Leary Castle
Tupper Lake, New York
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A 6,000-square-foot medieval castle -- made entirely of cinderblocks on 20 acres of pristine and remote land in -Adirondack Park. The castle also is situated so that the view stretches 100 miles in every direction.
Renaissance-themed game room called a "Fungeon."
Wood craftsman Matteo Bartolotta, made a hand-carved ornate kitchen. The kitchen leads to a library, with a wall of books.
Pull the correct book and the wall will swivel to reveal
a secret passage leading to a powder room.
The stairway opens to a 20-foot-high great room.
King and queen's master suites will each consist of a large bedroom with a bathroom and a balcony overlooking the great room. The queen's room will also have a drawbridge at its entrance, should invaders try to capture her.
On the fourth floor are four more bedrooms, each with its own bathroom, each named and designed after a chess piece..
The roof will be outfitted with a wood-heated hot tub, a greenhouse, and an outdoor fireplace. Guests can climb the
60-foot-high turret and look out over the 20-acre property.
ARCHITECTS
Skana Spa
New York
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The new Eastlake style is a blend of traditional and modernist architectural principles, creating a visually striking aesthetic. traditional steep gabled roofs, with their vertical emphasis, are juxtaposed against the horizontally expansive windows, merging the coziness of classic homes with the open, airy feel of contemporary design.
The design also engages with its environment, with the large windows inviting natural light and providing views to the surrounding landscape. The inclusion of dormer windows adds charm and breaks up the roof's expanse, while the varied window styles suggest different interior spaces. This residence presents a thoughtful, contemporary interpretation of time-honored architectural motifs.
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