Home of the Week: A $2 Million Mansion by Robert AM Stern

By Michele Taranto

Prospective homebuyers will realize this address is no coincidence after they have viewed this magnificent Lexington estate and learn the designer's background. 

This exceptional 28 year-old mansion was created by world-renowned architect, Robert A.M Stern, whose firm has formulated many infamous projects, ranging from the George W. Bush Presidential Center to the Norman Rockwell Museum. His organization is probably best known, however, for its home designs in the Hamptons, hence the inspiration for the street and likely for many of this property's features.

Impeccably maintained grounds open into an architectural masterpiece which begins with its exterior structure and later fills over 7,800 square feet of interior living space. The grand front foyer spills into a beautiful 16 x 13 square foot formal dining area and an 18 x 29 square foot living room. The 21 x 21 square foot gourmet kitchen is fully equipped with premier ingredients and a butler's pantry and provides convenient access through a mudroom that leads to the attached three-car garage. This floor also includes a 15 x 19 square foot family room and a 12 x 23 square foot office that features a kitchenette, a full bath and a sauna. A dedicated spiral staircase in this room leads to the master suite that boasts an oversized walk-in closet, cedar closet, deluxe bath, custom built-ins and a picturesque balcony.

The second level also hosts a second 23 x 13 square foot master suite with another select bath, two bedrooms suites and a 26 x 12 square foot in-law/au-pair suite with a private entrance. The finished lower level offers a diverse collection of rooms, from the 12 x 17 square foot guest bedroom and full bath, to the 15 x 29 square foot media room to laundry facilities and two unfinished storage/mechanical spaces.

To complete this comfortable and entertaining retreat, this property also tenders a stunning brick patio that overlooks the in-ground pool and three quarters of an acre finely manicured grounds.

Potential title holders should plan a long stay on their initial visit because it will take more than the usual time to completely absorb all the meticulously crafted living space this incredible home has to offer. Those extra moments will be time well spent, however, because one round is all it will take to affirm a decision and purchase.