I am always thrilled to be asked to market a new home for sale. I am doubly thrilled when that home has special features that are just so unique and sublime. Such is the case of 12, The Serpentine. There are 5 fireplaces within this turn of the century home (built in 1911). The details within invoke a bygone era.
In the Dining Room, there is a decorative fireplace with the pilasters being adorned with both a Conquistador & a Moor. Oh my! What stories lie behind this gorgeous workmanship and artistry!
The decorative fireplace entablature in the Drawing Room offers grand features such as gryphons adorning the over mantel, and lion heads adorning the pilasters
In the Sitting Room, this wood burning fireplace is elegant, the molding so finely detailed, complimenting the herringbone hardwood floors and rich border inlays.
I also love the Living Room fireplace with its’ rich, elegant frieze work. Here, you can see nymphs and cherubs adorning the gas fireplace.
In the second bedroom, which is both spacious and sunny, the decorative fireplace there is adorned with the unique designs of the famed Illustrator Kate Greenaway (1846-1901) who was renowned for illustrating children’s nursery rhymes.
This unique Antebellum home, located in New Rochelle’s Historic District is being offered at $999,999. It features 5115 square feet, 3.5 baths, and is located on 0.58 of an acre. 8 bedrooms, beautifully renovated bathrooms, new plumbing, electrical, 4 zones , central air conditioning, a wine cellar, a newer roof…. Oh my, and I just wanted to write about the fireplaces but got a little carried away!
This home is beautiful. Come and visit. You will love it!
New Rochelle is GREAT!
