Overlooking the magnificent Hudson River in Nyack, this 6,500-square-foot, beautifully maintained Italianate Victorian estate is recognized as an architectural landmark by many of the sailors who glide past its site.

A SIGNIFICANT SITE: Set behind a beautifully crafted brick privacy wall, the property was built in the 1850s and was a destination in the past century for many icons in the creative arts, who visited with actress Helen Hayes and her husband, playwright Charles MacArthur. Afterwards, many of them decided that this special riverside community, 45 minutes from Broadway, would be a good place for them to settle. Today, the community is a haven for many in the art world.

WONDERFUL RENOVATIONS: The exterior and interior of Pretty Penny have been enhanced and treasured by subsequent owners, who installed new systems, roofing, siding, flooring, bath and kitchen upgrades, entertainment systems, a wine cellar, and a four-car garage with a garden workshop. The interior is enhanced by beautifully detailed moldings, stenciling, a mural, a curved stone stairway, and eight fireplaces. The exquisite terraced gardens, including an award-winning rose garden featuring the Helen Hayes rose, has a pool with a poolside cabana and bath.

A REMARKABLE RESIDENCE: The dwelling features a classic Italianate flat roof with brackets and overhanging eaves with large columns supporting the front and rear porches. The rooftop window perch allows for a breathtaking 180-degree view of the Hudson River. The first floor includes a magnificent main entry hall, a carriage entry side hall with a skylit oval balcony above, a double living room, a formal dining room, a huge family kitchen, a den, a music room, a staff bedroom, a full bath, and two powder rooms in addition to the front and rear covered porches. The second level features a huge master suite with two walk-in closets, three additional bedrooms, four luxury baths, a den, and a laundry. A circular stone stairway leads from the side entry hall to the lower level with a stained glass–enhanced study or bedroom, a large entertainment room with a wet bar, a powder room, a laundry, and two workrooms. This level also provides access to the brick-floored outdoor terrace and the gardens.

MODERN AMENITIES: The house is serviced by new and expanded electrical and plumbing systems, a central air-conditioning system, an eight-zone gas-fired radiant and baseboard heating system, a backup Onan generator, a sophisticated security system with multiple cameras and controlled gating, and municipal water and sewers  

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