About This Property
A quiet pastoral setting on over an acre of manicured grounds, this
architecturally correct 4-bedroom, 4.1 bath Wheaton home, is a
neo-classical work of art! Inspired by the homeowner, a
Wheaton history aficionado and craftsman, this beauty combines
historical details from a series of houses surrounding the Chicago
Golf Club, designed by noted architect Jarvis Hunt the nephew of
famed Richard Morris Hunt of the Biltmore Estate in Asheville,
North Carolina. The goal was to create a new house that
looked as if it were built at the turn to the 19th century.
This masterpiece incorporates many architectural pieces, some
from historically significant and prominent Wheaton homes.
Manufactured reproduction items were also carefully sourced such as
custom milled woodwork, cabinetry and doors, solid brass hardware,
push-button light switches, authentic register covers, garage doors
made to look like carriage doors, historical paint colors and
authentic wallpapers including William Morris reproductions.
The wood casings, base and crown, taken from a vintage design
was custom milled out of poplar by Paxton Lumber. Every
window, hand built in Oregon by Bergerson Windows is made from
western red cedar, which will never deteriorate and features a
weight and pulley system. The main entry welcomes with the
cherry staircase by Adams Stair, ascending three stories has carved
rosettes and beading...also seen in other Hunt homes. Ahead
to the gracious formal dining room or the formal living room to the
right, you'll find elegant and perfected detailing including the
hand painted mural, period lighting and more. From either set
of living room French doors, walk out to the covered porch offering
beautiful sunsets and serene views of the grounds and surrounding
naturalized areas. The custom kitchen features Kennebec
cabinetry, handcrafted in Bath, Maine, wide planked pine flooring
and center island table and is equipped with modern stainless
appliances and soapstone counters without giving up the look of an
historic home. Adjacent to the kitchen and breakfast room is
the family room, reminiscent of an English hunting lodge with its
barrel-vaulted ceiling, stone fireplace and built-in bookcase.
French doors lead to the bluestone patio and extensive gardens by
noted landscape architect Anthony Tyznik. Descend either main or
back staircase to the masterfully finished basement and find one
amazing Arts & Crafts style, fully finished dream. From the
clinker brick fireplace, quartersawn oak millwork and doors to the
built-ins and Bradbury and Bradbury hand silk-screened wallpaper
the inviting recreation space with covered porch walk-out, kitchen
area with sink and refrigerator, full bath, wine room, workshop and
more have been done to perfection! The second and 3rd floors
are elegantly appointed with 4+ bedrooms and 3 full baths.
Bedroom four is currently set up and used as a craft room
with counter and sink. The primary suite of rooms features a
screened sleeping porch, private bath with double sink vanity and
oversized shower, generous walk-in closet with doorway to nursery
or bedroom two. This spectacular offering, although only
twenty-five years young, live and feels like an award worthy
historic residence. The close-knit neighborhood with the
feeling of country living is not found in many suburban settings.
With a convenient location, near schools, Atten Park, Cantigny
Junior and Senior Golf and Mansion, St. James Farm, plus shopping
and restaurants of South Wheaton.
Phone: 425-283-2930
Address: 335 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10017