176 Benedict Rd, Staten Island, NY 10304

As seen in the Wall Street Journal!<br><br>Situated on the verdant hilltop in the exclusive Todt Hill neighborhood of Staten Island, the highest natural point on the Eastern seaboard, this incomparable custom built, grand home redefines modern luxury with an understated elegance. Presenting an European style sensibility, 176 Benedict features 3 stunning floors of splendid designs and meticulously chosen materials to craft this bespoke estate spanning over 11,000 sqft of interior space to luxuriate in its serene setting. Conceived and designed by Narofsky Architecture and Interiors, this lovingly planned and crafted home comprises 8 bedrooms, 8 full bathrooms and 3 powder rooms, an in-home wellness retreat and entertainment level, and a lush, park-like grounds including a gorgeous pool, outdoor kitchen and 3 car garage. Using the perfect palette of selected materials and deeply inspired by European architecture, the design blends timeless elegance with modern living to meet contemporary lifestyle for the independent spirit.<br><br><strong><br>Foyer, Living & Dining Room</strong><br>Upon entering the residence, the sun-drenched foyer showcasing a spectacular, custom chandelier with hand-blown glass, designed specifically for 176 Benedict, welcomes residents and guests. Weighing nearly 750 lbs, this masterpiece was flown in from England and meticulously assembled piece by piece.<br>Directly to the left, a masterfully conceived Great Room with cathedral, double-height ceilings, custom woodwork and stone fireplace extends the sensibility of quiet grandeur. Just past the Great Room, a formal dining room resides for extended elaborate dining and entertaining.<br><br>The carefully selected materials create harmony with the architecture featuring:<br><ul><li>Limestone Crema Eda in a French pattern </li><li>Walnut wood flooring </li><li>Venetian stucco walls </li><li>Butler's pantry with a sink </li><li>Custom walnut millwork leading to the second-floor Juliette balcony </li><li>Roll & Hill chandelier </li><li>Bucks County stone accents </li></ul><strong><br>Kitchen & Breakfast Room</strong><br>A chef's dream kitchen, outfitted with the absolute, first-class appliances, is designed to make entertaining effortless. The breakfast room, surrounded by glass wall of windows overlooking the garden, includes dedicated areas for snacks, breakfast essentials, and appliance storage, including a toaster and bread drawer. A special cabinet with pocket doors holds and hide a coffee and tea station with space for all your brewing needs.<br><br>Featured appliances include:<br><ul><li>La Cornue G4 Chateau Series range with matching hood </li><li>Integrated stone vegetable sink with touch faucet by Brizo </li><li>Custom flat-cut walnut millwork with lacquer accents, bronze and black hardware from England, and a rolling ladder for easy access to upper cabinets</li><li>Subzero 36" Designer Freezer (Wi-Fi enabled) </li><li>Subzero 36" Designer Refrigerator (Wi-Fi enabled) </li><li>Gaggenau 30" speed oven and 30" wall oven </li><li>Gaggenau automatic espresso machine with 13 coffee modes </li></ul><strong><br>Florida Room</strong><br>Envisioned as a place to seamlessly invite the blending of the indoor and outdoor environments for spectacular entertaining, the Florida Room aims to extend nature indoor.The architectural design allows for the Lowen doors and glass panels to open completely.This room features Venetian stucco walls, limestone flooring from the foyer, and a hidden screen system to keep insects out.<br><br>Additional features include:<br><ul><li>A wet bar with a long trough sink, perfect for cooling beverages </li><li>An under-counter wine unit and beverage station </li><li>A stainless steel sink for plant potting, ideal for maintaining the indoor greenery</li></ul><strong><br>Second Floor - Primary Bedroom Suite & Bathroom</strong><br>The primary bedroom is an oasis, with 2 separate dressing rooms and a luxurious en-suite marble bathroom. The ba