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Location: East
Fishkill, NY
Description:
The Wiccopee House was
built in 1894, and
redesigned in 1929 by
distinguished architect,
Aymar Embury II, best
known for designing the
Brooklyn Bridge and
Central Park Zoo. The
impressive three story
colonial is defined by
its crisp white
clapboard exterior with
black shutters, a wooden
elliptical fan over the
front door and a widow’s
walk.
The distinctive
interior, with 7000
square feet, offers
gracious entrance hall,
formal library encased
in handsome paneling
with built-in book
shelves and fireplace,
charming study with hand
painted tiles
surrounding the
fireplace and half round
book shelves, and light
filled drawing room with
French doors to the side
terrace. The formal
dining room extends into
a half round filled with
windows, and the large
country kitchen, lined
with windows, offers
state of the art
appliances.
Upstairs are four
bedrooms, three baths,
and a large master suite
in the process of being
renovated; architectural
plans are available. A
game room, bedroom, bath
(in process), and
storage area make up the
third floor.
The 17.6 acre property
features lush lawns,
lovely gardens,
in-ground pool (25 X 60)
with cabana, clay tennis
court, 2 large paddocks,
and refurbished 19th
Century carriage
house/barn with 2
bedroom apartment.
Estimated taxes, if
appropriate: $21789.00
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