316 Brola Rd Middletown, NY 10940

This remarkable estate unfolds as a private Hudson Valley retreat, set on sweeping, manicured grounds in The Town of Mount Hope, just over an hour from the George Washington Bridge.Approached through gated entry your arrival is refined and impressive.This property reflects years of vision and an unwavering commitment to quality. Created as a passion project, every element has been carefully considered, resulting in a private compound that would be extraordinarily difficult to replicate today. From every window, the home offers a different perspective, expansive country views in one direction and, in the other, a meticulously designed outdoor environment that feels more like a private resort than a residence.The pool alone is an architectural masterpiece, designed with a zero entry approach, a sun shelf for lounging, and a grotto tucked beneath a cascading waterfall with built-in seating.Above, a secondary wading area offers additional space to relax, while dual water slides, each engineered with active water flow, one passing beneath a natural stone bridge and the other through a custom designed enclosed tube add a sense of movement and play rarely seen in private homes. Adjacent to the pool, a thoughtfully designed pool house offers a seamless indoor outdoor connection, complete with a changing area, bathroom, family room, and a serving bar that opens directly to the outdoor kitchen.Beyond, the grounds continue to unfold with intention. A custom-carved stone table overlooks a private pond, stocked and maintained as a self sustaining ecosystem, while three tee boxes invite a casual round of practice toward a green set beside a private tennis court. An outdoor living room anchored by a substantial stone fireplace, framed by the quiet of the surrounding landscape and the complete privacy thoughtfully established throughout the property.The grounds are supported by a dedicated 60 zone irrigation system sourced from its own well. Inside, the main residence a dramatic entry introduces refined custom millwork, rich hardwood floors with detailed inlay, and a sweeping staircase that establishes the architectural tone from the outset.With over 5,600 square feet of living space, the home is defined by its scale and proportion.The kitchen is designed with a composed aesthetic, featuring a JennAir commercial appliance package complemented by custom cabinetry and stone surfaces. Open to a casual dining area, it also flows seamlessly through the butler's pantry into the formal dining room.Throughout the home, refined living spaces offer both purpose and comfort, from an intimate sitting room with coffered ceilings and a stone fireplace to a private office set behind French doors with its own stone gas fireplace.The family room serves as a natural focal point, where the floor to ceiling stone fireplace rises beneath coffered ceilings and expansive windows draw in light.Five large bedrooms, including a primary suite designed as a private escape.A sunlit turret sitting area overlooks the waterfall below, while dual closets and a spa like bath provide both function and quiet luxury, complemented by its own stone gas fireplace. The bathing experience is an elevated defining feature, centered around a copper soaking tub set within its own turret and encircled by windows that frame the surrounding landscape, defining serenity. Additional bedrooms each enjoy their own views of the property and access to well appointed baths, while a final turret nook within the main living space offers breathtaking evening sunset views.The lower level remains unfinished, providing flexibility for future expansion or substantial storage.An attached four-car garage offers high ceilings and finished floors, along with a detached, fully conditioned three bay garage (with enough height to fit the owners helicopter) featuring an additional 950 square feet of upper level space.For those seeking an elevated Hudson Valley lifestyle, this property delivers at every turn.