82 Briary Rd

This versatile and pristinely-maintained 2325 SF 4 bedroom home will dazzle you with its sense of expanse, both indoors and out. Placed on a level, double-wide .23 acre property, just one block away from the cherished Juhring Estate in Dobbs Ferry, 82 Briary offers spaciousness along with many options for flexible living. A large open-concept living/dining area overlooks the double-height entry, luring you up into its grand entertaining space with burnished oak floors and tons of light. The view over the front yard, through a new picture windows, showcases a vast western sky, while the view from the dining table looks out to the evergreen edge of the rear yard and wooded hillside beyond. Flooded in eastern light, an modern eat-in kitchen features stainless appliances, corner sink, granite counters and floor. A glass door leads directly onto a generous deck for outdoor enjoyment. Each bedroom on this level includes oak floors, double-wide closets, and sunny exposures, while the primary includes an ensuite tiled bath with a lovely view of its own. An adaptable layout on the level below presents useful possibilities. Discover an extremely spacious family room/bedroom with its own ensuite bath. Through a pair of French doors, it has direct access to a private, covered bluestone patio with stone knee walls – making this area perfect for home office, guest suite, or potentially converting to an accessory dwelling unit. Completing this level is an imagination-inspiring finished storage room with new picture window and an amply-outfitted laundry room that leads to a huge 2-car garage affording tons of storage space. Opportunities abound outdoors as well. In the backyard, three distinct areas present alternatives for family and guests to mingle. A stone retaining wall - running the width of the rear property line - creates a raised cypress privacy partition, while allowing for some inspired gardening, as well, while a grassy side yard is ideal for lawn games. Just up the street, the 76 acres of the Juhring Nature Preserve awaits, while Gould Park/Pool, award-winning public schools, and a vibrant village downtown are close-by. If you are seeking a home that can provide you with opportunities to accommodate your specific lifestyle, this house should be tops on your list.