5 bedroom House For Sale: 81..

In 1901 William Lawrence legendary Bronxville developer commissioned the esteemed architect William Bates to design a wedding gift for his daughter and named it Tanglewylde Cottage. Ten years later Homes and Gardens Magazine called it one of the loveliest suburban homes in America .Over the years subsequent owners have enhanced 81 Tanglewylde Avenue to create what is still, to this day, one of Bronxvilles premier homes.Gracing corner property this eclectic home is a showpiece of turn of the century style and comfort combined with todays conveniences and livability.An enchanting front porch provides a gracious entrance to the 4500sq. ft. interior featuring 4 fireplaces, high ceilings a multitude of windows and wonderful flow. Gracious principle rooms, a large ,comfortable library, a vaulted ceiling cooks kitchen with adjoining family room which opens to a spacious decked terrace overlooking a stunning pool. A pretty powder room, mud room and back stairway complete the first floor.Upstairs there is a spacious master bedroom with a serene ensuite bath plus three more delightful bedrooms and 2 baths. The lower level offers a finished playroom, wine closet, full bath and lots of storage. In addition, a convenient, multi-functioning garden room/bedroom graciously opens to the pool and lower terrace.The oversized two car garage is a wonderful surprise with a mechanics work station ,hydrolic lift and room for 6 cars creating a car collectors dream. An additional bonus is a beautifully renovated guest apartment with a private balconied entrance overlooking the pool and lushly landscaped surroundings. Steps away from the main house is the original carriage house now a two car garage with guest studio for in-laws or home office.Artfully landscaped to create serene privacy, this idyllic compound, moments to train and school, has it all and is only 30 minutes to Manhattan.

Key Features:

5 BedRooms
6 BathRooms
1HalfBathRooms
4+ Car Attached,Attached,Driveway,Other/See Remarksparking Ref: 36112-4701129