About This Property
This iconic Georgian Brick Colonial set on over one acre, tucked
behind a tree-lined drive off Forest Avenue in Rye, NY, offers a
rare blend of timeless architecture and resort-style living. A
private recreational haven awaits: a beautiful tennis/sport court,
a sun-drenched newly renovated pool, spa, a charming cabana with a
kitchenette and two full bathrooms offer all the ease of a luxury
club, right at home. Imagine relaxing summer days with coffee on
the deck, followed by a set of tennis, and ending on a pool float
with a cold beverage. This distinguished home sits on beautifully
landscaped grounds that feel far from it all, yet only minutes from
the quaint downtown of Rye, great restaurants, boutique shops,
top-rated schools and express trains into NYC. Verdant lawns,
towering trees, and a canopy of green provide serenity. Extensively
landscaped with ornamental trees, such as Bradford pears, weeping
cherry, as well as rhododendrons, azaleas, peonies, hydrangea, and
perennial flowers throughout. Thirty green giant arborvitae trees
offer additional privacy. Such gardens can take decades to curate
and cultivate. A gate at the rear of the property allows you to
join the fun neighborhood events that take place on Drake Smith
Lane, a double cul-de-sac. It is the best of both worlds: private
estate living and a neighborhood to enjoy. Inside, the interiors
unfold with classic detail and generous proportions. A rounded,
grand entry foyer with views straight through the home to the
backyard leads to bright and beautifully scaled living spaces. The
large, classic living room is warm and inviting with a wood-burning
fireplace. The paneled library also has a wood-burning fireplace
made of marble and is rich with character. A large dining room with
a walk-in wet bar updated in 2025 is ideal for entertaining.
Originally built in 1930, the home was later expanded to add a
family room adjacent to the kitchen for a more modern lifestyle. A
deck was also added with a natural gas line for the BBQ, and a
light-filled sunroom was built, which leads to the backyard. The
family room has a wine refrigerator and built-in cabinetry. The
kitchen has an eat-in area, a Thermador 6-burner range with a
grilling surface, a Sub-Zero refrigerator, an additional
under-counter Sub-Zero crisper, two sinks, and a Bosch dishwasher.
A Butler's pantry with beautiful wood countertops and a large sink
made of zinc complements the kitchen. Upstairs, the primary bedroom
has two walk-in closets with views of the pool, tennis court, and
side garden. The primary bedroom connects to a separate sitting
room with French doors with a view of the entire backyard. Across
the hall is a dressing room with a walk-in closet, a storage
closet, and a stackable washer and dryer. This room would also be
ideal as a Nursery or an office. The primary bathroom contains an
oversized jacuzzi bathtub, a steam shower, and a bidet. Two
additional en-suite bedrooms with walk-in closets complete the
second floor. The top level features a full gym, three additional
bedrooms, and a full bathroom. The finished lower level with
windows offers a wine storage room, expansive recreation space, a
large laundry room, a half bath, meticulously maintained mechanical
rooms, and access to a 2-car garage. The architectural details of
this home have been preserved, including beautiful oak floors, a
gently curving staircase, leaded glass, brass registers, beautiful
hardware, high ceilings, and more. The home has been meticulously
maintained. The cedar shingle roof was redone in 2019. Located
close to town, the train station, highly rated Midland School, Rye
High and Rye Middle School, Nursery schools, the Rye YMCA, the Rye
Arts Center, the Rye Nature Center, and the Rye Recreation Center.
Enjoy all that Rye has to offer: Parks, the Beach, the Marina, many
beach, golf and yacht clubs, as well as many restaurants. Rye, New
York, is just 35 minutes from Manhattan.
Phone: 425-283-2930
Address: 335 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10017