Dream House - Manhasset, New York

DREAM HOUSE M A N H A S S E T, N E W Y O R K

Approximately 25 miles from Manhattan, Manhasset, New York is home to the Incorporated Village of Flower Hill on the North Shore of Long Island. It is close to fine dining and shopping and the natural resource of Long Island Sound.

This spectacular residence is poised atop 1.68 lush landscaped acres high at the end of a well-appointed cul-de-sac. The drive gently climbs to arrive at the seven-bedroom red brick manor with timeless traditional lines and understated European touches. Architectural details play across the exterior façade and include decorative cornice and window moldings, quoins and barrel-topped dormers. The centerpiece balconette draws guests to the magnificent double door entry. Once inside, the grand foyer opens to a light-filled and spacious floor plan with beautifully proportioned rooms. Gorgeous floating staircases gracefully rise and meet at the second level. Polished marble flooring

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highlighted by a gold leaf detail, add luxurious refinement to the double height foyer. The ceiling is painted in trompe l’oeil fashion. Masterfully executed millwork and custom cabinetry add elegance throughout this residence.

The formal living room features a fireplace with a handsome carved mantle, oak hardwood flooring and a projection system for entertainment. Ready for large gatherings, the impressive formal dining room has elaborate filigree crown molding and an oval radius coffered ceiling that adds to the celebratory ambiance of the room. There is a fireplace with a carved mantle and gleaming oak flooring. The butler’s pantry has white marble countertops with custom cabinetry and a convenient dishwasher. With red-brick and rough-hewn decorative beam detailing and a floor-toceiling stone fireplace with a raised hearth, the spacious Tuscan-inspired family room has a rustic and relaxed sensibility. Natural light bathes the interior in natural light through two sets of French doors with sidelights that open to an entertainer’s secluded garden paradise. The family room is adjacent to the kitchen which features wood cabinetry with jewelry-like hardware complemented by marble countertops and flooring. A coffered ceiling has pretty hand-painted detailing. Sub-Zero appliances are integrated into the design. There is a wine refrigerator, a Viking oven, a microwave and a warming drawer. A large island provides the chef with abundant preparation space and seats four. The kitchen piece de resistance is a French La Cornue range with a custom hood. The kitchen opens to an informal dining room with a white marble floor and attractive crown moldings. French doors provide access to a well-equipped summer kitchen set under an arbor overlooking the saltwater swimming pool and serene terraced gardens. There is a handsome library/office with wood display shelves and cabinetry, a coffered ceiling, window seats and French doors that open to the gardens.

A bedroom with an en suite bath and a powder room complete this level.

On the second level, double doors open to the luxurious primary suite wing. A comfortable sitting room has access to a balcony overlooking the terraced gardens surrounding the swimming pool. The bedroom features a gas-fueled fireplace with a marble surround and a carved wood mantle. Three windows overlook the front gardens.

There are two luxurious large dressing closets with custom fittings. The marble en suite bath features beautifully crafted raised panel cabinetry with a marble countertop.

There is an oversized steam shower with rainfall and body sprays, a jetted spa tub and two sinks. Four additional restful bedrooms, three baths and a laundry room complete this level. A stairway provides access to third level storage areas.

The lower level has a den with two cedar closets for seasonal storage. A billiard room has a refreshment station with a dishwasher, beverage refrigerator and icemaker. Through a wall of glass, a temperature-controlled wine cellar has attractive built-in wine storage, brick wall detailing and a tile floor. There is a bedroom, a full bath and a laundry room. A multi-purpose sports room has a baseball pitching machine for batting practice. There is a fitness room, a sauna and access to a two-bay tandem garage with room for four-vehicles.

At the back of the residence, an expansive red brick entertainment patio has areas for relaxing and al fresco dining. The summer kitchen includes a grill, a pizza oven and a refrigerator built into a red-brick serving bar with a granite top and seating for four.

A wisteria-covered arbor provides dappled shade. These areas overlook the azure-blue heated saltwater swimming pool. The pool is surrounded by terraced gardens with mature specimen plantings, groomed boxwood hedges and a canopy of trees that provides beauty and seclusion. Flowering roses, azalea and hydrangea are featured prominently in the gardens. The residence has central air conditioning, a sound system, LED lighting, a generator, landscape lighting, air purification and humidification systems that add to the serene and luxurious lifestyle this home and property offer.

A Masterpiece Collection Listing | MLS# 3322243.

Locust Valley Office | 1 Buckram Road, Locust Valley, NY

Huailing “Helen” Deng

themasterpiececollection.com danielgale.com

Real Estate Salesperson

Jeff Lu

Gold Circle of Excellence

Real Estate Salesperson

c.917.859.7718

c.516.637.8686

huailingdeng@danielgale.com

jefflu@danielgale.com

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