercise room offer luxurious casual space for everyday living. Convenient to shops, restaurants and the train, this timeless masterpiece provides the best of all worlds.

PREVIOUS LISTING DETAILS

Also known as the Goulian Residence, Crow's Nest sits on over an acre of property with lovely gardens. Built c.1849 and beautifully sited on a hilltop, this stately stone manor is resplendent with 19th century craftsmanship including intricately carved woodwork, ceilings, fireplaces and a beautiful Tiffany window gracing the main stairway. There is over 10,400 square feet of space with a grand entry hall, elegant living room, banquet-sized dining room with built-ins and a light-filled kitchen. There are 9 bedrooms, 5 full and 1 half bathrooms throughout. Convenient to shops, restaurants and the train, this timeless masterpiece provides the best of all worlds.

HISTORY via Bronxville Historical Conservancy

Crow’s Nest is among Bronxville’s oldest and finest homes. Well known Hudson River artist and financier Francis Edmonds chose this hilltop site for its commanding views extending to Manhattan, and in 1850, leading Bronxville citizen, quarry owner, and builder Alexander Masterton designed and constructed the stone Gothic-style country house. Edmonds added a large addition to the house in 1854. The house and extensive grounds were purchased by Mount Vernon resident Frank Ross Chambers, a successful New York businessman in 1893, and in 1896, Chambers and wife Kate hired friend and architect Edward Tilton to transform the house and grounds into an elaborately detailed suburban mansion that remains much the same today as it was at the turn of the 20th century.

The architects’ 1890s renovations created a much more distinctive Gothic-style mansion by adding ample new porches, dormers, a commanding new square tower topped with a decorative parapet wall, and multiple gables trimmed with ornately carved bargeboards. Great care was taken to match the exterior stone. Village institutions such as the Bronxville Public School, the public library, village hall, and the Boy Scout field occupy land formerly held by the owners of Crow’s Nest until the 1920s. 

FOR SALE  $6,900,000   $5,395,000    

50 Crows Nest Rd, Bronxville, NY 10708
9 beds  |  5 Full/1 Half baths  |  10,422 sqft  |  1.3 acres

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