New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-06-30

hall is double evolution staircase built entirely OF
marble pilasters, and two sides are covered with
two Go6elin tapestries representing 1
hung in the second story hall. which repro
long gallery aeariy the entire length of the house.
into which all the bedrooms and apartments open,
which are hung twelve tapestry panels. reproducing
some famous portraits of the most celebrated
All the bedrooms are treated in the Louis Xv and
nerfect white but in each room character is given
by the choice of the color OF the silk hangngs Sc
lected by Mrs Berwind. The furniture is OF richly
carved wood enamelled white. with varieties OF
The spacious bathrooms adjoining each bedroom
are appointed with all the luxury and comfort
superintended every detail and suggested all the
IDEAS They selected the colors Of the silks the de-
sign of the furniture: and in 1act arranged All 'e
For nearly year the landscape gardeners have
been AT work upon the lawns OF the place, ana
nned snfcient shape to give an idea OF what they
vii he The lawn In the rear of the villa begins
at the foot the stone terrace and slopes gently
is being sunk This miniature lake, which will be
crossed by rustic bridge VIII contain rare col
lection of lotos, water hyacinths hleS ana every
aquatic plant that will thrive in this climate
n 2 shrubs is a small FISH pond. in the centre of
which fountain and the little pond is hled with
In the rear Of the, FISH pond and some ID, distance
from it, within the shade OF number OF elm trees rt
Elms'' is an innovation in Newport In the shape
oblong CANOPY 30 feet by Is feet supported by six
teen pillars OF rough hewn stone from Diamond
These are set upon cut stone foundations. which
give the whole height OF from twelve TO h5teeH
feet The hoo- or the perGuia Is concrete. anu y
will be used for serving tea and for retdng and
relieved here and there by clumps of foliage plants
the color most affected being shades of red WHICH
serve 10 enhance by contrast the beauty of the
gray stone villa circular c3l9nhade mas been
driveway for the wagons which visit the house.
The wagons drive In at one end of the coionnade
and circling the Enclosure drive OUT where they en-
tered This area is entirely rooted and adds
to rather than detracts from the beauty OF the
Immediately in front of the villa Is surrounded by
without.
OTHER NEW HOUSES.
Mrs. Richard Gambril of New-York. has re-
claimed the long unused piece of property in Belle
vue-ave. formerly the estate of James II. Keene,
and upon this fire stricken site has had erected
villa of red brick. with high peaked roof and
tall chmneys- 1t is large stru sture. we'll
ADAPTED for entertaining. and has broad lawn eX-
that of adapting the Beevue-ava- front for living
apartments while the main entrance is in the rear.
a large porte-cochere at that point being archi
tectural feature of the structure
to find sufficient LAND in one Bellevue-ave estate,
and so purchased two upon which to build his sum,
stucco. in bold. hard rectangular lines. the only
exposure to characterize the building This will
William Storrs Wells of New-York. whose recon
stTucted villa vas burned year ago Just as II was
second estate, Tower Top, to his already extensive
lands In order that his villa. which is now build
ing, shall not appear crowded Tower Top will
not he available until next summer. William Fl
Sands has a lease of it which does not expire until
the end OF the present season. This will cause Mr.
Wells inconvenience, his villa will
be ready for several months TO Plans for the
new house show the same general holiness of
line that marks other structures date
The walls are of white brick, with trimmings of
limestone, but II has not Yet assumed sufficient
shape 10 convey any distinct idea of what it will
be when completed.
Far over the ocean drive. az the Point Of Trees
hay, General Francis V. Greene. of New-York is
building a stuccO covered villa, admirably located
for who enjoys water scenes on sea or bay
To secure the fun benefit OF the site the villa has
from the piazzas. which extend nearly around the
house series of fine views are secured. Looking
to the north, the owner may straight un tina
bay his old home, In Warren; to the west he
may look directly down upon the decks of passing
vessels, with the uneven lands of the Dumplines
across the narrow stretch OF the hack
ground and to the south there is an unObstructed
view out TO sea. across the lawns the villas on
Castle Hill. General Greene had originally planned
TO occupy his new villa this season, but il will be
many weeks before the place will be ready for oc-
cupancy. and it will not be formally opened until
next, summer.
Back on the ocean drive just over Bailey's Reach
pinnacled upon the rocky ledge overlooking AImv's
OF William Starr Miller of New-York who recent
~ disposed OF his small cottage In Bellevue-ave 10
Mrs. Duncan Elliott for this airy and com
modious place. with its commanding view
Down upon the shores of the cove formed nv
Prices Neck is a little strip of wild rocky land
bordering directly upon the land
which every one had rejected of little value yet
which struck the fancy of A. II. Olmstead as
received Instructions not 10 harm q weed or othar
bit of nature outside OF the actual build,nr lin.