The Sleeve House sits atop a vast clearing amidst a lush forest in the lower, rolling hills of the Taconic range in Ancram, New York. Resting on nearly 46 acres of land, the 2,500-square-foot house sees a smaller volume sleeved into a large one to create an uncompromised architectural masterpiece.
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Two distinct interior spaces come together. The first, located between the inner and outer volumes, is the more public space. Using exposed concrete and charred wood as the primary materials, the space is grand yet in scale yet comfortable and inviting. That is, in part, thanks to the radiant heated floors and a suspended wood-burning fireplace. This space also features a dramatic entry to a living room alongside a stepped-up dining room, kitchen, and bathroom.
The inner volume is the more private and intimate space. Three bedrooms and two baths use softer materials such as carpeting and sheet-rocked walls. Additionally, personal balconies are found off each of the two bedrooms at either end of the house. With a mixture of modern and traditional construction, the Sleeve House pays homage to old agricultural buildings, barns, and silos of the Hudson Valley. Much like those buildings, the Sleeve House rests on a stunning landscape with dramatic views of the Catskill Mountains in the distance.
Master craftsmen used sustainable materials like Acoya wood and triple-paned glass to ensure this build will last centuries. Further, a heat and energy recovery ventilation system keep the house cool in the summers and cozy in the winters. Tucked away from the home is a solar collection system with a battery backup. These state-of-the-art mechanical systems satisfy the entire electrical needs of the home.
The Sleeve House is located just 20 minutes from Hudson and Millerton, or two hours from New York City. Priced at $2,275,000 USD, the Sleeve House listing can be viewed through Sotheby’s International Realty.
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