In England Devonshire is the second largest county and one of the most beautiful. In New York Devonshire is an exceptional house in a magnificent location. Reading the brochure and looking at the photos – no matter how well done – cant really prepare anyone for their first view. Of course it is a wonderful and handsome colonial-styled house: that much can be discerned before any visit. But what really struck me is the elevation. It is the lofty location with such commanding views to the north that immediately sets this house apart. The scene reminds us that city New York may be one of the world’s most iconic urban spaces but rural New York has a timeless natural magnificence.
We now live in a day and age when ostentation in property is rather eschewed. But despite its fine and even grand appearance Devonshire manages to overcome any such concerns. This is surely because the location provides the drama, with the house adding a distinctive human element to the tableau.
The interior doesn’t disappoint either. The dramatic views are ever-present but the spacious, elegant and thoughtfully arranged rooms do not shout; instead they seem to whisper comfort and elegance in respectful tones.
Here is a serious house for a serious buyer. It is a beautifully designed home that would make any owner proud and any guest enchanted. Even as an outsider I could appreciate so many of Devonshire’s charms. I could also appreciate that with the I-684 comfortably out of earshot but giving access to a 45-minute drive to New York City this is the perfect country antidote to busy – and successful - city life.
Nick Churton
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