"Duck Pond" - Matinecock, New York I A Masterpiece Collection Listing

"Duck Pond" Matinecock, New York

Exquisite 3.8-Acre Estate

Located in Locust Valley, New York on the North Shore of Long Island, this 3.8 acre property with stunning landscaping is just 30 miles from Manhattan. Close proximity to town with it’s fine dining, shopping, and local arboretums. The area offers a lifestyle where luxurious living, renowned golf courses and the natural resource of Long Island Sound can be enjoyed.

A private road leads to the gated entrance of “Duck Pond”, a stately colonial nestled on 3.8 stunning acres exquisitely cultivated with areas to relax, play and enjoy the splendor of the surroundings. Manicured and refined, the property offers raised cutting gardens, long stretches of verdant lawns, neatly trimmed boxwood hedges and blossoming bulbs, viburnum, dogwood and azalea. As spring turns to summer, the heady scent of peonies, hydrangea and roses fill the air surrounding the patio and walkways of Jerusalem limestone. The perimeter is lush with tall trees and evergreens to provide privacy and tranquility. Tucked away behind the hedges, a garden bench is a quiet spot to reflect on the beauty of the seasons.

The heated saltwater pool (23’ x 51’) with spa and automated cover is perfect for summer gatherings with a pool deck of Jerusalem Limestone. The Pool House, a recent addition, was created in the same spirit as the home with classic architectural lines and offers up-to-theminute amenities in a chic ambiance. Dressed in a refreshing palette of blue and white, the Pool House provides a large Living Room, Kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances, Laundry, full Bath plus Changing Room and even an outdoor shower. Glass doors fully open to the outside for spectacular entertaining poolside. Architectural features include high beamed ceilings, French doors, and a charming cupola. A large columned Portico for dining make this the ultimate retreat.

Chic Locust Valley Colonial with Modern Amenities

“Duck Pond” is a timeless 6 Bedrooms, 6.55 Bath Colonial which is tucked away on a private road. With over 10,000 square feet of living space, the home offers grandly proportioned rooms plus an exquisitely remodeled Lower Level. Architectural interest is found throughout the home with ceilings over ten feet high, substantial moldings and custom built-ins. With capacious windows, lush views are captured from every room, uniting the landscape with the interiors. A double height Foyer spans the width of the home and glistens with custom woodwork and a sweeping staircase, portending the quality of the residence. Graced with high ceilings, the formal entertaining rooms are spacious and elegant with hardwood floors and French doors to the gardens. Enhanced with a superb floor plan, the Living Room and Dining Room flank the main hall for a wonderful flow for gatherings large or small. The expanded Office with a finely coffered ceiling, built-ins and window seat is airy and bright with wonderful views from the bay window.

Nearby, a comfortable Library sports a marble wood burning fireplace and verdant views through French doors. The eat-in Kitchen is well equipped with a Sub-Zero refrigerator and freezer, Wolf double ovens, Wolf 6-burner stove with griddle, two Miele dishwashers, a center island and granite countertops. A large Breakfast Room opens to the patio and a Butler’s pantry with wine refrigerator and sink leads to the Dining Room. The wellthought-out residence provides a large Family Room with a stone woodburning fireplace adjacent to the Kitchen. Filled with sunlight, these rooms capture stunning views of the landscape.

Additionally, the main floor also offers a Guest Bedroom with en suite Bathroom, large Mudroom with access to the 3-car Garage, Powder Room and rear staircase.

Pool House

Lavish Long Island Living

On the second floor, the Primary Suite is an elegant retreat with a Sitting Room and a large Bedroom with tray ceiling. Boasting two marble Bathrooms, the first offers a new soaking tub, large shower, bidet and custom vanity. The second offers a dark wood vanity and oversized shower. Two spacious, outfitted walk-in closets complete the suite. There are 4 additional Bedrooms, all en suite with outfitted closets. Lastly is the striking Great Room, an oversized Media Room that comfortably sleeps four with built-in beds

An unparalleled Lower Level is ideal for the serious sports enthusiast and for superb entertaining and fun. A home Theater with Golf Simulator is a prized feature in addition to the full Home Gym. A custom-built wet bar, with icemaker, refrigerator and dishwasher, overlooks the game area with billiards and ping pong. A sophisticated full Living Room with a dining area adds to the panache of this level. There is tremendous storage including outfitted closets.

The entire home has been reinvigorated with state-of-the-art systems including 10-zone hydro-air heating and cooling system with seven new Lennox high efficiency units, air purification system, new HTP indirect hot water heaters and circulation system and upgraded 600 amp underground electric. Natural gas emergency generator satisfying 100% of the power requirements for the entire property.

This special quality of this enduring timeless estate is found in the elegance of its luxurious residence in a picturesque setting with every amenity tailored for today’s exceptional living and entertaining.

Amenities Include

• Kohler natural gas-fueled Generator servicing the whole house plus pool house

• Perimeter property fencing with pedestrian gates

• Belgium Block curbing, and limestone walkways

• Landscape Lighting & Security Lighting

• Irrigation System

• Gas Barbecue connection

• 3-Car Garage

• Fenced refuse area

• Programmable thermostats

• 10-zone hydro-air heating and A/C systems including 7 new Lennox high-efficiency units

• High efficiency Pure Air purification system

• Upgraded electric/600 amp underground electric service

• Central Vacuum

• Security & Fire Alarm

• Central sound system, cable and data network

• New HTP indirect domestic hot water heaters and circulation system

• Dehumidification system for Lower Level