Timeless
Walking into the Crosstrees Estate, more than a century old, is like stepping back in time. Inspired by President Roosevelt’s Campobello Estate, this home exudes the “Old World Charm” one would expect.
Sitting atop the hill, facing east, the estate has an unrestricted view to take in during the first light of day. With a great eye for quality and detail, the new owner appreciated the patina of the well-aged wood and millwork details that make this Colonial Revival home a classic albeit one that needed a little updating and personalizing. One of the two guest houses referred to as the “Customs House” was completely stripped down to the framing and winterized, to head off the occasional “Nor’eastah”. A new bedroom and kitchen made this an enticing spot for a retreat, no matter the season.
The master bedroom and bathroom in the main house were brought into this century functionally without giving up its characteristic, simple elegance. At the core gathering place of the house, the kitchen got a full update making it the perfect place to come together to prepare and share a meal or celebrate a family event. The new library beckons to select a volume off of one of the floor to ceiling shelves, settle down on the cushioned window seat next to the wood stove for a good read, or a long nap. The addition of a “secret” bookcase with access to the private wine cellar adds just a little intrigue to the time spent here.
This timeless house has taken the skill and craftsmanship form of yesterday, combined it with the quality and ingenuity of today, to create a home that will create memories long into the future.
