"Brookhaven"
Upper Brookville, New York
Where Luxury Meets Nature on Long Island's North Shore.
Just 27 miles east of Manhattan, the Incorporated Village of Upper Brookville is located on Long Island’s North Shore within the Town of Oyster Bay. This scenic village is known for its natural beauty, luxurious estates and proximity to sandy beaches, nature preserves, antique shops, fine dining and shopping.
"Brookhaven"
A landscaped drive arrives at a welcoming courtyard with an attractive centerpiece medallion that introduces this stately five-bedroom estate. The residence is perfectly situated on two-acres of gardens featuring mature specimen plantings and lush flat green lawns. A handsome interpretation of Colonial architecture, the home has a stucco facade, windows dressed with grey shutters and copper detailing on box bay windows flanking the front entry. Crisp white trim highlights the columned covered portico entry. The composition is timeless, modern and classic. The residence is complemented by an expansive bluestone terrace with a chef’s outdoor kitchen that is perfect for alfresco dining and entertaining. A path leads past a circular garden with boxwood and flowering perennial plantings, to the sparkling 20’ x 50’ heated gunite swimming pool and spa with a state-of-the-art ozone filtration system. The pool has an automated cover, lighting and an iAquaLink app-controlled heating system. A poolside pavilion provides lovely shade for relaxing. There is a convenient outdoor shower, and a firepit is a wonderful place to gather on cool evenings. Completed in 2003, the estate has been beautifully maintained with many updates including smart technology. Brookhaven is a magnificent estate beautifully designed for today’s luxurious living.
Elegance Behind Every Archway.
Once inside the residence, the double-height foyer sets a gracious and inviting tone. A large clerestory window above the front entry offers natural light. Masterfully crafted millwork graces the curved staircase that ascends to the second level balcony landing. Refined casework adorns wide archways that lead to principal rooms beautifully scaled for entertaining with well-appointed architectural details, tasteful finishes and chic lighting. There is polished wood flooring throughout, and emphasis is placed on symmetry, spacious scale and refinement in every detail. Steps lead down to the formal living room anchored by a fireplace with a carved marble mantel and a light-filled box bay window. The richly paneled library has a warm and traditional sensibility with a fireplace, a wet bar, display shelving and French doors opening onto a covered terrace. The elegant formal dining room boasts two sets of French doors with sidelights and transom windows opening to bluestone terraces and gardens overlooking the swimming pool. The well-planned and beautifully designed kitchen is fitted with white custom cabinetry, Carrara marble countertops and integrated top-of-the-line appliances. An island with seating is perfect for food preparation. Bathed in natural light, the informal dining area sits adjacent to French doors with terrace and garden views. The dark wood flooring has comfortable radiant heat. There is a mudroom and access to the twobay attached garage. The family room sits adjacent to the foyer. It has a wood burning fireplace with a carved wood mantle featuring egg and dart and fluted detailing, and an inviting window seat within a box bay window overlooking the front courtyard.
Luxurious Primary Suite and Restful Bedrooms.
The second level is accessed by the main or back staircase. The luxurious primary suite has a serene bedroom with space for relaxed seating around a gas-fueled fireplace and French doors opening onto a balcony with panoramic views of the verdant gardens. It boasts two dressing rooms with custom fittings for organized storage and an enormous spa-inspired en suite bath with radiant heat, a steam shower, a spa tub and a double sink vanity. Three additional large and restful bedrooms with room for seating and study spaces, two full baths and a well-equipped laundry room with ample storage complete this level.
Entertainment Paradise.
The expansive lower level has a theatre room with comfortable movie theatre-style seating for nine and an Audio Video Invasion Theatre Projector system. A recreation room is currently designed as a playroom, and a cozy den features a gas-fueled fireplace. A bedroom, a full bath, a second laundry and several storage rooms complete the lower level.
In addition to the many luxurious amenities this estate has to offer, there is a Sonos sound system inside and outside, Control 4 technology, Nest climate control and a Hydrawise smart irrigation system. A generator is designed to service the whole house.
Brookhaven is a magnificent five-bedroom estate perfect for today’s stylish and luxurious living and entertaining.
