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A midcentury modern home in New Castle, NY, is ready to enchant its second-ever owner with a glass-domed, indoor pool and nearby log cabin.
The seven-bedroom residence designed by architect John Koster was built in 1969 for its one owner, Francis Mechner.
“The design was Francis’ passion and idea,” says listing agent Amy Via, of Houlihan Lawrence. “He interviewed several architects at the time that he felt could work with developing plans for the home. He was looking to develop a very special and unique home for his family.”
Glass dome
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Indoor pool
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With its curved arc; exposed-beam, wood ceiling; and walls of windows that flood the space with natural light, the uniquely designed home provides a smooth transition from the interior to the exterior. The focal point of the main living area centers on a glass-domed, indoor pool.
“The home quickly became a destination spot for all of their friends,” Via says of the owners, adding that the dwelling’s 6,814 square feet were well thought out. “Even though it feels large, it is very connected. The bedrooms are on the first and second levels, and the pool wraps around off the midlevel.”
Living area
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Sitting area
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Views for days
Situated on 8.8 acres, the home is nestled into a forested lot that is said to boast some of the best views.
“When you look across, you get these beautiful vistas,” Via says. “The lot is wooded with stone outcroppings, as well.”
And the locale can’t be topped. It’s just 10 minutes from a Whole Foods and roughly 40 minutes to Midtown Manhattan.
“When you are inside, you feel like you are in Shangri-La, yet you are just a few minutes away from everything,” Via says.
Ready for ‘reawakening’
The house does need some finishing touches. The kitchen is “awaiting its reawakening,” and an upstairs, bilevel primary suite is “waiting for a new owner’s vision,” Via notes.
“Francis thought he was going to renovate the home, so the kitchen and primary suite are looking for someone with their own vision,” she says. “It is a canvas to recreate your own aesthetic.”
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Bedroom
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A log cabin from the 1920s is another fun surprise on the property.
“It was used as a playroom for the kids when they were growing up, but is now a storage area that could also be restored,” Via points out.
The midcentury modern home’s interior incorporates lots of glass to seamlessly transition to the outdoors, as well as the indoor pool.
“The pool area is like a little oasis,” Via says. “There is a lot of wood and glass. The home was really built not on top of the land but with the land.”
She believes the next owner will use the home as a primary residence just as the Mechners have. Specifically, she predicts the buyers might be a younger couple looking for a unique home.
It could be someone who “wants a real creative aesthetic,” Via says. “It could also be someone from up county or someone from the city looking to escape but be close enough to the city, as more companies have gone from fully remote back to the office. It’s just an amazing opportunity to create a one-of-a-kind residence.”
Deck
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Log cabin
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