After it languished on the real-estate market for months, Charlotte du Pont Donaldson D'Arcy decided to sell Vezelay, her 52-acre Newlin Township estate, at auction on May 10. The property on Hilltop View Road was originally listed for almost $7 million, but the price has dropped to $4,480,000.
"Our clients are interested in pursuing other opportunities and simply want to move on," said Karen Nader, Ms. Donaldson D'Arcy's real estate agent.
Concierge Auctions out of New York will handle the sale. You can see photos of the property at http://www.vezelayauction.com/Home.html. I've never been there, but I can vouch for the very high quality of the neighbors.
(Thanks to my eagle-eyed buddy Susan for spotting this interesting item on, of all places, the Fox News website from Atlanta!)
The place I like is across the street. I actually remember when this lot was an open field, and I could jump the fence, wander a few hundreds yards, and look out over the Great Valley. My feeling is that the place might loom sort of OK from the outside, but the interior decorations make me sneeze.
ReplyDeleteThis is an amazing gentleman's farm. After a winding drive you approach the rear of the house, which curves around a back courtyard nicely nestled into the woods for privacy. The front overlooks meadows and the Laurels Nature Preserve.There is a heated pool and spa,indoor squash court,lovely horse barn and large workshop/garage. Paddock and fields are post and rail fenced.Inside the house flows and does not feel as large as it actually is. Plenty of room for in-law or staff wing,home office,the grandkids. Someone is going to be a very lucky homeowner.
ReplyDeleteVezelay- If you have not seen this you want to. The long private drive is a world of nature. The new landscape creates intimacy. The private wooded part of the driveway is lined with daffodils and forsythia leading you to the house with blooming flowers and an intimate court yard for your lunch or breakfast, or just reading.
ReplyDeleteBefore this property was open land without fencing and very little landscaping. Now the fields are more level and safer to horseback ride through. For the fox hunting the fencing (placed slightly up off the ground allowing the fox to travel his usual course), several gates (for those who do not jump) and there are jumps to allow riders to jump to travel across the fields. It is a delight to see the hunt ride through on occasional Tuesdays.
The front door brings one to the living room with huge windows integrating the view of the back pastures and 600 acres of the Laurels Conservation- magnificent! It is breath taking; having your own horses in the pastures is a bonus. The house is open and all the rooms are used as there are no tucked away living rooms you never see. The flow is fabulous for a couple or a huge party. The walls can be filled with art or hang just a single for more impact. The house lends itself to either traditional furniture or contemporary, your choice. The Master suite is on the first floor with a patio one step away for reading and relaxing. The kitchen is open and allows family members to be part of the daily activities. For younger children there are two upstairs bedrooms. For older children and company there is a separate suite.
There is a wonderful wing that can be used for wither art studio, his/her office. The exercise room with French doors makes you want to be there and work out. This house is large but feels much smaller with the open concept. There are no tucked away unused living rooms, etc.
If you have horse the barn is set up with six stalls with the room for more if desired. There is a garage for your sports car, tractor and horse trailer. Above beside the hayloft there is a squash court.
This house lends itself to reflect you with your taste and décor. This house is a privilege to own and live in with the privacy so many of us are looking for a heavenly haven.
Thank you for the nice description, Charlotte! Best of luck on the sale.
ReplyDeleteGood Riddance! Hateful Woman who summed up every negative stereotype of people with money.
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