"The Lindens"
Sands Point, New York
Location
The Incorporated Village of Sands Point, New York is nestled on the North Shore of Long Island’s Gold Coast. Surrounded almost entirely by Long Island Sound, Manhasset Bay and Hempstead Harbor, Sands Point is rich in history as the home of Estates built for iconic business magnates. A classic example is the Gould-Guggenheim Estate which is now the 216-acre Sands Point Preserve museum. Sands Point is said to have been the inspiration for the glamorous East Egg setting in F. Scott Fitzgerald’s famous novel The Great Gatsby. The Lindens is located approximately 25 miles east of Manhattan and minutes from fine dining and shopping. Madison Avenue-style shops abound in the nearby Americana Shopping Center. Sands Point residents can join The Village Club of Sands Point, formerly the Guggenheim Estate, which offers golf, swimming, paddle tennis and tennis. The Long Island Railroad simplifies commuting with direct service from neighboring Port Washington to both Pennsylvania and Grand Central train stations in Manhattan. Sands Point offers a bucolic waterfront lifestyle where sailing, paddle boarding, fishing, cycling, kayaking and birdwatching can be enjoyed.
Property
The magnificence of this 5.86-acre waterfront Estate is defined by the artistry of its grand shingle-style residence matched by the natural beauty of long unobstructed water views and direct access to Long Island Sound. Masterfully interpreted by the architect, Augustus N. Allen, the residence is said to have been built in 1910 for members of the Fleischmann family, known in business for Fleischmann’s Yeast.
The gracious Estate has been maintained to perfection. The garden design capitalizes on the natural slope of the property. A tremendous bluestone terrace spans the back of the residence. It is adorned with manicured boxwood and flowering pink roses. With room for alfresco dining and several relaxed furniture groupings, it has a built-in DCS Fisher & Paykel grill. Ivy cascades over the terrace garden wall with magnificent hydrangea blooming at its base.
Steps lead down to broad lawns, framed by an allée of Linden trees, that meet 187 feet of sandy beach at the water’s edge. A sparkling heated swimming pool with a red brick surround and groomed privacy hedge is beautifully integrated into the landscape. Perennial plantings add colorful beauty throughout the spring and summer months. A practice backboard and an all-weather tennis court serve up year-round play as weather allows. The perfect complement, a picturesque cabana with a delightful columned covered front porch and cedar roof, features lovely woodwork, a changing room and two bathrooms. A convenient refreshment refrigerator and microwave make for easy entertaining at the cabana where guests can relax on the inviting shaded porch. Garden “rooms” with vibrant textures and shade-loving ground covers enrich the paths that meander through the gardens. A comfortable three-bedroom cottage is perched above a four-vehicle garage. It features a balcony veranda with long garden and water views.
Residence
This magnificent waterfront mansion presides over glorious sunrises over Long Island Sound with Westchester County and Connecticut in the distance. A drive, graced by specimen trees and plantings, arrives at a landscaped courtyard that welcomes arrival to the well-appointed thirteen-bedroom residence. Crowned by a cedar roof punctuated with shed dormers and stately red brick chimneys, the impressive Georgian-Revival shingle-style mansion is timeless in design and composition. Windows are dressed with black shutters. Flanked by mature magnolia and holly trees, a porte-cochère with substantial crisp white columns and dentil molding creates a prominent and inviting entry. The front to back foyer sets a gracious tone. It features gleaming hardwood flooring with a distinguished mahogany Greek key inlay border. Lovely scale, attractive original moldings and architectural details refine the principal rooms. With water views from almost every room, the soothing presence of Long Island Sound is felt throughout the home.
To the northwest, the foyer flows into the spacious formal living room with deep crown and dentil molding, a fireplace featuring a carved painted mantel and windows overlooking both the front courtyard and back gardens. A fabulous four-season sunroom has red tile flooring and oversized windows on three sides. Visually connecting the room to the flourishing gardens beyond, latticework decorates the walls and ceiling. On the other side of the foyer, built-in display shelves and cabinetry line the library walls, and a fireplace provides a handsome focal point to the room. The formal dining room is dressed for elegant gatherings and celebrations. It features exquisite French Zuber woodblock printed wallpaper with rich vibrant colors and a pastoral scene. Two sets of French doors expand the possibilities for entertaining onto the bluestone terrace. A fireplace adds warm ambiance to the room. Filled with natural light, the kitchen is beautifully and practically designed with white custom cabinetry and a marble-topped prep island with seating. For the chef, appliances include a Sub-Zero refrigerator/freezer and a 60-inch Wolf range with a griddle and six burners. The butler’s pantry boasts a convection oven, microwave, additional dishwasher and an oversized Sub-Zero refrigerator and freezer that can accommodate large-scale entertaining. There is ample storage for fine china and crystal as well as for provisions. Separated by carved columns, the kitchen flows easily into the sitting room. A wall of windows and French doors offer terrace, garden and water views from both rooms. Conveniently located adjacent to the kitchen and sitting room, a mudroom has closets for easy storage, and a laundry room is well equipped. Two powder rooms, one with gleaming P.E. Guerin faucet fittings, complete this level.
Accessed by either the main or back staircase, the second level opens to the tranquil primary suite. The sumptuous bedroom features French doors, flanked by display shelves, opening onto a Juliette balcony. Refreshing breezes and sweeping views of the landscaped grounds and water can be enjoyed. A carved mantle surrounds the fireplace. Two luxurious en suite marble baths, one with a fireplace, feature custom fittings. A handsome office with a fireplace has long water views. Three additional bedrooms each have an en suite bath. A secondary primary bedroom suite with an oversized dressing room, a fireplace, a marble en suite bath and cedar closet for seasonal storage complete this level.
Eight charming bedrooms are located on the third level with two full baths, a large cedar closet and substantial areas for storage.
The Lindens is an enduringly beautiful Estate offering refined and comfortable living and entertaining. Its classic design and magnificent rare 5.86-acre waterfront setting evoke a sense of calm and grace. The majestic thirteen-bedroom residence sits high above Long Island Sound with captivating garden and water views. It is air conditioned on all three levels. Complemented by 187 feet of sandy beach, a heated swimming pool, a tennis court, an enchanting cabana and a three-bedroom cottage, The Lindens is a preeminent waterfront Estate perfect for today’s luxurious lifestyle.
