"VILLA KEEN" - THE GLAMOUR OF A CASTLE MEETS BROADWAY & THE ARTS - Irvington, NY, Circa 1929. Just imagine... Joseph Keen & his wife break ground to build a "Cinderella" castle on a breathtaking 2.43 acre parcel of land, a stone's throw to Halsey Pond, minutes to the Hudson River and a short 30 minute trip from Manhattan. Coming home, meandering through the stately stone pillar entry, the Beech Tree with historic Indian carvings in front of the sweeping stairs tells a story from the 1700's, but that we will save for a rainy day... Fast forward, Lloyd Stratton, president of the Associated Press takes residency, tirelessly typing from the oak library. In the 1960's enters resident Robert Wright, producer of the Carol Burnett Show & other Broadway staples. If you are seeking inspiration beyond your wildest dreams, everything is still in tact today, including the Chesney fireplace mantle, Mackenzie-Childs fixtures and the Schonbek Austrian crystal chandelier... If you are looking to entertain, be our guest, whether you enter through the 15' stained glass gates to your private courtyard, spend your time in the grand dining room suitable for Beauty & the Beast, the Green Room, relaxing poolside, or in the pool house, the choice is yours. Of course your guests or residents will cherish their stay in the turret bedrooms with ornate stained glass windows, or in the private guest quarters with separate entry... Speaking of entertainment, the list of distinguished guests and residents goes on, like Academy award-winning actress Shirley Jones, Tony Award-winning actor Jack Cassidy and their son, multi-platinum recording artist Shaun Cassidy. If only these walls could talk... Well, you may still hear the grand piano resonating in the formal living room by one of the many roaring fires... A perfectly sound structure on a dead end private street, with newer systems & mechanics, a train line to NYC just 5 minutes away and award-winning Irvington Schools, here is your chance to enhance a property that can never be duplicated today. In fact, "Villa Keen" is so special, a replica only exists in California by one of its former owners. Are you ready to live this fairytale fantasy?
3,502 Sq Ft
2.43 Private Acres Lot Size
single family home
$4,819 Monthly Tax
Built in 1929
MLS/Listing ID 994571
Public Water
Cooling - Central Air
Courtyard
Fenced
Family Room Fireplace
Hardwood
Heating - Propane
Heating - Oil
Heating - Hot Water
Master Downstairs
Marble Countertops
Kitchen Island
High Ceilings
Entrance Foyer
Eat-in Kitchen
Cathedral Ceilings
Inside
Lot - Views
Lot - Sloped
Lot - Near Public Transit
Washer
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Style - Mediterranean
Association - Park
Community - Park
Construction - Stucco
Construction - Frame
Construction - Brick
Cooling - Wall/window unit(s)
Lot - Level
Parking - Driveway
Parking - Attached
Terrace
Porch
Patio
Pool - Inground
Mountains View
Oil Water Heater
Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Style - Mini Estate
Chef's Kitchen
Original Details
Lot - Near School
Oversized Windows
Public Sewer
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