Centre Court - A Masterpiece Collection Listing

"CENTRE COURT"

LATTINGTOWN, NEW YORK

Located in the Village of Lattingtown, New York on the North Shore of Long Island, this over 4.5-acre estate is just 30 miles from Manhattan. It is within minutes of the Lattingtown Village Beach and fine dining and shopping in the hamlet of Locust Valley. The area offers a lifestyle where luxurious living and the natural resource of Long Island Sound can be enjoyed.

WELCOME TO CENTRE COURT

Set at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, Centre Court is approached by a long curvilinear drive that arrives to an inviting courtyard at the front of this gracious estate. The main residence is complemented by a twobedroom cottage that was completed in 2012. The cottage features a refreshment kitchen and stylish living room with an elevated tray ceiling and gas-fueled fireplace. French doors with sidelights bathe the interior in natural light and offer lovely views of the sparkling heated swimming pool and spa with a red brick surround. A wisteria covered pergola with cascading blooms provides shade to a delightful poolside dining patio. Beautifully integrating it into the captivating gardens, the all-weather tennis court is encircled by a tall manicured Euonymous Manhattan hedge. A courtside covered patio provides shaded seating for spectators and players alike. Majestic specimen trees, open verdant lawns, flowering perennials and lovely hardscape grace the gardens. Designed by Innocenti & Webel, these outdoor rooms provide tranquil spaces for relaxing and entertaining.

RESIDENCE

Crowned by a slate roof, the five-bedroom residence features a U-shaped plan and handsome details. With plenty of room for parking, the broad pea gravel forecourt is surrounded by a groomed border with groupings of azalea, boxwood, roses and climbing hydrangea. The home’s red brick facade is lightened with a soft white lime wash, and a series of French doors are dressed with navy shutters. There is visual weight to the portico that welcomes arrival to the front entry. It opens to a spectacular foyer and grand living room beyond. The foyer features a polished limestone floor and delicate decorative garland and swag plaster applique moldings. The impressively scaled and light-filled living room is distinguished by a barrel ceiling with cove lighting that soars to twenty-two feet. French doors on either side of the room open to bluestone terraces. Exquisite wood paneled walls with classical detailing have a strie finish. Richly polished oak flooring is set in a herringbone pattern, and the fireplace has a Verde marble surround. There is room for several furniture groupings. A tremendous half-moon transom window over four tall windows at the far end of the room opens the pristine interiors to views of the magnificent gardens. The arched transom is accented by the curved barrel ceiling adding drama and architectural interest to the room’s design. A gallery hall spans the front of the residence and provides wonderful flow to the two wings of the home.

A sophisticated formal dining room has a border of pretty applied plaster molding decorating its ceiling and French doors that expand entertaining to a bluestone terrace overlooking the gardens.

The kitchen features tasteful finishes with custom creamy white floor-to-ceiling cabinetry and attractive granite countertops. For the chef, there are Viking and Sub-Zero appliances and a food preparation island. Limestone flooring adds texture, and an inviting window seat sits beneath casement windows in the informal dining area. The kitchen is open to the family room with a cozy fireplace. Stairs ascend to a bedroom suite featuring a sitting room with a fireplace and an en suite bath. There is another comfortable bedroom and a laundry room.

At the opposite wing of the residence, a library is wrapped in raised pickled oak paneling that adds luxurious refinement to the room. There is a wet bar, display shelves and cabinetry, and a fireplace with a raised hearth that provides warm ambiance during cooler months. It overlooks a bluestone terrace with a wisteria covered trellis set off by crisply painted white columns.

The spacious primary suite is a serene retreat. It features a fireplace, a tray ceiling and French doors that open to a bluestone terrace and swimming pool below. Two en suite baths feature marble topped vanities, marble flooring, spa tubs, a skylight and steam shower. There are two additional restful bedrooms with en suite baths that complete this wing of the residence.

The fully furnished lower level is outfitted for entertainment and relaxation. It opens with versatile built-in desks and cabinetry and continues to a media room with a projection system. There is a bar with a dishwasher and ice maker that is adjacent to a billiard area. Double doors open to recreation and storage rooms. A climate-controlled fitness room sits behind walls of glass. There is a luxurious sauna and a full bath with a shower and changing room. Doors open to steps that conveniently lead outdoors to the swimming pool, spa and surrounding gardens.

Discrete landscape lighting highlights the gardens and walkways at night. There is a three-bay attached garage and irrigation throughout the gardens.

The special quality of this enduringly timeless and resplendent estate is found in the elegance of its luxurious residence in a bucolic setting with amenities tailored for today’s exceptional living and entertaining.