Villa Della Pace - A Masterpiece Collection Listing.

"VILLA DELLA PACE"

OLD FIELD, NEW YORK

Located in the Incorporated Village of Old Field, New York on the north shore of Long Island, this resplendent waterfront estate is just 60 miles from Manhattan and 50 miles from Orient Point. The area boasts pristine sandy beaches, sailing, jet and water skiing, paddle boarding, fishing, cycling, kayaking and birdwatching. It is close to Stonybrook University and fine dining and shopping. Old Field offers a lifestyle where exceptional living can be enjoyed.

LOCATION PROPERTY

Completed in 1917, Villa della Pace is a consummate 4.5-acre Gold Coast estate with a breathtaking mansion that is an inspired interpretation of an Italian Renaissance style Palazzo. Masterfully restored, the estate reflects a timeless grandeur where classic architecture and artistry meets today’s cultivated aesthetic for luxury. Graciously sited around a welcoming courtyard with a delightful centerpiece fountain and mature specimen plantings, the compound includes a stately fivebedroom residence, a two-bedroom guest house and a one-bedroom cottage. A glistening heated swimming pool is beautifully integrated into the gardens. A cabana overlooks one end of the pool, and a lovely wall fountain, with blue and white handpainted tiles, gently bubbles at the other end. At the back of the residence and oriented to the west, an expansive limestone and terrazzo courtyard and a dining terrace preside over glorious sunsets and winter views of Long Island Sound. A long lawn, framed with specimen trees, arrives to a circular fieldstone patio with a fire pit to gather around on cool evenings. The property gently slopes down to the water’s edge. A three-bay heated garage with mahogany doors and a side courtyard provide ample space for parking. This preeminent estate offers a luxurious lifestyle perfect for today’s living and entertaining.

RESIDENCE

Automatic gates flanked by limestone piers open to a Belgian block drive with stunning views of the magnificent mansion. A formal courtyard garden beautifully complements the baronial residence and welcomes visitors for arrival. Crowned with a Ludowici terra cotta barrel tile roof with an attractive three-color random pattern, the classic facade is composed of honey colored stucco and custom mahogany windows with Indiana limestone surrounds. A four-story tower, chimneys with attractive caps and exquisite custom bronze metalwork add interest to the design. Drawn to the striking double mahogany entry doors, guests are invited into the foyer which is distinguished by a terra cotta tile floor with comfortable radiant heat and an arch vault ceiling. French doors open to a covered loggia. They frame garden vista views and overlook the broad limestone courtyard that is at the center of the U-shaped plan. To the left of the foyer, an impressive double-height 20’ x 50’ grand ballroom, added to the residence by then owner Frederick W. Gurney for his Metropolitan Opera performing son to give concerts, features a wood beamed ceiling and a fireplace with a limestone mantel. Expanding the possibilities for outdoor entertaining, four sets of French doors open to the courtyard. A coffered ceiling and a surround sound theatre system grace the comfortable media room. Handsome floor-to-ceiling limed white oak display shelves and cabinetry wrap around the library walls. A fireplace with a marble mantle and a built-in desk under a casement window overlooking the swimming pool fountain add warmth and ambiance to the setting. These beautifully proportioned rooms, rich in architectural details, flow easily from one to the next.

At the opposite wing, the gracious formal dining room has a refined elegance. There is a fireplace with a crisp white marble mantle, French doors that open to a Juliette balcony and deep crown molding. The butler’s pantry has a wine refrigerator and dishwasher. Equipped for large scale entertaining, the kitchen features custom white cabinetry and Caesarstone countertops. There are top-ofthe-line Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances for the chef, and a large waterfall island with seating features lavish and practical glazed lava stone. Banquette seating is tucked under casement windows, and French doors open to a dining terrace with a snowmelt system. Automatic shades dress the windows, and there is radiant heat in the polished grey and white terrazzo flooring. Wonderful restored hand-painted beams adorn the coffered ceiling.

Accessed by elevator or stair, the second level opens to a primary suite wing. A link patterned tile floor, gas-fueled fireplace with a half round hearth and a restored hand-painted coffered ceiling are featured in the home office. Mahogany casement windows on three sides of both the office and the primary bedroom offer panoramic views and refreshing cross breezes. The restful bedroom has French doors that open to a Juliette balcony. Automatic shades are easy to operate. A gas fireplace and custom fittings for organized storage are featured in the dressing room. The en suite marble bathroom is a serene retreat. Perfectly matched marble slab flooring has radiant heat and an intricate mosaic detail. There are two vanities, a shower and a deep soaking tub with a marble surround and a wall of iridescent tile above. A second primary bedroom has an elevated tray ceiling, a gas-fueled fireplace, casement windows on three sides and an en suite bath. Two additional bedrooms, one with a Juliette balcony overlooking the swimming pool and the other with winter water views, each feature en suite baths. A relaxed sitting room with a fireplace and refreshment bar has two convenient refrigerator drawers and a dishwasher. A laundry room is fully equipped.

Nestled within the tower on the third level, a bedroom has a cozy corner fireplace and an en suite bath. The fourth level has a tower room with a vaulted ceiling and endless views. It is currently styled as a yoga studio.

A climate-controlled wine cellar with storage for 700 bottles, a second laundry room and mechanical/storage areas are located in the lower level.

The estate’s restoration and renovations have embraced the best original period details and celebrated their artistry while adding the finest state-of-the-art amenities and finishes. There is geothermal heating and cooling and a 50-kilowatt standby generator. Savant Smart technology controls heating and cooling, lighting, audio visual, shade and sound systems. There is an AprilAire system. In the main residence, radiant heat is featured in the foyer, ballroom, kitchen complex and all bathrooms. Custom windows and doors are mahogany Reilly Architectural hurricane-proof. Ludowici terra cotta tile roofs and custom bronze railings with intricate scrollwork were newly installed at the time of restoration. Within the front courtyard, geometric formal gardens boast manicured boxwood, flowering perennials and roses. Espalier apple trees are trained upon the garden wall. Lush cryptomeria trees soften the residence’s facade. Landscape lighting highlights the residence, courtyards and peaceful gardens at night.

Villa della Pace is a magnificent estate with beauty that has spanned a century. Its masterful design and construction, combined with a refined aesthetic and luxurious modern amenities, culminate in a preeminent waterfront property where luxurious and gracious living and entertaining endure.