A Usonian Gem 45 Minutes North of Manhattan Lists for $1.5M

Frank Lloyd Wright disciple Aaron L. Resnick designed the three-bedroom home in 1949 as his own family residence.
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Location: 6 Bayberry Drive, Pleasantville, NY

Price: $1,500,000

Architect: Aaron L. Resnick

Year Built: 1949

Footprint: 1,960 square feet (three bedrooms, two baths)

Lot Size: 1.26 acres

From the Agent: "Midcentury-modern treasure seekers will fall in love with the extraordinary aesthetics of this architectural beauty. Nested on a bucolic site in renowned Usonia, this hidden jewel presents home-as-art and unites structure and nature. Aaron L. Resnick, disciple of Frank Lloyd Wright and one of the founders and chief architects of Usonia, designed this home for his family with living spaces that give a sense of movement and connectivity to the outside."

A wide driveway leads to the restored home, which sits tucked away on a large, shaded lot.

A wide driveway leads to the restored home, which sits tucked away on a large, shaded lot.

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"Original, preserved details are found everywhere," notes the agent—including the broad brick fireplace and long, wooden shelving in the living area. 

"Original, preserved details are found everywhere," notes the agent—including the broad brick fireplace and long, wooden shelving in the living area. 

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Clerestory windows invite plenty of natural light into the kitchen, located steps from the wood-clad dining room. 

Clerestory windows invite plenty of natural light into the kitchen, located steps from the wood-clad dining room. 

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Floor-to-ceiling windows in the primary suite frame striking views of the tree-filled backyard.

Floor-to-ceiling windows in the primary suite frame striking views of the tree-filled backyard.

The home also features a large corner office down the hall.

The home also features a large corner office down the hall.

Part of the deck is enclosed, allowing the area to be enjoyed all year round.

Part of the deck is enclosed, allowing the area to be enjoyed all year round.

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6 Bayberry Drive in Pleasantville, New York, is currently listed for $1,500,000 by Amy Via and Todd Goddard of Houlihan Lawrence Real Estate.

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