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LOCATION This magnificent residence is located at the end of a halfmile long, tree-lined private drive on the elite Gold Coast of Long Island. The property is adjacent to over 200 acres of natural terrain, part of the protected lands of the Nassau Suffolk Greenbelt Trail. Just minutes from major highways, the home offers easy access to Manhattan and area airports, yet retains a serene, private setting. This property is served by the prestigious Cold Spring Harbor School District, which is consistently ranked in the top 1 percent academically in the United States, as well as, many private schools.
PROPERTY The French provincial home on 6.07 acres was designed in 1933 by Auguste L. Noel, a graduate of the Beaux Arts School of Architecture in Paris and designer of, among other buildings, the Whitney Museum of American Art. “Belvedere”, which translates to “a building situated to look out upon a pleasing scene”, is aptly named. Poised at an elevation of 224 feet, the residence offers breathtaking views of the tree filled valley below and the blue waters of Cold Spring Harbor and the Long Island Sound beyond. Meticulously landscaped with boxwoods, espaliered apple trees and wide stretches of verdant lawns, the landscape enhances the Old World character of the home. The distinctive white washed brick and slate mansard roof are complemented by terraces of forged iron work and cast stone graced with climbing vines. The East-West orientation of the home allows for phenomenal lighting regardless of the season. The property also offers moss covered walking trails, a favored sledding hill, a lighted professional tennis court, and a replica of the thatch roofed playhouse from Old Westbury Gardens replete with white picket fence. Nestled within tall brick walls and iron gates lies the gunite pool with bluestone terrace and bucolic gardens.
FIRST FLOOR Tall French doors and expansive windows seamlessly connect the elegant indoors to the exquisite landscape, and the 11-foot ceilings enhance the feeling of openness. The spacious living room, formal dining room and paneled library, each with an imported fireplace, all open to the bluestone patio anchored on both ends by the stately terraces. The country kitchen has original glass cabinetry, polished oak countertops and a porcelain double sink. Top-of-the-line appliances include a Viking 6-burner gas range with double oven, Miele dishwasher and LG refrigerator/freezer. Additional sink, dishwasher and china cabinets are located in the butler’s pantry. Adjacent is the large family room and sunny breakfast room with charming brick walls. This floor also offers an office/bedroom with full bath, a powder room with ante room and coat closet plus a mud room at the rear entrance.
SECOND FLOOR The sweeping bridal staircase from the great hall opens to the second floor featuring the master suite with curved window wall that offers amazing western water views, a handsome wood-burning fireplace, dressing room with cedar closets and double doors onto a private terrace. The master bath has a large tub, a shower with marble bench, intricate tile work and a separate commode. Three bedrooms have en suite full baths and three additional bedrooms share a full hall bath. Tall French windows throughout feature classic iron window railings. A back staircase connects to the first floor and basement.
THIR D FLOOR Two lovely dormered bedrooms share a full bath with double doors that open to a rooftop overlook with a panoramic water view.
BASEMENT The lower level includes a gym, a bathroom with shower and sauna, storage rooms plus a laundry room with 2 washers, 2 dryers and generous built-in shelves and clothing racks.
GA R AGE A ND GUEST A PA RTMENT The heated 3-car garage includes a half bath on the ground floor and a guest apartment with living room, kitchen, 2 bedrooms and a full bath on the second floor.
A DDITIONA L DETAILS This distinguished country home features lovely perennial gardens, majestic trees, a secluded heated in-ground pool, a Deco Turf tennis court, and an irrigation system. This is a magnificently maintained Gold Coast estate reminiscent of the French countryside.
SD #2
Kathryn “Cottie” Maxwell Pournaras
MLS# 2950478
Associate Real Estate Broker
$5,200,000
Gold Circle of Excellence Locust Valley Office
A Masterpiece Collection Listing
1 Buckram Road, Locust Valley, NY 516.759.4800 ext.131, d.516.857.3011 kathrynmaxwell@danielgale.com
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