Mid-Century Studio Reimagined By 'A-List' Designer Hits Market For $1.9M

NYACK, NY — A rare chance to own a midcentury studio home redesigned into a contemporary country cottage by an "A-list" designer is here for $1.9 million.

According to the listing, by Marjorie Galen of Ellis Sotheby's International Realty, the four-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bathroom home, built in 1950, "began as a midcentury house turned artist's studio and was masterfully reimagined into a refined and inviting country cottage by award-winning designer Ernest de la Torre."

Famous for his "vision and sophisticated style," de la Torre's designs have been highlighted in Architectural Digest, Elle Décor, House Beautiful and Luxe magazines. He was recently renamed to Elle Décor's "coveted" A-List of the top names in interior design.

Located on Washington Spring Road, in the exclusive Snedens Landing enclave of Palisades, the "home was reimagined into a refined retreat that honors both its creative heritage and the natural beauty of its setting by Ernest de la Torre."

Surrounded by trees, the home's centerpiece is a "dramatic" double-height great room, which was once an artist's workspace. It is now an "expansive light-filled," open-plan living/dining area with a wood-burning fireplace. The "soaring" ceilings, skylights and custom French doors "invite the outdoors in, creating a seamless connection with the wooded landscape." The restored antique windows throughout the home "serve as artistic accents," which add "historic character to the contemporary design."

"Every inch of the house was gut renovated with the highest attention to detail, merging timeless craftsmanship with sophisticated modern living," Galen said. "This is a home where volume, light and natural beauty converge, striking the perfect balance between midcentury simplicity and country sophistication. The result is a peaceful woodland retreat with effortless access to New York City."

The hamlet surrounding the property is often referred to as the "Hollywood of the Hudson" due to its stunning river views and the notable figures that have both stayed and lived nearby. Snedens Landing has been home to past and present celebrities, including Laurence Olivier, John Steinbeck, Katharine Hepburn, Orson Wells, Mike Nichols, Al Pacino, Mikhail Baryshnikov, Angelina Jolie, Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost, Bill Murray, and Diane Sawyer. The single town road which grants entry and exit allows for privacy and seclusion.

Residents are located close to the historic river village of Piermont, and can enjoy weekly farmers markets and over 3,000 acres of protected parkland.

"The home offers a rare opportunity to become part of this tightly held neighborhood, where design, legacy and nature exist in perfect harmony," Galen added.

The home is zoned to the South Orangetown Central School District and property taxes are estimated to be $28,932 annually.