- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Size: 668.9 m²
- Price: $1,750,000
Overlooking the Hudson River in the esteemed village of Balmville, The Rest is a rare and remarkable offering—a Gothic Revival masterpiece and an enduring symbol of 19th-century architecture, masterfully adapted for modern living. The Rest was designed as much as a living work of art as it is an inviting home, celebrating the ethos of Victorian Gothic Revival, showcasing soaring coffered ceilings, gasolier chandeliers, floor-to-ceiling doors adorned with diamond-patterned glass and wood trim, and a Tiffany-style stained-glass window at its heart.
Rich inlaid and parquet floors, full-height wood paneling, and pocket doors are prominent features in the foyer, living room, library, and dining room. Six original marble and wood mantled fireplaces anchor the home. Built-in cabinetry with glass doors and intimate window seats with stained glass invite secret sharing. True to its name, The Rest is an accessible home, grounded in comfort with expansive Hudson views from a bluestone terrace that spans the west facade.
A butler's pantry connects the formal dining room to a chef's kitchen with granite countertops and river views, a cozy sitting room with wide-plank wood floors, a powder room, and access to the heated swimming pool. The second floor offers a primary suite with Hudson views and a custom dressing corridor. The en-suite, spa-like bathroom features a double vanity, quartz countertops, a bidet, and a soaking tub with river views. The second floor is completed with four additional bedrooms and a bonus room, two with river views, and two more full bathrooms.
The upper floors are connected by a discreet secondary staircase and anchored by a traditional oculus or "roof lantern" that beautifully filters daylight to the lower floors. Commissioned in the 1860s by Daniel Bennett St. John—Congressman, Senator, and founding editor of The New York Times—this estate was brought to life by Frederick Clarke Withers, a prominent figure in American Gothic Revival architecture and influenced by Calvert Vaux, co-designer of Central Park.
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