“Four Seasons” Locust Valley, New York
Located in the Village of Matinecock, New York on the North Shore of Long Island, this idyllic property is a hidden gem just 30 miles from Manhattan. Minutes away is the quaint hamlet of Locust Valley renowned for its boutiques, antique and home décor shops and fine dining. The area offers a luxurious lifestyle and easy access to the natural resources of the Long Island Sound.
The serene setting of this exceptional Estate showcases the four seasons at their best. The 15-acre Estate encompasses a 5-acre developed parcel perched above a broad valley surrounded by 10 acres of accompanying mature woodland, with spring fed ponds and specimen trees. The timeless exteriors of the house, Cottage, and other structures are clad in crisp white clapboard with cedar roofs trimmed by copper gutters. Landscape features include old-growth woods, Rhododendron, Yew, Mountain Laurel, and Dogwood while bluestone patios nestle around the residence and guest Cottage effortlessly extend the living spaces into the outdoors. Designed by Innocenti and Webel, the heated Gunite pool with surround offers a wonderful venue for summer entertaining. The 2-story guest Cottage, a temperature controlled 4-bay garage, a cabana spa, and a garden/playhouse round out the total experience. The 15-acre gated property has a registered subdivision into 3 separate lots of 5 acres each and has been thoughtfully cultivated for enjoyment all throughout the year.
The heart of the main house was designed in 1924 by prominent period architect, Bradley Delahanty. His Long Island country Estates are well known for their use of traditional elements and classic proportions. Recently renovated with great care to preserve the original character, this extraordinary residence has been refurbished and extended upon for today’s flexible lifestyle.
Through the main entrance, one is immediately drawn to a panoramic view of the garden through a wall of glass. This state-of-the-art folding glass wall provides incredible views while delivering energy-efficiency, superior security and interior comfort. Flooded with light, the living room and dining room still bear original design motifs including wood burning fireplaces with herringbone brick hearths and original oak floors. The great room, replete with original pinepaneled walls and pegged oak floors, offers pond and woodland views and opens on to a bluestone patio.
The spacious and well-appointed kitchen seamlessly blends old with new. A Butler’s pantry features a wine refrigerator, sink, and locked storage drawers; and then flows into the main cooking area. Both areas preserve antique glass and brass cabinet details, while showing a modern flourish with handmade mexican wall tiles and gleaming hardwood countertops surrounding a large island. The floors are wide-plank American walnut. Appliances include two large Sub-Zero refrigerators, two freezer drawers, 5-burner gas stove, three sinks and two dishwashers. A brick fireplace creates a pleasant focal point and gathering spot for chilly nights, and an adjacent dining area has panoramic views on three sides, with direct access to the bluestone patio for al fresco entertainment. There is also a finely renovated full Bathroom and a manager’s office with half bath.
On the other end of the ground floor, a bedroom suite boasts a wood-burning fireplace, french doors leading onto a small bluestone covered porch, dressing room and fully tiled bathroom. A paneled study, perfect for a library or home office, is right down the hall.
All bathrooms are newly renovated and feature a seamless blend of new Ann Sacks plumbing fixtures and tiles with original pedestal sinks and tubs.
The second floor living area also offers unique indoor/ outdoor living arrangements. The master suite contains a fireplace for winter evenings, a built-in TV cabinet, and 2 walk-in closets. The full bathroom has matching individual washing areas connected by a shared shower. The large, private outdoor deck overlooking the property is the perfect venue for your morning coffee.
Two well-proportioned bedrooms with spacious closets follow: one has an en-suite bath; the other accesses a hall bath with a private balcony overlooking the front garden. A sitting room opens to the former servant’s wing which hosts two additional bedrooms. A cozy nursery provides access to a large deck and the last bedroom has a vaulted ceiling and walk in closet. Both share a hall bath. The rear staircase leads back down to the kitchen area.
The ample basement provides a temperature controlled walk-in wine cellar, laundry, woodshop, staff lavatory, and contains new utilities.
East Cottage As with the main house, the state-of-the-art east guest Cottage harmonizes with the landscape, and is a private oasis, encircled by a stunning rock garden. Large windows and sliding glass doors allow light to stream in throughout the day. Top-of-the-line finishes were chosen to emphasize and encourage an “indoor/outdoor” experience, creating a chic retreat for family/guests and poolside entertaining. The main level is an expansive open floor plan of radiant- heated terra cotta featuring a living room, dining area and kitchen. A japanese soaking tub anchors the travertine marbled bathroom with an outdoor shower just steps away. Upstairs, the bedroom suite is a special retreat with cathedral ceilings, window seats, skylights and stylish built-in dressers. The ambiance continues into the dressing room and bathroom with heated riverrock flooring, shower and marble vanity. There is a sitting room and laundry as well. A new hvac system with multiple zones and the new navian boiler guarantees year-round comfort. Outside, the landscaping includes two bluestone terraces, and an extraordinary vertical rock garden to complete the experience of “living in the landscape.”
Playhouse: A cozy, well-proportioned West Cottage has wi-fi, electricity, heating, plumbing and ample open space for play, meals, work, or gardening.
A heated breezeway with California glass sliding walls connects to the new 4-bay garage. A charming spiral staircase leads up to the finished loft: a sun-filled room well suited for a home gym; the stairs also spiral down to the elegantly designed cabana spa on the lower level. The cabana spa with sauna is ideal for poolside guests or relaxation after a workout. Amenities include a full bathroom with separate shower and changing room, radiant heated floors, heated towel racks, kitchenette with refrigerator and dishwasher, plus a clothes dryer. The adjacent bluestone patio is perfect for en plein air lunches.
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