I attended a wonderful cocktail party for the lucky few brokers invited to preview a stunning new residential listing situated high above the Tappan Zee Bridge. It was presented by fellow Realtor Russ Wooley of Wright Bros in Nyack. I asked Russ if I might write a Blog entry about the home, as it's very special and quite unique, and worthy of some extra attention for discerning buyers. He agreed. Thanks, Russ.

The home was built this year by Rockland's SMK Home Builders to their highest standards. Its breathtaking views of the Tappan Zee Bridge and 30 mile vistas of Westchester and the Hudson River are equally as impressive as the quality workmanship I found inside.

In Great Britain (I was born in Wales), we have a slang term: “gob-smacked.” It’s used when you come across something so stunningly amazing that your mouth (your “gob,”) drops open and you instinctively cover it, or “smack” it with the palm of your hand. When I walked into this home, I was “gob smacked.” The wide-open contemporary architecture with its cathedral ceilings and walls of glass framed the spectacular outdoor vistas like an ever-changing art show.

The ultra modern chef's kitchen was just as impressive. It features the highest quality appliances and glass countertops, and it overlooks the main living area. I could easily picture how convenient it would be for entertaining - plenty of storage, logical layout and all the right appliances. The Realtors attending this event certainly gravitated toward the kitchen, but that could also have been due to the delicious food and wine from Nyack's Casa Del Sol that was served, courtesy of Scott Gunst of Wells Fargo Home Mortgage.

Let me tell you a little more about this wonderful home, because it really got me excited.

It is situated in one of the most prestigious neighborhoods in Rockland County, NY. The homes on Tweed Boulevard are all special in many ways. The obvious main attraction is their location, perched high above the widest part of the Hudson River, overlooking spectacular views. However, many of these homes are built on very little property and are literally "cliff hangers!" But unlike many of its neighbors, this property has over 2 acres of level lawns, lush landscaping and a wonderful pool, surrounded by a blue-stone patio. Water jets playing beyond the edge of the patio provide an exciting visual esthetic, and on a summer day, the soothing sound of pattering water can be heard throughout the house.

Back inside, there's a luxury main floor master suite with a gas fireplace and one of the most gorgeous bathrooms I've ever been in. The tub alone just has to be seen. I imagined myself settling into the bubbles, overlooking the pool with the expansive Hudson in the distance. Worthy of a Cialis ad. Somebody call the ad agency!

There are another 4 to 5 bedrooms, all with travel-magazine views. All have large closets, Brazilian cherry floors, and are interspersed with three and a half beautiful bathrooms, each one with different decor, glass tiles, amazing floors and top of the line hardware.

There is a "crow's nest" room with, again, more gob-smacking views - I'd love it as a home office, but probably wouldn't get much work done. I’d spend my time watching sailboats on the river, spectacular rainstorms and brilliant sunrises. It is accessed via a spiral staircase overlooking the pool. Except for the wonderful kitchen and stunning master bathroom, the crow’s nest room is my next personal favourite.

With all this glass and open space, privacy is assured by electric gates, a security camera system and by a surrounding perimeter fence. The double garage doors are made of opaque glass, and there is parking for more cars or guest vehicles on a sweeping driveway.

As one of the finest new homes to hit the market in Rockland for a long time, this is certainly worth seeing before it's snapped up! Contact me today and I'll be delighted to arrange a personal viewing and provide you with any other details you may need to make it yours!