The article discusses a historic brick home in Balmville, designed by architect Frederick Clarke Withers in 1857. While it has undergone some renovations, the property retains picturesque architectural elements. Withers, who immigrated to the U.S. in 1851, collaborated with notable contemporaries and was influenced by landscape architecture. His work contributed to evolving country-home designs. The house at 560 Grand Avenue, although not included in the notable architectural guide 'Villas and Cottages', embodies stylistic features prevalent in the era, reflecting an appreciation for nature and beautiful vistas along the Hudson River.
Frederick Clarke Withers, an English architect, designed this spacious 1857 brick manse in Balmville, retaining picturesque details even after centuries of renovations.
While not featured in the 1857 Villas and Cottages publication, the home's massing and decorative details align with designs celebrated in the compilation.
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