This Italianate Villa known as “Nuits” began its incredible history in 1853 as the Caen limestone made its way from France as ballast in Francis Cottenet’s ships and was brought up the Hudson River to its home in Irvington. The home was designed by the famous architect Detlef Lienau, and in 1980 was placed under the protection of the National Trust for Historic Preservation as a place of significant historical importance. Nuits encompasses 14,000 sq. ft. on 4.78 acres in the Ardsley Park enclave of Irvington. In addition to the main house with 12’-14' ceilings there is a 1,500 sq.ft. carriage house with a 2-car garage, swimming pool and utility shed. The home consists of 10 bedrooms, 7 full and 2 half baths, 12 fireplaces, 16 sets of French doors, living room, dining room, the original ballroom which is now the gourmet kitchen, dining area and family room, an original Lord & Burnham conservatory, billiard room, gym,and butlers pantry room equipped with dumbwaiter/elevator.
