LION’S GATE U P P E R B R O O KV I L L E , N E W YO R K
Just 27 miles east of Manhattan, the Incorporated Village of Upper Brookville is located on Long Island’s North Shore within the Township of Oyster Bay. This scenic village is known for its natural beauty, luxurious estates and proximity to sandy beaches, fine dining and shopping. Stone piers topped with handsome lion statuary introduce a drive that gently climbs past towering trees and arrives to the gracious fivebedroom estate. “Lion’s Gate” is perfectly situated on 3.5-acres of captivating gardens featuring mature specimen plantings, lush green lawns and a delightful recirculating pond with a tranquil waterfall. The landscaped forecourt features a flowering perennial garden and manicured foundation plantings. The residence is a beautiful interpretation of Nantucket shingle-style architecture. With pleasing symmetry, it is crowned by a double-peaked cedar roof, and its rich gray cedar facade is complemented by crisp white trim that highlights the gables, dormers and window groupings. Guests are drawn to a welcoming peaked and columned portico entry bordered by koi ponds with vibrant textured plantings on either side of the walkway. The composition is timeless, modern and classic. Attractive arch-topped glass French doors with sidelights open to an inviting foyer with a lovely vaulted ceiling that adds volume to the space. A large circular transom window above the front door provides interest and natural light. A gallery hallway runs at an axis to both wings of the residence. Well-appointed principal rooms overlook a tremendous low-walled bluestone patio that expands these living spaces to the outdoors for relaxing, entertaining and al fresco dining. An archway with refined millwork introduces the formal living room which is anchored by a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace and striking hewn rafter ties that emphasize the vaulted ceiling height. Scaled for entertaining, the living room leads to the elegant formal dining room with a tray ceiling, gleaming wood floor and a wall of glass sliding doors with access to the patio and gardens. The opposite wing of the residence features a library/office with a fireplace and tasteful built-in display cabinetry with a dentil molding detail that adds traditional style to the room. French doors open from the warm and inviting family room to the bluestone patio. Two comfortable bedrooms, each with an en suite bath, and a powder room complete this level.
The well-planned and newly renovated kitchen is sublime. It features sleek exotic zebrawood, high luster white and gleaming stainless custom cabinetry with white Caesarstone countertops. An enormous island with seating is perfect for food preparation. For the chef, top-of-the-line appliances include a Sub-Zero refrigerator/freezer and a six-burner gas Thermador cooktop and oven. A spacious pantry has ample storage for provisions. An informal dining banquette sits below a group of windows overlooking the gardens, and porcelain tile flooring has comfortable radiant heat that extends into the sunroom. The light-filled sunroom has an attractive vaulted ceiling and access to the bluestone patio. A mudroom has convenient built-in cabinetry, and there is access to the three-car attached garage.
The second level is separated into two wings, each with its own staircase. The luxurious primary suite is a wing unto itself. There is a serene sitting room with French doors that open onto a balcony terrace with panoramic views of the verdant gardens. The primary bedroom is spacious, and it boasts two marble spa-inspired en suite baths and two dressing rooms with custom cabinetry and fittings. Several additional large closets provide further storage. The second wing has its own staircase that leads to two restful bedrooms with en suite baths, a sitting room that opens to an exercise room and several spacious storage areas. A cleverly designed bonus room is tucked into the top level.
MLS# 3368606
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