This $1.9M Home With a Domed Oasis Is Out of This World

Surrounded by forest in upstate New York, the wood-clad 1969 home revolves around an indoor grotto with a sparkling pool.
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Location: 85 Haights Cross Road, Chappaqua, New York

Price: $1,900,000

Architect: John Koster

Year Built: 1969

Footprint: 6,814 square feet (seven bedrooms, four full and two half baths)

Lot Size: 8.86 acres

From the Agent: "Come experience not only an extraordinarily designed residence, but a home set atop quite possibly one of the highest viewpoints in Chappaqua. Commissioned by the Mechner family in 1969, architect John Koster worked closely with present owners to develop a property like no other. A smooth curved arc ceiling immediately excites the senses and draws you into an inviting, flowing living space complimented by a bank of windows arranged to capture the surrounding landscape. Juxtaposed to this stunning view is a rising wall of glass looking into a one-of-a-kind domed indoor pool anchoring the home. The original open living concept is immediately present with the kitchen, awaiting its reawakening, flowing with ease to a generous gathering room with a deck for indoor/outdoor entertaining."

Perched in the town of Chappaqua, the 1969 residence is only a one-hour train ride from Manhattan. 

Perched in the town of Chappaqua, the 1969 residence is only a one-hour train ride from Manhattan. 

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Despite needing some repairs, the kitchen offers an open layout, stainless-steel appliances, and large picture windows overlooking the wooded landscape.

Despite needing some repairs, the kitchen offers an open layout, stainless-steel appliances, and large picture windows overlooking the wooded landscape.

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A wall of glass connects the living area with the dome-capped indoor pool. 

A wall of glass connects the living area with the dome-capped indoor pool. 

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The two-level bedroom wing includes an primary suite with a dressing room and a private, light-filled office.

The two-level bedroom wing includes an primary suite with a dressing room and a private, light-filled office.

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Soaring trees surround the home, presenting an idyllic setting to reconnect with nature.

Soaring trees surround the home, presenting an idyllic setting to reconnect with nature.

85 Haights Cross Road in Chappaqua, New York, is currently listed for $1,900,000 by Amy F. Via and Todd Goddard of Houlihan Lawrence. 

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