Bold Modernist Residence With Hudson River Views

This super bold home in blue and red was built in the 1950s and features pure modernist style and elegance thtat were restored by the owners

This super bold home in blue and red was built in the 1950s and features pure modernist style and elegance thtat were restored by the owners

Designed in 1953 by modernist architect Marcel Breuer, the Neumann Residence in upstate New York is a unique and rare historical treasure, which has been meticulously restored to chic modernist glamour.

The residence is set on a commanding 3.4-acre hilltop, boasting panoramic views over the Hudson river. Built for artist Vera Neumann and revived by its third owners and educated Breuer devotees, every inch of this masterpiece breathes modernism. The house features 4,064 square feet (377.56 m²), six bedrooms and four bathrooms. It was considered a masterpiece by his creator, is a one-level light-filled residence where white, red and blue concrete walls fill the surrounding landscape while it makes the most of its striking location thanks to its floor-to-ceiling windows that connect the interior with the exterior.

The current owners, who bought the house in 2014, renovated it, keeping Breuer’s original design and taking it into the 21st century. Today, it is composed of modern conveniences and appliances but its modernist air is still intact. Both the main house and the guesthouse have access to an indoor pool that was added in the early 1970s, when Breuer returned following Neumann’s request. other amenities include an outdoor pool, a waterfall feature, and stone walls and patios.

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The house is done with red and blue touches and a mini fence is clad with stones, while the whole facade is glazed

The house is done with red and blue touches and a mini fence is clad with stones, while the whole facade is glazed

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There's a small pool by the terrace and it features views over the Hudson River

There's a small pool by the terrace and it features views over the Hudson River

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There's a semi covered terrace with stone walls and neutral loungers and footrests

There's a semi covered terrace with stone walls and neutral loungers and footrests

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Indoors you may see lovely modernist furniture and thanks to glazings, all the spaces can be opened to outdoors anytime

Indoors you may see lovely modernist furniture and thanks to glazings, all the spaces can be opened to outdoors anytime

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The dining and living room are united into one space with cool furniture, a rock floor and gorgeous river views

The dining and living room are united into one space with cool furniture, a rock floor and gorgeous river views

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The living room shows off a large white hearth, grey furniture with stained wood parts

The living room shows off a large white hearth, grey furniture with stained wood parts

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There are cool accessories and decorations here and there, and they add character to the spaces

There are cool accessories and decorations here and there, and they add character to the spaces

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The sitting room is done in neutrals, with a stone hearth, white and neutral furniture and stained chairs

The sitting room is done in neutrals, with a stone hearth, white and neutral furniture and stained chairs

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The kitchen shows off stained and white wooden cabinetry, a small working space with a floating desk

The kitchen shows off stained and white wooden cabinetry, a small working space with a floating desk

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The master bedroom is decorated with tiles and stained wood, with cool furniture and lots of decor items from various travels

The master bedroom is decorated with tiles and stained wood, with cool furniture and lots of decor items from various travels

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There's a large indoor pool in a wood clad pavilion with skylights, here you may also see refined art and furniture

There's a large indoor pool in a wood clad pavilion with skylights, here you may also see refined art and furniture

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Opening the spaces to outdoors make them merged with beautiful nature around

Opening the spaces to outdoors make them merged with beautiful nature around

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