Izvanredno cool, cool, cool. Ova arhitektonska remek-djela sredine stoljeća smještena su na 8,6 hektara u Hudson Valley, besprijekorno se stapa s prirodom kroz prozore od poda do stropa. Otprilike sat vremena sjeverno od NYC-a u okrugu Westchester, "Majka brod" Roundhouse je zapanjujuća MCM struktura koju je dizajnirao i izgradio Robert Cika pod narudžbom američkog ikona Jackie Gleasona, koji je bio fasciniran NLO-ima. Dovršena 1959. godine, kuća je bila u izgradnji pet godina. Drugi "Svemirski brod" je manja struktura koja se tijekom godina koristila kao smještaj za više osoba i glamping. Kao da su svemirski brodovi sletjeli u šume Westchestera! Detaljna, izvanredna izrada očituje se u drvenariji, gotovo u potpunosti savijena, proces koji je vremenski zahtjevan umjetnički rad. Skandinavski brodograditelj zadužen je za kreiranje dizajna stropa koji nalikuje obliku čamaca, dok je metalni rad također nevjerojatan - neki otvori nalikuju stiliziranim ribama. Podovi i kamini napravljeni su od talijanskog mramora. (Govori se da je Gleason kupio cijelo mramorno kamenolom u Italiji kako bi osigurao mogućnost uvoza dovoljno kvalitetnog mramora!) Oko ove imovine postoji mnogo narodnih priča - kad bi zidovi mogli pričati. Gleasonovi poznati gosti imali su navodno uključivali Franka Sinatru, Marilyn Monroe, Joea DiMaggia i Nixona na svojim ponoćnim zabavama. S originalnim letećim barovima (3), prostorijom za igre (s službenim stolom za šafl) i glamuroznim mramornim plesnim podijem, ova kuća zamišljena je za zabavu. Ipak, "Majka brod" je također opuštajuća i uživa se u prekrasnim pogledima i harmoničnoj povezanosti s prirodom koju pružaju prozori od poda do stropa. Druge značajke: tri spavaće sobe, dva puna kupaonice, jedan WC, kuhinja od nehrđajućeg čelika u obliku luka, prostrani dnevni boravak, blagovaonica, kružna biblioteka i ured. Izvanredno je da su mnogi originalni detalji i brojne ugrađene ormari i ormarići sačuvani. Nadalje, "Barracks," kamena kolonijalna kuća iz 1930-ih, šarmantna je i može poslužiti kao kuća za goste. Uz to, ljubazno njegovani i potpuno ograđeni prostrani povrtnjak i vrt začinskog bilja s vrtom. Izvanredna privatna seoska imanja, ova nekretnina je skriveni dragulj. U blizini golf terena prvoklasnog ranga, rijeke Hudson, West Pointa, restorana, trgovina, glazbe i željezničkih stanica Metro North za praktičnost. Jednostavno rečeno, "Kako je slatko."

Off-the-Charts Cool, Cool, Cool. This Mid Century Modern architectural masterpiece is tucked away on 8.6 Hudson Valley acres, blending seamlessly with nature through floor-to-ceiling windows. About one hour north of NYC in Westchester County, "The Mothership" Roundhouse is a stunning MCM structure designed and built by Robert Cika under the commission of American Icon Jackie Gleason who was fascinated by UFO's. Completed in 1959, the home was under construction for 5 years. A second "Spaceship" is a smaller structure that has been used as a bunk-house and glamping over the years. It is as if Spaceships have landed in the woods of Westchester! The detailed, extraordinary craftsmanship is evident in the woodworking, almost entirely bent, a process which is a time-consuming art. A Scandanavian shipbuilder was commissioned to create the ceiling design which resembles the shape of boats while the metal work is also incredible - some vents resemble stylized fish. Floors and fireplaces are made of Italian marble. (Gleason was said to have purchased an entire marble quarry in Italy to ensure the ability to import enough quality marble!) There is much folklore that surrounds this property too - if the walls could talk. Gleason's celebrity guests are fabled to have included Frank Sinatra, Marilyn Monroe, Joe DiMaggio and Nixon for his midnight soirees. With the original swooping Bars (3), a Game Room (with official Shuffleboard table) and the glamorous Marble Dance Floor, this home was imagined for entertaining. Yet "The Mothership" is also relaxing and one enjoys beautiful views and a harmonious connection with Nature provided by the floor-to ceiling windows. Other features: Three Bedrooms, two Full baths, one Half Bath, Stainless Steel Curved Kitchen, spacious Livingroom Area, Dining Room, circular Library and Office. It is remarkable that many original details and numerous built-in cabinetry and closets have been preserved. Additionally, "The Barracks," a 1930's Stone Colonial House is charming and can serve as a guest house. Plus, lovingly cultivated and fully fenced expansive vegetable and herb garden with gardening shed. An exceptional private country estate retreat, this property is a hidden gem. Close to championship Golf Courses, the Hudson River, West Point, Dining, Shopping, Music and Metro North Train Stations for convenience. Simply put, "How sweet it is." © 2025 OneKey™ MLS, LLC