He has photographed thousands of architectural landmarks and stunning homes, from Ludwig Mies van der Rohe’s skyscraper Seagram Building to Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater. Turns out, iconic architectural photographer Ezra Stoller’s very own residence is worthy of just as much praise.
Nestled within a dramatic 0.74 acres in Westchester County, some 50 minutes from New York—you wouldn’t be able to tell, though, judging from the surrounding hilly landscape and towering deciduous trees—the 4-bedroom home that just went on the market for US$2.2 million was designed by the photographer himself in 1948 with the assistance from two acclaimed architects, Abraham Geller, and George Nemeny.
The property’s exterior impresses with a mystique that is reminiscent of a picturesque film set, facilitated by its two-story glass facade structure sitting on vine-trailed rock formations.
Upon entering the 2,924sqft space where a custom Nakashima shelf takes pride of place near the entrance, however, one will discover a magnificently warmer aesthetic designed in a modern mid-century style after an extensive spruce-up.
Beautiful warm-hued wood is the material du jour, found peppered in every corner and room, from its flooring to the furniture alike, creating a beautiful contrast against the stark-white walls and lush greenery that surrounds the home in the springtime.
Nature-inspired accents further inject much earthiness into the home, thoughtfully incorporated into spaces from the master bedroom ensuite to a beautiful bathroom, where a statement wicker-style wall is crafted in a hand-woven pattern.
Expansive floor to ceiling windows are present in every room of the home, offering vast vistas of the magnificent landscape as well as imbuing the space with abundant light.
Skylight particularly takes centre stage in the state-of-the-art kitchen where beautiful ribbon windows crafted in light wooden panels are installed on the ceiling, allowing plenty of sunbeams to peek through as one is whipping up a good feast.
There will be plenty of spaces to enjoy them, too, most certainly on the beautiful patio that overlooks a flat lawn, a Japanese influenced courtyard and dramatic rocky escarpments.
The sale is handled by Houlihan Lawrence.
