PAT R I O T FA R M N O R T H P O R T, N E W YO R K
L O C AT I O N . Located on Long Island’s elite Gold Coast, Northport is known for its secluded deep-water harbor, beautiful parks and beaches and culturally rich downtown area. This waterfront property is adjacent to the bucolic Sunken Meadow State Park. The tranquil community of Northport offers exceptional private and public schools, fine dining and shopping, with public and private country, golf, yacht and equestrian clubs nearby. Northport is just 40 miles from New York City and less than an hour drive to LaGuardia and JFK Airports.
PROPERTY AND RESIDENCE. This remarkable 9.2 acre property lies on the shore of Sunken Meadow Creek, a brackish tidal marsh fed by fresh water springs, which is a natural sanctuary for birds and other wildlife. A cobblestone entryway with stone pillars marks the entrance to this historic former plantation, which was part of the original Sunken Meadow property. The split drive leads to guest parking in front and a 3-car garage tucked away behind tall privet hedges. At the front of the home, a garden of brick paths and boxwood hedges surround a stately fountain creating a grand entrance. In the back, a house-wide brick patio includes a gorgeous brick bridal staircase that opens to the sprawling meadows with majestic mature trees, large paddocks, a cozy waterside patio and dock. In addition to the main residence, the property also includes an extraordinary 18th century barn, the original chicken coop (now a tool shed and workshop), a quaint storage building tastefully fashioned after a colonial cottage with cupola and weather vane, a tea house and original plantation garden shed. main home’s contemporary design. Patriot Farms is an 8 bedroom, 5 ½ bath residence and is recognized as one of the finest pre-Revolutionary War Georgian houses on Long Island. Thoughtful renovations have seamlessly blended historic craftsmanship and charm with the finest modern amenities. Originally built in 1717 by American settler and patriot Jonas Platt and rebuilt after a fire in 1754, the home has been meticulously restored and expanded with attention to every detail from the handcrafted nails in the wide plank oak flooring to the fine copper gutters. This remarkable plantation estate retains many original components including 5 fireplaces, 18th century shingles and floors, handcrafted banisters and balusters and even select lead glass windows. An expanded and updated chef’s kitchen features top of line appliances and a second floor great room/ billiard suite provides an extraordinary space for entertaining.
FIRST FLOOR. The center hall with polished original wide plank wood floors extends from the heavy Dutch door with antique hardware to a glass door overlooking the picturesque grounds. A second centerpiece hallway runs the width of the home. Stately hand crafted wooden arches and custom millwork adorn the passageways. A guest powder room combines old and new marble and the parlor features a double facing fireplace creating dual sitting areas. The spacious living room is sunny with classic pane windows, an adjacent wet bar and French doors onto a wooden deck with hot tub. The music room features a hand painted wall mural of the estate and a wall of windows overlooking the great lawn and wetlands to the north. The modern gourmet kitchen includes a family size eating area, bi-level granite center island with seating, gorgeous tile floor and walk-in pantry. Appliances include a Viking double oven, range and grill, Viking wall oven, Thermador hood, Bosch dishwasher and Subzero refrigerator and freezer. A fantastic screened in sun porch has five sets of double doors onto the patio, bead board ceiling, three ceiling fans and spectacular view of the grounds. The dining room features wide plank oak flooring, built-in shelves and a fireplace. A family room is media ready with custom built entertainment cabinetry and room darkening shades. A full bath features white marble and glass enclosed shower and a spacious laundry room includes industrial grade equipment and a chute from second floor. An unusually large mud room with bluestone floor includes extensive cabinetry and closet space.
SECOND FLOOR. Living space continues on the second floor with the addition of a spectacular great room/billiard suite. A two-story vaulted ceiling and dramatic windows provide breathtaking views of the landscape, water and sky. An exterior balcony overlooks the yard and interior stairs connect to a third floor indoor balcony that overlooks the great room. The Master Suite includes a tremendous bedroom with 2 story vaulted ceiling, brass chandelier and ceiling fans, stately decorative columns, two walk-in closets and an office/ancillary room. Walls of windows face north and south and French doors open onto a large private balcony overlooking the grounds. The master bath is spacious with a Jacuzzi tub set in marble, large seamless glass shower and two sinks and vanities. A grand center hall connects to three more bedrooms, two of them with fireplaces, and two family baths updated with elegant black and white tile. One bath features a glass enclosed shower, the other includes a classic clawfoot tub. All bedrooms offer spectacular views of the grounds.
THIRD FLOOR. A full third floor includes four bedrooms, all with architecturally interesting features. Gabled windows, pitched ceilings and spectacular views create warm and comfortable quarters. An interior balcony with sitting area overlooks the second floor great room below. A stained glass ceiling light atop the center hall and stairs provides rich light to the three stories below.
B A S E M E N T. The immaculate basement reveals construction of a bygone era, with stone foundation walls and locust tree support posts. Supplemented over the years by brick and steel columns and extended as the house was enlarged, the basement is spacious, clean and nostalgic.
The barn is one of only a few remaining barns constructed in the early 18th century nationwide. Built as a full service equestrian center, it was also used to store whaling boats employed by the American revolutionaries in the war against the British. The barn is a handcrafted masterpiece. With its hand hewn timber framing and mortise and tenon construction, it is an extraordinary piece of American history. It includes five large stalls, a heated tack room, loft, garage bay, and multiple doors for passage of horses and equipment. This property includes a detached 3-car garage with loft, a tea house which could be used as an office, artist’s studio or fitness room, an original plantation-era garden shed, a chicken coop-turned-tool house and workshop, and quaint storage building. 7 zones of gas heat and central air, abundant closets, pull-down unfinished attic. Carefully selected replacement windows maintain the classic Georgian style while providing energy efficient benefits.
Kings Park SD #5
Laura Zambratto
MLS# 3139992
Associate Real Estate Broker Gold Circle of Excellence c.917.822.4360 laurazambratto@danielgale.com
$3,395,000 A Masterpiece Collection Listing.
Cold Spring Harbor Office 5 Main Street Cold Spring Harbor, NY
Leana Visalli Real Estate Salesperson c.631.560.5445 leanavisalli@danielgale.com
danielgale.com
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