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Built in 1865, this historic house sits approximately a quarter mile from the Hudson River with the Black Rock Preserve nearby — a 3,920-acre forest with lakes and streams, and habitat diversity. The house is an excellent example of the mid-Victorian "Second Empire" (1852-1870) exterior showing a mansard roof and overall ornate details. Its ele- gant roof hearkens to the French style mansard with its design of bold fish scale shingles and a va- riety of colors crea2ng pa3ern accents. The third- story windows bear curved, boldly den2l-molded lintels ornamen2ng the window buildouts, but en- joyment of life doesn't stop indoors in this gra- cious historic mansion. The yard is as beau2ful as the home as well; the property lies in the heart of Cornwall-on-Hudson, only a third of a mile walk to a community café. A covered porch wraps around three sides of the exterior. A horseshoe driveway beau2fully frames this porch and the landscaped front yard, providing a peaceful view. Si4ng beside the fire- place, one can easily imagine each genera2on's 2mes in this warm family home, when the kitchen and its nearby fireplace were the heart of a home. A crystal candelabra chandelier crowns the space over the dining table encouraging hours of meals and conversa2on. Twin front doors open to a brilliant foyer with shiny hardwood flooring and contras2ng dark wood staircase and to the le" is the beige-walled Text by Jane Anderson Edited by Sheila Hollihan-Elliot Cornwall-on-Hudson New York THE EPHRAIM TOMPKINS HOUSE HOOK 59

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