With sensational views of the historic Croton Reservoir, this storied Westchester sanctuary is a once-in-a-generation offering.

Tucked away at the end of a winding private drive, Hunter Brook Cove is a rare find—a 1930s country estate where noteworthy provenance, rich architectural heritage, timeless elegance, and natural beauty converge. 

A Distinguished 1930s Westchester Estate

Long the country residence of the Sarnoff family–founders of RCA and pioneers of American broadcasting–the property also bears the indelible imprint of visionary developer Julie Whitcomb, one of the region’s earliest and most influential female builders. Between the 1930s and 1950s, Whitcomb created some of Westchester’s most sought-after summer homes for prominent New York City families. Her signature: sun-drenched, artfully sited homes on two or more acres, always with a striking water element—be it pond, pool, or breathtaking water views.

Nature and design in perfect harmony.

The Hunter Brook Cove approach alone is a revelation: as you pass a tranquil pond, tennis court, and glistening pool, the landscape opens to reveal a charming seasonal pool house that establishes the estate’s casual yet refined country aesthetic.

At the main house’s front walk, a sweeping, uninterrupted panorama of the Croton Reservoir—the very source of New York City’s drinking water—emerges, framed by carefully curated native plantings and specimen trees. Towering red and white oaks, sugar maples, and hickories form a protective canopy, while graceful white pines and mass plantings of hydrangeas, azaleas, and rhododendrons offer changing color and texture throughout the year.

Meander through the orchard in the morning, linger by the pool on sun-drenched afternoons, or savor golden hour strolls along terraced garden paths.

Inside, the residence never fails to enchant.

The great room stuns with a soaring beamed ceiling, dramatic fieldstone fireplace, and lead-glass windows that frame the seasonally changing waterscape. Upstairs, a Juliet balcony offers a romantic, elevated perspective of the reservoir—just one of many designated spots where indoors and outdoors effortlessly connect.

Whether envisioned as a sophisticated full-time retreat or a weekend getaway just an hour from Manhattan, Hunter Brook Cove is a living piece of Westchester history, promising a lifestyle of understated luxury and soulful connection to the land.

Located at 1391 Hunterbrook Road in Yorktown Heights, NY Hunter Brook Cove is presented by Douglas Dill. Click here to learn more about Hunter Brook Cove.

About Douglas Dill

Douglas Dill is a top-producing broker with over 30+ years of experience specializing in the listing and selling of residential properties within the Westchester and Putnam County real estate markets. As a lifelong resident of Northern Westchester and Putnam counties, Douglas has unrivaled familiarity with the current and recent inventories of available homes, area trends in valuation and time on market – key information for both buyers and sellers. Douglas also uses his decorating and staging skills to create more activity for his listings to create quicker and higher-priced sales.

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