119 Keeler Lane

North Salem, NY 10560

119 Keeler Lane This enchanting 1850 colonial farmhouse, once the private residence of a Keeler descendant--the Keeler family has been building in this area since the 1660s is a perfect fusion of historic character and country-luxe lifestyle. Located in one of North Salem's most storied estate districts, 119 Keeler Lane is also steps from The Hayfield-on-Keeler Preserve and one of the most magnificent panoramic views in Northern Westchester. The house flaunts a whimsically embellished facade with decorative millwork and colonnade front porch. The interiors gut-renovated in 2000, includes a living room with a wood-burning fireplace with carved mantel, stunning original ceiling medallion, crown molding and gleaming wide-plank floors. The double-height Tribeca-loft-style kitchen features clerestory windows, ornate tin ceiling, original beams and brick fireplace with pizza oven. The second floor's sprawling primary bedroom flaunts 4 sets of floor-to-ceiling four-over-four windows, super-wide plank floors and ensuite Waterworks bathroom. A secondary ensuite bedroom is adjacent to a spacious office/homework area with steps to the lower level. A rare luxury in mid 19th century houses, there's a full third floor boasting enormous bedroom and an even bigger bathroom (13'3" X 19'6") with a scrupulously restored 19th century copper soaking tub and windows overlooking the garden. For big family holidays or country weekends, 119 Keeler enjoys two exceptional guest houses. Steps from the 1930s polo-accommodating swimming pool is the very posh pool house featuring spacious great room (everything furnished with chic outdoor fabrics) with original columns, wood burning fireplace and terracotta floors. Adjacent is the billiards/game room which leads into a luxury kitchen with custom wood counters, GE Monogram oven and Liebherr refrigerator. There's a loft style bedroom/gym with skylights. The pool house flaunts a brick terrace with wisteria-covered pergola and steps away is an outdoor shower. A second, modern and sleek guesthouse features one bedroom, kitchenette, high ceilings and French doors to a stone patio. This is a property to love and to have fun in: featuring a vegetable and herb garden, 18 apple trees, bocce court and hand-made seesaw. 10 minutes to Purdy's Metro-North and the best of North Salem's farm-to-table restaurants, farm stands and apple orchards