A rare, historic sanctuary set on 2.44 private acres perched on a sun-dappled ridge with seasonal lake views stretching to the Kittatinny Mountains--located less than 2 hours from NYC. Hand-crafted (c. 1987) by renowned Italian architect Giuseppe ''Beppe'' Zambonini--pioneer of the 1970s downtown NYC loft movement featured on four New York Times Home edition covers--and built alongside students from his Open Atelier of Design, this 4-bedroom, 4-bath, 2,850 SF upside-down trapezoid is a living work of art.Designed to maximize natural light and privacy, the home features a sweeping barrel-vaulted ceiling supported by eight interior columns--with a single primary-colored column exposed on each floor (Red in the study, Blue in the primary bedroom, Yellow in the dining room). The top-floor open loft utilizes Zambonini's signature ''theatre set'' half-walls to partition living space effortlessly. Outside, a custom theatrical-curtain garage mural painted in Chinese red, grey, and white sets a dramatic artistic tone.Meticulously maintained by only its second custodian for 21 years, the home scrupulously preserves its original color schemes, finishes, kitchen, and baths. An extraordinary opportunity for an architectural preservationist, art collector, or sanctuary seeker looking for an iconic country retreat.
Show all description