HORSESHOE
MILL NECK, NEW YORK
LOCATION & GROUNDS
The appeal of Long Island’s North Shore is defined by sandy beaches and treelined roads that wind past gracious homes and historic estates. Mill Neck is an Incorporated Village that is adjacent to quaint Locust Valley. Thirty miles east of Manhattan, it is close to fine dining, shopping, cultural art centers, beaches and marinas.
WELCOME TO HORSESHOE
Horseshoe is a magnificent 6.3-acre estate perched high on a hill presiding over brilliant sunsets and majestic long water views of Mill Neck Creek. The masterfully designed six-bedroom Modern Farmhouse residence has an elegance and sophistication that places an emphasis on the enjoyment of indoor-outdoor living and entertaining. Clean design, combined with attractive finishes, create an oasis of luxury in a spectacular landscaped setting. The main residence is complemented by a stylish and comfortable two-bedroom cottage. The sparkling cool blue heated saltwater swimming pool has an attractive brick surround. For poolside barbeques, there is a rare Pirincho con balancin Asado grill imported from Argentina. Lush flowering plantings and a groomed hedge provide seclusion, and a lovely covered terrace is perfect for relaxing and dining. From the terrace, French doors open into a well-appointed entertainment room with a granite-topped wet bar, wine cellar and bath. There is an outdoor basketball area for shootaround practice and acres of verdant lawns that gently slope toward the water’s edge. This property offers an unparalleled luxurious lifestyle perfect for today’s gracious living and entertaining.
RESIDENCE
A drive, bordered by mature specimen trees and broad verdant lawns, arrives at a manicured gravel courtyard that welcomes arrival to the main residence. Composed of elements that are all at once timeless, modern and classic, the home’s crisp white clapboard facade is crowned by an attractive cedar roof. Sophisticated design accomplishes a sense of effortless ease and grace, and the idyllic presence of Mill Neck Creek is felt throughout the home.
Once inside, the inviting foyer flows into the serene formal living room with a focal point fireplace and polished wide plank pegged oak flooring. The tray ceiling is dressed with pickled pine, and a window seat sits inside an oversized bay window overlooking a broad brick terrace where a gasfueled firepit wards off evening’s chill. Unobstructed water views abound. The natural wood elements lend texture and a warm atmosphere to the living room. Bathed in natural light, the formal dining room overlooks the front courtyard on one side and the expansive brick terrace, through two sets of French doors, on the opposite side. It leads to the well-planned and spacious kitchen complex. Fitted with soft white custom cabinetry, an island with seating and top-of-the-line appliances that include Wolf, Sub-Zero and Asko for the chef, the kitchen overlooks the swimming pool and creek in the distance. Stairs lead down to the entertainment room which opens onto the pool. Completing this wing, there is a bedroom with an en suite bath. Just beyond the living room, a hallway with a wet bar leads to the distinguished library/office which features a fireplace, a built-in Smoketeer air filtration system, display shelves and French doors with sidelights. The sumptuous primary suite bedroom has French doors that open onto the terraced gardens with sweeping views of the landscaped grounds and water. There are two dressing rooms with custom fittings. The large spa-inspired en suite bath has handmade tiles, Waterworks and Grohe fittings, two showers – one is a steam shower with a marble bench and the other is a sixteen-inch rainfall shower. There is a deep jetted tub and two sinks.
RESIDENCE
The second level features four restful bedrooms. Each has an en suite bath and custom closets for organized storage. There is a family room with a cozy fireplace and a well-equipped laundry room that completes this level.
The lower level features a spacious recreation room, an exercise room, a bath and storage rooms. Originally conceived as a home theater, it is fully wired for installation.
Luxurious amenities include radiant heat in all the bathrooms, in the entertainment room off the pool and the lower level. There is a centralized multi-room audio/visual system throughout the house with built-in control panels in most rooms that extends outside to surround the swimming pool area, a generator, a central vacuum and a reverse osmosis water purification system. In addition to the three-bay attached garage, a detached one-bay garage is in use as a garden shed. Recent improvements include a new roof, landscaping with over 50 specimen trees, expanded lawns, a new patio, bluestone terrace and above ground gas tanks.
