T H E P L AY H OUS E L AT TI NGTOW N, NEW YOR K
TH E PLAYH OUSE LOCATED IN THE HE ART OF IT ALL Just 30 miles east of Manhattan and within minutes of fine dining and shopping in picturesque Locust Valley, the Incorporated Village of Lattingtown, NY is a residential community tucked within the bucolic landscape of Long Island’s Gold Coast. With its own beautiful village beach, Lattingtown is close to public and private golf courses and marinas.
PROPERT Y Built in 1924 as part of the Isabel Dodge Sloane estate, this sprawling 8-bedroom red brick Georgian colonial residence is perfectly situated on a magnificently landscaped 4.06 acres. Wrought iron gates open to a curved drive. A pond, an outdoor all weather tennis court, walled gardens, an in-ground pool with spa, cabana with summer kitchen and outdoor shower are all graced by verdant lawns, lush shrubbery, flowering trees and hardscape that blend harmoniously and provide seclusion. This property in its entirety evokes a sense of relaxed and gracious country club living where entertainment and recreation can be enjoyed.
THE RESIDENCE Traditional in design, the red brick façade centers around a large multi-level bluestone veranda with colonnade that invites guests to linger and enjoy pretty lawn and garden views to the pool and cabana. Once inside, the home’s unique floorplan is revealed. Like a clubhouse viewing area, the rear of the house overlooks a fantastic glass-roofed indoor tennis court. French doors with transom lights and round windows flood this home with light. To the left of the double height foyer, the refined formal living room with wood burning fireplace features three French doors that overlook an elegant basket weave patterned brick patio with decorative scroll and leaf pattern wrought iron railing and the indoor tennis court beyond on one side. A view of the bluestone veranda through French doors is on the opposite side of the room. A hallway wet bar has built-in cabinetry and a circular copper sink with a pretty round window above. There is a window bench seat with indoor tennis court views. The handsome library features dark wood paneling, built-in cabinetry, an inviting wood burning fireplace and three oversize windows with garden views. There is a back stair that leads to two second story bedrooms with baths. A comfortable media room with large bay window, French doors and wood burning fireplace has built-in cabinetry with a projection system and custom speakers. The playroom has a full bath and access to the rear gardens. A third stair leads to the staff quarters with bath. The formal dining room has a lovely scale with French doors overlooking the indoor tennis court on one side and gardens on the opposite side. An idyllic wall mural depicting players engaged in lawn racquet games encircles the room. With pretty views of a broad bluestone dining patio outside oversized windows, the large chef’s kitchen features a 6-burner Wolf stove and ovens, a Caesarstone topped island workspace and bright open family room style seating and dining areas.
THE SECOND LE VEL Accessed from the main staircase, a long natural light-filled second story hallway with barrel ceiling overlooks the indoor tennis court. The charming master suite has a vaulted ceiling and French doors that lead to a large blue stripe awning covered deck with sweeping views of the gardens, lawns and sparkling pool. The suite has a luxurious white marble bath with steam shower, soaking spa tub and his and hers dressing closets. There are four additional bedrooms with baths and a sitting room. At the end of the hallway, there is a spacious and relaxed game room with open areas for billiard pursuits as well as gatherings. With a wood burning fireplace, refreshment service area, wood wainscoting, large and small half circle windows, vaulted ceiling, window bench seats and a set of French doors that open to an arbor covered deck overlooking the outdoor all weather tennis court, this space is a wonderful expansive living and entertaining addition to the home. Completing the property is an attached 3-bay garage with a storage area and access to the indoor tennis court.
Locust Valley SD #3 MLS#2935383 $3,000,000 A Masterpiece Collection Listing
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