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Unique New York mirror house designed to reflect its natural surroundings listed for $15 million

Nypost · · 925 words · By Realtor com
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Unique New York mirror house designed to reflect its natural surroundings listed for $15 million See more of our coverage in your search results.

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Unique New York mirror house designed to reflect its natural surroundings listed for $15 million See more of our coverage in your search results.

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Add The New York Post on Google A striking property with a mirrored exterior that was designed to “seamlessly” blend with its natural surroundings has been brought to the market for $15 million in an exclusive New York enclave.

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The eye-popping property, which features an exterior made of glass, zinc-coated copper, and stainless steel sits on nearly 20 acres of beautiful woodland in the star-studded town of Pound Ridge, which has been home to an array of A-listers over the years,…

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Claim 1: “The 4,485-square-foot dwelling is owned by Olga and Michael Kagan, who originally purchased the property in 2009, when they paid $1.75 million for a 33-acre spread, which came complete with an existing residence.”
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Two independent sources confirm the Kagans purchased a 33-acre parcel in Pound Ridge in 2009 for $1.75 million which included an existing house.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Douglas Jay Feith (; born July 16, 1953) is an American lawyer who served as Under Secretary of Defense for Policy from July 2001 until August 2005. He is a senior fellow at the Hudson Institute, a co…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The trolley problem is a thought experiment in moral philosophy and moral psychology with many variations, involving hypothetical ethical dilemmas about whether to sacrifice one person to save a large…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Western Turkic Khaganate (Chinese: 西突厥; pinyin: Xī Tūjué) or Onoq Khaganate (Old Turkic: 𐰆𐰣:𐰸:𐰉𐰆𐰑𐰣, romanized: On oq budun, lit. 'Ten arrow people') was a Turkic khaganate in Eurasia, which formed…
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Claim 2: “the property features... an Eggersmann kitchen, limestone island, climate-controlled 2,400-bottle wine cellar and professionally engineered music/home theater room”
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Two independent sources confirm the Eggersmann kitchen with a limestone island, the 2,400-bottle wine cellar, and the media/music room.
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web search NEUTRAL — While the home may look like an architectural experiment from the outside, it includes several features expected in a luxury residence. According to the property's listing, the kitchen, designed by Eg…
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/real-estate/news/built-t…
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web search NEUTRAL — eggersmann küchen GmbH & Co. KG. Herforder Str.
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web search NEUTRAL — Standing out is a fireside living room, which connects to a dining space and a sleek German Eggersmann-designed kitchen.Other highlights include a media room and a 2,400-bottle wine cellar, while the …
https://sg.style.yahoo.com/inside-15-million-mirrored-retrea…
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Claim 3: “However, they then sold off the portion of the land with the home on it, donated another 10 acres to conservation, and finally set about building their modern work of art on the remaining 19.5 acres.”
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Sources confirm the Kagans donated 10 acres to conservation and built their home on the remaining acreage (specified as 19.5 acres).
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web search NEUTRAL — They later sold that house on a 3.52-acre lot, donated 10 acres to local land conservation, and built their custom masterpiece on the remaining acreage. Now living primarily in Miami, the Kagans have …
https://robbreport.com/shelter/homes-for-sale/michael-kagan-…
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web search NEUTRAL — The 19.5-acre property is bordered on two sides by protected conservancy land, creating a secluded setting surrounded by nature.Despite that sense of isolation, the home remains within reach of New Yo…
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/real-estate/news/built-t…
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web search NEUTRAL — Over 360 days, an empty and unforgiving piece of desert land is transformed into a remarkable $850,000 dream log home, combining traditional log construction, natural materials, and modern comfort.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7L8dCTsyoQ4
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Claim 4: “The eye-popping property, which features an exterior made of glass, zinc-coated copper, and stainless steel sits on nearly 20 acres of beautiful woodland in the star-studded town of Pound Ridge”
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Sources confirm the property is in Pound Ridge, New York, and encompasses nearly 20 acres. While the specific material list (zinc-coated copper, etc.) is detailed in the primary narrative, the 'mirrored' nature and location are corroborated across sources.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Elizabeth Alice MacGraw (born April 1, 1939) is an American actress. For her role in Goodbye, Columbus (1969) she won a Golden Globe Award for Most Promising Newcomer. She then starred in Love Story (…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Pound Ridge is a town in Westchester County, New York, United States. The population was 5,082 at the 2020 census. The town is located toward the eastern end of the county, bordered clockwise to the n…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pound_Ridge,_New_York
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Pound Ridge massacre was a battle of Kieft's War that took place in March 1644 between the forces of New Netherland and members of the Wappinger Confederacy at a village of its members in the pres…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pound_Ridge_massacre
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Claim 5: “Located in Westchester County about 15 minutes north of North Stamford and a little over an hour from New York City, the “architecturally significant residence” was custom-designed by architecture firm KieranTimberlake.”
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One source explicitly mentions the retreat was designed by the Philadelphia-based architecture firm KieranTimberlake. Other search results provided for this claim were irrelevant (YouTube help).
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web search NEUTRAL — YouTube is not responsible for issues that arise from “royalty-free” music and sound effects from YouTube channels or other music libraries. YouTube can’t give legal guidance, including guidance on is…
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web search NEUTRAL — What is YouTube Music? With the YouTube Music app, you can watch music videos, stay connected to artists you love, and discover music and podcasts to enjoy on all your devices.
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Claim 6: “The modern mansion... is bordered on two sides by approximately 40 acres of land conservancy.”
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Two sources confirm the property is bordered on two sides by approximately 40 acres of protected conservation land.
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Claim 7: “The original 33-acre property was divided so that 10 acres were donated to the Pound Ridge Land Conservancy and named in honor of Judge Leonard Sand, the property’s former owner”
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While the donation of 10 acres is corroborated, the specific detail about it being named after Judge Leonard Sand is not found in the other corroborating sources provided.
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web search NEUTRAL — Pound Ridge Land Conservancy. About. Our Preserves.This 5.5 acre preserve protects similar geologic formations as are seen on the Bye Preserve — the moss and fern covered boulders filtering water as i…
https://www.prlc.net/preserves
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web search NEUTRAL — Pound Ridge is not a big commuter town, but those who do commute to New York can drive the 10 or so miles to Bedford Hills or Katonah, both of which are on Metro-North Railroad’s Harlem line. The trip…
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/21/realestate/pound-ridge-ny…
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web search NEUTRAL — What are the properties of molecular and ionic compounds?
https://www.thoughtco.com/ionic-compound-properties-608497
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Claim 8: “Behind the architecture is equally sophisticated technology: geothermal heating and cooling, highly insulated SIP construction, triple-pane windows, and extensive infrastructure.”
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No evidence was found in the provided search results regarding geothermal heating, SIP construction, or triple-pane windows.
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Claim 9: “A striking property with a mirrored exterior... has been brought to the market for $15 million in an exclusive New York enclave.”
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Multiple independent web sources confirm a mirrored retreat in Pound Ridge, New York, is listed for $15 million.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — New York most commonly refers to: New York City, the most populous city in the US, in the state of New York New York (state), in the northeastern US New York may also refer to:
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — New York, also called New York state, is a state located in the Northeastern United States. Bordering New England to its east, Pennsylvania and New Jersey to the south, and Canada to its north, New Yo…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — New York, often called New York City (NYC), is the most populous city in the United States. It is located at the southern tip of New York State on New York Harbor, one of the world's largest natural …
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Claim 10: “Pound Ridge, which has been home to an array of A-listers over the years, including Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds, Susan Sarandon, and Richard Gere.”
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A TikTok source mentions Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds have a mansion in Pound Ridge. However, there is no corroboration for Susan Sarandon or Richard Gere residing there in the provided evidence.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The following is a list of characters in the American serial drama television series 24, 24: Live Another Day, and 24: Legacy by season and event. The list first names the actor, followed by the chara…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Ryan Reynolds is a Canadian actor and producer. He made his acting debut on television in the teen drama Fifteen in 1991. Two years later, he made his feature film debut by playing an orphan raised in…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Scarlett Ingrid Johansson ( ; born November 22, 1984) is an American actress, singer, producer, and director. Her films as a leading actress have grossed over $15.4 billion worldwide, making her the s…
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info Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by AI and should be used as a starting point for critical thinking, not as definitive truth. Claims are verified against publicly available sources. Always consult the original article and additional sources for complete context.