Rijetka prilika! Mediteranska dragulj s pogledom na Sound, s piazzom, fontanama i bogatom poviješću. Opera zvijezda za koju je vila iz 1912. godine izgrađena bila je Madame Frances Alda, po kojoj je nazvana Alda Road. Zapanjujuće je da su mnogi originalni detalji i dalje netaknuti. Opsežna obnova iz 2008. godine poštovala je izvorni dizajn, a istovremeno uključila najsuvremenije sustave i zaposlila majstore za obnavljanje originalnih detalja. Privatna rekreacija uz obalu udaljena je samo nekoliko koraka, a prava vezana uz Shore Acres bazene pod nadzorom spasioca/pješčanu plažu/kolibu za plivanje, privez za jedrilice, dokove za čamce, dokove za kajake i paddleboarde, te klupske sadržaje prenose se uz prodaju. Vlak za New York udaljen je samo 1,1 milju, nudi ekspresnu uslugu do Grand Central Station u trajanju od 37 minuta. Vila je dizajnirana i smještena za bezvremensko uživanje i ispunjene živote.

Obnova je uključivala: 1) potpuno nove izrađene po mjeri paviljonske vrata i prozore, kupaonice (6), vodovod, električne instalacije, izolaciju, HVAC i generator na prirodni plin za cijelu kuću; 2) restauracija majstora na žbukanim zidovima, krov od pločica, fontane i strop pozlaćen zlatnim listićem; 3) promišljeni dodaci poput brušenja mramornih podova i ponovnog opremanja izlaznog podruma akustičnim panelima, te 4) obnavljanje prekrasnog krajolika.

Arhitektonska Tura
Otvoreni tlocrt centriran je oko velikog salona krunjenog zadivljujućim stropom od zlatnog lista i učvršćenog brušenim pločama bijelog mramora i dominantnim kaminom na drva. Veliko stepenište s baršunskim ogradom i brončanim detaljima dočekuje vas u predvorju, postavljajući ton za majstorstvo koje se može pronaći svuda. Salon je s jedne strane okružen bogato drvenim paneliranim formalnim blagovaonicom s kaminom i mramornim podovima, a s druge strane spektakularnom zimskom baštom s fontanom, obavijenom staklom od poda do stropa sa tri strane. Iza, prođite kroz stupove u prostranu biblioteku/obiteljsku sobu s kaminom i pristupom dvorištu. Elegantan toalet i kuhinja s blagovaonicom zatvaraju glavni kat. Na katu, glavni suite ima privatni balkon s pogledom na Sound i prostranu garderobu, zajedno sa spojnom kupaonicom sa kadom, velikim tušem, mramornim podovima, sustavom za pranje rublja, ogledalom u garderobi. Stepenište u potkrovlje vodi iz garderobe. Druga spavaća soba s rezbarenim drvenim vratima uključuje spojenu kupaonicu od mramora i pristup stražnjem stubištu; treća s vratima od vitraža (soba Helen Hayes) nudi polu kupaonicu i spavaći kutak. Četvrta spavaća soba otvara se na balkon od 200 četvornih stopa s pogledom na vodu i dijeli punu kupaonicu u hodniku. Mirna kućna kancelarija s balkonom i širokim pogledom na piazzom i Sound završava drugi kat. Završeni donji kat opremljen je akustičnim panelima (savršeno za vašeg rock zvijezdu) i bijelim mramornim podovima, velikom praonicom s perilicom i sušilicom, cedrovom ormarom, tehničkom sobom, toaletom i praktičnim izlazom u dvorište.

Rare find! Mediterranean gem overlooking the Sound with piazza, fountains and a storied past. The Opera starlet for whom the 1912 villa was built was Madame Frances Alda, the namesake of Alda Road. Remarkably, many of the original details are still intact. A comprehensive 2008 restoration honored the original design, yet incorporated state of the art systems and employed artisans to restore original details. Private waterfront recreation is just steps away and the deeded rights to Shore Acres’s lifeguard monitored pools/sandy beach/swim dock, sailboat moorings, boat docks, kayak and paddleboard docks, and clubhouse transfer with the sale. The train to New York is just 1.1 miles away offering 37 minute express service to Grand Central Station. The villa was designed and located for timeless fun and full lives.

The restoration included: 1) all-new custom palladian doors and windows, baths (6), plumbing, electrical, insulation, HVAC, and whole house natural gas generator; 2) artisan restoration of stucco walls, tile roof, fountains, and gold-leafed ceiling; 3) thoughtful touches such as honing of the marble floors and refitting the walk-out basement with acoustic panels, and 4) renewing the overgrown landscaping.

Architectural Tour
The open floor plan centers on a grand salon crowned by a breathtaking gold leaf ceiling and anchored by honed slab white marble floors and a commanding woodburning fireplace. A sweeping staircase with velvet rail and bronze drama detail greets you in the foyer, setting the tone for the craftsmanship found throughout. The salon is flanked by a richly wood-paneled formal dining room with a fireplace and marble floors on one side, and a spectacular sunroom with fountain on the other, wrapped in floor-to-ceiling glass on three sides. Just beyond, step through columns into an expansive library/family room with a fireplace and access to the backyard. The elegant powder room and kitchen with breakfast room complete the main level. Upstairs, the primary suite features a private balcony overlooking the Sound and generous walk-in closet, along with an en-suite spa bath with soaking tub, oversized shower, marble floors, laundry chute, mirrored dressing room. Staircase to attic is accessed from the dressing room. A second bedroom with carved wood door includes an en-suite marble bath and access to the back staircase; the third with stained glass door (the Helen Hayes room) offers a half bath and sleeping alcove. The fourth bedroom opens to a 200 sf balcony with water views and shares a full hall bath. A serene home office with a balcony and sweeping views of piazza and the Sound completes the 2nd floor. The finished lower level is outfitted with acoustic panels (perfect for your rock star) and the white marble floors, a large laundry room with washer and dryer, a cedar closet, utility room, powder room, and a convenient walk-out to the backyard. © 2025 OneKey™ MLS, LLC