Welcome to the Historic 2615 East Avenue
Presenting a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a piece of Rochester’s illustrious history. Twin Gables, an opulent nine-bedroom, seven-bathroom estate, was meticulously built in 1912 for Anna Bausch Drescher, daughter of John Jacob Bausch, the esteemed co-founder of Bausch & Lomb. The Twin Gables estate is named for its distinctive dual gabled roofs, and was once a hub for the era’s social elite. Nestled on three private acres along the prestigious East Avenue, this palatial estate offers unparalleled privacy and sophistication tucked in the heart of Rochester, New York.
Upon entering the estate via its private drive, one is immediately captivated by the breathtaking scenery seldom encountered elsewhere. The grounds, encompassing both the primary home and a beautiful carriage house, are exquisitely landscaped. They feature award-winning gardens, serene waterfalls, tranquil streams, elegant fountains, charming stone bridges, and meticulously maintained koi ponds. The award-winning landscape design by Mark Bayer presents breathtaking surprises at every turn, ensuring a tranquil and picturesque environment.
Upon entering the estate via its private drive, one is immediately captivated by the breathtaking scenery seldom encountered elsewhere. The grounds, encompassing both the primary home and a beautiful carriage house, are exquisitely landscaped. They feature award-winning gardens, serene waterfalls, tranquil streams, elegant fountains, charming stone bridges, and meticulously maintained koi ponds. The award-winning landscape design by Mark Bayer presents breathtaking surprises at every turn, ensuring a tranquil and picturesque environment.
Over the past 6 years, the Twin Gables estate has been restored beyond imagination by world-class contractors with $6 million in property updates, making it one of upstate New York’s most magnificent, historical, residential properties. Let’s take a look inside…
The opulent 8,118-square-foot primary home at Twin Gables epitomizes luxurious living with its array of elegant features. Enter through the magnificent stone portico and French doors into a spectacular octagonal foyer adorned with Rick Muto’s four-season ceiling mural, welcoming visitors with historical grandeur. The original “phone room,” now serving as a coat room, adds a unique charm.
Off of the foyer, is the grand ballroom which also can double as a masterful living room. The ballroom, features blonde parquet floor, built-in display cabinets, dual chandeliers, and twin carved doors, has hosted musical salons for up to 50 guests. Leaded glass windows and doors offer views of the tile and stone patio and a stone fountain, creating an exquisite entertaining space.
A handsome home office features a coffered curly cherry ceiling, built-in bookcases, leaded windows, mahogany pocket doors, and views of the bi-level terrace.
The sunroom, features a stunning Valerie O’Hara/Pike’s trans-illumination leaded glass ceiling, and an original tile floor, and offers a million-dollar view.
The elegant dining room boasts a fleur-de-lis, an ornamental marble hearth fireplace, quarter-sawn “Palace” parquet floor and built-in cabinetry. An accordion door from the dining room leads to a light-filled breakfast room, perfect for morning meals.
The updated kitchen is a culinary masterpiece, featuring an island with a teak top and bar sink, marble countertops with a breakfast bar, glass display nooks, and a six-burner/grill Viking range with double ovens and a warming oven. A cozy, curved, padded banquette offers views of the terrace through the French doors, inviting al fresco dining on the slate veranda. Directly, behind the kitchen is the gorgeous butler’s pantry that exudes historic charm.
The conservatory, themed “Phoenix rising from ashes,” features acid-wash tile restoration, French beams, an ornamental Hartford Faience fireplace, a coral glass and iron chandelier, a wall fountain, original sconces with mica stone shades, and phenomenal views of the lush grounds.
Ascend the grand and graceful staircase to the second floor to where 7 beautiful bedrooms and 5 bathrooms await. All of the rooms are awe-inspiring, but the star of the show is the seven-room primary suite. It begins with an ornamental fireplace and window seat, leading to a primary bedroom with its own ornamental fireplace and window seat. The dressing room features a built-in vanity of Tiger maple. The master suite includes two bathrooms, one with art deco decor and heated floors designed by the homeowners with Robin Muto interiors, and a separate spa room accessed through leaded doors. Stunning views and an original alabaster light fixture make this an amazing relaxation spot.
An expansive wine cellar in the basement, featuring a bank vault door, and is temperature and humidity controlled with room for 2,500 bottles of wine, making it ideal for wine enthusiasts
The iconic residential carriage house features a living room, kitchen, dining area, and breakfast bar, two bedrooms, one full bathroom and in-suite laundry. Details include leaded glass, built-ins and a gorgeous private patio.
Adding to the attractiveness of this property, Twin Gables is ideally situated near a variety of cultural, recreational, and upscale dining experiences, combining historic charm with a vibrant community atmosphere.
This exquisite estate is truly one of a kind and marks a rare opportunity to own an architectural and historically significant masterpiece. For more information and to tour this extraordinary property please contact Robert Piazza Palotto, Broker at High Falls Sotheby’s International Realty today.
Twin Gables… an unparalleled living experience.
Property presented by Robert Piazza Palotto, Broker Owner and Team Leader of High Falls | Sotheby’s International Realty. Contact Robert at 585.314.8383 or Robert@HighFallsSIR.com.