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LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHER Sure we think the Gold Coast is special, but the folks who run the motion picture industry are so enamored with this coveted stretch of the Island that it wouldn’t be far-fetched to rename the North Shore as Hollywood East.

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Our spectacular Gold Coast mansions and homes have provided the setting for movies and television shows from Batman to Mildred Pierce. In this issue, we take a snapshot of this diamond mine for world-class filmmakers. Knole, an estate in Old Westbury for instance, was the location for the original Arthur, starring Dudley Moore; as well as the films Reversal of Fortune, Mickey Blue Eyes, Devil’s Advocate, and The Associate starring Whoopi Goldberg. Falaise, the former Harry Guggenheim estate in Sands Point Preserve, was the setting for a scene in The Godfather starring Marlon Brando. What Happens in Vegas Stays in Vegas, but Oheka Castle in Cold Spring Hills was where the movie with Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore was actually filmed. Recently filmed in Old Westbury and coming to the big screen next year are Admission starring Tina Fey and Paul Rudd and Dark Horse with Christopher Walken and Mia Farrow. Then there’s my own budding television career. But, as you’ll see, that’s a separate story. Our summer issue includes other stars as well. Gary Gallagher, our featured architect, has long been known for his luxurious one of a kind custom homes. The mother daughter team of Rosemarie and Annemarie DiSalvo, the owner/designers of DiSalvo Interiors, make decorating seem easy. Their eclectic sense of style can be seen in fabulous homes across the North Shore. We also look at summer decor -and how with a few minor changes, you can make the interior of your home feel outdoorsy and like summer. For your outdoor living room,

we’ve provided a sampling of garden decor products from fountains to freestanding fireplaces. Besides yard knickknacks that are nice to look at, we’ve also sought out great gadgets for a smarter home. And in the dining arena, we’ve taste tested the coolest cocktails at our favorite restaurant bars and enjoyed a meal at the Poll Brothers’ hot new venture in Roslyn, Hendrick’s Tavern. Our Good Life column will have you setting up the umbrella on the beach and canvassing the racks of suntan lotions at your local pharmacy or supermarket with SPFs of 30, 45, 70 or more. Sure, the dangers of too much sun have practically been grilled into us the last few years. But our fair-skinned essayist came out of the shade with a love story about having fun, safely, in the sun. Enjoy the summer! Don’t forget the suntan lotion. And happy reading!

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LUXURY TABLE OF CONTENTS, SUMMER 2012 IN THIS ISSUE: Publisher’s Letter 2 Architectural Visions Gary Gallagher’s Luxe Custom Homes 8 8

Designer Spaces DiSalvo Interiors’ Eclectic Mother-Daughter Team 12

Outdoor Bling Garden Decor 16 Timeless Treasures Collectible Men’s Watches 20

Hollywood East Filmed on the North Shore 24

Real Estate TV Starring Shawn Elliott 26 Summer Style Bringing the outdoors in 28 Elegant Menswear Victor Talbots 30 Smarter Homes Great Gadgets 34

At the Bar The North Shore’s Coolest Cocktails 37 Hot Spots A Visit to Beijing 38 Dining Out Hendrick’s Tavern, Poll Brothers’ Latest Venture 42

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Designer Spaces DiSalvo Interiors’ Eclectic Mother-Daughter Team 12

Outdoor Bling Garden Decor 16 Timeless Treasures Collectible Men’s Watches 20

Hollywood East Filmed on the North Shore 24

Real Estate TV Starring Shawn Elliott 26 Summer Style Bringing the outdoors in 28 Elegant Menswear Victor Talbots 30 Smarter Homes Great Gadgets 34

At the Bar The North Shore’s Coolest Cocktails 37 Hot Spots A Visit to Beijing 38 Dining Out Hendrick’s Tavern, Poll Brothers’ Latest Venture 42

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ARCHITECTS SHOWCASE

ARCHITECTURAL VISIONS: GARY GALLAGHER CUSTOM DESIGNS ELEGANCE by Linda Tagliaferro by Linda Tagliaferro

What sets Gallagher’s

For Gary E. Gallagher, designing a home is all about focusing on the details and fulfilling clients’ wishes. Time and again, he has made dream homes come true. The president of Gallagher, Homburger, Gonzalez, Architects, PLCC in Huntington, Gallagher has created blueprints for many luxurious residences on the upscale North Shore. “We’ve worked on homes out in the Hamptons and other parts of the country,” he explained, “but primarily, we’ve done homes in the Gold Coast area.” Gallagher was born in western Pennsylvania but has lived in the Huntington area for most of his life. Even as a child he enjoyed sketching and designing. By the time that he entered high school, he had his heart set on pursuing a career in architecture. He attended the New York Institute of Technology in Old Westbury and cites his influences as Le Corbusier and Richard Meier as well as “a more recent generation of architects like Robert A.M. Stern and Michael Graves.” Since the early 1980s, Gallagher has worked with Steven Homburger and Melvin Gonzalez, designing

architectural practice apart from the competition is experience. “Among the three of us, we have 90 years in the business. there is no room for creativity in conceiving a home’s layout. Gallagher and his colleagues excel at integrating dramatic touches into clients’ homes. “We do a lot of detail in these houses,” he explained. A recently completed residence features soaring ceilings with domes measuring 12 feet across. “It’s common with this type of dome to include a chandelier and a great deal of moldings and trims that fit the style and budget of the client,” he elaborated. The

GallaGher’s residences tend to be stately GeorGian colonials with Grand front entries and those “with a french manor-look with stone and very steeply pitched roofs,”

When a client seeks a design for not only the principal residence but also all the accessory buildings, Gallagher and his team coordinate plans for the compound. They enjoy designing an entire environment, which might include a guesthouse and a pool house. The structures utilize many of the same shapes and materials, roof lines tie into one another, and the windows complement each other.

luxe custom homes ranging from cedar-sided contemporaries to English Tudors and everything in between. Most of their architectural plans are unique and tailored to the homeowner and the specific site. More recently, tradition rules. Gallagher’s residences tend to be stately Georgian colonials with grand front entries and those “with a French manor-look with stone and very steeply pitched roofs,” he said. What sets Gallagher’s architectural practice apart from the competition is experience. “Among the three of us, we have 90 years in the business. We focus on doing quality, high end design and servicing our clients in all aspects of the process from the initial zoning analysis all the way through to helping them with the interiors and other aspects of the projects.” In order to develop a personalized design, from the start the architects spend a great deal of time discussing plans with their clients. Gallagher’s firm files for the necessary permits and helps clients select a builder, and assist throughout the construction process. When it comes to specific plantings or formal gardens, Gallagher defers to landscape architects. However, once the garden plans are designed, Gallagher’s firm

makes suggestions to ensure that the landscape is coordinated and that the plantings complement the architecture of the residence. If an allée of trees is supposed to line the driveway, for instance, Gallagher weighs in on the selection of trees. “You’d want to pick ones that don’t block the design,” he said. “I’ve seen long driveways where there’s no opportunity to see the house until you’re right in the forecourt, and that to me is disappointing. As you drive, you want to get some glimpses of what’s ahead.” Since he started in the field more than 30 years ago, Gallagher said that the industry has undergone a number of changes. “There are multiple state regulations and zoning has become more and more stringent,” he said. “The processes of filing and approval have become more involved.” More attention is also paid to the environment, with a focus on utilizing sustainable products such as cedar shingles coated with environmentally friendly stains. The products used for the homes they design are manufactured within a 500-mile radius. But adhering to state regulations doesn’t mean that

firm has also designed domes that have been painted to resemble azure skies. He recently suggested a distinctive flourish to a client with an artist’s studio in her home: incorporating a painted ceiling depicting the fingers of God and Adam reminiscent of Michelangelo’s mural in the Sistine Chapel. “It could be an inspiring addition to her residence,” he explained. When a client seeks a design for not only the principal residence but also all the accessory buildings, Gallagher and his team coordinate plans for the compound. They enjoy designing an entire environment, which might include a guesthouse and a pool house. The structures utilize many of the same shapes and materials, roof lines tie into one another, and the windows complement each other. To achieve the best results for their clients, Gallagher and his team discuss all the possibilities. “Initially, we ask what’s on the client’s wish list without editing out what they think they can’t do,” Gallagher said. “Maybe they can’t accomplish the entire wish list, but we’ll sit down and explore all the different alternatives and see how close we can get to the mark.” SE SHAWN ELLIOTT LUXURY 9

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founders and owners of DiSalvo Interiors, a 16-yearold interior design firm based in Carle Place that handles residential and commercial interior design projects from Manhattan to the East End. Most of their residential commissions are on the North Shore of Nassau County. As a design team they share a mahogany partners’ desk in their second-story office in a converted 1880s firehouse. It is here where interiors are transformed from the mundane to the spectacular. Interior design plans for kitchens and baths are spread out on a grand onyx-top art deco table. Binders chock-full of fabric samples, wall coverings, wood finishes and furniture resources line the shelves and a farmhouse table. Each year, the DiSalvos design the interiors of eight to 10 new 10,000-square-foot homes and handle a dozen or so smaller redesign and decorating projects, Annemarie said. They also decorated a European villa outside Rome that once belonged to the grandfather of a client from Garden City and will be used as a second residence. Among the latest trends, they noted, are deep jewel tones of teal, orange and ruby along with monochromatic grays, including gray wood tones,

driftwood finishes and metal. Traditional lines mix with modern colors; patterns are starting to make a comeback; and marble countertops are gaining favor over speckled granite. By 9 a.m. each morning the DiSalvos are responding to dozens of emails from clients, builders and suppliers, and are “putting out fires” of a different kind. “In construction, a million things can go wrong: molding is warped, a marble shipment is delayed,” said Annemarie, who studied interior design at Fashion Institute of Technology. Rosemarie, who learned the trade at C.W.Post/ Long Island University near the end of a 23-year stint as a paralegal, typically takes on small design and decorating projects. Annemarie tackles ground-up construction or major renovations. A third designer, Keith Mazzei, a design coordinator, and a bookkeeping assistant round out the team. Initially the firm was a small furniture and design services boutique located first in Franklin Square, and later Garden City. “My job at the law firm was very rewarding, but my daughter gave me the ability to go for my dream,” Rosemarie recalled. She has no regrets. “The business is a blessing, and I am very happy we did it.” Two years ago, the pair decided to downsize the

retail portion of the business and expand their more popular interior design service. They moved the headquarters of DiSalvo Interiors to its current location. According to their website, some of their commercial redesign projects are for captains of industry such as Dean Witter in Manhattan, the Wall Street Regent Hotel and catering giant Leonard’s of Great Neck. Annemarie visits three to five job sites every day. “I work with the builder to make sure projects are progressing and that the finishes are being installed properly.” She keeps a pair of UGG boots in her SUV just in case a worksite is muddy, snowy or drafty. From the job site, she may drive to Manhattan or the Hamptons to meet a client to review architectural plans. Her task is complex. Designing a space not only

involves dressing up a room with beautiful furnishings and stunning fabrics, Annemarie said, but also changing the structure, sometimes transforming plaster walls to stone, adding beams to a ceiling, moving or changing the shape of a window. Aspects of a room are not properly modified without striving to find the “best potential in every space.” “When you know a client and what she wants, every area of a room should have a purpose,” said Annemarie, who caught the design bug years ago after viewing a spectacularly refurbished home in the Five Towns. “That purposed area can take the form of a corner with a reading chair or a fantastic piece of art that will make you want to wander over and ponder it or a window frame that makes you want to glance out that window.”

Drawing that information out of clients is made easier by asking direct questions. “I delve into who my clients are as a couple and as a family,” Annemarie said “I ask them how they live in the home, about their friends, if they entertain often and cook daily.” Finally, she assigns homework, asking her clients to study design and decorating magazines to identify what they like and don’t like. “People know what they like but may not know how to express it. I want to visualize what’s in their mind.” The finished design project is a collaboration. “I love to mix and push the envelope and explore someone else’s tastes and bring that out.” Annemarie says. “I’ll guide their tastes to the proper scale, blend the color palette correctly, but at the end of the day, it must be their thumbprint.” SE SHAWN ELLIOTT LUXURY 13

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GUILTY PLEASURES In a world that embraces the brand new, sleek, digital and mass-marketed, previously-owned, mechanical and limited-edition watches are luxury items that have truly stood the test of time. With their precision, time-proven movements and complicated features, these watches — whether strapped to the wrist or linked to a chain dangling from a pocket — convey an appreciation of fine craftsmanship from another era. And depending on the luxe brand name on their faces and the narrative behind their existence, they may also represent sound investments. Some of the most sought-after, previously-owned timepieces have appreciated as much as 40 percent in value since 2008, according to Matthew Gross, who buys and sells previously-owned and new watches at H.L. Gross in Garden City, while his brother, Brad, specializes in bridal jewelry. “The collectors’ watch market is definitely strong now and has gone up since the recession, when people were unloading them,” said Matt Gross, who has been journeying to domestic and international trade shows and auctions for nearly two decades to buy and sell classic time pieces. “Collectors can have three to four watches or over 100.” More often than not, the collectors are men —- not women — who are trading in a watch to trade up to an ever-scarcer and intriguing piece. “Men are drawn to mechanical timepieces that are a bit more rare, and they aren’t as concerned with fashion, while women are looking at watches from a style point of view,” said Michael Edelman, director of London Jewelers’ watch salon. Women also tend to hold onto watches because of their sentimental value. Generally, watches most in demand among the collector set are those that not only possess a name with uber-cache, such as Rolex, Patek Philippe and Vacheron Constantin, and tout such features as a perpetual calendar, chronograph and minute repeater, but are also scarce. An extremely fine and rare 18-karat yellow gold Patek Philippe World Time watch, dating back to 1953, sold at auction in Switzerland for $1,190,500 Swiss francs or about $1.26 million in U.S. dollars last May. “Part of their value is that they will never be made again, and people view them as an investment,” said Gross. In contrast, a brand new Patek Philippe World Time watch currently retails for $47,000. About 18 months ago, a platinum Panerai watch, which featured a Rolex movement and see-through caseback, sold at auction for about $220,000, or nine times more than its selling price a decade earlier. Its immensely appreciated value was, in part, the result of its limited-edition status; Panerai produced only 60 of these watches in the 1950s, according to Edelman. A notable provenance can also add to a watch’s attractiveness to buyers and increase its worth. In 2008, Eric Clapton’s 1971 Albino Rolex Daytona sold for $505,000, while in May, a Rolex Submariner, once owned by Isser Harel, who headed the Mossad, Israel’s national security agency, from 1952 to 1963, sold at a Geneva auction, for $263,748, which was nine times its anticipated high estimate. The back

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of the watch is engraved in Hebrew with Harel’s name, as well as the Mossad motto around the State of Israel emblem. The condition of a previouslyowned piece’s case and the original box and paperwork that accompanied it also enhances a watch’s value. Yet a scratched crystal and frayed strap do not diminish a rare watch’s importance, since they can be replaced, said Gross. Collectors aren’t alone in their passion for distinctive timepieces. Rare, older watches have also captured the attention of the investment community, and in January 2011, Precious Time, a Luxembourg-registered hedge fund, was launched to take advantage of the escalating values of vintage watches immune to fashion’s whimsy. In a year’s time, the watch hedge fund, which has a physical inventory that includes an extremely rare 1954 stainless steel Patek Philippe with a pulsation dial, has already registered a 12 percent increase in performance, according to Miriam Mascherin, managing partner of Elite Advisers, which started Precious Time. “In these difficult times, investors are looking for diversification and good returns,” Ms. Mascherin said. “Investment in collectible watches combines enthusiasm and excitement with sound reasoning and performance.” SE

Generally, watches most in demand among the collector set are those that not only possess a name with uber-cache, such as Rolex, Patek Philippe and Vacheron Constantin, and tout such features as a perpetual calendar, chronograph and minute repeater, but are also scarce.

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Morgan estate in Glen Cove. In 1954, Alfred Hitchock’s North by Northwest was shot at Old Westbury Gardens. Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958) starring Paul Newman and Elizabeth Taylor was filmed on the Coleman estate in Muttontown. “Knole” in Old Westbury, a 40,000-square foot home designed by Carrere and Hastings, the architects who designed the New York Public Library, was very popular with filmmakers. “It was really a time

Castle’s royal hilltop presence became Xanadu in the opening aerial sequence of Orson Welles’ 1941 classic Citizen Kane, considered one of the best ten films of all times. “For the Long Island film industry, when you need L.A.R.G.E. style and history, Oheka works,” says Ellen Segal, coauthor of “Monument to Survival: a History of Oheka Castle” (Arcadia, June 2012.) Built in 1919 by billionaire Otto Kahn, the 115,000-

Who scouts for just the right spot? The Island’s queen of locations for everything from Super bowl commercials to Lady Gaga videos to Person of Interest is Debbie Regan. She books boats, schools, factories, warehouses, and historic homes for shoots and has about 5,000 locations in her database, each of which rents for around $5,000 per day. Her own home, a 100-year old white Federal colonial built by the Whitneys

capsule,” says Paul Mateyunas, author of “Long Island’s Gold Coast”(Arcadia, May 2012). With its two and a half story rotunda, Knole was the location for the original Arthur, starring Dudley Moore; Reversal of Fortune, Mickey Blue Eyes, Devil’s Advocate, and The Associate which starred Whoopi Goldberg. Falaise, the former Harry Guggenheim estate in Sands Point Preserve, was the setting for the grisly horse’s head scene in The Godfather starring Marlon Brando. When Sonny (James Caan) was gunned to death on “the causeway,” that scene was shot on an unused runway at Mitchel Field in Uniondale. The grande dame of filming on the Island, both past and present, Oheka

square foot mansion fell into disrepair and was abandoned for more than half a century until developer Gary Melius bought it in 1984. “There was nothing here. The place was a shell,” says Melius, who has devoted his life to rebuilding the mansion. In addition to dozens of commercials, photo shoots, and music videos, Oheka has been the location of choice for The Emperor’s Club starring Kevin Kline, What Happens in Vegas Stays in Vegas with Cameron Diaz and Ashton Kutcher, Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous, and numerous shows on The Food Network. After opening with an aerial shot of the Hamptons south coast, Royal Pains cuts to Oheka’s main entrance. Most of the show takes place here.

in Old Westbury was the set for The Oranges, starring Hugh Laurie and Allison Jannie. After the shoot, when one of the actresses wanted to buy Ms. Regan’s Schumacher silk drapes, the price offered was too low. “I decided to keep them,” she says. Debbie Regan Locations provided a house in Muttontown for The Good Shepherd starring Matt Damon and one in Old Westbury for the next Bourne Legacy feature. The ups and downs of working with Hollywood stars have also led to some funny moments. When Alec Baldwin was shooting a baseball commercial, Ms. Regan recalls his attempt to improvise. “He jumped,” she says. “And the ceiling below just crumpled.” SE

The stars of the TV series Royal Pains on the set in Mineola included Mark Feuerstein, Henry Winkler and Paulo Costanzo.

Ashton Kutcher, Cameron Diaz and Dennis Farina shoot What Happens in Vegas Stays in Vegas at Oheka Castle. (courtesy: Oheka Castle)

On a remote hillside tucked away on the grounds of the exclusive Village Club, a production assistant in an “ITALIA” soccer shirt bellows, “Picture!” Three crew members sitting on wooden crates munching spareribs fall silent as the cameras get ready to roll on a scene from the fifth episode of the hit TV series Royal Pains. The plot follows concierge doctor Hank Lawson in the Hamptons. (Spoiler alert: Sorry, East End lovers, the zombie episode was shot in a reconstructed barn in the Sands Point Preserve.) Contrary to what the script would have its audience believe, Royal Pains is shot mainly on the North Shore. In fact, spotting those yellow and black signs that point the way to the RP set has become something of a phenomenon for the show’s cognoscenti who post their sightings on www. onlocationvacations.com. Keeping up with the peripatetic crew of some 300 union crew members, make-up art24 SHAWN ELLIOTT LUXURY

The “Man on a Ledge” set at Gold Coast studios, Bethpage (courtesy: Gold Coast Studios)

ists, wardrobe mistresses, hairdressers, caterers, grips and sound engineers is not so easy. In just one week, Royal Pains set up shop at Bayville’s Crescent Beach Club, a sound stage at Columbus Circle in Manhattan, and now, The Village Club at Sands Point. The show stores many of its props at Gold Coast studios in Bethpage where Man on a Ledge starring Sam Worthington was shot last year. Royal Pains is not alone. On any given week, Law and Order: SVU, Damages, Person of Interest, and Gossip Girls set up shop in locations as varied as Old Westbury Gardens, Glen Cove, and even Nassau County Correctional Facility in East Meadow. The new season of Married to the Mob films there and you might be surprised to know that scenes from Scent of a Woman with Al Pacino were also shot in one of this jail’s four empty tiers. “Filming in Nassau County has gone through the roof. Last year, the direct

economic impact was $90-million,” says Debra Markowitz, Director of the Nassau County Film Office in Mineola. “That’s really huge.” Although the Nassau County Film Office has been charged with attracting and retaining film, television and commercial industries for the past 23 years, Ms. Markowitz has observed some big changes since 2008. “During the recession, commercial work disappeared. It was replaced by TV series and larger feature films,” she says. She sees the return of commercials as “a positive indicator of the economy turning around.” In neighboring Suffolk last year, film, television and commercial industries brought in 4.7-million dollars of revenue. “That includes vendors, hotels, and suppliers of food,” says Joanne Minieri, the Suffolk County Commissioner of Economic Development. Despite an influx of such television shows as Damages, Revenge, and Pan Am, many visually stunning Suffolk locations are just too far from a given studio’s home base. “The reason we shoot Royal Pains

in Nassau County instead of the Hamptons is because we are locked into union regulations that state you have to shoot within a 30-mile radius of the studio zone. Our home studio is at Columbus Circle,” explains Mike Fucci, location manager for Royal Pains. “A Hamptons shoot would require that we budget two hours each way for travel time which would shorten our work day by four hours. Or we would have overnight housing costs for the cast and crew.” The unions involved include I.A.T.S.E. (stagehands and motion picture technicians), the Teamsters, and Local 399 of the Screen Actors Guild. Going back nearly a century, the 30mile zone has been a big attraction for some of Hollywood’s legendary filmmakers. In 1915, silent film producer Vernon Castle produced The Whirl of Life in Long Beach. The 1954 Billy Wilder classic Sabrina, starring Audrey Hepburn and Humphrey Bogart was shot in several locations around Glen Cove and Mill Neck. The 1995 remake with Harrison Ford was filmed at Salutations, the former J.S.

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The stars of the TV series Royal Pains on the set in Mineola included Mark Feuerstein, Henry Winkler and Paulo Costanzo.

Ashton Kutcher, Cameron Diaz and Dennis Farina shoot What Happens in Vegas Stays in Vegas at Oheka Castle. (courtesy: Oheka Castle)

The “Man on a Ledge” set at Gold Coast studios, Bethpage (courtesy: Gold Coast Studios)

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As president of the prestige firm that represents some of the most expensive and beautiful homes on the North Shore, Shawn’s depth of knowledge about the finest details makes him highly sought after by New York producers. He said, “I can walk into a home without missing a beat and talk about the highest quality materials being used as well as the mechanicals. I grew up in a family of interior designers and have been doing this for so long that it takes me half the amount of time it would take somebody else.” Not only is he able to capture the essence of a home with a quintessential sound bite, Shawn’s expertise allows the producer and camera crew to zero in on specific details. “I understand the level of quality; for example, I can recognize the exotic woods and the types of stones,” he said. In one recent “Living Large” segment which showcased a prestigious French chateau-style residence on Wheatley Road in Old Brookville, Shawn explained that the

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REAL ESTATE TV PERSONALITY: SHAWN ELLIOTT Woodbury– When WCBS-TV reporter Emily Smith brings her crew to Long Island for her “Living Large” segment on the 5 o’clock news, they head for one of Shawn Elliott’s prestigious Gold Coast properties. Shawn Elliott, the president of Shawn Elliott Luxury Homes and Estates and the publisher of this magazine, takes Emily—and television viewers —on a privileged insider’s tour of some of the Island’s most exclusive and elegant homes. When the camera focuses on the North Shore lifestyle, he can also be seen co-hosting NBC’s Open House NYC on Sunday morning. Catching up with Shawn as he races from shoots to showings to meetings is something of an art in itself. But the reward—an eye-opening interview— is well worth it. “My television career started with NBC about five years ago. I am the only real estate broker they used at that time,” Shawn said. “Otherwise they showcase homeowners.”

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onyx used in the kitchen backsplash “is the most expensive material, costing $225 a square foot instead of an average $50 a square foot for Italian marble.” It is that kind of precision that gives the viewer an insider’s appreciation for the level of quality inside a home. Shawn is the go-to real estate broker for the real estate reality shows, along with appearances by interior designers and homeowners, and his properties were featured on the Season Five premiere. To showcase his over-the-top listings, Shawn used Props like his signature Rolls Royce Phantom and Hawker helicopter to show Prince Lorenzo Borghese three grand homes. From classic to post-modern, each and every Shawn Elliott property featured on

Living Large and Open House NYC has something exquisite or remarkable to make it outstanding. “One of my houses in Old Brookville had a $100,000 chandelier which dropped from the ceiling to the indoor nightclub. The chandelier was designed to be cage for dancers,” he said. “The Wheatley Road home has an indoor heated pool.” Co-hosting on TV brings exposure to Shawn Elliott Luxury Homes and Estates and the 100 agents who work for the firm. “It also brings exposure to the style of my firm. We are out of the box,” he added. “We have a different style than most firms and have more events planned. The agents and my clients benefit the most. A lot of good things have come from it.” SE

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SUMMER STYLE

ummertime, and the living is easy. School’s out. It’s the season to play. Fling open the French doors and let the outdoors in. That carefree attitude is evident in how we dress, how we dine, and how we entertain. The same summer spirit can also be reflected in your home. Small changes in décor can make your home feel cool, calm, relaxed and inviting—the perfect ambience for summer. Modifications may be as simple as swapping pillows, using slipcovers or adding a tropical blast to a room with a hanging green or flowering plant. Or you can opt for a head to toe, custom designed summer home makeover. Here are some “sizzling” ideas from design experts on how to give your home a new look for summer. Change the pillows and cushions: It’s one of the easiest ways to transform your home from a winter look to a lighter summery environment, said Mercedes

Soothing Summer Décor By Linda Saslow

Courland suggests putting that chenille spread in the back of your closet, and replacing it with a cotton or silk duvet—perhaps in bone, or white on white, accented by coordinating pillows for a monochromatic look, or with contrasting ones in bright yellow, orange or citrus green. Try also mixing and matching towels— combining white with splashes of bright color.

Rotate accessories: “De-clutter” is the mantra for summer time, said Faith Rosenthal of the Long Island Design Center. The theme of “less is more” creates an airy feeling that makes a living space feel more casual. Out with the heavy knick-knacks and in with fun, beach, and summery ones that are lighter and easier. Debbie Ubertini, a designer at 406 West Home Furnishings, suggests clear glass, seashells, lanterns and candles to accessorize during the summer. Glass picture frames and porcelain vases also give a lighter, more casual feeling.

Thanks to our design experts: Mercedes Courland, Courland Designs (516) 759-4802 Debbie Ubertini 406 West Home Furnishings (631) 271-6961

Summer is a perfect time to be creative. That might mean replacing your wall art with posters of fun, sunny prints, watercolors of sunsets, photographs of beach scenes at different times of the day, or bright and whimsical abstracts. Whether posters or original works of art, these changes may add to that summery feel. Courland, owner of Courland Designs. If, for example, a room is decorated in shades of gray, switching the accent pillows to bright yellow from burgundy totally changes the look. Colorful pillows in brighter colors—solids, stripes, floral or lightly printed—are perfect summer accessories. Even outdoor furniture pillows work well for indoor summer decorating. 28 SHAWN ELLIOTT LUXURY

The designers agree — summer is the perfect season to break the rules. It could be as simple as introducing un-matching pillows, breaking up pairs of lamps, and mixing and matching towels. Or it could be a more dramatic change like painting one wall of a room a daring and unexpected shade of turquoise or lime, or adding an over-sized whimsical abstract print to a wall of your living room for a blast of summer cheer.

Add different lighting: Changing the lighting can make a big difference in a room’s atmosphere, said Rosenthal. A new lampshade on a table top—with a brighter color or a lighter fabric— brings a seasonal flavor to a room. Switch the bed linens and towels: It’s a season to lighten the weight of fabrics and add softer or more cheerful colors.

Change the window treatments: The heavy drapes were perfect for winter, but not the right feeling for the summer. Rosenthal advised hanging up a pole with lighter panels of linen, silk or another sheer fabric. Different window coverings will make a dramatic change in the entire room. Introduce lighter pieces of furniture: A wicker loveseat, a pair of wicker chairs, or a wicker coffee table brings a casual, airy ambiance to any room, and will blend with almost any décor. Switch out your coffee table with two ceramic Chinese urns turned upside down. Or try bringing a favorite outdoor piece inside—giving any room a more summery feel. Transform tabletops: Simply by changing the accessories on your kitchen or dining room table, you can create a new summer look, suggested Courland. Try using lighter colors and flowery placemats and napkins, or adding a splash of color with a bowl on the kitchen table filled with bright red and green apples or colorful limes and lemons.. Connecting with the outside surroundings also adds sizzle to summer décor. Even if you don’t have the urge to

tend a summer garden, fresh flowers and lush green plants or an herb container garden easily bring the feeling of outdoors inside. Flowers can be arranged in creative ways— perhaps in a pitcher, a mug or even a teacup.

Faith Rosenthal Long Island Design Center (516) 256-7702

Change the wall art: Summer is a perfect time to be creative. That might mean replacing your wall art with posters of fun, sunny prints, watercolors of sunsets, photographs of beach scenes at different times of the day, or bright and whimsical abstracts. Whether posters or original works of art, these changes may add to that summery feel. Be naughty: The designers agree -summer is the perfect season to break the rules. It could be as simple as introducing un-matching pillows, breaking up pairs of lamps, and mixing and matching towels. Or it could be a more dramatic change like painting one wall of a room a daring and unexpected shade of turquoise or lime, or adding an over-sized whimsical abstract print to a wall of your living room for a blast of summer cheer. Get funky and have fun! SE SHAWN ELLIOTT LUXURY 29

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Soothing Summer Décor By Linda Saslow

Thanks to our design experts: Mercedes Courland, Courland Designs (516) 759-4802 Debbie Ubertini 406 West Home Furnishings (631) 271-6961

Faith Rosenthal Long Island Design Center (516) 256-7702

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Victor Talbots, the couture fashion establishment in Greenvale, personifies elegant menswear. But many wonder whether there really is a man behind the name. Indeed there is. Just ask any savvy gentleman who has been fitted there for a tuxedo, had their clothing made to measure or shopped for fine mens suiting with labels like Brioni, Kiton or Ralph Lauren Purple Label . Victor Talbot Scognamiglio is a visible presence in the clothing store that bears his name. While he wears many hats—including those of designer, buyer, marketing director, image consultant and chairman—at least half of his week is spent on the floor beside his sales team. “I want to hear what my customers 30 SHAWN ELLIOTT LUXURY

think,” said Victor. “I am privileged to have an audience who appreciate unique things. And to be effective, you have to be hands on.” The legendary business, now located in a historic building on Glen Cove Road, was founded 28 years ago as an at-home shopping service. “I always had a love for clothing,” said Victor, now 51. “In college, when I got my first job at a formal men’s shop, I realized that I had a knack for business and I recognized the importance of detail.” After graduating from college, Victor got his first job in finance but longed to start a business of his own. For more than a year he moonlighted on weekends, calling prospective grooms and selling them elegant evening wear

for their upcoming weddings. When Victor learned of the finance company’s plans to relocate to Oregon, he took it as a sign: it was time to turn his dream into a reality. With a loan of $20,000, a van and one tailor, he started a traveling menswear company. Victor Talbots was born. By word of mouth his business grew. Several years later, Victor opened his first shop, committed to providing an environment befitting his designs. “It’s like a restaurant,” said Victor. “You can have the greatest product, but if the service is lacking, you’ll never go back.” Loyal customers have recognized the quality and integrity of the fashions, and have appreciated the expansion of Victor Talbots to include outerwear, accessories, shoes, and more casual

attire. Beyond the made-to-measure custom clothing department and the usual personal shopper, Victor Talbots offers a concierge service that analyzes your closet and helps to create an updated wardrobe. “Our customers like to see continuity,” Victor said. “A man likes to know that the same salesman who sold him his Bar Mitzvah suit can now sell him a tuxedo for his wedding.” Mark Zelniker, of Syosset, has been a Victor Talbots customer for more than 20 years, relying on the expertise of Darren, his favorite salesman. “He knows what works, and he has great taste,” explained Mark, who bought his first tuxedo for his son’s Bar Mitzvah, and has since brought both of his sons to the men’s boutique to share the experience. “I would never think of working with anyone else,” he said. “ I may pay a little more, but it’s worth it.” The business has recently expanded in several new directions—launched its own shoe line and fragrance, and will soon add a salon equipped with shave and shoe shine. A new E-commerce venture, GroomStars—a shopping service for grooms--is a joint venture among several vendors and as Victor explains, “a way to stick our toe in the water.” There is no stopping Victor Talbots. “You constantly have to re-invent yourself and stay current,” Victor emphasized. Then there are the younger customers who need more affordable fashions. “There is an entire generation of 1921 year olds, who have never put on a suit or tie,” Victor explained. “We have partnered with Hugo Boss and J Brand to create an experience for this younger generation and to open up the playing field for them. As they get older and make more money, they will hopefully grow into our label.” With one of his three daughters interested in joining the business, Victor is now looking at a space in downtown Manhattan, with plans to open a second Victor Talbots in the near future. “I’m proud of my products and I love what I do,” said Victor. “It’s not work, but an extension of my enjoyment.” SE

“I always had a love for clothIng,” saId vIctor, now 51. “In college, when I got my fIrst job at a formal men’s shop, I realIzed that I had a knack for busIness and I recognIzed the Importance of detaIl.”

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If you’re looking to track your weight, percentage of body fat and BMI, your first instinct might be to hire a staff of doctors and personal trainers. But owning a Fitbit Aria Wi-Fi Smart Scale is a little bit like having your own staff of weight management professionals on hand. This super-scale taps into your home wireless network and uploads all your fitness information to a private account whenever you step on the scale. On Fitbit. com, you’ll track the progress of your weight loss online. A graph provides a visual indication of how you fare with your weight, body fat percentage and BMI (body mass index) over time. Need someone to keep you on track with your goals? You’ll earn weight achievement badges whenever you lose 5, 10 or 20 pounds. Like-minded, weightconscious people are part of the Fitbit.com community and you can share ideas and statistics with them, or let your friends hear the good news via Facebook or Twitter. And don’t worry about your friends and family sneaking an online peek at your weight: you’re in charge of how much and which data that gets shared.

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Thanks to electronic devices that measure, manipulate, and monitor various components of our residences, our control over our home environments is ever increasing. Whether promoting our comfort and well-being or playing a part in our in-house entertainment, the wired world is making its mark in our daily living with the arrival of smart new gadgets. From a scale that tracks your weight loss progress to a remote control masquerading as a plush pillow and more, here’s a sampling of new electronic devices to enhance your home and your lifestyle.

and it’ll quietly blend into your living room’s décor. Best of all, you can control up to six home theater components at once. And another bonus: you won’t have to put on your reading glasses to find the large, easy-to-click fabric buttons. Powered by two AAA batteries, the device comes with an auto shutoff feature that stops all remote functions after one minute of inactivity.

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Sensory Perception Even when you’re away from your home, you can quickly check the temperature, find out whether there’s a problem like flooding in your basement, or get an alert if you forgot to close the garage door, all with a new, easy-to-use product. TWINE is a 2.5” square, wireless module that works in tandem with a cloud-based service. Through multiple sensors, information about your home environment is relayed to you via e-mail, Twitter, text messaging and more. For instance, a sensor that monitors vibrations could notify you that the door to a specific room in your house has been opened or that the television has been turned on while you’re away. All you have to do is type in simple “if/ then” commands like, “When such-andsuch a button goes down, then text: ‘Turn on the A/C in here.’” SE TWINE $99 for the basic module. Extra for a variety of add-on sensors. Available at supermechanical.com/twine.

Sleep on This Everyone knows that TV remote controls have an innate ability to teleport from one room to another, to migrate to the tightest dark space at the bottom of your couch or to disappear inexplicably without a trace, only to reappear after your favorite show has finished. For everyone who has ever mourned the sudden loss of yet another electronic device, help is on the way. The Pillow Remote Control is always in plain sight, so you won’t have to miss even one whiskey-swilling moment of “Mad Men” trying to locate the gadget. Shaped like a regular pillow, this electronic device-cum-headsupport features all the typical universal remote control dials on one side. When you’ve finished flipping through channels, flip over the pillow 34 SHAWN ELLIOTT LUXURY

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pening restaurants on the North Shore. The covered outdoor dining area and the bar inside are packed, possibly because as a patron from Roslyn, Heidi Tullman, put it, “the drinks are to die for.” Among the speciality cocktails at this Northern French restaurant are the Madeleine Margerita ($12), a swirl of Patron Tequila, Cointreau, fresh lime juice and, agave nectar; the Blueberry Martini ($12) with Stoli Blueberry Vodka (good for the memory, perhaps?) and fresh lemonade, Our pick, a Pomegranate Martini ($12), is made with Absolut vodka, PAMA Pomegranate Liqueur and pomegranate juice. Cocktails go hi-tech at Blackstone Steakhouse, the poshly-outfitted Americana lodge style restaurant in Melville. Though the bar area is uber-sized, an iPad menu makes it easy to navigate the numerous highend specialty drinks or that perfect wine from their award-winning 850 bottle collection. Served in a tall glass, our favorite, the Blackstone Margarita ($15) is the perfect blend of sweet, salty, sultry delight. The recipe includes Don Julio Bianco tequila, fresh blood orange puree, Triple Sec, sour mix and a salted rim. Another winner is the Bellinitini ($15), a martini with

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Mixology is reaching new heights. With a cocktail for every season, every occasion and perhaps every mood, bartenders and mixologists are creating cool new signature drinks. Though classic drinks like Manhattans, Tom Collins and Gin Slings are perennial favorites, cocktail culture has evolved beyond the once trendy, pretty in pink appeal of “Sex in the City” Cosmopolitans and oh-so-green Apple Martinis. With the recent tide of colored and flavored tequilas and a Baskin-Robbins assortment of vodkas including vanilla, cookie dough, citron and raspberry, cotton candy, and even PB&J -- yes, peanut butter and jelly ---all sorts of creative new cocktails are worth a shot. For health-conscious imbibers there are drinks made with Van Gogh’s acai blueberry vodka or ruby red, tart and sweet pomegranate liqueur. For dessert, think Godiva’s dark chocolate liqueur, double espresso martinis or a splash of Smirnoff’s Fluffed Marshmallow vodka on the rocks with S’mores. On the North Shore, summer siesta cocktails to beat the heat also include classic mojitos and magnificent margaritas. LUXURY taste tested cocktails in four of the North Shore’s hottest restaurant bars. Here’s what we found: A sign behind the bar at Besito Mexican Restaurant and Agave Lounge in Huntington reads, “All good tequila revives the brain, warms the heart, uplifts the spirit and overhauls the machinery.” From shooters to sippers to savours, the bar offers more than 75 different tequilas -- all from, you guessed

it- Mexico, to tempt your palette or quench your thirst . Next to a bucket of cut fresh fruit, Maya Moore, a bartender at Besito for two years, deftly squeezes limes and muddles mint preparing drinks. “The most popular is the Besito Patron Margarita,” Moore said, made with top shelf liquor and organic ingredients including pomegranate-tangerine juice infused into the classic cocktail. At $11, it’s a tangy, tart treat made with Patron Reposado, Cointreau, pomegranate-tangerine juice and fresh squeezed lime and served in a weighty, handblown old-fashioned glass. At 83 calories, Besito’s Partida Natural Margarita ($13) is the skinny girl’s Margarita of choice. Made with Partida blanco tequila, fresh squeezed lime and agave nectar, its all-natural ingredients won’t spike blood sugar. As the tequila menu advises, “Enjoy them slowly and respectfully.” Dock your yacht at Prime, An American Kitchen & Bar on Huntington Harbor, and head for the Cabana Bar by the Boardwalk or the Fantail Deck, an outdoor deck with a large round gas firepit and Adirondack-style lounge chairs. On the hottest days and nights, cool down with the perfect sinful delight, Prime’s Sweet Tea Lemonade ($14), made from Firefly Sweet Tea Vodka, homemade lemonade and sour mix. Bartender Amanda mixed up this most popular sweet drink serving it in an extra tall glass. You can also never go wrong with Prime’s Pineapple Mojito, a delightful, cool mix of Malibu pineapple, muddled mint and lime and fresh pineapple. More urban bistro than typical strip mall joint, Bar Frites at Wheatley Plaza in Greenvale is part of the brothers George and Gillis Poll’s growing ensemble of upscale hap-

style. Savor it on Blackstone’s newly designed outdoor patio, opened on Memorial Day weekend. It’s a blend of Ciroc peach vodka, fresh white peach puree, and splash peach Schnapps with a Champagne topper. For paradise on Long Island, this is it. SE

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the Temple of Heaven, the symbol of Beijing, is surrounded by a park where locals drink tea, practice Beijing, the political, educational and cultural capital of the most populated nation in the world, the People’s Republic of China, is a rapidly evolving, bustling portrait of change. Broad boulevards and ultra modern skyscrapers sprawl across the city, sometimes replacing the traditional hutong neighborhoods of adjoining alleys lined with old-fashioned single story courtyard residences that played an important part of Chinese cultural history during the Ming and Qing dynasties. Throngs of Chinese, nearly all holding cell phones, stand or squat on street corners, waiting for a break in the endless the swarms of car, bicycle and scooter traffic on the concentric yet rectangular “ring roads” that circle the metropolis. Part of Beijing’s latest incarnation is as a modern shopping mecca stocked with the best American and global brands. The Peninsula Hotel lobby, for instance, has Chanel, Hermes, Prada, Gucci and other luxury brand shops that gives it the feel of a “mini Americana Manhasset,” said Shawn Elliott, President and CEO of Shawn Elliott Luxury Homes & Estates, who stayed there on a recent trip to the Chinese capital. To his delight, in the area were also Rolls Royce, Maserati and Lamborghini dealerships and upscale shopping malls that seemed be three miles long with many of the same retailers you’d find at Roosevelt Field or Walt Whitman mall as well as many Chinese brands. Shawn was in Beijing to speak at a luxury real estate conference about the benefits of living on Long Island 38 SHAWN ELLIOTT LUXURY

and in the United States and to participate on a panel on “what you can buy in New York for $10 million or more.” He gave a powerpoint presentation to real estate agents, investors, buyers and immigration agents on his top 25 properties. Recently there has been a large influx of wealthy Chinese buyers on the North Shore of Long Island and across the United States, drawn at least in part by the ability to have larger families and the fine local schools, Shawn said. While in China, Shawn’s favorite tourist jaunt was to the Great Wall, which was built between the 5th century B.C. and the 16th century A.D and has foothigh steps that are “almost like a Stairmaster.” For the record, he completed four levels. He visited Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City, palaces and temples. Not to be missed were the traditional Chinese silk,

antiques, clothing and night markets. Along the way Shawn practiced the Mandarin he’s been learning via Rosetta Stone, the foreign language software. He took rides on rickshaws pulled by bicyclists and newer models towed by motorbikes and was awed by the overwhelming amount of car, bicycle and scooter traffic on boulevards so wide they make New York roads seem small. At the center of the city, the vast Tiananmen Square is the largest public square in the world, and the site of 1989 massacre of student activists by the People’s Liberation Army. Around the square are grand, voluminous buildings such as the Great Hall of the People, the Museum of Chinese Revolution, the Museum of Chinese History, the Chairman Mao Memorial Hall and the Monument to the People’s Martyrs, the Qianmen Gate and the Forbidden City. The must-see palace of palaces is the Forbidden City. Set in a green oasis that was once the private garden of Ming and Qing emperors and now a beautiful public park, it seems worlds away from the bustling boulevards and crowded markets. Home to the Imperial Court, it was relatively unscathed during the cultural revolution. The footpaths are lined with willow trees and there are Buddhist temples by the lake. Separately, the Temple of Heaven, the symbol of Beijing, is surrounded by a park where locals drink tea, practice calligraphy or tai chi. Further away is a newer landmark, the National

calligraphy or tai chi. Further away is a newer landmark, the National Stadium or Bird’s Nest from the 2008 Olympic Games. Stadium or Bird’s Nest from the 2008 Olympic Games. Among the remains from the medieval city is the Ming Dynasty Wall Site Park, the only remains of the city wall. Beyond sightseeing, dining in Beijing was a unique experience. At restaurants, the dishes just keep coming, though with the language barrier, it’s sometimes hard to know what you’re eating. Beyond familiar outposts of fine restaurants like Nobu, Zuma or Maison Boulud, Shawn described dining at Dadong Roast Duck Restaurant as “a tremendous experience.” The lean, headless ducks hang from black hooks, ready to roast in the restaurants’ brick ovens until the skin is crisp and the meat is melt-inyour-mouth tender.Think of it, Shawn said, as “a Peter Luger for duck.” SE SHAWN ELLIOTT LUXURY 39

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ecause five of their seven restaurants are within a three mile radius on the North Shore, restaurant kings George and Gillis Poll work hard to give each an identity to call its own. At the swank Americana at Manhasset, the Poll Brothers own Toku, a modern Asian restaurant. On the other side of the luxury destination shops is their Italian restaurant, Ciopollini. (The Poll Brothers‘ casual lunchtime counterpart, Ciopollini Pronto, is steps away, the place for a quick wrap, salad or bowl of roasted tomato soup, with indoor and outdoor seating.) Just down the road in Roslyn is Bryant & Cooper, their signature steakhouse. At Wheatley Plaza in Greenvale, Bar Frites, a French bistro draws an affluent suburban crowd to both the covered outdoor seating and inside the restaurant. They also own Majors Steakhouses in Woodbury and East Meadow. The most recent addition to Poll Brothers’ successful squadron of sophisticated restaurants is Hendrick’s Tavern in Roslyn on the landmark site of the old George Washington Manor. The first president dined there in 1790 when it was Hendrick Onderdonk’s estate, hence the name. Onderdonk also owned the Roslyn grist mill and the paper mill. “We had to be creative in having a concept that was different from the others,” Gillis Poll said. Unlike their other restaurants, Hendricks Tavern has event spaces, including a catering hall on the main level that accommodates 150 guests with dancing and a cocktail party-style lounge beneath the ballroom for private events. One of the two upstairs private function rooms upstairs accommodate s 35 guests; the other can hold 70. The ballroom overlooks a pond. At their other locations, “people would ask us if we could do birthday parties or business functions but it would be 30 to 40 people and we couldn’t do it,” Gillis

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The wood-paneled walls in The main dining room are covered wiTh black and whiTe phoTographs from The broThers’ “eclecTic personal collecTion” “WE HAD TO BE CREATIVE IN HAVINg A CONCEPT THAT WAS DIffERENT fROM THE OTHERS,” gILLIS POLL SAID.

added. The extra rooms for private parties made the historic home “attractive.” They “revamped this place from head to toe in every which way,” Gillis said. Part of that renovation was the addition of a main bar to the restaurant, while keeping the “George Bar” which has numerous paintings of the first president on its walls. The tavern’s cozy living room has a fireplace and provides lounge seating beyond the main bar. It’s next to another dining room known as “the porch.” The wood-paneled walls in the main dining room are covered with black and white photographs from the brothers’ “eclectic personal collection,” George

Poll said. Seating along the walls and windows is on comfortable deep red banquettes; tables and chairs fill the center of the room.The ceiling is beamed and the original wide plank floors remain in the main dining room and the George Bar. Hendrick’s Tavern offers the same dry aged and prime steaks as Bryant and Cooper, a raw bar, artisan pizzas, tapas or small plates such as lightly fried panko-crusted avocado or king crab legs, appetizers including a Maryland crabcake or a sashimi-style Ahi Tuna Poke, salads, pastas and a wide selection of fish including Chatham Cod, grilled Branzino and seared Norwegian salmon. Sides range from lobster fried rice

to sweet potato mash -- made with cinnamon and sugar -- creamed or sauted spinach. For dessert, check out the white chocolate cloud cake that is reminiscent of an oversized Ring Ding and the bountiful fruit platter with pineapple, grapes, melons and berries. During an interview, the Poll brothers declined to name a favorite dish. “They are all our favorites,” George Poll said. Like their customers, choosing a dish depends on what they are in the mood for. “It’s a steakhouse but it’s a variety of things.” A bit bigger than a neighborhood bar, Poll called their newest endeavor “our take on the American tavern.” SE SHAWN ELLIOTT LUXURY 43

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ith a commanding hilltop view of the surrounding paddocks and meticulously landscaped gardens, this five-acre Tuscan-like estate in Mill Neck is paradise found. A sparkling gem in the North Shore’s crown, the 15,000 square foot stucco and stone European country castle has a massive turret to the front with a smaller turret to the back. The splendor starts at the round entry forecourt. A large urn planter on a pedestal surrounded by abundant flowers grace its island. Above the arched double entry doors exquisitely detailed with wrought iron is an elegant Juliette balcony with a matching railing. Inside, the foyer is spacious and elegant yet warm and welcoming, with gleaming marble floors, a coffered ceiling and extensive moldings. Straight ahead, through the formal living room, are French doors leading to a bluestone balcony wrapping the main floor with access from nearly every room. Skirted by fanciful wrought iron railings, the broad balcony overlooks the dreamy

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resort-like backyard, with a classic pool and spa, two waterfalls, outdoor kitchen and living room, and terraced gardens beyond. A shady terrace on a hillside provides a quiet space to enjoy the outdoors. To one side of the house is an elevated vegetable garden with built in irrigation. Down a distant slope, a 10-stall state- of-theart stable, designed for race horses, fits neatly onto the splendid equestrian property. The inside is equally captivating. To one side of the foyer, beyond a double-sided fireplace, is an elegant home office with full bath. To the other side, the large formal dining room has oak floor and a ceiling medallion. Beyond it is the spacious country-style kitchen with creamy white cabinetry and matching granite laced with gold tones on an expansive center island and a built-in brick pizza oven. Across from it, a curved breakfast room with two stories of windows overlooks the grounds. Curled off the kitchen is a doubleheight family room of regal proportion, accented by a limestone and marble fireplace. The grand staircase winds gracefully to the second floor, with a balcony overlooking the family room. The master suite includes an adjacent nursery to one side and a sitting room with a fireplace and a private balcony to the other. Inside the castle-sized turret is a round library with a vaulted gold leaf ceiling, a perfect getaway space to curl up with a book. The family bedrooms are spacious suites, each with its own bath. The house has a laundry room on each level. A grand staircase also winds to the cavernous lower level, outfitted with all the must have bells and whistles, from a 1200 bottle wine cellar to a large built in bar, a lounge like movie theater and a gym. In the spa, there’s a locker room, a large steam shower and a sunken, glass enclosed bubbly, effervescent Jacuzzi. Sip a glass of merlot as you soak and watch the flames flicker in the imposing stone fireplace or watch a movie on a large screen television above the fireplace. This two-year-old palatial home has six fireplaces, six bedrooms, seven full and two half baths, an in-law suite, staff quarters, and an elevator. All the floors have radiant heat. It is a treat not to be missed. Price Upon Request. Ben or Marion Matros (516)647-7488. SE

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THE CHATHAM, ASHFORD RANCH “As Good As It Gets” Is This First Class Four Bedroom And 4 Bath Ranch With Custom Moldings, Cathedral Ceilings In A Gracious Great Room, Living Room/Dining Room, Granite And Wood Center Island Kitchen With Breakfast Area, Cherry Wood Partners Office/Library, Wood Floors, Four Zone HVAC, Closet Systems, Imported Drapery With Motorized Shades, Private Guest Quarters Plus A Fully Finished Lower Level With Home Theatre, Fitness Center, Family Room, Billiard Room And More In A Remote Interior Location.

Muttontown

Custom Built 7200 square foot Post Modern Home, Builders Own on Perfect 2 Acre Mid Block Location. This Impeccable Decorator Done Home Boasts 5/6 Bedrooms and 4.5 Baths. Upon Entering the Gorgeous White with Cream Marble Foyer the View of the Lush Country Club Manicured Acres Which are Highlighted by the Walls of Glass, Soaring Ceilings and Gleaming Hardwood Floors. Attention to Every Detail Thruout the House. A Wonderful Flow for Entertaining. The Kitchen is Sleek and Very Manhattan. Master Bedroom Suite is Right Out of a Spa with Separate Sliding Door into an Amazing Gym. Amazing Upstairs Bonus Room with Beautiful Tray Ceiling Plus a Full Basement. An Incredible Setting Right Out of a Resort with an Inground Gunite Heated Pool. A State of The Art Security System and a 4 Car Garage Completed This Amazing Home. Located in The Award Winning Top 100 In the Country, Locust Valley School District.

$3,495,000

Contact: Fran Mazer 516-857-0111

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East Hills

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Lloyd Harbor

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Price Upon Request

Contact: Judy Fruitbine, LBA,CBR 516-298-5382

Contact: Andrea Jablow 516-524-7743

Manhasset

Muttontown

$3,495,000

Contact: Fran Mazer 516-857-0111

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Muttontown

Applegreen – Old Westbury

Located on a private 6 acre estate, this grand residence has 8 bedrooms and 51/2 bathrooms. Gated entrance and winding approach lead to a beautiful farmhouse colonial. Formal living room with intricately carved fireplace, elegant dining room, sunroom with wall-to-wall windows and fireplace, and a library/office with fireplace. Sunny eat-in-kitchen with custom cherry cabinetry, granite, stainless steel appliances, and a butler’s pantry with ample storage. Second floor with serene master bathroom features tray ceiling, fireplace, balcony, dressing area, and marble en-suite bathroom with Jacuzzi tub. 5 additional bedrooms with generous closet space and 3 additional bathrooms. 3rd floor offers 2 charming bedrooms, full bathroom, and a huge walk-in closet. Above the detached 3-car garage is a cottage suite with wide plank flooring featuring a recreation room with a gym, sauna, full bathroom, and a kitchen. Outdoors, a sparkling diamond-dusted Olympic pool with automatic solar cover, 3 room cabana, and hot tub is nestled among mature plantings and professional landscaping. Other highlights include surround sound inside and out, a new driveway, a new roof and windows, 5-zone air conditioning, 3-zone heating, full basement, and a private 1/10 mile asphalt bike/jogging path. Jericho schools.

Built in 2003 drive up to this grand 11,000 sq. ft. Brick Mansion surrounded by privacy trees on 5.25 acres. Grand foyer with sweeping staircase leads to a large and airy music room with French doors, arched doorways and Greek columns. The lush living room has beautiful hardwood floors and centered with marble fireplace. Banquet sized dining room, off gourmet chef’s kitchen with center island, and every top of the line appliance for today’s modern cook including a double sub zero refrigerator. Mahogany paneled library with built-ins and handsome fireplace, a true retreat from today’s world. Family room with granite fireplace and French doors. Master Suite fit for King and Queen with sitting area, built-in’s and tray ceiling. Beautiful master bath with Jacuzzi tub, large double sink and separate shower. Additional 4 bedrooms and 4 baths on the upper level, including large bonus room. Full finished basement with wine cellar, movie theater for 8, game room, gym and 2 bedrooms and bath. Country Club luxurious living complete with in ground Gunite pool and all weather Tennis court. Located in award winning Jericho School District.

Contact: John Messina 516-241-0761

Contact: Shawn Elliott 516-695-6349

$2,995,000

Price Upon Request

Old Westbury

Built By Napoleon Development. Their Name Is Synonymous With Quality, Style And Unsurpassed Service Which Has Earned Reverence Throughout The Gold Coast Of Long Island And The Hamptons. Located On A Cul-De-Sac, Significantly Distanced Beyond A Gated Entry, Stands This Three Level, Approximately 10,000 Square Foot Brick And Stone Manor Home, Complete With Elevator Access. Once Past The 22’ Solid Mahogany Entry Doors, You Are Greeted With A Marble Foyer Which Showcases The Grand Circular Staircase And Custom-Lit Dome Ceiling. There Are Five Unique Marble And Stone Fireplaces Assigned In The Formal Living Room, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen And Lower Level. Cherry Cabinetry, Wolf 6 Burner Gas Stove, Dual Sub-Zero Refrigerator/Freezer And A Wine Cooler Complete The South Facing Kitchen With Its Granite Center Island That Compliments The Richness Of The Wood. There Are Four Large Proportioned Bedrooms, All With En-Suite Marble Baths On The Second Level, Separate From The Master Suite Which Boasts A Sitting Room, Groin Vault Ceilings, His And Her Outfitted Closets And An Intricate Marble Bath Equipped With Steam, Dual Shower/Spray System, Claw Foot Skipper Tub, And A Private Balcony Overlooking The Prolific Four Plus Acres Rich With Centuries Old Specimen Beech Trees, Blue Stone Outdoor Lounging Area, And 20’ X 50’ Heated Gunite Pool With 16 Jet Jacuzzi And Electronically Operated Safety Cover. Ample Room For Tennis, No Variance Needed. Descend To A Private 12 Seat Movie Theatre, Billiard Room, Wine Cellar, Full Gym/Sauna And Guest Bedroom With Full Marble Bath In The Lower Level, Voluminous With 9 Foot Ceilings And Outside Entrance. Acclaimed Wheatley Schools.

The Long Gated Private Drive, Meticulously Surrounded By Towering Linden Trees, Offers Entry To This Gracious & Grand Historic Compound Overflowing With Exquisite Old World Architectural Details. This Grand Gold Coast Estate Was Lovingly Built In The Early 1900’s By The Renowned Architect, Thomas Hastings, Noted For The Design Of The New York Public Library, Built For His Own Personal Use. Designed With All The Grandeur & Splendor Of The Finest Mansions Of A Bygone Era. “Bagatelle” Offers Spacious & Elegant Principal Rooms Adorned With Irreplaceable Architectural Details Including 12th Century Paneling Imported From France, Also Included Are A Baronial Dining Room, Sun-Lit Breakfast Room With Hand Painted Mural On Canvas, 11 Fireplaces & Elevator In The Main Residence. Sited On Over 4+ Lush Acres Of Sprawling Lawns & Formal Gardens This Spectacular Estate Also Offers Tennis Court, Pool & 3 Brick Cottages. Award Winning Jericho School System. “Bagatelle” Will Always Be Remembered As The Home A Famous Architect Built For Himself.

Contact: Francine Eisenberg 516-449-8738

Contact: Andrea Jablow 516-524-7743

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“BAGATELLE”

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Shawn Elliott

Muttontown

Applegreen – Old Westbury

Contact: John Messina 516-241-0761

Contact: Shawn Elliott 516-695-6349

$2,995,000

Price Upon Request

Old Westbury

Contact: Francine Eisenberg 516-449-8738

Contact: Andrea Jablow 516-524-7743

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Roslyn Harbor

WATERFRONT PROPERTY One Of A Kind Waterfront Masterpiece! Designed & Built By One Of North Shore’s Finest Designers. This 7850 Square Foot, Warm & Inviting French Chateau Showcases 6 Bedrooms & 5.5 Baths. The Elegant Rotunda Boasts 35’ Ceilings & Leads You Into Every Magnificent Room, Each With Sweeping Views Of Roslyn Harbor. This Exceptional Residence Captivates You From The Moment You Enter, With Meticulous Craftsmanship & Finishes. Whether Inside Enjoying The 5 Fireplaces, Gourmet Chef’s Kitchen, Or Lower Level Walk Out Entertainment Room, It Is Truly A Great Home For Both Entertaining & Relaxing. This Private, Spectacular Waterfront Location Features An Inground, Gunite Heated Pool With Jacuzzi, Wrap Around Porch With Fireplace & Your Own Private Sandy Beach. 4 Car Garage, North Shore Schools. An Absolute Must See.

Price Upon Request

Contact: Fran Mazer 516-857-0111, Andrea Jablow 516-524-7743

Upper Brookville

La Selva: A truly legendary timeless work of art. A Grand Mansion constructed in 1915 by Architects Hunt & Hunt (architects of the Vanderbilt family and for the base of the Statue of Liberty) this 40 room baronial mansion is a superb example of Italian Renaissance Architecture sitting on 24.32 acres. This uniquely appointed mansion has vaulted ceilings of various designs; Italian hand crafted doors throughout, domed rotunda with a winding travertine staircase, stone arches and columns, eight embellished fireplaces, loggia, library, two dining rooms, French doors with Palladian windows that open onto terraces overlooking serene and poetic gardens, and a cottage adorn this Italian Renaissance masterpiece.The richly designed mansion has 7 Bedrooms, 6.5 Baths. The master suite is fitted for a king with a sitting room, fireplace, enclosed porch, dressing room; the master bedroom with master bath has a beautiful balcony that overlooks formal gardens. The West Wing, has a service entrance with walled courtyard includes: kitchen, living room with porch, full bathroom; the mezzanine level with 3 bedrooms each with full bathroom; and the upper level has 3 bedrooms each with full bathroom, and linen room. In Spring and Summer, these rare gardens are ablaze with specimen, flowering trees and reflecting pools, designed by landscape architect Olmstead who designed Central Park in New York City. This home envelops yesterday’s architecture with today’s lifestyle.

Price Upon Request

Contact: Shawn Elliott 516-695-6349

Wantagh Waterfront

Long private Estate driveway leads to this 10,000 plus square foot Brick Colonial. Dramatic 28’ entry with sophisticated finishes includes custom designed hand painted plaster moldings and dual bridal staircases. An inviting home with seven bedrooms features a master bedroom suite and adjoining sitting room, cozy fireplace, and an abundance of closet space. The state of the art kitchen with fireplace and sitting room are designed for people who love to cook and entertain. The formal dining room features coffered ceilings, crown moldings and French doors. The banquet room with fireplace and floor-to-ceiling Palladian windows is the perfect setting for large gatherings. Expansive finished basement, great for entertaining opens to the lush gardens on Shy Five Acres. The 2,100 square foot brick guest home has three bedrooms, a full bath, eat in kitchen, full basement, and unfinished dormer which can be converted into an additional bedroom. French doors lead to the luxurious 56 X 25 heated pool surrounded by brick pavers, patios and sitting areas to enjoy seasonal vistas.

By Land Or By Sea This Beautifully Renovated Mandalay Bay Splanch Has So Much To Offer! Featuring 4 Large Bedrooms And 3 Full Bathrooms, Formal Dining Room With Crown & Chair Rail Moldings, Elegant Window Treatments And Fine Chandelier. Designer Kitchen With Granite, Stainless Steel Appliances, 5 Burner Gas Stove Dual Oven, And Custom Cabinetry Throughout. Private Study, Sprawling Living Room And Family Room With Vaulted Ceilings & Stunning Views Of The Water! Huge Master Suite With Large Bathroom, Enormous Walk-In Closets, & Private Balcony Overlooking The Water. Amazing Waterfront Backyard With In-Ground Heated Pool & Waterfall, Paved Dining & Entertaining Area & Trex Sunning Deck. Custom Paved Circular Driveway With Specimen Plantings & So Much More! Westerly Exposure & Award Winning Wantagh Schools

Contact: Paula M. Johnson 516-661-1004, Maria Siringo 516-316-8654

Contact: Seth Levy 516-528-1737

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Shawn Elliott

Roslyn Harbor

Price Upon Request

Contact: Fran Mazer 516-857-0111, Andrea Jablow 516-524-7743

Upper Brookville

Price Upon Request

Contact: Shawn Elliott 516-695-6349

Wantagh Waterfront

Contact: Paula M. Johnson 516-661-1004, Maria Siringo 516-316-8654

Contact: Seth Levy 516-528-1737

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Brookville

HORSE LOVERS PARADISE Spectacularly Situated Country Colonial which Backs A Very Private and Tranquil 52 acre Private Estate. This five Bedroom Home Offers a Grand Master Suite with Study on the Main Floor with His and Her Baths and Ample Closet Space. The Chef’s Kitchen is Advantageously Peaking Out to the Barn, Paddocks, In Gound Pool and Tennis, on this Lovely 2.4 Acre Lush Property. Hardwood Floors and Traditional Details Throughout the Formal Dining Room and Living Room, Complete with a Large and Inviting Stone Fireplace. Enjoy Tranquil Evenings on your Covered Porch Accessible Through the Homes Inviting Den. All the Amenities for Country Club Living and Only 18 Minutes from Manhattan. Convenient to All Major Roadways, Shopping, Restaurants and Golf Clubs. Award winning Jericho School District.

GOLD COAST TREASURE Tucked Away At The End Of A Cul-De-Sac Street Sits This Custom Built Brick Colonial. Fine Craftsmanship Is Evident Throughout This Residence On 2+ Magnificent, Professionally Landscaped Acres Which Exudes The Personification Of Gracious Living & Unsurpassed Elegance. Remarkable Attention To The Architectural Elements Is Evident In The Millwork Throughout The Entire Home. Warm & Inviting With It’s Generously Sized Principal Rooms & Stately Exterior Makes This A True Gold Coast Treasure. Features Include 6 Bedrooms, 6.5 Baths, Hardwood Floors, 4 Fireplaces, Media Room & A Not To Be Missed Lower Level With Wine Cellar, Bar & Playroom, That Can Make All Your Dreams Come True! This Country Club Property Also Boasts A Magnificent Spa-Like Sparkling Pool, Newly Resurfaced Tennis Court, Cabana & Built-In BBQ. Jericho School District.

Contact: Francine Eisenberg 516-449-8738

Contact: Andrea Jablow 516-524-7743

$2,550,000

Glen Cove

WATERFRONT PROPERTY Private Lane Leads To This Serene Waterfront Oasis. Overlooking The Long Island Sound. Situated On ‘Tween Waters,’ Rare Western Waterfront Of Tidal Pond With A Backyard Adjacent To 204-Acre Preserve With Trail To Pristine Sandy Beach Heaven. This Beautifully Designed 6,800-Square-Foot, 8-Bedroom, 6.55Bath Home Features, An Open-Flow Floor Plan Which Boasts Natural Sunlight & Keeps The View Of The Sound In Sight At All Times. An Entertainer’s Dream, Equipped With A Kitchen Fit For A Chef, Banquet-Size Dining Room, A Home Theatre & In-Ground Pool. Historical Elements & Tons Of Room For Extended Stay Or Weekend Guests. Plus A 3,300-Square-Foot Walkout Basement.

$2,299,999

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$3,495,000

Kings Point

REMINISCENT OF A BYGONE ERA Located On A Private Road Sits This Gracious Stately Brick Colonial Reminiscent Of Great Gatsby Era. Sited On 1.23 Flat Acres, This Exceptional Residence Exudes Charm & Elegance. Circular Drive, Dramatic Entry Foyer, Living Room With Fireplace, Hardwood Floors, Eat-in-Kitchen With Butler’s Pantry, 2 Family Rooms, 4 Fireplaces, Banquet Sized Dining Room With Beveled Glass French Doors Opening To The Verdant Green Flat Property. Expanded Master Suite With Marble Bath. Come & Enjoy This 1+ Acres Of Magnificently Landscaped Property With Heated Gunite Pool, Where Privacy Abounds. Great Neck School District.

$2,900,000

Contact: Andrea Jablow 516-524-7743

Lattingtown

Gated 14 Acre Family Compound Or Corporate Retreat Comprised Of Two 9000 Square Foot, 13 Year Old Brick Mansions In Mint Condition. Each Mansion Is Set On 7 Acres And Features Granite And Maple Custom Interiors, An Inground Pool, Patio, Tennis, Gym, 4 Car Garage, Waterfall And Bridged Koi Pond. May Be Purchased Separately For $6,888,888 Or Together For $12,888,888

$12,888,888

Contact: Suzanne Wehren & Paula M. Johnson 631-255-6097 or 516-661-1004

Laurel Hollow

13 room Colonial custom built in 2005 on two secluded acres. Dramatic two story marble entry with inlaid floor leads to a lovely formal dining room with custom built-ins and fireplace. Formal living room features beautiful moldings, French doors, and a fireplace. Amazing designer kitchen features custom cherry cabinetry, granite counter tops, large center island, and a sunny breakfast area surrounded by windows. Adjoining butler’s pantry offers wine refrigeration and ample storage. Adjacent comfortable family room has a coffered ceiling, fireplace, and a double set of French doors. Master suite with attached office features a tray ceiling, walk-in closets, and a luxury master bath. 4 additional bedrooms, 4 additional full baths with custom wood vanities topped with marble, and tasteful powder room. Outside, a covered portico, blue stone patio, and sparkling in-ground salt water pool are tailor-made for entertaining. Other highlights include a fully equipped gym/bonus room with sound system, billiards room, gorgeous mill work and deep moldings throughout, 3 car garage, beach rights, and Cold Spring Harbor Schools.

$2,795,000

Contact: John Messina 516-241-0761

Mill Neck

UNDOUBTEDLY ONE OF THE ‘BEST’ DEALS IN MILL NECK Once In A Rare While An Equestrian Setting Comes Along Surrounding 4.8 Acres Of Extraordinary Country Living Set On A Private Lane. This Special Estate Defines An Entertaining Showplace With A Dramatic Country Club Feel, Complemented By An Inground Pool, Cabana, Spa & More. Perfect For Any Dreams Of Expansion. Very Motivated.

$1,699,000

Contact: Ben & Marion Matros 516-647-7488 516-652-4546

Old Westbury

A REMARKABLE ENCLAVE! A Serene Tree Lined Drive With Pleasing Views Of Estate Plantings & Verdant Sprawling Lawns Lead To This Unique Brick Colonial. Imagine The Splendor Of Private Estate Living In This Colonial Home Situated On Over 4 Acres Of Manicured Excellence. A Rare Opportunity To Own An Impressive Piece Of Old Westbury. The Interior Boasts 5 Bedrooms, 5.5 Baths, Master Suite On The Main Level, Banquet Sized Dining Room, Generously Sized Eat In Kitchen & Large Sun Drenched Florida Room Which Opens To The Magnificent Property. This Home Exudes The Epitome Of Classic Charm & Elegance. Specimen Plantings Abound, Lovingly Maintained By A Master Gardener. Enjoy The Gloriously Breathtaking Landscaped Acres, This Residence Offers The Utmost In Privacy & Pleasure With Expansive Rear Patio, Pool& Har Tru Tennis Court. Wheatley Schools.

$2,148,000

Contact: Andrea Jablow 516-524-7743 SHAWN ELLIOTT LUXURY HOMES & ESTATES 57

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Shawn Elliott

Brookville

Contact: Francine Eisenberg 516-449-8738

Contact: Andrea Jablow 516-524-7743

$2,550,000

Glen Cove

$2,299,999

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$3,495,000

Kings Point

$2,900,000

Contact: Andrea Jablow 516-524-7743

Lattingtown

$12,888,888

Contact: Suzanne Wehren & Paula M. Johnson 631-255-6097 or 516-661-1004

Laurel Hollow

$2,795,000

Contact: John Messina 516-241-0761

Mill Neck

$1,699,000

Contact: Ben & Marion Matros 516-647-7488 516-652-4546

Old Westbury

$2,148,000

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Old Westbury

TEMPLETON: A CELEBRATED GOLD COAST ESTATE Fifteen plus magnificent acres provide the setting for this sprawling brick Georgian Manor Estate in a prime location. Truly an exceptional, unparalleled Gold Coast jewel. A horticulturist’s delight with stately trees, broad stretches of beautiful lawns bordered by evergreens, specimen plantings and botanic gardens with award-winning rose gardens and ornate topiaries. Featured amenities include Pool, Tennis Court, 3 Greenhouses and Cottages. The renowned equestrian enclave includes 2 Horse Barns with 17 Stalls, Paddocks and caretaker’s Cottage. Utilizing every natural advantage plus a fabulous location and the Wheatley School District, this estate is nothing short of perfection. Can be subdivided. Private showing by appointment only.

$7,800,000

Contact: Sandy Binder 516-819-0000

Oyster Bay Cove

SOPHISTICATION IN THE GRANDEST SCALE Captivating 7,700 Square Foot Brick Masterpiece On 2 Acres, Located On A Cul-De-Sac, ‘Unparalleled’, This Gold Coast Mansion Offers The Finest Architectural Details, Dramatic 12 Foot Ceilings, Intricately Designed With Traditional Flair. The Ultimate In Elegance. An Entertaining Showplace, Grandeur Living. Breathtaking Details, Gunite Pool, Tennis. The Ultimate!

$2,749,000

Contact: Ben & Marion Matros 516-647-7488 516-652-4546

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Oyster Bay

A PRIVATE LANE TAKES YOU TO A HIDDEN TREASURE An All Brick Country Estate Set On 2.2 Acres With The Ultimate In Elegance & Classic Distinction. A Grand Foyer Leads You To A Superb Living Room, Adjoining Sunroom & Delightful Breakfast Room. Sophisticated & Remarkable Master Suite. ‘A Classic Masterpiece’. Upper Brookville Vicinity. Additional Acreage Available.

$2,199,000

Contact: Ben & Marion Matros 516-647-7488 516-652-4546

Roslyn Estates

PEACEFUL SURROUNDINGS & PERFECT LOCATION! This Pristine Spacious Custom Built 5 Bedroom, 4 Bath Home Is Set On Shy .5 Acre Of Lush Landscaped Property. Highlights Include 2 Dens, 3 Fireplaces, Sun Lit Open & Airy Eat-In-Kitchen, Hardwood Floors, New Roof & Freshly Painted. Come & Enjoy Your Own ‘Shang Ri La’ While You Listen To The Waterfall Trickling Into The Pool. Roslyn Schools.

$1,348,000

Contact: Andrea Jablow 516-524-7743

Seaford Waterfront

BOATERS PARADISE With 110’ of Bulkhead, This Tastefully Rebuilt Seaford Bungalow Was Completely Remodeled in 2006 While Maintaining Its South Shore, Seaford Bungalow Charm. Featuring 2 Bedrooms with A Very Large Master, 1 1/2 Baths, Hardwood Floors, Granite Kitchen, Gas Heat, Lots Of Closets, and Ideally Located on an oversized 7,900 Sq. Ft. Waterfront Lot. The Huge Amount of Bulkhead Is Perfect For All Of Your Boating Needs Giving You Access To The South Shore’s Great Waterways. Move Right In To This Renovated 2 Bedroom Bungalow Or Build The Home Of Your Dreams On This Oversized Waterfront Property. Award Winning Seaford Schools.

Price Upon Request

Contact: Seth Levy 516-528-1737

Oyster Bay Cove

ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN BY STUART NOROFSKY Exterior Designed As Contemporary, Interior As Classic As A Traditional Masterpiece. 5 Bedrooms & 5 Full Baths, With Master Suite On The Main Level. The Eat-In-Kitchen Boasts Stainless Steel Appliances, Cherry Wood Cabinets & Granite Countertops. Patio Leads To Deck, Hot Tub & In-ground Gunite Pool With Waterfall On 2.5 Acres. In Addition, Property Features A Newly Renovated 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Cottage With Two Skylights & Total Privacy. Enjoy A Swim At Your Own Private Beach! For A Private Showing Please Contact Ira Gross at 516-313-7282.

$1,499,000

Contact: Ira Gross 516-313-7282

S. Merrick

WATERFRONT PROPERTIY Waterfront Splanch In S. Merrick Located On The Open Bay With New Bulkhead, Floating Dock, And Jet Ski Ramp! This 4 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home Has Been Completely Renovated. Fabulous Southern Exposure With Panoramic Views Of The Bay. Beautiful Details Throughout Include New Granite Baths, Large, Center Island Eat In Kitchen, Crown Moldings, Brand New Hardwood Floors, Wooden Banister & Surround Sound/Security System. Heated Inground Vinyl Pool With New Liner With Salt Based Non-Chlorine Water, Hot Tub & Waterfall. 2 Car Garage. Merrick Schools!

$1,349,000

Contact: Fran Mazer 516-857-0111

Upper Brookville

THE EPITOME OF TRANQUILITY ‘An Architectural Knockout’. Imagine The Most Exciting And Ultra-Dramatic Home Of ‘2012’. This Captures The Fantasy, So Let’s Dream Of An All Brick Mansion Overlooking 5.5 Sweeping Acres Of Prime Real Estate, Unsurpassed Distinction, 7500 Square Ft., 10 Foot Ceilings, Crown Moldings, Mahogany Wood Floors, Theatre, Game Room Gunite Pool, Spa, Waterfalls, Terraces & Outdoor Kitchen. The Ultimate In Landscape.

$3,899,000

Contact: Ben & Marion Matros 516-647-7488 516-652-4546 SHAWN ELLIOTT LUXURY HOMES & ESTATES 59

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Shawn Elliott

Old Westbury

$7,800,000

Contact: Sandy Binder 516-819-0000

Oyster Bay Cove

$2,749,000

Contact: Ben & Marion Matros 516-647-7488 516-652-4546

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Oyster Bay

$2,199,000

Contact: Ben & Marion Matros 516-647-7488 516-652-4546

Roslyn Estates

$1,348,000

Contact: Andrea Jablow 516-524-7743

Seaford Waterfront

Price Upon Request

Contact: Seth Levy 516-528-1737

Oyster Bay Cove

$1,499,000

Contact: Ira Gross 516-313-7282

S. Merrick

$1,349,000

Contact: Fran Mazer 516-857-0111

Upper Brookville

$3,899,000

Contact: Ben & Marion Matros 516-647-7488 516-652-4546 SHAWN ELLIOTT LUXURY HOMES & ESTATES 59

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Shawn Elliott

Bellmore BEAUTY ON THE BAY This South Shore sanctuary gives you the waterfront home of your dreams. Take in the scenic view from your in-ground pool or while enjoying your outdoor wet bar and kitchen. Set sail from your new dock/bulk head or store your boat with the electronic boat lift with running water. This luxury home features 4 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms, updated stunning kitchen, granite and hardwood throughout, and a billiards parlor. Reap the benefits of a warm community and award winning school district while living comfortably in this breathtaking beauty.

$994,888

Contact: Brian Feigenbaum 516-589-0939 or Jon Stawinski 516-790-0513

Brookville REMINISCENT OF A RALPH LAUREN VINTAGE CHARACTER This Handsomely Detailed, Designer Influenced Home Reflects A Comfortable Elegant Lifestyle. Grand Living Room With Fireplace, Music Room, Banquet Dining Room & Den With Fireplace. Country Kitchen. Stunning Master Bedroom With Sitting Room + 4 Bedrooms. 2 Brookville Acres, Jericho School District. Just Bring A Toothbrush.

$1,695,000

Contact: Faith Kanen 516-993-3929

Brookville

“CONCEPT AND DRAMA”

Scenic Splendor Is The Backdrop For This Stunning Architecturally Dramatic And Excitingly Different Six Bedroom Hampton Style Custom Home. Elegance, Sophistication, Impressive Luxury And Superb Details Have Been Skillfully Captured And Are Evident Throughout The Regally Proportioned Rooms. Distinguished By It’s Innovative And Striking Design, The Interior Is Accented With High Ceilings, Archways, Detailed Moldings And Intricate Woodwork. The Exhilarating Natural Picture Book Scenery Are Ablaze With Beautiful Gardens, Flowering Shrubs And Specimen Trees In A Manicured Setting Complete With An Olympic Size Pool, Whirlpool And Waterfalls. This Extraordinary Home Located On A Wonderful Cul-De-Sac Street In Jericho School District On 2+ Acres Of Unparalleled Landscaped Property Make This A Not-To-Be Missed Offering!

$3,295,000

Contact: Sandy Binder 516-819-0000

Centre Island 100 FEET OF DOCK & 200 FEET OF BEACHFRONT Breathtaking…Gated Waterfront Brick Colonial That Offers 6 Bedrooms, 4 Full Baths And 2 Half Baths. Totally Renovated To Perfection. Spacious Gourmet Kitchen With Radiant Heat. Beautiful Views Of Oyster Bay Harbor From All Rooms. Master Bedroom Is On First Floor. A One Of A Kind Custom Expanded Waterfront Home That Offers A Lower Level With An Amazing Guest Suite Area. Enjoy A Bluestone Patio With A 55x25 Heated Gunite Pool, Perfect For A Lifestyle Of Luxury Living And Entertainment. Spectacular Landscaped Grounds.

Dix Hills GATED COMMUNITY Country Pointe In Dix Hills. Immaculate 5 Bedrooms, 4.5 Bath Brick Colonial On Half Acre With 3 Car Garage. Professionally Landscaped By Steven Dubner. Grand Entrance Foyer, Formal Living Room, Library/Office, Formal Dining Room, Great Room With Gas Fireplace, Granite Stainless Steel Eat In Kitchen With Center Isle. Oversized Master Suite, 4 Large Bedrooms And 2 Full Baths On Upper Level. Full Basement With New Floor And Outside Entrance. Community Offers Club House, Pool, Tennis, Playground, And Optional Golf Membership.

$1,395,000

Contact: Paula M Johnson & Fran Mazer 516-661-1004 or 516-857-0111

Lloyd Harbor Young Hampton Style Colonial With 6000 Square Feet Of Living Space. Private, Picturesque Winter Water Views, Wrap Around Deck, Hardwood Floors, 5 Bedrooms, 5.5 Baths, Over 3 Acres, Gas Heat. Shows Beautiful!

$2,275,000

Contact: Batul Morbi 516-859-8037

Impressive designer brick home sitting on three lush landscaped acres with water views.Totally renovated in 2011 with the finest architectural details and craftsmanship. Grand foyer with soaring ceiling opens to spectacular ballroom with alabaster fireplace. Fabulous hand painted murals, gold leaf coffered ceilings and Brazilian rosewood inlay floors. Gourmet eat-in-kitchen with mahogany cabinets and beautiful granite countertops. This incredible home has 6 bedrooms, 5.5 baths with master suite situated on the first floor. Private Guest quarters, full basement and generator. Spacious patio that leads down to an In ground gunite pool and waterfall. Great home for entertaining!

$2,799,000

Contact: Howard Helfant 516-297-0600, Maria Siringo 516-316-8654 60 SHAWN ELLIOTT LUXURY HOMES & ESTATES

ALTERNATIVE TO THE HAMPTONS A sweeping driveway surrounded by lush greenery gently leads to this impressive French Manor Estate. Natural elegance defines the architectural integrity of this home. Beautifully renovated with French doors that lead out to a captivating setting of expansive lawn and 100’ of private beach rights overlooking Long Island Sound. An element of seclusion on over 3+ acres of professionally landscaped property leading to the in ground heated pool, Har Tru tennis court and patio areas. A wonderful home to live in and an exceptional place to enjoy a lifestyle of beautiful beaches, great restaurants and fun water craft activities. Guest quarters, full finished basement and generator.

Contact: Howard Helfant 516-297-0600 Maria Siringo 516-316-8654

Contact: Maria Siringo 516-316-8654

$3,500,000

Contact: John Messina 516-241-0761

Lloyd Harbor

Renovated in 2008, this magnificent 5,500 sq. ft Nantucket-style colonial home is situated on 2+ landscaped acres. Large foyer leads to elegant living room, banquet-sized formal dining room, and library with fireplace. Incredible kitchen features custom cabinetry, top-of-the-line stainless steel appliances, granite counter tops, and sunny breakfast area. Adjacent is a large butler’s pantry, climate-controlled wine cellar, and mudroom. Next to the kitchen is a comfortable family room with a cozy fireplace. Serene master suite with travertine master bathroom, claw foot tub and furniture style vanities topped with limestone. 4 additional bedrooms, 4 full baths, and a powder room. Lower level with playroom, exercise room, and cedar closet. Exterior features a large brick patio and sparkling in-ground gunite pool with electric cover. 3-car garage with loft, Lloyd Harbor Beach Association and mooring rights, and Cold Spring Harbor Schools.

Contact: John Messina 516-241-0761

Matinecock LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION Travel Down A Private Country Road To This Totally Renovated 5 Bedroom, 5 Bath Colonial With Attention To Details. All Top Of The Line Craftsmanship. Warm And Inviting, Main Level Master Suite. Gourmet Eat In Kitchen With Center Island And Sitting Room. A Custom Addition That Features A Second Level Master Suite With Sitting Room, Fireplace, Huge Walk-In Closets, Master Bath With Jacuzzi Tub, Steam Shower. Full Finished Basement. Two Acres Of Exquisite Park Like Grounds Full Of Majestic Gardens In A Desirable North Shore Location

Centre Island

$2,195,000

$2,550,000

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Contact: Maria Siringo 516-316-8654

Centre Island

Huntington Bay

Amazing water view location with incredible views of Huntington Bay and the Long Island Sound! This newly renovated 7,000+ sq. ft. contemporary home is set on 1.65 private and beautifully landscaped acres. This exceptional residence has been designed with an open floor plan and boasts a large formal dining room and expansive formal living room with fireplace. There is an incredible master suite with stunning panoramic views framed by floor-to-ceiling windows, a spa-like master bathroom, 4 additional bedrooms, 5 additional full bathrooms, and a powder room. The gourmet custom kitchen features granite counters, top of the line appliances, and a lovely breakfast area. This magnificent home offers a phenomenal home office, gleaming hardwood floors throughout, and a 4-car garage. A huge blue stone patio with pergola, built-in barbecue, spectacular heated in-ground pool, and unbelievable vistas, make this home ideal for outdoor entertaining. Nathan Hale Beach Association.

Price Upon Request

Matinecock Fully renovated Gold Coast estate situated on 6+ professionally landscaped acres. Features two-story entry foyer, expansive formal living room, formal dining room, & paneled library with custom bookcases. Enormous chef’s kitchen with custom cabinetry, granite counters, & professional grade stainless steel appliances with open family room & butler’s pantry. Second floor with serene master suite & luxurious master bathroom, 2 additional bedrooms & baths, and a self-contained guest wing with 2 more bedrooms & bathrooms, lovely living room & fully-equipped kitchen. Lower level designed with playroom, gym, & crafting area. Outdoors, an amazing infinity pool, lush lawns, & flagstone covered patio are tailor-made for entertaining. Other highlights include a climate-controlled wine cellar, high ceilings, 5 fireplaces, deep moldings, winding staircase, & a 4-car garage. Complete with Locust Valley schools.

$2,795,000

Contact: John Messina 516-241-0761 SHAWN ELLIOTT LUXURY HOMES & ESTATES 61

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Shawn Elliott

$994,888

Contact: Brian Feigenbaum 516-589-0939 or Jon Stawinski 516-790-0513

$1,695,000

Contact: Faith Kanen 516-993-3929

Brookville

“CONCEPT AND DRAMA”

$3,295,000

Contact: Sandy Binder 516-819-0000

$1,395,000

Contact: Paula M Johnson & Fran Mazer 516-661-1004 or 516-857-0111

$2,275,000

Contact: Batul Morbi 516-859-8037

$2,799,000

Contact: Howard Helfant 516-297-0600, Maria Siringo 516-316-8654 60 SHAWN ELLIOTT LUXURY HOMES & ESTATES

Contact: Howard Helfant 516-297-0600 Maria Siringo 516-316-8654

Contact: Maria Siringo 516-316-8654

$3,500,000

Contact: John Messina 516-241-0761

Lloyd Harbor

Contact: John Messina 516-241-0761

Centre Island

$2,195,000

$2,550,000

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Contact: Maria Siringo 516-316-8654

Centre Island

Huntington Bay

Price Upon Request

$2,795,000

Contact: John Messina 516-241-0761 SHAWN ELLIOTT LUXURY HOMES & ESTATES 61

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Shawn Elliott

Muttontown Spectacular new center-hall colonial to be built on two stately acres by prominent North Shore builder. Approximately 6,200 sq. ft. new construction with dramatic two-story foyer, formal living room, formal dining room, expansive master bedroom suite with luxurious master bath, 5 additional bedrooms, 4 beautiful baths, and a lovely powder room. Gourmet eat-in-kitchen to feature stainless steel appliances, custom cabinetry, and granite countertops. Adjoining family room with soaring ceiling, and a library/office. Spacious rooms with elaborate millwork, beautiful architectural details, and exquisite master craftsmanship throughout. Full basement with 9’ ceilings, 3-car garage, and Syosset schools.

$2,475,000

Old Westbury BUILDER’S OWN BRICK COLONIAL IN SPECTACULAR SETTING An Opulent Masterpiece Nestled In The Hamlet Of Old Westbury Abounds Unique Architectural Details And Boasts An Ideal Flow For Indoor & Outdoor Entertaining! Class And Distinction Envelope This 4 Bedroom, 4.5 Bath Brick Colonial!

Price Upon Request

Contact: Reena Khera 516-263-8918

Contact: John Messina 516-241-0761

Old Westbury “A HOME FOR ALL SEASONS” Pastoral Tranquility Amid A Natural Setting Filled With Views Of Lush Plantings And Century Old Shade Trees Adds A Touch Of Country Flair To This Exceptional Completely Renovated Farm Ranch. It Is The Perfect Atmosphere For Gracious Living And Entertaining Space Which Flows From Room To Room. The Charisma Begins With The Living Room With Fireplace, Formal Dining Room, Family Room, Sundrenched Kitchen, And Master Suite Plus Four Additional Bedrooms. The Realistic Price, Great Property, Low Taxes Plus The Wheatley School District Make This A Prize Waiting To Be Claimed! A Super Value Offering At $1,495,000.

$1,495,000

Old Westbury “THE GREAT ENTERTAINER!” This Outstanding Completely Renovated Expanded Ranch On Two Exquisite Picturesque Acres Is A Unique Collaboration Of Traditional Elegance With Sophisticated Modern Tenor. Luxurious And Tasteful Appointments Abound In The Living Room With Fireplace, Formal Dining Room With Fireplace, State Of The Art Country Kitchen With An Adjoiing Family Room, Striking Master Suite Plus 5 Additional Bedrooms. The Two Breathtaking Acres Offer Captivating Vistas With Specimen Trees, Magnificent Plantings And Are Enhanced By A Beautiful Pool, Tennis Court And Delightful Cabana House. Move Right In To This Extraordinary Home That Defines Style, Integrity And Understated Elegance. Wheatley School District.

Contact: Sandy Binder 516-819-0000

$2,550,000

Old Westbury “CONTEMPORARY DRAMA” This architecturally dramatic 6,500 square foot two-story cedar and stone Contemporary boasts a richly designed open floor plan. The extraordinary interior incorporates soaring ceilings, open expanses and sweeping walls of glass that capture the panoramic beauty of the magnificent property and Pool with breathtaking views of the bordering Meadowbrook Polo Field. This is Contemporary Drama, set in a prized setting in a choice location at the end of a prestigious and private cul-de-sac in Jericho School District.

Old Westury Long sweeping driveway leading to an Elegant Brick Estate on spectacular shy 5 acres. Classical Brick Estate with top quality construction, up to the minute Smart technology. Grand circular foyer, two-story Cherry Library, Gourmet eat-in-kitchen designed by “Susan Serra” with Paris Ceramics Antique floors and Country Floor Faience tiles on the back splash and fireplace, as featured in ‘Kitchens’ magazine. Other amenities include: 5 fireplaces, radiant heat, 10 foot ceilings, spacious closets, Coffered ceilings, Phast electronic system, Media Room. Dual alarm system with camera system, viewable on Internet from anywhere in the world. Spectacular negative edge ‘Infinity’ pool with waterfall surrounded by bluestone patio, pergola, English Garden, Viking built-in BBQ with gas line and 3.5 car garage. Famed Jericho Schools.

Contact: Sandy Binder 516-819-0000

Contact: Reena Khera 516-263-8918

$2,350,000

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Old Westury Magnificent Gated entry leading to a dramatic Brick Estate on 4+ acres on very prestigious streets in Old Westbury! Amazing crown moldings, meticulous attention to every detail and craftsmanship throughout. Grand circular foyer with all huge rooms, gourmet kitchen with state of the art appliances. Other luxurious amenities include: 10’ high ceilings, elevator, mahogany windows, radiant heat, oversized hallways, 10 foot ceilings, gym, spacious closets, state of the art speaker system, sophisticated alarm system with security cameras and generator. Incredible inground heated gunite pool surrounded by bluestone patio with full retractable awning. Jericho Schools #15.

Price Upon Request

This distinctive custom home is a scenario in elegance combining country warmth with sophisticated appeal. It is extraordinary and palatial with unique and dramatic architectural details that dazzle the eye. Sweeping walls of glass and soaring ceilings invite a constant and graceful panoramic flow of the scenic beauty into each of the rooms. Graciousness and quality are evident throughout the 9,000 plus square feet open floor plan recently renovated to perfection. In perfect harmony with its surroundings, this outstanding home is distinguished by its beautiful grounds with the wonderful Pool, Gazebo and cascading stone waterfalls amidst the landscape. The dynamic architecture and incomparable location set on a prestigious and private cul-de-sac in Syosset School District, make this an unmatched opportunity for opulent living.

Contact: Reena Khera 516-263-8918

$3,450,000

Sands Point Young, Stately Brick Colonial With Limestone Trims, Teakwood Floors, Gourmet Kitchen, Granite Floors, Cool Tunnel For Wine Cellar, Waterworks Fixtures, Intercom, Alarm, Humidifier, Professionally Landscaped With Gunite Pool & Cabana, Fruit Trees, And Courtyard Entrance. Waterproofed, Fenced, Finished Basement With Home Theatre, Gym, Bedroom & 2 Baths. Shows Beautifully.

Woodbury Stately Brick Home In Prestigious “Gates”. This Fabulous Home Features All Large Room Sizes, High Ceilings, And Wood Floors. Re-Done Gourmet Eat In Kitchen Which Flows Into Family Room With Fireplace. 2nd Master Size Room On Main Or Great Playroom. Amazing Landscaped Property With Gorgeous Gunite, Heated Pool And Tennis Court. Finished Basement With Lots Of Storage! Walt Whitman Elementary School, Syosset School District!

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Contact: Batul Morbi 516-859-8037

Contact: Sandy Binder 516-819-0000

Price Upon Request

Oyster Bay Cove REFLECTIONS OF ELEGANCE

Woodbury Magnificent All Brick Center Hall Colonial On Flat Gorgeous Acre. 5 Bedrooms Upstairs, Large Room Sizes, Fabulous Large Kitchen Includes 3 Wolf Stainless Ovens, Warming Draw, Steamer, Coffee & Espresso Maker & Wine Refrigerator. Magnificent Baths With Every Amenity. Brazilian Cherry Floors, 10 Ft Ceilings On 1st Floor, 9 Foot Ceilings On 2nd Floor. Beautiful Woodworking Throughout. Attention To Every Detail! Walkout Basement, All New Landscaping Front & Back! Syosset Schools!

$1,999,000

Contact: Fran Mazer 516-857-0111

Contact: Sandy Binder 516-819-0000

$1,799,000

Contact: Fran Mazer 516-857-0111

Woodbury Beautiful Immaculate 5 Bedroom, 3.5 Bath Home In Perfect, Quiet Cul De Sac Location! Amazing Flat 1 Acre Park Like Property, Low Taxes For 1 Acre Property In Woodbury! Vaulted Ceilings! Shows Light & Bright! Stone Fireplace In Family Room That Opens To Eat In Kitchen. Full Basement. New Roof, Hot Water Heater & Alarm System. Syosset Schools!

$1,094,999

Contact: Fran Mazer 516-857-0111

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Luxury Listings

Shawn Elliott

$2,475,000

Price Upon Request

Contact: Reena Khera 516-263-8918

Contact: John Messina 516-241-0761

$1,495,000

Contact: Sandy Binder 516-819-0000

$2,550,000

Contact: Sandy Binder 516-819-0000

Contact: Reena Khera 516-263-8918

$2,350,000

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Price Upon Request

Contact: Reena Khera 516-263-8918

$3,450,000

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Contact: Batul Morbi 516-859-8037

Contact: Sandy Binder 516-819-0000

Price Upon Request

Oyster Bay Cove REFLECTIONS OF ELEGANCE

$1,999,000

Contact: Fran Mazer 516-857-0111

Contact: Sandy Binder 516-819-0000

$1,799,000

Contact: Fran Mazer 516-857-0111

$1,094,999

Contact: Fran Mazer 516-857-0111

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Luxury Listings

Shawn Elliott

Luxury Listings

Shawn Elliott

ADVERTORIAL

RENOWNED COSMETIC SURGEON DR. STEPHEN T. GREENBERG OPENS AN OFFICE IN SOUTHAMPTON! Woodbury One Of A Kind, 7 Bedroom, 4.5 Updated Baths Manor House With 5800 Square Feet Of Living Space. Updated To Include Today’s Amenities While Maintaining Its Old World Charm. Gourmet Eat In Kitchen With Breakfast Room, Sun Room, Library With Fireplace, Formal Living Room With Fireplace & Master Bedroom Suite W/Fireplace, Third Floor Fabulous Playroom. Large Rooms With Quality & Architectural Details Throughout. Hardwood Floors. New Windows. Situated On 1.17 Beautiful Acres With Gunite, Heated Pool & Remarkable Gardens & Plantings. Located In Cul-De-Sac. 3 Car Garage. Syosset School District.

Woodbury Magnificent colonial built by premier North Shore builder in 2002 on two flat, tranquil acres. Two-story foyer, formal living room with fireplace, grand formal dining room, and library. Chef’s kitchen features custom cherry cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, granite, center island, and breakfast area. Stunning Great Room with floor-to-ceiling fireplace. Master suite has two walk-in closets and a luxurious master bathroom. This spectacular home features 4 additional bedrooms, 3 full baths and a 1/2 bath. Lower level with lovely guest room, full bath, playroom, exercise room, office, and utility room. Beautifully landscaped property with amazing Brazilian cherry deck. 9 foot ceilings and hardwood floors throughout. Amazing property with Syosset schools.

Contact: Fran Mazer 516-857-0111

Contact: John Messina 516-241-0761

$1,499,000

$1,295,000

Leading cosmetic surgeon Dr. Stephen T. Greenberg has opened the doors of his new office in Southampton, just in time for summer. Dr. Greenberg, who was named 2012 Best Cosmetic Surgeon on Long Island*, now has 3 convenient New York offices in Southampton, Manhattan and Woodbury. Dr. Greenberg is truly a perfectionist and strives for the best possible results. Several recent enhancements in technology have helped make plastic surgery procedures safer, more natural and easier for the patient. Implementing an overall plan, inclusive of diet and exercise, will help achieve both a beautiful look and realistic result. There are a variety of procedures available today to help you achieve the look you desire, including; breast augmentation, breast lift, breast reduction, liposuction, tummy tucks, body lifts, facelifts and eyelid lifts. Combining surgical with non-surgical procedures can produce amazing and significant improvements in your appearance.

South Merrick

MAGNIFICENT OVERSIZED WATERFRONT PROPERTY Totally Rebuilt in 2007 With Every Possible Amenity, Showcasing Panoramic Views of South Merrick’s Most Desirable Waterfront. This 5 Bedroom 6 Full & 2 Half Bath Trophy Home Features A Grand 16’ Entry Foyer Which Opens To A Masterpiece Of Architecture, Craftsmanship, And Entertaining Splendor! Gorgeous Radiant Heated Marble/Onyx Floors Throughout The Main Floor, Incredible Designer Kitchen With Huge Granite Island & Countertops, Sub Zero, Miele Cappuccino Machine, Warming Drawer, Oversized Swink, Dual Refrigerator, Custom Moldings, Window Treatments, and Elegant Lighting Fixtures. Cherrywood Floors Throughout The Second Floor With Imported Custom Wrought Iron Balcony Overlooking The Entry Foyer. Each Bedroom Has A Private Bathroom With Walk-In Closets & Bay Views. Large Master Suite Features Fireplace, Prestigious Walk-Out Balcony, Dual Spacious Walk-In Closets & An Elegant Marble Bathroom With Ultra Soaker Tub For Two In Addition To His & Water Closets. All Rooms Feature Large Windows Looking Out To This Resort Style Backyard With The Most Incredible Oversized Heated In-Ground Gunite Pool And Wet Bar Surrounded By Elegant Pavers & Trex Deck. A Private Floating Dock & 22,000 Lb. Capacity Boatlift Can Accommodate A 40’ Boat, Wave Runners, & All The Water Toys. A Spacious Walk-Out Lower Ground Level Features Large Pella Windows, Cabana, Custom Full & Half Baths, Fitness Center & Incredible Sound Proof 12 Seat Home Theatre. 2 Laundry Rooms, Two Car Garage With The Capability To House 4 Cars, 2 Gas Fireplaces, This Home Has Everything You Can Imagine And More! Paved Circular Driveway With Specimen Plantings. Award Winning Bellmore-Merrick Schools.

Price Upon Request

Contact: Philip Schonfeld 516-795-9111, Seth Levy 516-528-1737 64 SHAWN ELLIOTT LUXURY HOMES & ESTATES

It is the proper mix of these procedures that guarantees a successful improvement in appearance and a significant reduction in the signs of aging. Using the most state-of-the art technology to obtain the best and most natural looking results, you can turn back the hands of time in a caring, safe and supportive environment. Remember, the perfect cosmetic surgery package can help create the perfect you! Dr. Stephen T. Greenberg offers complimentary consultations at his Woodbury, Southampton and Park Avenue offices. To schedule an appointment, or request additional information, call 516-3644200 or visit www.GreenbergCosmeticSurgery. com. If you have a question for Dr. Greenberg, please e-mail him at docstg@aol.com *LI Press SHAWN ELLIOTT LUXURY 65

Luxury Listings

Shawn Elliott

ADVERTORIAL

Contact: Fran Mazer 516-857-0111

Contact: John Messina 516-241-0761

$1,499,000

$1,295,000

South Merrick

Price Upon Request

Contact: Philip Schonfeld 516-795-9111, Seth Levy 516-528-1737 64 SHAWN ELLIOTT LUXURY HOMES & ESTATES

Dana Stark, Donna Schlessinger, Lori Perlowitz, Christina Wergiles

Dana Stark, Gail Fox, Cathy Wagner

Kellie Deegan, Larry Helfant, Shawn Elliott

Doris Shaw & Shirley Reece

Betsy & Shawn Elliott

Maurice Dubois, Betsy Elliott, Shawn Elliott, Leslie Moffett, Pat Moffett

Betsy Elliott, Founder Denise Silverberg, Shawn Elliott

Executive Director David Black of the Sid Jacobson JCC

Sid Jacobson JCC’s Oh-So-Chic 9th Annual Friendship Circle Luncheon By M.C. Sussman

Carol Janvey, Debra Brooks, Holly Feinerman, Gale Berbagallo

The very stylish and elegant Ninth Annual Friendship Circle Luncheon hosted by the Sid Jacobson Jewish Community Center on May 9 at The Garden City Hotel drew more than 450 supporters to benefit much needed Alzheimer’s programs. The perennially voguish Americana Manhasset generously presented a fashion show featuring the upto-the-minute designs of Oscar de La Renta and Salvatore Ferragamo, with hair and makeup provided by

Hope Altheim, Robin Holtzman, Lori Feinerman, Lydia Gualtieri, Julie Grusd, Hildy Savell, Toni Dieber, Leslie Drucker, Mindy Netkin

Dorene Brettner, Max Silverman, Gary Lavena, Donna Collett

Denise & Robert Silverberg, Stahl & Sandie Claire

Salon Pop and Beauty Bar. The luncheon honored Shawn & Betsy Elliott for their leadership in the community. “These services really need more attention, and are often overlooked by the philanthropic community,” honoree Shawn Elliot said. “Alzheimer’s affects individuals of all ages. Individuals are being diagnosed in their 30’s, 40’s and 50’s, devastating young families and derailing futures.” The Tikkun Olam award

went to Pat Moffett and a Communications Service award was given to Maurice DuBois of WCBS-TV. Thanks to the more than $150,000 raised at the event, the JCC is able to fund a fifth day of its celebrated Let’s Do Lunch™ program, providing care and support for individuals with Young Onset Alzheimer’s and their families. Meanwhile, the attendees had a blast. SE

Sheri Leist, Seth Leist, Staci Leavitt Kobren

Denise Silverberg, Marleen Donnenfeld, Kim Floam, Susan Rand

Misoon Kim, Carol Janbey, Diane Gorin, Robin Katz, Barbara Ross, Debra Brooks, Lisa Goldstein, Jill Kolodny, Sherri Mayersohn

John Messina, Fran Mazer, Jay Waldhauser

Carol & Ken Roth, Betsy Elliott, Jonathan Schwartz

Ilyssa Lipton, Betsy Elliott, Hilary Slavin, Linda Nudelman

Ivan Leist, Shawn Elliott, Scott Leist, Seth Leist

Susan Leist, Shawn Elliott, Ivan Leist

Fran Mazer & Maryann Caputo

Lisa Kirschenbaum, Lisa Palladino, Betsy Elliott, Lori Paige

Andrea Jablow, Shawn Elliott, Karen Moss

Marleen Brenner, Trisha Elkin, Fran Nagin

Denise Silverberg, Maurice Dubois, Connie Wasserman

Debbie Sutton & Donna Schlessinger

Mitchell & Hilary Slavin, Betsy & Shawn Elliott

Aileen Murstein, Lisa Paladino, Betsy Elliott, Lisa Kirschenbaum, Sharon Kossoy

Friendship Circle Luncheon Committee 2012

Deidre Costa Major of Americana Manhasset

Cindy Woldar, Shawn Elliott, Lisa Stein

Shawn Elliott & Aileen Murstein

Margie Fiverson, Denise Silverberg, Kathy Jacobson, David Black, Debra Buslik

David & Donna Schlessinger, Regina Cosentino

Dana Stark, Donna Schlessinger, Lori Perlowitz, Christina Wergiles

Dana Stark, Gail Fox, Cathy Wagner

Kellie Deegan, Larry Helfant, Shawn Elliott

Doris Shaw & Shirley Reece

Betsy & Shawn Elliott

Maurice Dubois, Betsy Elliott, Shawn Elliott, Leslie Moffett, Pat Moffett

Betsy Elliott, Founder Denise Silverberg, Shawn Elliott

Executive Director David Black of the Sid Jacobson JCC

Sid Jacobson JCC’s Oh-So-Chic 9th Annual Friendship Circle Luncheon By M.C. Sussman

Carol Janvey, Debra Brooks, Holly Feinerman, Gale Berbagallo

Hope Altheim, Robin Holtzman, Lori Feinerman, Lydia Gualtieri, Julie Grusd, Hildy Savell, Toni Dieber, Leslie Drucker, Mindy Netkin

Dorene Brettner, Max Silverman, Gary Lavena, Donna Collett

Denise & Robert Silverberg, Stahl & Sandie Claire

Sheri Leist, Seth Leist, Staci Leavitt Kobren

Denise Silverberg, Marleen Donnenfeld, Kim Floam, Susan Rand

Misoon Kim, Carol Janbey, Diane Gorin, Robin Katz, Barbara Ross, Debra Brooks, Lisa Goldstein, Jill Kolodny, Sherri Mayersohn

John Messina, Fran Mazer, Jay Waldhauser

Carol & Ken Roth, Betsy Elliott, Jonathan Schwartz

Ilyssa Lipton, Betsy Elliott, Hilary Slavin, Linda Nudelman

Ivan Leist, Shawn Elliott, Scott Leist, Seth Leist

Susan Leist, Shawn Elliott, Ivan Leist

Fran Mazer & Maryann Caputo

Lisa Kirschenbaum, Lisa Palladino, Betsy Elliott, Lori Paige

Andrea Jablow, Shawn Elliott, Karen Moss

Marleen Brenner, Trisha Elkin, Fran Nagin

Denise Silverberg, Maurice Dubois, Connie Wasserman

Debbie Sutton & Donna Schlessinger

Mitchell & Hilary Slavin, Betsy & Shawn Elliott

Aileen Murstein, Lisa Paladino, Betsy Elliott, Lisa Kirschenbaum, Sharon Kossoy

Friendship Circle Luncheon Committee 2012

Deidre Costa Major of Americana Manhasset

Cindy Woldar, Shawn Elliott, Lisa Stein

Shawn Elliott & Aileen Murstein

Margie Fiverson, Denise Silverberg, Kathy Jacobson, David Black, Debra Buslik

David & Donna Schlessinger, Regina Cosentino

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