This $15M Westchester home is a work of modern architecture that reflects the surrounding forest

This architecturally significant residence at 51 Old Stone Hill Road in Pound Ridge, New York, was designed by renowned firm Kieran Timberlake. Sheltered by the woods, this rare example of modern architecture sits high on a secluded knoll. A glass bridge and a reflective facade have a uniquely interactive relationship with the surrounding greenery, as described in a recent feature in the Wall Street Journal. The 19.5-acre wooded property, asking $15 million, offers a natural bounty of dramatic granite outcroppings, forest, and meadows, bordered by 40 acres of unspoiled land conservancy.

Completed in 2014, the Prutting & Company-built home offers unrivaled privacy, statement design, and an architectural legacy. Composed of glass and mirrored siding made from brushed stainless steel, polished stainless steel, and a lead-coated copper flashing, the home reflects each season’s changing light.

Glass walls and reflective surfaces aside, the home was designed to be energy efficient with every possible comfort. Geothermal heating adds energy efficiency. Custom walnut millwork, dramatic high ceilings, and floating staircases complement walls of glass to minimize the distinction between indoors and out.

Inside, the home is a well-calibrated machine for modern living. An Eggersmann kitchen and a 2,400-bottle wine cellar are ready for hosting. A professionally engineered media room is another showcase of design, technological, and architectural innovation.

The site influenced the home’s configuration; bedrooms and common rooms occupy two separate parts, joined by a glass bridge. Bedrooms make use of each day’s shifting light. Baths are luxurious and modern, clad in marble and stone, with innovative fixtures at work behind the design.

There are numerous landscaped outdoor spaces. Stone patios and walkways join manicured lawns and wooded gardens, surrounded by the timeless forest.

[Listing details: 51 Old Stone Hill Road by Brian Milton of Compass]

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