PINE NEEDLES | Built in 1903, this very private Berkshire Cottage epitomizes the area- past and present. Built in the Arts and Crafts style, surrounded by hundreds of acres of land, with magnificent southern views, one can enjoy nature, sports, and a relaxed lifestyle. Unspoiled, original detailing in place. Settle right in and be transported back to an earlier age. Paneled public rooms overlook the unspoiled views. Loggias beckon to the out of doors. Seven bedrooms and 9 baths, two sleeping porches. The eat-in kitchen offers space to gather, cook, enjoy the wildlife. This east wing also contains a butler’s pantry, formal dining room, a summer dining room and one of the loggias.The western wing houses a Persian library, a former squash court, and the other loggia and an office. 18 fireplaces. Magical stone swimming pool. Two additional apartments. The first owners were quite sporty and integrated every popular amusement of the early 1900s. Today a stone swimming pool remains as well as the traces of the curling rink, skating rink, skeet range and a tennis court. Both carriage house and garage contain apartments for overflow.
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