1205 Towlston Road

First time offered for sale, this exceptional 5-acre estate is nestled at the end of a private road surrounded by lush gardens and mature trees. The custom designed field stone manor home boasts timeless elegance and offers over 12,000 Sq ft of living space. A circular drive framed by boxwoods leads you to the grand portico. Entering the home, grandeur unfolds with soaring 12’ ceilings, luxurious cornice moldings, wide plank floors and a towering 2 story wall of windows looking out to the verdant backyard. The two-story foyer with double curved staircase and in-laid rosewood compass medallion in the center are breathtaking. The main level features elegant formal rooms grand in scale and include a living room and dining room with period fireplace mantels and antique lighting. Unique fea tures include a butler’s pantry hidden behind pocket doors, custom designed pine library, extra wide hallways, a separate guest coat closet, formal powder room and light-filled conservatory with double doors opening to the porch. The kitchen boasts Sub-Zero, Viking Professional, and Thermador appliances as well as custom cabinetry and a large island with warming oven. A sunken family room flows off the kitchen with custom built-ins, floor to ceiling stone fireplace with gas logs and large windows bringing in lots of light. A morning room is off to the side with double doors leading to the backyard terrace and fountain. The first floor includes a pantry, catering kitchen with additional Sub Zero, mudroom with cubbies, half bath and sports closet. Two separate staircases lead to the upper level where 5 spacious bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms can be found. Arches mark the hallways to each end of the house. The laundry room has linen closets on each side of the entry door, built in cabinets and shelves for folded laundry. A children’s library with built-in bookshelves and window seats for storage can be found at the end of one hallway while the master suite sits at the other end. A circular entry foyer with inlaid wood medallion leads to the master bedroom where a sitting room with gas fireplace, coffered ceiling, 2 expansive walk-in closets and separate cedar-lined closet await. The bath is adorned with Carrera marble, dual vanities, whirlpool tub beneath a Palladian window and walk-in marble shower. The lower level includes a sports game area designed for 3 TVs to keep up with games or play X-Box; custom bar area, billiards room, sitting area with fireplace, exercise room, half bath, au pair suite with en-suite bathroom and 2 storage closets. A professionally designed and installed home theater features Klipsch surround sound and leather seats. A custom-designed wine cellar accommodating over 800 bottles features a built-in humidor. The outdoor patio with towering stone fireplace, built-in gas grill and bar are designed for year round enjoyment and ideal for gatherings under the stars. Formal gardens with boxwood hedges and fountain set the stage. A 50’ x 20’ heated pool with retractable cover and hot tub are hidden off to the left. Stone pillars with an antique gate frame the exit from the pool area to he rest of the property. There is room for tennis/pickleball courts or for a barn and riding ring. The garage has 2/3 parking spots including a double bay for a large SUV. A parking area outside the garage accommodates additional cars. This property boasts 4-zone HVAC, updated water heater and water monitoring system, water purification system and pressure systems, whole-house CAT5 wiring and audio, and a 30-year Grand Manor roof.