Wow House: Stunning Stone House Nestled In Hillside

Address: 99 River Road, Nyack

Asking Price: $1,895,000

• 6 beds
• 6 full , 1 half baths
• 4,900 sq ft
• 1.4 acres lot

The Realtor's description at Realtor.com:

Willow Knoll, located high on a hill overlooking the Hudson River, is a 4,900 sq ft c. 1891 cobblestone, Craftsman style home w/tower and huge veranda w/many stone archways overlooking river. Also features a separate 900 sq ft cottage/studio. Appointments include many interesting details, i.e. metalwork, wood carvings and art glass throughout. Numerous designs carved onto beams, mantels and woodwork throughout the house and cottage. Home is sited on former sandstone quarry from the 1700's and features dramatic cliff and stone wall carved into hillside. Above the stone wall, is a nature trail, part of an old rail trail that connects Nyack and Piermont to New Jersey. Residents can access the Hudson River at the village hall property for kayaking or take a swim. Willow Knoll was built in 1891 by Joseph Ellicott, the inventor of the
air brake and first commodore of the Tappan Zee Yacht Club. It's a whimsical home that inspires the spirit and soothes the soul. An extraordinary home.

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