Tražite li nešto drugačije u Douglas Manoru? Uživajte u svim ekskluzivnim sadržajima Douglas Manora, uključujući odlične škole [PS 98, koje su na kratkoj, sigurnoj šetnji udaljenosti]. Ovaj kraj nudi pristup dokovima manora s uslugom iskrcavanja za čamac, Douglaston Club s privatnim objedovanjem i tenisom, parkovnu ruralnu atmosferu, a pritom ste samo nekoliko minuta udaljeni od Manhattana. Ova nekretnina jedna je od najneobičnijih u susjedstvu i koju neki nazivaju Chalet. Svakako je to jedinstvena kuća u Arts and Crafts stilu u povijesnom dijelu Douglas Manora, koju je izgradio norveški dekorativni umjetnik, Trygve Hammer. Iako nije toliko poznat, Hammer je bio suosnivač A+C pokreta s Stickleyjem i Tiffanyjem. U svojoj kući uveo je norveški stil koji se razlikuje od tipične male kućice s verandama, kakve većina kuća u Arts and Crafts stilu prikazuje.

Njegov rad uključuje reljefne skulpture koje su ukrašavale stari Bonwit Teller fasadu na Petoj aveniji i blagovaonicu hotela Waldorf Astoria. Hammer i njegova supruga emigrirali su u New York 1902. godine i izgradili prvi dio kuće, umjetnički studio [s visokim stropovima] 1924. godine. Godine 1929. Hammeri su proširili kuću na trenutnu konfiguraciju dodajući tri spavaće sobe na drugom katu. Aluzija na planinsku kuću nije slučajna. Hammer je svoj dizajn modelirao po stue, stilu seoske kuće iz 17. stoljeća koji je autohton za Setesdal, Norveška. U vrijeme Velike depresije, Hammer je izgubio kuću, a drugi vlasnik, poznati komercijalni ilustrator, Earl Oliver Hurst, živio je tamo sve do trenutnog vlasnika koji je kupio kuću 1955. godine. Samo tri vlasnika.

Plan rasporeda prvi kat
Pri ulasku kroz ulazna vrata pronaći ćete kuhinju s blagovaonicom s ručno rađenim ormarima s desne strane, a s lijeve strane polu kupaonicu. Idući pravo naprijed, ulazite u jedinstveni salon s francuskim vratima koja vode na balkon s pogledom na vrt. S desne strane pronaći ćete par usklađenih vrata koje je Hammer naslikao 1926. u rosemalingu, vrsti šarene norveške narodne slike. Tu je i ugodan dnevni boravak s kaminom na drva, koji vodi do formalne blagovaonice s vratima koja vode u dvorište. Šetajući kroz kuću vidjet ćete Hammerova prozorska stakla i mnoge njegove dodire u stilu Arts and Crafts u sobama. Tri stepenice više i ulazite u vrlo prostrani dnevni boravak, koji je bio Hammerov originalni studio. Visoki stropovi sa drvenim gredama, veliki prozor, krovni prozor i veliki kamin na drva upotpunjuju ovaj sjajan prostor za zabavu. Također, tu je i puna kupaonica iz dnevnog boravka.

Plan rasporeda drugi kat
Na vrhu stepenica na drugom katu, s lijeve strane nalazite glavnu spavaću sobu s katedralnim stropom, velikim prozorom s pogledom na vrt i ugrađenim policama. Tu su još dvije spavaće sobe i puna kupaonica. U cijelom prostoru ima mnogo ormara i jedinstvenih prostora za pohranu.

Raspored podruma
Podrum sadrži studio apartman s čajnom kuhinjom i punom kupaonicom. Apartman u podrumu ima vanjska vrata koja se otvaraju na veliki opečeni patio zasjenjen drvećem i zidu privatnosti, savršeno za aktivnosti na otvorenom. Tu je i garaža za jedan automobil s velikom skladišnom prostorijom koja je uokvirena i lako se može pretvoriti u dovršeni prostor u podrumu.

Eksterijer
Hammer je kuću okružio sa sedam norveških jela kako bi se sjetio svoje domovine. Eksterijer uključuje tamno obojanu drvenu oblogu, krov od bakra iznad studija i krov od škriljevca iznad ostatka kuće. Središnja točka kuće su Hammerove rezbarene lajsne koje naglašavaju liniju krova i vertikalne kutove glavnog zabata, te rezbarena dekoracija na vrhu kuće. Kuća ima grijač na prirodni plin/radiator za udobnost bez propuha i centralnu klimatizaciju. Samo nekoliko minuta udaljena od Manhattana uz direktnu LIRR, stanica Little Neck LIRR udaljena je 5 minuta hoda. Dvije kuće dolje ulicom nalazite se u Prirodnom rezervatu Udall's Cove, šumovitom području s stazama i ribnjakom. Ovo je nekretnina koju morate vidjeti.

Looking for something different in Douglas Manor?
Enjoy all the exclusive Douglas Manor amenities including excellent schools [PS 98 a short, safe walk away].
This area features access to the manor docks with launch service for a boat, the Douglaston Club with private dining and tennis, a park like rural feel yet minutes away from Manhattan. This property is one of the most unusual in the neighborhood and which some call the Chalet. Certainly, the most unique Arts and Crafts home in the historic section of Douglas Manor built by Norwegian decorative artist, Trygve Hammer.
Although not as famous, Hammer was a co-creator of the A+C movement with Stickley and Tiffany. He incorporated a Norwegian style into his home different than the typical little cottage with porch, that most arts and crafts homes display.

His work includes the bas-relief sculptures that adorned the old Bonwit Teller facade on Fifth Avenue and the Waldorf Astoria Hotel dining room. Hammer and his wife emigrated to New York in 1902 and built the first part of the house, the art studio [with the high celling] in 1924.
In 1929 the Hammer's expanded it to its current configuration adding the three bedrooms on a second story. The allusion to the mountain chalet is no accident. Hammer modeled his design on a stue, a 17th century farmhouse style indigenous to Setesdal, Norway. In the Depression Hammer lost the home and the second owner, famed commercial illustrator, Earl Oliver Hurst lived there until the current owner purchased it in 1955. Only three owners.

Floorplan Layout first floor
Upon entering the front door you'll find an eat-in kitchen with hand crafted cabinets on the right side with a half bathroom to your left. Walking straight ahead you enter a unique parlor with French doors that lead to a balcony overlooking the garden. To your right you'll find a pair of matching doors that Hammer painted in 1926 in rosemaling, a type of colorful Norwegian folk painting. There's a cozy sitting room with a wood burning fireplace off the parlor which leads to a formal dining room with a door that leads to the backyard. Walking through the house you'll see Hammer's stained-glass windows and many of his Arts and Crafts touches in the rooms.
Three steps up and you enter the very large living room, which was Hammer's original studio. Soaring ceilings with timbers, a large window, a skylight and a large wood burning fireplace finishes off this great entertainment space. There is also a full bathroom off the living room.
Floorplan Layout Second floor
At the top of the steps on the second floor to your left you'll find the main bedroom with a cathedral ceiling, a large window overlooking the garden and built-in shelving. There are two other bedrooms and a full bath. There are plenty of closets and unique storage spaces throughout the rooms.
Basement Layout
The basement features a studio apartment with a kitchenette and full bathroom. The basement apartment has an outside door that opens onto a large brick patio screened by trees and a privacy wall, perfect for outdoor activities. There's also a one-car garage with a large storage room which is framed and could be easily made into a finished basement area.
Exterior
Hammer surrounded the house with seven Norway spruces to remind him of his native country. The exterior includes darkly stained board and batten siding, a copper roof over the studio and a slate roof over the rest of the house. The focal point of the house is Hammers carved bargeboards that accent the roofline and vertical corners at the main gable, and the carved decoration at the peak of the house. The house has natural gas steam heat/radiator for draught dust free comfort and central air conditioning. Minutes away from Manhattan by direct LIRR, the Little Neck LIRR station is a 5 min walk away. Two houses down block you'll step into the Udall's Cove Nature Preserve, a wooded area with trails and a pond. This is a must-see property. © 2025 OneKey™ MLS, LLC