Architecture Wednesday: The Snyder House

The Snyder House—a Bertrand Goldberg design—is something of a legend in the long history of Shelter Island. Built in 1952 it was recognized as a mid-century marvel, both in design and waterfront location, offering magnificent panoramic water views of West Neck Harbor and Long Island Sound.

In 2002, the current owners undertook rebuilding the home on its original sprawling footprint, maintaining the elements of its mid-century modernist design while sparing no expense to bring this 20th-century masterpiece up to 21st-century living standards of ultimate comfort and high-end quality. The result is a 6,000 square foot one-level oasis perched on three-quarters of an acre, surrounded by water, offering magical sunsets, and jaw-dropping water views that remain as spectacular today as those enjoyed by the Snyder family70 years ago.

The original massive stone fireplace—with 8 flue—and stone floors pay homage to Bertrand Goldberg's vision, providing a dramatic contrast with the interior glass walls, revealing water and nature beyond. There are 6 bedrooms and 4 and 1/2 baths, a cook's kitchen, and numerous seating areas. Outside there is 74-foot-long heated saltwater gunite pool, a private beach, plus something truly rare and unusual: a 235-foot-deep water dock.

Located in the heart of Shelter Island, with easy access to world-class dining and shopping, The Snyder House, is not to be missed … though it was just sold for $14M USD.

I guess I did miss it.

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