Jeff Wilkinson, Architect has completely reimagined this beautiful estate that boasts breathtaking views of New York’s Hudson Valley. The scope of the project entailed two phases. The first phase involved creating a carriage house with guest quarters for the owner’s use during the second phase of the main house renovation. The existing structures on site, added to over time, presented a mix of ununified styles; however, the site possessed stunning Hudson Valley views. 

The main house addition focused on maintaining the original building footprint while expanding the second story, creating more gracious living spaces, and reorganizing the locations of existing bedrooms. A challenging central point of the project for the Architect was to integrate ridgelines to complement the beauty of the surrounding landscape.

DESIGN DETAILS: ARCHITECT Jeff Wilkinson, Architect GENERAL CONTRACTING Monteleone Contracting, Inc. INTERIOR DESIGN Ross Alexander Designs LANDSCAPE & REWILDING of the grounds One Nature, LLC CUSTOM METAL WORK The Orchard Group MASONRY Coill Dubh Masonry MILLWORK Jay Brennan Fine Woodworking KITCHEN CABINETRY Classic Architectural Woodworking STAINED GLASS J. Kenneth Leap

The architect fashioned an organic roofline punctuated with dormers reminiscent of Tudor Revival homes. A curved covered walkway connects the carriage house with the mudroom entry of the main house, also sheltering the entire east elevation, rising above the main entrance. The wrap-around porch and loggia inspired by Victorian-era structures combine metal and wood to create a fluid and graceful design.

The owner expressed a commitment to environmental sustainability that directed the installation of the geothermal drilled-well heating and cooling system and a 20 KW solar array to offset energy use. Outdoor lighting was kept to a minimum.

The homeowner also initiated the installation of reclaimed slate for the roofs of both the carriage house and the main house. In addition, existing elements on site, such as wood flooring and exterior brick wall surfaces, were reused in the new carriage house and the entry hall flooring design. Natural materials, primarily salvaged locally or handmade in the United States, were employed in the interior and the exterior.

The home features hand-scraped white oak wood floors, patterned entry flooring, unique screened porch flooring, and custom stair treads.

The main staircase was designed by the architects and fabricated by The Orchard Group and features custom glass vault lights. The Orchard Group also engineered and fabricated the pool house doors and end walls in addition to other interior components of the design.

Interior Designer Ross Alexander created custom interior wall finishes and a blend of furniture, fabrics, and the full range of decorative details that gives the residence an aura of a Hudson Valley Estate that has developed over time.

What We Love: This beautifully refreshed house in the Hudson Valley offers its inhabitants plenty of space to enjoy their surroundings with a new pool and carriage house. We love all of the attention to detail throughout this home, from the flooring to the fireplaces and the staircase. The abundance of built-in bookcases is idyllic for those who wish to relax and read a book in the many comfortable living spaces in the home. Large windows throughout the house invite natural light and showcase the stunning views of the surrounding landscape.

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The architects designed the seven custom fireplaces in the residence and carriage house. For four of these, Pewabic Pottery created and fired custom handmade tiles for the fireplace surrounds, also consulting on technical design issues.

This project included the renovation of the main house, a new carriage house, and a new pool house into an estate that is both consistent in style and elegant in execution.

PHOTOGRAPHER Gross & Daley & Joshua McHugh