Ki fèt pa achitèk renome Edgar Tafel, Bookstaber House (c.1949) se yon rezidans midcentury modèn ki klere ak enpòtans achitekti. Tafel te kòmanse kòm yon apranti pou Frank Lloyd Wright, e li te travay sou kèk nan kontrak ki pi enpòtan Wright, ki gen ladan Fallingwater. Travay Tafel, ki gen ladan 80 kay personnalizé, li li li te abitye pou divèsite li, paske li te kwè ke yon kay ta dwe yon refleksyon sou pèsonalite pwopriyetè li. Pandan li te estasyoné an End, pandan Dezyèm Gè Mondyal la, Tafel te rankontre ak GI Henry Bookstaber, e ansanm de yo te desen yon kay pòs-gè pou Henry ak madanm li, Ingeborg. Kay la te yon kreyasyon kolaboratif—ki melanje inovasyon achitekti ak ekspresyon atistik. Nan kè li se yon chemine brik ki frape ak yon relief konkrè sculptural ki fèt pa Bookstabers yo menm, ki ankran espas vivan ouvè a avèk chalè ak karaktè. Fenèt ki rive jiska plafon an toutotou kay la envite limyè natirèl ak ofri vi san entèferans sou peyizaj ki antoure a, ak pyebwa matirite yo bay yon sans de izolman trankil. Ki fèt pou reflete lavi pwopriyetè atis orijinal li yo, kay la rete yon moso atizay vivan, avèk melanj karakteristik Tafel nan fonksyonalite, fòm, ak résonance pèsonèl. Moun ki aktyèlman posede kay la te fè kèk ajou panse a, ki te achte dirèkteman nan fanmi Bookstaber, kay la kounye a gen yon kwizin Porcelanosa stil ak kontwa granit, aparèy prim, ak anpil espas depo. Amelyorasyon ki plis gen ladan bèl twalèt ki renove, sistem mekanik ki ajou, yon nouvo do kay, ak yon patio ki fèt sou-kò pou plezi deyò. Kay la chita sou yon pakèt trankil, izole ki gen plis pase yon akr forè, ki tou pre Pascack Brook ak teren pak. Li sitiye sèlman 1 mil de sant vil Pearl River, avèk boutik charmant li yo, restoran, ak aks tren pou Manhattan atravè NJ Transit. Pre fwontyè NJ, Tappan Zee ak GW Bridges, ak Westchester. Situé nan Pearl River School District ki trè klase, kay sa a ofri yon balans pafè ant pedigree achitekti ak konfò modèn. Si w ap chèche yon rezidans permanent, yon retreat weekend stil, oswa yon moso istorik achitekti ki vrèman vivan, Bookstaber House se yon opòtinite ra pou viv ak entansyon—jis deyò vil la.

Designed by renowned architect Edgar Tafel, the Bookstaber House (c.1949) is a luminous, architecturally significant midcentury modern residence. Tafel started as an apprentice to Frank Lloyd Wright, and worked on some of Wright’s most important commissions, including Fallingwater. Tafel’s own work, including 80 custom houses, is known for its variety, as he believed that a house should be a reflection of the personality of its owners. Stationed in India during WWII, Tafel met fellow GI Henry Bookstaber, and together the two designed a post-war home for Henry and his wife Ingeborg. The house was a collaborative creation—fusing architectural innovation with artistic expression. At its heart is a striking brick hearth topped with a sculptural concrete relief designed by the Bookstabers themselves, anchoring the expansive open-plan living space with warmth and character. Floor-to-ceiling windows throughout invite natural light and offer uninterrupted views of the surrounding landscape, with mature trees giving a sense of serene seclusion. Designed to reflect the lives of its original artist-owners, the home remains a living piece of art, with Tafel’s signature blend of functionality, form, and personal resonance. Thoughtfully updated by the current owners, who purchased directly from the Bookstaber family, the home now features a stylish Porcelanosa kitchen with granite countertops, premium appliances, and generous storage. Additional improvements include beautifully renovated bathrooms, updated mechanical systems, a new roof, and a custom-built patio for outdoor enjoyment. The house sits on a serene, secluded lot with more than an acre of woods, abutting the Pascack Brook and parkland. Ideally located just 1 mile from downtown Pearl River, with its charming shops, restaurants, and train access to Manhattan via NJ Transit. Close to the NJ border, Tappan Zee and GW Bridges, and Westchester. Situated in the highly-rated Pearl River School District, this home offers the perfect balance of architectural pedigree and modern comfort. Whether you're seeking a full-time residence, a stylish weekend retreat, or a truly livable piece of architectural history, the Bookstaber House is a rare opportunity to live with intention—just outside the city.