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HOOK 53 columned octagonal living room calls guests to enter. Floor-to-ceiling, architectural details abound. Jefferson triple sashed windows start- ing at floor level fully open to allow walk-out access to the porch. The ornate fireplace with its intricate millwork is a focal point and the ceiling trim is a treasure. If the restored oak walls in the dining room could talk, they'd tell tales of fine dinner par- 2es, family gatherings and cocktail par2es alike. Complete with French doors that open to the porch, a wood-burning fireplace and easy access to the kitchen, the formal living spaces harken back to Gilded Age entertaining but with a 2meless elegance that transcends into today. For an in2mate a#er dinner retreat or perhaps reflec2on with a good read, the li- brary has all the ambiance of finery with its coffered ceiling, built-in bookshelves, and an- other wood-burning fireplace. Drama2c drapes frame the alcove of windows, and a wet bar awaits when it's 2me to wind down. The rooms have a natural flow and synergy with the scenery. Designed for family living, the second floor houses 5 bedrooms, most with en-suite bath- rooms. The primary suite captures sweeping scenic views and has another one of the six total wood burning fireplaces in the home. With hardwood floors throughout and mill- work that mirrors the grand spaces on the main floor, Bate's architectural ar2stry also shines through in the bedrooms. An expansive a4c above provides endless opportuni2es to further develop and add your own layer of legacy, as is the finished basement. Perfect for informal entertaining there's the recrea2on room, access to a covered stone sunroom and a private office with an extensive wine cellar. Homes with history like 74 Tower Hill Loop E, are becoming rare gems. Lineage, legacy, and cra#smanship are not easily obtained, and their value is intrinsic not only in square footage and acreage, but in the architectural elements and provenance. In an Amazon age and Wayfair world, authen2city speaks a lan- guage of its own, a language of love that hon- ors architecture, design, and the lifestyle that living in a masterpiece can provide. Jacob Ma3hews Associate Real Estate Broker Mobile 914.588.8001 jacob.ma3hews@sothebysrealty.com Ellis Sotheby's Interna2onal Realty 76 North Broadway Nyack, New York, 10960 United States ----------------------------- The 1.5 acre property sits high above Tuxedo Lake and is punctuated by original stone walls and rus4c garden pathways.

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