If your dream home is a quintessential country farmhouse – then you’ve found it at Banks Road. This extraordinary 1800 Tuscan-style home boasts hand-hewn beams, wide plank floors, brick fireplaces, wrought iron windows - every room an invitation to comfort and beauty. A prime location across from the elementary school and rolling farms, the home is just minutes away from the Merritt Pkwy, Rt. 136 and all town amenities. The exquisite character of this nearly 4ooo sq ft home offers expansive spaces for entertaining and family-living, with a rustic, rambling living room with multiple sitting areas, spacious dining room leading to a 4 season sun porch, a mud room/office/storage area leading to the enormous (1000 sq ft) family room. Escape to the romantic 1st flr master suite which reveals the rich history of this home. The world-renowned artist, Robert Heindel lived and worked here for 35 years and even left a mural on the bedroom wall. In fact, his unmatched style and craftsmanship is evident in the many renovations and additions to the home over the past half century. More recent improvements make Banks Road move in ready. This captivating, one-of-a-kind farmhouse is adorned by 3 acres of lush, rolling grounds, and perennial gardens anchored by an elegant stone patio and firepit. Come and see for yourself why Banks Road is truly a dream come true.
If your dream home is a quintessential country farmhouse – then you’ve found it at Banks Road. This extraordinary 1800 Tuscan style farmhouse has all the features you would hope for from this time period – hand-hewn beams, wide plank floors,brick fireplaces, iron & stained glass windows - everyroom is an invitation to timeless comfort and beauty. Conveniently located just minutes away from the Merritt Parkway, RT.136, town hall, village stores and library, this home is privately nestled across from the elementary school The exquisite character of this nearly 4ooo sq. ft. home offers expansive living and entertaining space, featuring 4 second level bedrooms, a living room with multiple sitting areas and a spacious dining room that opens up to a charming 4 season sun porch overlooking the home’s lush landscape. Situated on 3 completely private acres, the property is adorned by rolling grounds, perennial gardensand towering evergreens – all anchored by an elegant stone patio and outdoor firepit. Many renovations have taken place over the years, most of them created by world famous artist, Robert Heindel who lived, worked and painted here for 35 years. His many gifts were left behind in paintings on the walls, sculptures hidden in fireplaces, a hand-masoned front façade mirroring old Italian workmanship, and hand crafteddetails at every turn. Upgrades include a fabulous and romantic 1st floor master suite with vaulted ceilings, gigantic fireplace, en suite bathroom and walk in closet;and a 1000 sq. ft. family room/game room/studio with a million possibilities. Newly updated marble and tile fittedbathrooms, and a multi-purposemud room/office/laundry & storage area complete the picture of comfort and convenience and make Banks Road move-in ready. Come and see for yourself why this one-of-a-kind home is truly a dream come true
Single-familyProperty Type
1800Year Built
3 acresLot Size
$303Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Susan Leone• Higgins Group Bedford Square
Listed by Gabrielle Di Bianco• Higgins Group Bedford Square
Bought with Susan Leone• Higgins Group Bedford Square
Source:Smart MLS #170048319
Redfin Estimate
$1,203,584
$475K since sold in September 2018$24K since August
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This home's estimate is 5.8% higher than the average sale price ($1.14M) of 6 comparable homes.