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Chanceuse: thoughtful living surrounded by natural beauty some estates impress with their presence.  Others with their soul.  Chanceuse does both, blending timeless french elegance, over five acres of sculpted landscape, and a sense of privacy that feels almost otherworldly.  The arrival is cinematic.  Ornate gilded iron gates part to reveal a winding, tree-lined drive, leading you past manicured lawns and gardens toward a formal stone courtyard.  It is a welcome designed for pause, an unspoken invitation to slow down, breathe deeply, and take it all in.  Inside, the grand marble foyer glows with light from full-height french doors, the flicker of a fireplace adding warmth to the stately scene.  Every room feels intentional, spaces for gathering, celebrating, or simply pausing to take in the view.  Mornings might begin in the sunlit chef’s kitchen, anchored by a rare gas fireplace.  With an oversized island and expansive garden views, it transforms everyday rituals into moments worth savoring.  Beyond the windows, formal gardens feel like an extension of the living space: symmetrical parterres, romantic pergolas, and classical statuary echo the charm of the french countryside, while fountains and mature trees offer shade and song.  In spring, the scent of wisteria drifts in; in winter, the landscape becomes a quiet sculpture in frost.  Seven fireplaces lend a quiet intimacy to rooms of generous scale: a versailles-inspired dining room for candlelit gatherings, a sophisticated library for quiet work or reflection, and an airy living room that spills onto a covered stone patio.  Here, afternoons unfold at your own pace, lunch in the shade, a swim in the heated pool, a match on the private tennis court, or cocktails in the elevated pavilion as the sun paints the gardens in gold.  As evening falls, laughter mingles with the sound of water and the glow of lanterns softens the night.  When the day draws to a close, ascend the sweeping staircase to the private wing.  The primary suite is a sanctuary of calm, with a cozy fireplace, dual walk-in closets, a spa-inspired bath, and private balconies overlooking the gardens, where the last light lingers in a golden hush.  Whether enjoying a glass of wine or slipping into stillness, it’s the perfect setting for sunset meditations wrapped in beauty and calm.  Four additional en-suite bedrooms, each with its own balcony, offer family and guests the luxury of privacy and a front-row seat to the changing seasons.  Every detail speaks to ease and refinement: radiant heated floors, central vacuum, security cameras, and a dumbwaiter ready for elevator conversion.  Beyond the gates, you’re just moments from the charm of locust valley’s village cafés, boutiques, and cultural treasures, as well as the scenic shores of the long island sound.  Chanceuse is more than a home.  It’s a life well-lived, a legacy to be treasured, and a setting where beauty meets intention in perfect harmony.  Welcome to chanceuse.  Welcome home.  


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