A modern Hudson Valley retreat with serious music pedigree just hit the market.
The former home of Nesuhi Ertegun — music icon, jazz connoisseur, and co-founder of Atlantic Records (d. 1989) — has is on the market for $2,900,0000 at 7 East Lake Drive, Katonah, NY, exclusively with Sally Slater of Douglas Elliman.
Designed to celebrate both nature and art, the residence opens to the water at every turn: rooms flow into one another, terraces chase the sunset, and gallery-style walls invite a collection to breathe.
Specs and features
- Address: 7 East Lake Drive, Katonah, NY
- Price: $2,900,000
- Listing agent: Sally Slater, Douglas Elliman
- Year built: 1980
- Living area: 3,740 sq. ft.
- Lot size: 4.1± acres
- Outdoor living: Infinity pool, terraces, pool cabana, bocce court
Walls of glass, skylights, and French doors flood the interiors with light and frame sunset vistas
Built in 1980, the contemporary design prioritizes light and outlook: expansive skylights, floor-to-ceiling glass, and French doors pull the outdoors in and frame those west-facing views.
Inside, the living room features high ceilings, a fireplace, and terrace access; the dining area connects via a half wall for easy flow when entertaining.
Designed for art: gallery-like circulation with display walls throughout
A long entry hall/gallery with high ceilings and skylights draws the eye straight to the water, while gallery-ready walls across the home provide continuous space for art.
Rooms transition cleanly, keeping sightlines open to the reservoir from the living and dining areas, family room, and terraces.
Primary suite with private terrace and uninterrupted reservoir views
The primary bedroom suite mirrors the home’s main living spaces with its own terrace overlooking the water, plus a large bath and walk-in closet.
Additional bedrooms maintain privacy and access to the outdoor areas, keeping the focus on light, quiet, and views.
Key features & amenities
- Setting: Nearly 4 acres with dramatic reservoir frontage and views
- Outdoor living: Infinity pool oriented parallel to the water, terraces, pool cabana, bocce court
- Architecture: Contemporary design with expansive skylights, French doors, and floor-to-ceiling glass
- Interiors: Gallery-style hall and display walls, open living/dining with fireplace and terrace access
- Primary suite: Private view terrace, large bath, walk-in closet
- Proximity: Minutes to train, highways, town dining/shopping, and the Katonah Museum
Nearly 4 acres above the Cross River Reservoir with an infinity pool that runs parallel to the water
The property spans approximately 4.1 private acres of rolling lawn and mature landscaping with dramatic reservoir views in every season.
Outside, an infinity pool is oriented parallel to the Cross River Reservoir, creating a seamless visual line between terrace and water. A bocce court and contemplative pool cabana round out the grounds.
Katonah convenience: close to train, highways, town, and the Katonah Museum of Art
Despite the privacy, the late music producer’s home is close to Metro-North, major roadways, and the restaurants, bakeries, galleries, and shops of Katonah — including the Katonah Museum — making it equally suited for weekend escapes or full-time living.
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