Overlooking the magnificent Hudson River in Nyack, this beautifully cared for Italianate Victorian Estate is recognized as an architectural landmark by many of the sailors who glide past its site. Set behind a beautifully crafted, brick privacy wall, the property built in the 1850’s, had been a destination in the last 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. 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 60’ x 20’, 4 car garage with a garden access, cellar/workshop. The exquisite 1.3 acre, terraced gardens, with its award winning, rose garden, featuring the Helen Hayes Rose, has an-ground pool with a poolside cabana and bath. The gardens were recently improved with major additional plantings, a 70’ stream, a dry stone, pond and winding stone pathways. The dwelling features a classic Italianate, flat roof with brackets and overhanging eaves with large columns supporting the front and rear porches. The roof-top, widow’s perch allows for a breathtaking 180 degree view of the Hudson River. The first floor plan features a magnificent main entry hall, a charming side entry 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 aforementioned , front and rear covered porches. The second level features a huge master suite with two walk in closets, three additional bedrooms, 4 luxury baths, a den and a laundry. A stone circular stairway leads form the side entry hall to the lower level with a stained glass enhanced study/bedroom, a large entertainment room with a wet bar, a powder room, a laundry and two additional work rooms. There is access to the brick floored outdoor terrace and the gardens from this level. The interior is enhanced by beautifully detailed molding, stenciling, a mural that borders the curved stone stairway and 8 fireplaces. The house is serviced by new and expanded electrical and plumbing systems, a central air conditioning system, an 8 zone, gas fired, radiant and baseboard heating system, a back-up, Onan generator, a sophisticated security system with multiple cameras and controlled gating and municipal water and sewers. Taxes are approximately $39,926. and help to service the excellent Nyack school system.