Property Description
Positioned behind a tree-lined private drive in the Hanover countryside, Ivy Knoll is a nearly 9,000 square foot estate of uncommon intention, a property conceived not as a collection of rooms but as a complete environment, one where architecture, materials, technology, and landscape have been orchestrated with a precision rarely encountered outside the world's great private residences. From the motor court, the statement is immediate. A facade of solid white rises with the quiet authority of something built to last generations, its custom stone surrounds and sills framing every arched window with the kind of detail that signals the quality concealed within. The Italian fountain at the entrance confirms what is already understood. After dark, the exterior soffit lighting, architectural uplighting, and professionally designed landscape illumination give the estate a nocturnal presence that is, in equal measure, theatrical and refined. The interior rewards a slow walk. The foyer opens onto rooms of genuine depth and character: a custom Italian marble fireplace surround anchors the living room, designer wallpaper envelops the master suite, and custom cabinetry flows through every level of the home. The kitchen is appointed with professional grade appliances throughout. The master bath features a zero entry shower. A hidden pantry with a sliding library ladder is concealed behind a seamless wall. The piano room occupies the turret, its custom built-in bench following the gentle curve of the rounded walls. A walk-up third floor attic expands the footprint further still. No room speaks more directly to the spirit of Ivy Knoll than the Jungle Room, opening off the kitchen with its own dedicated entrance from the rear grounds and parking court. A hand-painted tropical mural covers every surface floor to ceiling, a custom octagonal-shaped bar anchors the space, and guests arriving from the back of the property move directly into the gathering without touching the rest of the house. It is a room with a name because it has earned one. The outdoor environment is its own destination. A saltwater heated pool and spa finished in bullnose travertine, flanked by fire bowls and a fire pit table, is managed through a single integrated system. Water spouts animate the pool. A putting green with LED cups extends the grounds into the evening hours. The heated screened porch, accessible through an accordion door, closes the distance between inside and out without sacrificing either. Forested land frames the entire property on all sides. The estate's technical infrastructure is equally serious. A smart home system governs audio, lighting, climate, security, and surveillance from three mounted touchscreen panels throughout the home. Interior and exterior surround sound with subwoofer is present throughout. A whole house generator ensures uninterrupted operation. A whole house water filtration system, conditioned crawl space with three access points, and roof drains encircling the entire home complete the picture of a residence engineered without compromise.