LINDEN HILL M AT I N E C O C K , N E W YO R K
This exceptional estate is located in the Incorporated Village of Matinecock, New York in the Town of Oyster Bay on the north shore of Long Island. It is just 30 miles east of Manhattan and within easy reach of the charming Hamlet of Locust Valley, golf courses, cultural venues, beaches, museums, fine dining and shopping. Clad with shingles, tailored with shutters, decorated with dentil cornice moldings and crowned by a delightful eight-sided cupola that complements the handsome low hipped gambrel roof, this residence is an opus of inspired classic design. Designed by notable architect Bradley Delehanty in 1918 for Clarence Edward Groesbeck, Chairman, American Gas & Electric Company, this captivating seven-bedroom residence is a masterful interpretation of Federal-style architecture beautifully set on a glorious 4.06-acres of lush flowering gardens and lawns. The home has been adeptly enhanced and meticulously restored to perfection under the guidance of distinguished architect, John Ike, of Ike Kligerman Barkley. Set at the apex of a gently sloping hill, the property is introduced by stone piers. A secluded drive, graced by verdant lawns and mature specimen trees, opens to a broad pebbled courtyard that welcomes guests to the stately home. A gracious style that celebrates both original architectural details and tasteful additions is reflected in this home. Garden rooms, designed by Innocenti & Webel, incorporate old growth specimen sugar maple, cedar, pine, yellowwood, linden and magnolia trees. Perfect for relaxing and entertaining, a covered dining porch and a fabulous covered semi-circular red brick veranda invite pause and enjoyment of the surrounding gardens. Manicured boxwoods frame cultivated flowerbeds. Climbing hydrangea soften the approach to a sunken garden that boasts a centerpiece heated in-ground saltwater pool. With bluestone coping, the sparkling pool is surrounded by a carpet of grass and flowering shrubs. Sprawling wisteria is trained across a charming arbor that provides shade for an expansive poolside bluestone patio. Wide rolling lawns open to a play area with a climber and swing set. The property boasts a Sonos sound system, a generator, a security system, lightning protection, water filtration and irrigation systems. Professionally designed landscape lighting highlights the home and gardens at night.
A one-story columned porch frames and emphasizes the welcoming front entry. Pretty leaded glass fan and sidelights surround the paneled front door that opens to an inviting entry foyer featuring a polished white and ebony marble floor. A gallery hall provides wonderful flow. With ceiling heights of approximately 10-feet 3-inches, principal rooms are beautifully proportioned and grand in scale. Finely drawn classical details and millwork enhance each room. Oversized double hung six-over-six windows and French doors with transom lights have been carefully restored. With most rooms having both east and west exposures, they provide lovely natural light to the interiors and easy access to the spectacular gardens. Library walls are wrapped with gleaming hand rubbed wood paneling, built-in shelves and dentil crown molding. Marble surrounds the fireplace opening, and French doors open to the covered veranda and gardens. The elegant formal living room features a fireplace with a delicate mantle detail, wide plank floors, French doors and room for several furniture groupings. The light-filled sunroom has a relaxed but refined sensibility. With a stone floor and painted wainscoting, it overlooks drifts of flowering hydrangea and a hedge enclosed garden room. Setting the stage for elegant entertaining, the grand formal dining room has a fireplace with a white carved marble surround featuring twin lions. A polished narrow-plank wood floor adds warmth to the design. Two delicate arch topped doorways flank the fireplace, and two sets of French doors with transom lights open to the covered veranda. Equipped for entertaining on a large scale, the fabulous service kitchen has a large center work island with a zinc top and integrated baking oven, white cabinetry, a Garland professional restaurant series gas range with ovens and teak countertops. A second kitchen with mahogany and French Pyrolave countertops features custom black cabinetry and top-of-the-line appliances. This kitchen opens to a family room with a rough-hewn beamed ceiling crafted from 200-year-old reclaimed barn wood. The juxtaposition of traditional design and informal material culminates in a relaxed but classic room. Flooding the space with natural light, a wall of windows encircles a lovely informal dining area that projects from the main room. French doors open to a charming covered porch. There is an office, two powder rooms and a mudroom with built-in cabinetry leads to an attached three-car garage.
The second level is accessed by either the gently curving main or rear staircase. The luxurious and tranquil master suite is distinguished by fabulous custom dressing closets and a sumptuous marble and tile bath with radiant heat floors. Four additional bedrooms, each with an en suite bath with radiant heat, are ample in size and comfort. A wonderful bonus family room with built-in cabinetry and a laundry room complete this level. From the second level hallway, an open stairway leads to the third level and culminates with the spectacular glass paned cupola at the top of the home. This arrangement opens the levels to each other and bathes them in natural light. The third level has a comfortable bedroom, a bath and a gym. The finished lower level has a spacious combination billiard/media room. A fireplace adds warm ambiance. There is a bedroom with en suite bath, a laundry room with built-in storage and a powder room. Utility and storage rooms complete this level.
“Linden Hill” MLS# 3316757
Kathleen “Kathe” Dodd Gold Circle of Excellence Real Estate Salesperson
A Masterpiece Collection Listing.
Locust Valley Office 516.759.4800, c.516.504.8771 kathleendodd@danielgale.com
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