POPLAR HOUSE GLEN COVE, NEW YORK
The stately Georgian mansion, with its exquisitely designed interior and beautiful garden setting, is a not-so-distant reminder of Glen Cove’s history of wealthy industrialists and their grand country estates surrounded by meticulously landscaped grounds. Built in the late 19th century for the Standard Oil executive John Charles Pratt’s daughter, Lydia, the home is one of several properties constructed on 1,000 acres of verdant rolling hills. Just down the lane sits the main house, originally entitled “The Manor”, and what is now The Mansion at Glen Cove, a richly ornate and elegant 186-room hotel in the heart of the Gold Coast.
While the historic home contains a modest seven bedrooms and five full baths, the design is not diminished from the theme of sophistication and opulent style. The home has undergone renovations to modernize energy systems, household appliances, and gardens, yet the interior’s original design is still reminiscent of a bygone era. In 2013, twenty renowned interior designers were commissioned to restore many of the spaces within the home, enhancing its original beauty.
Entering through the grand portico’s tall columns and detailed awning to the mansion’s spacious entry, you’ll find a surprisingly bright and open setting that extends all the way to the oversized French doors leading to a delightful garden room overlooking the backyard’s expansive patio and lush greenery. Polished hardwood floors stretching out across the main living room contrast nicely with the white crown molding decorating the walls and ceilings. Delicate pink, blue, and gold hues add just the right amount of color and accent the high-end details and finishes surrounding the fireplace, tasteful chandeliers, and structural elements.
Wood paneling, built-in shelves, and an ornate wood fireplace mantel adorn the sitting room, and deep cherry-brown wood lines the paneling, doorway, cabinetry, and wine refrigerator in this 19th century-style adjacent bar with its vintage wood floor design and fixtures. The fully upgraded and modernized kitchen is a beautiful sight with its clean white cabinets, boxed ceiling, and center island embellished in handsome black granite and walnut. This area extends into an expansive informal dining area with plenty of space to entertain a large gathering, and surrounded by more built-in black cabinetry and counter space. The separate formal dining room with its own fireplace provides additional seating, and light pours through the glass panes of two double and two single French doors leading to the back patio. A grand room surrounded by oversized windows with a French door leading to the exterior gardens is also adjacent to the kitchen, and is replete with hardwood flooring and light-grey toned wall coverings. On the main floor there are two ensuites, each uniquely decorated with more high-end finishes and materials that reflect the overall theme of the home, as well as a separate bedroom, half bath, and brightly painted laundry room. State-of-the-art appliances, a dog bed located under the countertop with sink, and an egress leading to the lower-level gardens make this area a functional and practical space.
Up the grand spiral staircase with its impressive chandelier extending almost the entire length of the staircase are found the master ensuite and three bedrooms with their own distinct and modern designs, as are the additional two full baths and one half-bath. Expansive enough to include a few sitting areas, one near the fireplace, and another next to the windows, the master bedroom is a haven from a busy household. A walk-in, carpeted closet and a master bath adorned with marble tiles, an elegant vanity, and oversized tub/shower round out this master suite. An additional carpeted “attic� room can be used as a play area, gym, or office space.
The stone-floor garden room with large windows and French doors extending along the entire back wall leads to the exterior top-level patio surrounding much of the home. Grassy lawn and a variety of mature trees line the perimeter of the property and provide enough places to enjoy plenty of shade and peaceful garden settings. Charming brick-laid paths surround ornamental shrubs and a pond on the lower level patio. Peacefully tucked away from the main road, the long drive lined by more grassy lawn and leading to the brick-fenced entry creates a sense of privacy and serenity. With its neighboring historic mansions, tree-lined streets, and Long Island Sound in the distance, this lovingly maintained and elegant estate is a rare find for the right person who revels in the charm of old-world architecture and Glen Cove’s natural beauty.
MLS #3248686. $3,198,000.
Irene Sarraf Associate Real Estate Broker 516.466.4036 c.516.633.7882
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