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AFTER THE MILDEST WINTER EVER, SPRING IS ALMOST UPON US. ALONG WITH LONGER DAYS, POPPING CROCUSES AND AN IMPROVING REAL ESTATE MARKET, THE MYRIAD PLEASURES OF NORTH SHORE LIVING EXTOLLED IN OUR LATEST ISSUE OF SHAWN ELLIOTT LUXURY MAGAZINE SEEM EVEN BRIGHTER. In this issue, we turn to the masters to take a fresh new look at modern.

Deemed the “hot new look” for 2012 by the National Association of Home Builders at the recent International Builder’s Show in Orlando, modern extols the good life. A perfect fit for Shawn Elliot LUXURY Magazine’s snapshot of the best of Gold Coast lifestyles.

On an Island gung-ho for colonials, David Chotan made his mark over several decades as king of the striking contemporary.

At 90, Chotan is still going strong, constructing some of the finest homes on the North Shore. While many homeowners now prefer a more traditional facade, inside they are seeking more open, modern interiors with floor to ceiling windows and state-of-the-art amenities.

Modern has always been the hallmark of Mojo-Stumer, the innovative high end architectural firm we highlight in this issue’s Architectural Vision column. And we meet interior designer Richard Schlesinger, who designed the award-winning whimsical and luxe bedroom with a silk petal and pearl covered duvet on a floating modern four poster bed at Chestnut Manor for the Mansions & Millionaires Designers’ Showcase last fall.

This year’s new look isn’t complete without the perks and benefits of living well and living green. Smart home technologies are getting ever smarter, letting you – with the touch of your iPad - , close the shades, watch the same movie on every flat screen television in the house, warm up the pool or remotely control the thermostat

or lights when you’re not home. (If that’s doesn’t suffice, think butler and read our story about personal concierges.)

In our arts department, we bring you the best east of Broadway – a look at four theaters the North Shore can proudly claim as its own. We also review three of our favorite Mediterranean restaurants – Limani, MP Taverna and Turquoise, and, for the chocoholics among us, take a luscious look at our finest local chocolate shops. And we travel to Florida’s other coast, checking out the charms of gracious southern living in Naples and on Marco Island.

As always, in these pages, we’ll update you on the latest trends -and commiserate, too, in our story about the “Psychology of Moving” and in our Good Life essay about the highs and lows of living with today’s gadgets.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS, EARLY SPRING, 2012 IN THIS ISSUE: PUBLISHER’S LETTER 4 ARCHITECTURAL VISIONS 12 Mojo-Stumer Associates’ Thoroughly Modern Look BUILDER SHOWCASE 14 David Chotan, Contemporary King DESIGNER SPACES 16 Interiors by Richard Schlesinger SUSTAINABLE STYLE 20 Going Smart, Green and Chic

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HAUTE LIVING 30 Personal Concierges Do It For You EARLY SPRING BLING 38 Accessories Make The Home THE PSYCHOLOGY OF MOVING 42 Leaving Your Comfort Zone Isn’t Easy CULTURE CORNER 46 Four Theaters East of Broadway HOT SPOTS 48 Florida’s Gentler Coast -- Visiting Naples and Marco Island SWEET TOOTH 50 The Art of Chocolate-Making

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DINING OUT 52 Our Favorite Mediterranean Restaurants FEATURED PROPERTY 56 Laurel Hollow’s Harewood ON THE MARKET 58 Shawn Elliott’s Luxury Homes & Estates CELEBRATE: FALL LAUNCH PARTIES 74 Mill Neck Manor and Chestnut Hill THE GOOD LIFE 76 Surrounded by Gadgets

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ARCHITECTS SHOWCASE

The firm’s sleek interiors represent the direction that contemporary high end boating design is going…

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Mojo-StuMer ASSociAteS: thoroughly Mo When it comes to designing luxury homes, the award winning architectural firm Mojo-Stumer Associates takes a modernistic approach. Mark Stumer and Thomas Mojo, partners in the 31year-old firm, say that though they subscribe to the architectural modernism tradition associated with such luminaries as Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Le Corbusier and Frank Lloyd Wright , their homes are very comfortable.

“We believe that modernism is a style that can go in many different directions,” Stumer says. “From totally minimalist to art deco to more traditional modernism.”

Though some “confuse modernism with with cold and uncomfortable, we’ve gone just the opposite to make our interiors very livable yet represent the modern way of life,” Stumer adds.

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That is achieved in the way rooms are designed to facilitate conversation and accentuate view and entertainment. “We use furniture that has a strict contemporary philosophy yet sitting on it is as comfortable as a down and feather couch.”

In addition to stunning home design, the firm has more recently taken on a new endeavor: designing high end yacht interiors.

“These boats are 50 to 60 million dollars and we’ve become very well respected,” Mr. Stumer says. “We’ve been up for a number of awards and have gotten tremendous publicity in the boating world.”

The firm’s sleek interiors represent the direction that contemporary high end boating design is going, Mr. Stumer says.

Moving past traditional wood paneling and

raised moldings, the firm has introduced some “very interesting ceiling details in the boat interiors,” Mr. Stumer says.

Becoming an architect was a natural for Mr. Stumer. He always loved drawing; his father was in construction. He earned his architecture degree at Pratt Institute. Upon graduation, he worked for the firm of Michael, Harris, Spector, now the Spector Group, where he met his partner Thomas Mojo.

“I started off as his assistant,” Mr. Stumer recalls. Eventually they shared the “total design responsibility for the entire firm.”

Soon they struck out on their own, founding MojoStumer Associates. “The two of us started out in my bedroom in Port Washington,” says Mr. Stumer, who was 27 at the time. The success of that first

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office eventually led to a one room office in Great Neck. After hiring a secretary and a draftsman, they upsized to an office in Roslyn before buying their own building in Greenvale.

Their corporate headquarters, Mr. Stumer says, is “a fun building,” set up “ very loft-like and artistic in terms of a studio atmosphere.” An old warehouse when they purchased it, the building had formerly been a factory used for duct work and as a printing house.

“We found it a little off the beaten path but we loved it,” Mr. Stumer says. “It was a simple white box; we were able to gut it.” The partners left a lot of the interiors open.

“We have two common interests,” Mr. Stumer says of his partnership with Mr. Mojo. “That’s good architecture and good interiors. We’re both designers and I guess that’s helped us in the sense that we shoot from the hip with business.”

Through hard work and good design, the pair now employ 12 full-time architects and 35 employees, many who have worked with them for more than 20 years, two for over 25 years and one that came to work for them right out of school and never left. “ It must be a fun place to work,” Stumer says, though he can’t pinpoint his most memorable project. “It’s like asking who’s your favorite child,” he says. What does stick with him is the firm’s strong multi-generational bond with families.

“We worked for the grandfather, the father and now the child,” he says. “Just think of the respect that makes us feel.”

The firm has designed residences in Palm Beach, FL, brownstones and house-size apartments in Manhattan , mansions on the Gold Coast of Long Island, synagogues, car dealerships and office buildings. These include a Rolls Royce dealership in Plainview, a Honda dealership in Hempstead, Rubie’s office building

in Huntington, The Luxottica Group in Port Washington and Temple Beth El and Young Israel, both in Great Neck.

Designing a luxury home is a collaborative effort, Mr. Stumer says, including the input of the client, architect and designer.

“One of the keys to our success in project development and design is that we do our own interiors,” he says. “The architecture helps create and blend with the environment of the interiors.”

Being involved makes the project more successful. “It makes life very easy for the client,” he says. “Our interiors are an integral part of our architecture in that our model has made every one of our interiors a signature piece representing that individual client.”

Among examples of their work on the North Shore is a striking open and modern waterfront home in Kings Point with clean lines. It’s comfortable and offers plenty of seating and entertainment spaces for family and friends.

Fashioned with natural and durable materials and filled with light, the home is situated to take advantage of fantastic water views.

An Old Westbury residence combines a beautiful use of materials and large windows that bring the outside in, with multiple spaces to gather or entertain. It’s bold and striking, yet comfortable.

Some of the firm’s clients found Mojo Stumer through the Internet or social networking.

“I think it’s still personality and introduction that makes it,” Stumer says. “But we’ve had a number of clients that have researched us on the Internet and we’ve been successful in developing a project with them.”

What Stumer enjoys most about architecture is the creativity.

“When it clicks it’s a really good feeling,” he says. SE

Mark Stumer and Thomas Mojo

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BUILDERS’ SHOWCASE

DAVID CHOTAN: THE NORTH SHORE’S MASTER BUILDER OF CONTEMPORARY LUXURY HOMES

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During his 60-year career, he has built “a few hundred” homes, 50 percent of which dot the tony North Shore communities of Great Neck, Old Westbury, Kings Point and Brookville.

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a t 90, David Chotan shows no signs of slowing down.

The builder of luxury homes whose name is synonymous with contemporary design says he still works seven days a week and is on the job site every day.

“I am a hands-on builder,” said the fresh-faced Chotan, interrupting a visitor to take a call from a subcontractor who said he was dropping off tile samples. “My job is to act as a liaison between the architect and the owner.

I am involved to make sure they get their house, not the architect’s.”

During his 60-year career, he has built “a few hundred” homes, 50 percent of which dot the tony North Shore communities of Great Neck, Old Westbury, Kings Point and Brookville.

The son of Russian immigrants, Chotan grew up in Queens, graduated from Far Rockaway High School and enrolled in St. John’s University to study accounting. But after the attack on Pearl Harbor during World War II, he left college to enlist in the Navy.

After the war, he returned to Long Island and went to work for a builder as a carpenter’s assistant. It was there that he learned the basics of framing a house and reading blueprints.

“That experience taught me better than any technical school,” said Chotan, who eventually earned a certificate in architecture and building design from Harvard University in the late 1980s.

His first foray into home building came in 1950. Scraping together $10,000--all the money he had--he bought a 10-acre lot in Great Neck and placed an ad in The New York Times for “Homes by Bayview,” offering to build 10 traditional-style, threebedroom, two-bath 2,200-square-foot homes priced at $19,900.

Early on a Sunday, armed with a stack of architect’s plans, he sat at a desk beneath a tree on the undeveloped site. Although there were no model homes to tour, by the end of the day, he sold eight homes and two more by the end of the week, said Chotan, chalking up the quick sale to ample-sized rooms and closets and upscale fixtures. “I made enough of

a profit to go on and have credit with the banks.”

It wasn’t until the 1960s that he began to build contemporaries in Nassau County, featuring his signature-style walls with sculpted shapes and indoor swimming pools.

His own home, a dramatic, lightfilled 7,000-square-foot, four-bedroom, six-and-a-half bath contemporary he built in 1981 in Old Westbury on two acres, features expansive walls of glass, high ceilings, a loftstyle office with spiral staircase, a sauna, exercise room and a statue of the goddess Diana overlooking an indoor freshwater pool.

Though he also builds traditionalstyle homes, 80 percent of his homes are contemporary. “The living is easier and entertaining is easier in a modern home,” he said. “Guests can flow from one section to another without room partitions getting in the way.”

He entertains frequently, making parties for family members, which include his wife’s children and grandchildren and his daughter, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and for his temple‘s congregation.

He says the most important step in a new construction begins “long before the first brick is laid or a design is created. The cornerstone of every enterprise is getting inside people’s heads and asking a family how they live. I’ll ask if they have children, if one person goes to work and the other works from home, if they watch television or read,” he said. “You need to find out what works best for them.”

In addition to building luxury homes, he also remodels homes from traditional to contemporary and viceversa, and has even repositioned a house so it would face the waterfront, he said.

His homes are as varied as the amenities he installs in them, which include racquetball courts, pistol ranges, bowling alleys, movie theaters and one where the owner can “roll out of his bed and dive into a pool.”

Chotan, who is currently working on two homes, doesn’t plan to retire any time soon. “I love what I do and I have a wife who puts up with it,“ he said with an impish smile. “I’m still pursuing clients.” SE SHAWN ELLIOTT LUXURY 15

DESIGNER SHOWCASE

DESIGNERS’ SHOWCASE AWARD WINNER 2011: Richard Schlesinger: Surrounded by Things of Beauty The first time that Richard Schlesinger walked through the spectacular mansion that was about to become a Mansions & Millionaires designers’ showcase, he dreamed about becoming a designer super star. At 28 years old, he had just launched his own interior design business, and had grand visions for his future.

“The designers were all told to choose three rooms that we wanted to design,” he recalled. “And then our hope was that we’d get assigned to one of the three.”

Schlesinger was allocated a tiny sitting room for his first designers’ showcase. The room was so small that he figured it must have once 16 SHAWN ELLIOTT LUXURY

been a closet. But he tackled the project with enthusiasm, creativity and his own unique style—decorating it from floor to ceiling in all black.

While perhaps not one of his favorite all-time projects, that showcase put him on the map as a designer.

“The best part was that I got noticed,” he recalled.

His black sitting room was written up in Woman’s Day, and Schlesinger got a few new clients from visitors to the showcase who were impressed by his decorating flair. Since that time, he has participated in 24 designers’ showcases—many in the Hamptons and throughout the Gold Coast of Long Island.

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The showcases, run by Mansions & Millionaires since the early 1970s, allow the public to visit magnificent mansions—many of which have been rejuvenated from disrepair to be made suitable for presentation.

“For me, the showcases are a way to experiment and try out new ideas,” Schlesinger said.

Most recently, Schlesinger was recognized for his innovative design treatment, when he was given the “Producers’ Award” for the bedroom and adjoining bathroom that he designed at last fall’s Designers’ Showcase at Chestnut Hill in Upper Brookville. Among the 30 interior designers who put their individual

touches into the grand Mount Vernon colonial estate built in 1914, Schlesinger was one of only two designers given the prestigious award.

The most unusual feature of the bedroom, according to Schlesinger, was the white king-sized bed that he floated in the center of the room, to look and feel like an open cube. Over the fireplace that faced the bed, he hung “his” and “her” TVs, and chose an antique 1880 French armoire as the only important piece of furniture for the room. Details like molding on the ceiling, faux painting and an easy palette of creams, beiges, white and gray contributed to an alluring—and award winning—bedroom.

“At first, I was going for a Zen feeling for the room,” Schlesinger admitted. “But my minimal four accessories turned into eight, and then became 16. While I loved the look, I just couldn’t keep the Zen feeling, because I like to be surrounded by things of beauty.”

This is nothing new to Schlesinger, whose fascination with collecting beautiful things dates back to his childhood, when he “loved to collect objects and then to find out how many different colors and sizes they came in.”

In 1970, after earning a degree in Design from Buffalo State University, Schlesinger got his first real job: playing Santa Claus. But when the Christmas season was over, he wasn’t sure what to do next.

Armed with his degree, his enthusiasm and a passion for design, Schlesinger found new opportunities: as a display manager in a warehouse furniture store, and as a designer of model homes. After several years gaining experience and confidence, he decided it was time to venture out on his own.

Believing that everything happens for a reason, Schlesinger remembers that just as he was packing up his Rolodex, he happened to meet the producers of Mansions & Millionaires, and was selected to participate in his first designers’ showcase. And his fate as a designer was sealed.

Aside from his continuing contributions to the showcases, Schlesinger has developed a following of loyal clients, who keep him juggling a busy schedule. At any given time, he works with between 12 and 20 clients, scattered throughout Long Island and Manhattan, which he said, “means a lot of shlepping.”

“On one recent day, I was in the three Bs—Brooklyn, Brookville and Bellmore,” he said with a chuckle.

Schlesinger’s projects range from helping clients select individual pieces or accessories to decorating an entire house, sometimes traveling overseas to find the priceless treasures that his clients seek.

Every day is different, which keeps life interesting for Schlesinger.

I love what I do,” he admitted happily. “I like to shop, I like to collect things, and I like working with different people. Sometimes I’m a part time therapist and I hear things from my clients that never go past my lips. But it’s all part of a profession that is my passion.”

“I’ve gotten used to working with clients whose tastes are different than my own,” he said. “But there’s a difference between my taste and their taste, as opposed to good taste and bad taste. The challenge is to help my clients make choices that they won’t grow tired of within a year or two.”

For Schlesinger, every day is a new adventure.

When not working with clients or designing for a showcase, he loves to travel, visit art shows and museums and shop. For the past nine years, he has also taught Interior Design at Suffolk Community College. And after five years living in Manhattan, he is getting ready to relocate to Long Island, where new challenges await him.

“For as long as I’m energized by my work, I’ll keep on doing this,” he said. “When I meet a client and we click, I love to take part in creating a painting in 3D.” And for Schlesinger, that’s as good as it gets. SE

“The challenge is to help my clients make choices that they won’t grow tired of within a year or two.”

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Solid and Sustainable Stick built homes may soon be out of vogue. a more sustainable building alternative, “SiPs or Structural insulated Panels, take four steps of building –framing, insulation, sheeting and house wrap-- and combine them into one panel,” explains robert fusco, a principal of oceanSafe Building Systems, which recently constructed its first few homes on the island. The panels reduce the need for wood in homebuilding, and the time required to construct a home is typically one-third less than building with conventional materials.

The panels are made with partially recycled materials such as steel and an expanded polystyrene core.

“They last a very long time,” says fusco, “and when deconstructed, they can be recycled.” oceanSafe SiPs are well insulated and keep homes warm in winter and

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cool in summer, often saving from 50 to 70 percent in energy costs.

SiPs also offer advantages in design. fusco explains, “They can be used for soaring ceilings without using roof trusses, so they can create huge, open environments. SiPs are very strong and can span distances without any kind of support because they’re structurally sound.”

Homes built with SiPs can withstand earthquakes up to 8.5 on the richter scale. They are wind-resistant up to 190 miles per hour, mold and mildew-resistant, termite-proof and waterproof. faced with siding, brick or stucco, eco-friendly SiPsbuilt homes look like any other home and fit right into the neighborhood. natural Paints Conventional paints usually contain Volatile organic Compounds (VoCs.) over time, these substances, which may include toluene,

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Pregnant women, the elderly and those with compromised immune systems may want to steer clear of these chemicals. Instead, there’s a wide range of low-VOC or zeroVOC paints available. There’s no “new paint” smell, and there’s a vast number of vibrant or muted hues to choose from. Robert Meinke, owner of the Long Island-based online store, www.greenercountry.com, explains, “ICI paints are water-based, come in a rainbow of colors, last as long as conventional oil-based paints, and have zero organic volatile compounds.”

Another zero-VOC brand is Anna Sova Food Paint, which utilizes up to 90 percent food grade ingredients such as milk casein, food grade emulsifiers and preservatives. What

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Brian Newbery, an owner of the company, explains, “Rich European settlers who came to Long Island brought hardwood trees with them, and these trees have been here since 1500. It’s remarkable, beautiful hardwood.” He adds that a wide variety of both rare and common

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Long Island Timberworks never cuts down trees, making their company completely eco-friendly. “All our trees are salvaged from local tree service companies,” Mr. Newbery explains. In addition to keeping felled trees out of landfills, the local nature of the company’s raw materials keeps down carbon emissions that would result from purchasing and importing trees from long distances.

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At the heart of the system is a processor which functions as the “brain” of the various controls. This black box is installed in your home, and can easily be tucked away out of sight in a closet or cabinet. The processor is programmed to “talk” to the heating and air conditioning systems, all of your lighting, your television, and can even control your shades to let in more or less sunlight while you’re away.

The Crestron system can turn on the Blu-Ray player in your living room while you’re toasty warm under a blanket in your upstairs bedroom. Without leaving your kitchen or bedroom, you can use the Crestron system to lock your front door.

Or if you’re expecting guests, you can program your front door to party mode, where it will stay unlocked until your last visitors have arrived.

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BUILDERS SHOWCASE: Robert Beer, owner of R.B. Shore Development says his claim to fame is his maternal grandfather. Morris Sosnow, the co-founder of Birchwood Park homes, later named the Birchwood Organization, was one of the biggest real estate developers on Long Island and a competitor of William Levitt, builder of Levittown.

Starting in 1946, when the veterans returned from World War II, Sosnow built tens of thousands of middle-class affordable homes, among them Birchwood East and Birchwood West communities in Jericho that transformed the area into a bustling, sought-after suburb. Birchwood also constructed colonials, capes, splits and ranches from New Hyde Park, Plainview, East Meadow, Mineola and Westbury as well as the Water’s Edge complex in Bay Terrace.

They were pioneers in building large communities of condominiums and townhouses around championship golf courses and built developments in Holtsville, Oakdale, Farmingdale, Medford Commack, Middle Island and Coram just name a few.

To this day, people tell Robert that they live in homes his grandfather built. Sosnow also constructed the Jericho Atrium offices/Whole Foods shopping center and helped develop the Crossways at Woodbury.

When Robert finished college he went to work for the family business and “learned the business from the ground up,” working in the field on a development to construct 850 units, two club houses, golf course and a sewer treatment plant out East.

After five years in the field, Robert became involved with project management, estimating, scheduling, accounting, implementing a computer system with cost engineering, putting out purchase orders and schedules “knowing exactly how many two-by-fours are on a job at any one time.”

When his grandfather passed away 11 years ago, the family business was sold to Kimco, a publicly traded company. Robert followed his passion and went on his own and started spot building higher end custom homes from

Great Neck to Southampton.

“I build every house as if I am building for myself,” says Robert, whose website is Builtbybeer.com. “My style and designs cater to a certain clientele.”

Recently Robert built a custom $5 million dollar home in Brookville and a $4 million spread in Muttontown. He is in the midst of putting up another home in Country Estates in Roslyn which was sold before he even broke ground. Many of the custom homes he builds are Hamptons shingle style. “Once you plant yourself in an area, things just seem to snowball because opportunities become available,” he says.

As quoted in the New York Times, Last year, midway through the planning stage he sold a 6,200 sq ft. Hamptons Style, shingle and stone residence on a half acre in East Hills for 2.75 Million. Nearby a similar home of his was snatched up for 2.6 million. These styles of homes are so hot that many of them are being sold from blueprints says Mr. Beer. He will soon offer a similar style home in East Hills Roslyn on a one acre lot for 3 million. (As seen in elevation below) A price previously commanded by large houses on two plus acres a few miles East.

“Years ago younger couples wanted five acres of land in Old Westbury,” Mr. Beer said. People want more of a sense of community today. The mayor and the village of East Hills have done a tremendous job of creating that. “Back then we built everything with the mentality that what you see is what you get.” Now it’s a different ball game. “ “Custom building is a lot more hand holding,” he says,

working with a sophisticated clientele, that “knows what they want.” He builds three to four homes a year, ranging from 4,500 to 10,000 square feet, doing everything from land development, project management to handing over the keys to the finished project. Very involved in design and detail, Robert works with some of the areas most well established architects.

Proficient at scheduling with lead times and overlaps, each home takes Robert approximately eight to 12 months to build. He has long-standing relationships with subcontractors who help him “build a quality product in a timely manner.”

Robert says his building business “didn’t skip a beat” during this downturn. “I was always taught to keep something on the shelf and available for when things picked up.” “My grandfather taught me well,” he said. “I would never be where I am today without having that life lesson of learning the business from the ground up.”

Robert Beer’s primary goal is to design and build homes of the very finest quality and value. Robert Beer has succeeded in achieving this goal time and time again, with satisfied homeowners who will gladly attest to it. Robert continues to make the same promise today that his grandfather made so many years ago, to the first Birchwood homeowner: “Your new home will be the result of a concentrated effort to create a successful and pleasing design, intensive research into the latest building techniques, the specification of the finest materials to be found, and the meticulous craftsmanship and pride that has always been a benchmark of Robert Beer homes.”

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“THERE’S TOO LITTLE TIME, AND TOO MUCH TO DO,” COMPLAINED EVA SHURE, A 32 YEAR-OLD ENTREPRENEUR WHO IS FOREVER JUGGLING THE DEMANDS OF HER BUSY LIFE. “IT NEVER SEEMS THAT 24 HOURS ARE ENOUGH TO ACCOMPLISH EVERYTHING ON MY TO-DO LIST, LIKE

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TO ENGULF THE LIVES OF SO MANY BUSY PEOPLE WHO ARE TRYING TO SQUEEZE MORE TASKS INTO THEIR ALREADY OVERLOADED SCHEDULES. TOP ON MANY OF THEIR WISH LISTS IS THAT EXTRA PAIR OF HANDS—NO, NOT A SPOUSE -- A PERSONAL CONCIERGE.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Americans spend an average of 7.6 hours a day working, 8.6 hours sleeping, and 2.5 hours doing household activities. With only 24 hours in each day, there’s not a lot of time left over to “smell the roses.”

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Gold Coast Concierge, named in honor of “The Great Gatsby,” her favorite book, assists clients with time management solutions.

“My clients are double income couples, divorced fathers, members of the sandwich generation, anyone and everyone who is looking to do what they want with their time, rather than the things they have to do,” she explained. “Every day is different.

“I’ve sorted mail, balanced checkbooks and addressed invitations.

I’ve also gone camp shopping, taken care of pets, found impossible to find concert tickets, planned the menu and shopped for a dinner party, and waited on line at the post office. What I give my clients is the gift of time.”

Nobody knows that better than Gary Haberman, who relocated with his family to Long Island from Pennsylvania, and was facing the stress of moving with two small children into a house that needed a lot of work.

Thanks to Gold Coast Concierge, Gary recalled gratefully, “It was the easiest move we ever made. Before we even arrived, Alison had sent us a packet of information with lists of everything from nursery schools to dry cleaners. Not only did she contact plumbers and handymen for us, but took estimates and was right there for everything we needed.”

Two years later, Gary and his family are getting ready to move again.

They recently bought a home in Sands Point. “We will be depending on Gold Coast Concierge to make our next move as smooth as the last one,” he said.

William A. Kennedy, owner of NYC DreamLife, also understands the over-programmed lives of his clients.

“People are busy and don’t want to be bothered with errands,” he said.

“Others need more help in getting organized. I serve as a personal assistant for whatever they need, helping my clients to get the most out of their busy lifestyles.”

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“One client had a problem with Cablevision, but didn’t want to waste his time on the phone,” William recalled.

“So I held on with customer service, and switched his service for him. Another client wanted concert tickets but had no time to wait on line. So that’s where I came in.”

With the frenetic schedules of so many individuals, couples and families, personal concierge services are a welcome solution. A scroll through the Internet will find home cleaning specialists, pet “nannies,” house sitters, Internet researchers, art consultants, errand runners, travel and party planners.

There are companies that offer personal assistance services—from writing thank you notes and addressing envelopes to finding event tickets, from healthy meal planning to homework assistance, from paying bills to holiday home decorating.

And for those looking for a “luxury” concierge, there are elite services which will procure an obscure painting by a world renowned artist, hire a celebrity musician for a private event, or find tickets to sold-out events.

Whatever is on a “to-do” list, a personal concierge can help to take that task off your mind.

When Irene Blanco was facing foot surgery, she worried about how she would cope living alone in her walkup Roslyn apartment. To the rescue came Gold Coast Concierge. A consultation with Alison included developing a plan that included house cleaning, food shopping, meal preparation, feeding and grooming her cats, and taking her back and forth to doctors’ appointments.

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BY LAURIE NADEL

After a year on the market, Eric and Jennifer Blitzer had not received any offers on their four-bedroom ranch on one acre in Dix Hills.

The day after they took the house off the market, they received an acceptable offer.

“We took a one-year lease on a three-bedroom ranch in the same school district for our children, ages four and six,” says Ms. Blitzer. “But we moved in the middle of Hurricane Irene. There was no power in either house. Everything was working against us.”

As any homeowner with children understands, keeping your house neat for potential buyers who may or may not show up for a viewing in the current market is stressful enough.

But for Ms. Blitzer, moving topped the cake. “We prepared the kids by making it an adventure and letting them pick their own bunk bed. But since we had a big house, it took five full days for my mom and me to pack,”she says. A month later, they were still unpacking. “I figure we have a year to unpack before I start packing again.”

Changes

in

one’s

residence,

school, or living conditions are considered stressful life events that can ultimately affect your health, according

to

the

Holmes

and

Rahe Social Adjustment Survey which assigns stress points to 43 life events. Moving is not up there with death of a spouse, divorce or imprisonment—life events that can precipitate moving—but the impact of leaving one’s home for a new one often proves overwhelming.

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to where they live, to their belong-

Feelings advises individuals and

In addition to the loss of physical

Liberty Moving in Commack is a

ings,” says John Beyer, a moving

corporations on working with the

and cognitive abilities, the fear of

third generation business, started in

consultant with Men on the Move

reptilian brain. “There’s no question.

losing independence is huge,”

1939. Executive Vice President An-

in Huntington. Mr. Beyer, who has

Moving is very traumatic,” says Ms.

says Jennifer Pickett, a director of

thony Federico, who grew up in the

spent a quarter of a century in the

Haims. “Everything about a home

the National Association of Senior

business, has “seen moving bring

moving industry believes that very

is dismantled and in upheaval.”

Move

people to their knees.” He says,

few people can anticipate the com-

To calm the reptilian queasiness,

in Hinsdale, Illinois (www.nassm.

“Fortune 500 executives have

plexity. Moving into a 3500 square-

she advises keeping things gentle:

org). An organization that began

had meltdowns during relocation.

foot luxury home on the North Shore

“Find a mover who respects your

in a chat room, N.A.S.S.M. certifies

People don’t realize how much

presents special challenges.

special things. Keep your favorite

moving consultants who assist

work it is to uproot their entire life.”

chair with you as long as possible.”

seniors who are facing what she

Liberty Moving offers their clients a

“When it comes to planning

Managers

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space, most people don’t know what the hell they are doing,” he says. Could it be that the late George Carlin had it all figured out when he joked, “Sometimes you have to move because you have too much stuff. That’s the whole meaning of life: If you didn’t

dedicated move coordinator to be

“Just considering the idea of disrupting your comfort and moving to what is unfamiliar and uncertain brings up internal signals that you don’t know how to process,”

the “hand-holder” throughout the process.

For people who like to plan their work and work their plan, “stress inoculations” can be helpful. “Go slowly. If you want to save money, start

schlepping

some

things

have so much goddamn stuff you

yourself: pictures, plants, lamps, and

wouldn’t need a house.”

stereo/audio/computer equipment,”

The fact is, the prospect of

says Mr. Beyer. “You can save a lot

shifting our physical stuff triggers

of time and money in the back seat

emotional stuff that runs pretty

of the car.”

deep. Ron Haugen, a former moving

Use visualization, positive psy-

consultant for Nice Jewish Boy with

chology, and rituals to envision the

Truck in Manhattan believes the

best possible outcome.“It is impor-

heart of moving-related challenges

tant to prepare yourself mentally,”

come from what he calls “comfort

says Daniel Araoz, Ph.D., a psy-

zone issues.”

chologist in Malverne. “See this

“Just considering the idea of

move as a new birth.”

disrupting your comfort and moving

Madelyne Kirch, President of Sun

to what is unfamiliar and uncertain

and Moon Marketing in Manhattan,

brings up internal signals that

relocated from the suburbs to

you don’t know how to process,” Haugen

says.

Those

distress

signals emanate from the reptilian brain, which codes our patterns, habits, and routines. At a deep

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unconscious level, the reptilian

Manhattan after getting divorced at the age of 56.“Conjure this vision of who you want to be and how you want to live. For me, it was the first time I ever lived on my own. Being in a place where I felt safe, supported

brain connects your sense of safety

She also recommends bringing

with your territory and determines

“whatever you need that reminds

According to Ms. Pickett, a senior

most of our choices. “The reptilian

you that you are alive and well and

move manager “helps seniors part

For Mark Miller, building and

always wins,” says Clotaire Rapaille,

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with possessions without parting with

moving into his dream home in

author of The Culture Code. When

coffee cup or sugar bowl. It is also

memories. It’s not just putting stuff in

Southold meant embracing change.

the reptilian brain senses disruption

a good idea to bring sheets, pillow

boxes. It takes patience.”Although

He says, “If you can visualize what

or invasion, it becomes agitated

cases, your favorite pillow, and a

hoarding is not a dominant issue,

you are trying to accomplish and

which makes planning, organizing

blanket so that you can make your

it does come up. The Institute for

articulate that, you will achieve what

and

new bed right away.

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you are looking for.”

logical

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LOVERS OF LIVE MUSIC AND THEATER DON’T HAVE TO TRAVEL OFF LONG ISLAND TO EXPERIENCE TOP-NOTCH ENTERTAINMENT THAT RIVALS ITS NEIGHBOR TO THE WEST. THE NORTH SHORE, IN PARTICULAR, IS HOME TO SEVERAL VENUES THAT APPEAL TO A WIDE RANGE OF CULTURAL AND MUSICAL TASTES, FROM ROCK TO BACH, COMEDY TO CABARET, AND BROADWAY TO THE BLUES. THESE THEATERS ALSO BRING MUCH-NEEDED STIMULUS TO THEIR HOMETOWNS AND SURROUNDING AREAS, HELPING LOCAL BUSINESSES SURVIVE AND EVEN THRIVE IN A STRUGGLING ECONOMY. BELOW, WE SHINE THE SPOTLIGHT ON FOUR OF THE REGION’S BEST: LANDMARK ON MAIN STREET IN PORT WASHINGTON; THE JOHN W. ENGEMAN THEATER IN NORTHPORT; THE RECENTLY LAUNCHED PARAMOUNT THEATER IN HUNTINGTON; AND THE WESTBURY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, SLATED TO OPEN ON POST AVENUE THIS MARCH. LANDMARK ON MAIN STREET Port Washington is one of Long Island’s favorite towns for dining, shopping and the arts. For live music, theater and more, residents from across the region head to the Landmark on Main Street. Performers come from the worlds of Broadway (Christine Ebersole, Lucie Arnaz, Brian Stokes Mitchell) and rock/folk (Indigo Girls, Rickie Lee Jones, They Might Be Giants) to thrill patrons at the former school site’s Jeanne Rimsky Theater.

It took visionary planning and dedication to save this treasured landmark from demolition and turn

it into a world-class arts center. In 1984, when the Port Washington school district’s Board of Education announced plans to close the Main Street School, residents joined forces— not only to preserve the historic 1908 building, but to create a multifaceted community hub that would offer access to rich cultural events and recreational/social opportunities, and provide housing.

A small town success story, Landmark on Main Street now consists of 59 units of affordable senior housing and a 25,000-square-foot Community Center. But what draws Long Islanders and city dwellers from all around the area is the

Jeanne Rimsky Theater, a 425-seat venue housed in what was once the school’s auditorium and run by the not-for-profit Landmark on Main Street Inc. “We’ve been fortunate to grow and expand with incredible support from our patrons and our founders who made this ‘Miracle on Main Street’ happen,” said Sharon MaierKennelly, the theater’s executive director. Since it opened in 1995, Landmark has quadrupled its offerings, from less than 10 programs to nearly 40 each season.

In addition to musical events, Landmark also hosts a free speaker series, “Conversations from Main Street,” that features a variety of authors, educators, celebrities and others. Past speakers have included the author Nelson DeMille, sports star Patrick McEnroe, and then-New York State Attorney General (now Governor) Andrew Cuomo.

The theater is also rented to individuals and organizations for their own events: everything from piano recitals to long-running theatrical productions and fund-raisers—even body-building competitions.

“Landmark’s contributions as a business anchor in the Town has been invaluable, particularly during these challenging economic times when municipalities are struggling to help stem shrinking downtown commerce,” said Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Jon Kaiman. “We are truly grateful for this community treasure and for its role in advancing grassroots causes and the arts.”

Upcoming Shows (prices vary) Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes, March 10 Ladysmith Black Mambazo, March 16 Nate the Great, March 24 Leo Kottke, March 31 Rainbow Fish, April 1 Graham Parker & Garland Jeffreys, April 21 Eileen Ivers & Immigrant Soul, April 28 Skippyjon Jones May 6 Christine Ebersole, May 12 Vance Gilbert & Ellis Paul, May 19 Ann Hampton Callaway & Liz Callaway in Boom, June 16 Contact: (516) 767-6444, www.landmarkonmainstreet.org

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JOHN W. ENGEMAN THEATER Picture a suburban downtown Main Street of old and what comes to mind? A general store, pharmacy with soda fountain, and, of course, a movie house. Silent films and vaudeville ruled the days when Northport opened its first theater in 1912. The venue provided entertainment for Northport residents until it burned down in 1931; a new movie house took its place the following year, a few doors up from the original, and remained open until 1996.

The theater sat dormant until longtime Huntington resident Kevin O’Neill and his wife, Patti, put into motion a plan that would bring Broadway-quality theater to Northport while also honoring Patti’s brother, who was killed in Iraq in 2006. Thus was born the John W. Engeman Theater, which opened in June 2007.

The multimillion-dollar renovations brought the magic of the original theater back to life, and then some.

The owners restored the elaborate Baroque-style murals that give theatergoers the feel of classic theaters of yesteryear. They continued the mood with new stadium-style seating and carpeting in gold and burgundy shades that complement the murals.

They also added an orchestra pit and a state-of-the-art lighting and sound system to guarantee a quality theater experience.

The excitement begins before the show starts, with drinks in the classic wood-paneled piano lounge. It continues after the show, with theatergoers and newcomers listening to local performers or, on occasion, one of the show’s stars, in the lounge.

But what sets the picturesque theater apart more than anything else is the quality of the casts. : “Lots of theaters on Long Island put on musicals, but what makes us different is that we cast actors from the Broadway talent pool in the city,” Kevin O’Neill said. “We can’t do the

BROADWAY, scale of Broadway, but we provide the same quality in a more intimate space. No audience member is more than 70 feet from the stage.”

Now in its fifth season, the theater also hosts fund-raising performances to give back to various local nonprofits—another plus for the entire region. It also boasts a children’s performing arts school, offering year-round classes and summer camp for aspiring child actors.

“The Engeman Theater has become a fixture in Northport village and an integral part of the village’s downtown,” said Frank P. Petrone, the Huntington Town Supervisor.

“Discerning theatergoers have learned they don’t have to travel to New York City to see Broadwayquality shows. Village businesses have embraced the theater and taken advantage of marketing synergies to help make Northport village a destination for people looking for a special night out.”

tan vibe with its exposed brick and steel beam interior. Co-owners Brian Doyle, Stephen Ubertini and Dominic Catoggio created the theater to provide concertgoers with an experience that rivals anything Manhattan has to offer. So far, the response has exceeded their expectations.

“Huntington has always been supportive of the arts,” Doyle said.

“For us it was important to continue that tradition.” Creating a theater that could draw world-renowned acts such as Elvis Costello and the B-52s to Long Island also provides a huge boost to the economy, he said. “Huntington Village has always been a Mecca as a shopping and

the venue will bring entertainment as well as an economic boost to the region. “Live performances have been part of the fabric of Huntington Village for decades, and the Paramount Theater is proving to be an exciting successor to the IMAC,” she said. “Theaters such as the Paramount attract people to Huntington Village—people who enjoy village restaurants, shop at village stores, and create a buzz about Huntington as a cultural Mecca.”

foodie destination, but that was primarily on weekends and holidays.

Now we have businesses bustling all week long, especially on days that were traditionally slow.”

The Paramount features a main floor general admission area, which mixes standing and seated options; loges on the mezzanine for reserved seats; and a standing-room-only back bar. Every area has a great view of the stage, along with quality sound.

For those willing to dip into their pockets for special treatment, the Paramount’s owners created the Founder’s Club, a “secret” bar modeled after the speakeasy style. The $2,500 annual fee also provides early access to the best seats in the main theater.

Town Councilwoman Susan Berland helped bring the Paramount to Huntington. She, believes that

THE WESTBURY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

Upcoming Shows (prices vary): Dropkick Murphys, March 11 Contact: (631) 673-7300 www.paramountny.com

Running Shows: The Sunshine Boys, February 2 to March 25 42nd Street, April 12 to June 17 Price: Musicals cost $60 per ticket; dramas and comedies are $50 each.

Youth Theater Series: Pinkalicious, February 11-March 25 Cinderella, April 21 – June 17.

Price: $15 a seat.

Contact: (631) 261-2900, www.engemantheater.com

THE PARAMOUNT Long Islanders were saddened when the music stopped playing at the Inter-Media Arts Center, better known as IMAC, in downtown Huntington. The beloved music venue closed its doors in June 2009, a victim of declining arts funding, a declining economy, and a building (circa 1925) that had been declining for decades.

Late last September, the beat returned with the opening of The Paramount, expanded and renovated from its days as the IMAC to accommodate a crowd of 1,500, more than triple the theater’s previous capacity. The 29,000-squarefoot Paramount bears virtually no resemblance to its predecessor, having achieved a funky Manhat-

It’s been seven years in the making, but the curtain will soon rise at the Westbury Performing Arts Center, a completely refurbished theater and restaurant complex at the site of the shuttered 1927 Westbury Theater on Post Avenue at the core of the village.

Its rebirth can be attributed to Cyrus Hakakian, a garment industry entrepreneur who decided to invest nearly $1.7 million into what he acknowledges was a “leaking, run down, dark mass of building.”

“When it came up for auction and I walked in, it took my breath away,” said Hakakian. “The main theater had a nearly 45-foot ceiling, and a proscenium and stage that were out of this world.”

Hakakian immediately saw beyond the dilapidated structure and got to work transforming the historic 30,000-square-foot complex. The $8 million renovation, accomplished with the help of architectural firm Hoffman Grayson Associates and builder Zucaro Construction, included replacing the old Tudor-style exterior with a stone-and-stucco “contemporary twist” on Art Deco style, with mosaics and a seamed metal roof. Inside is a Broadway-size proscenium stage with unobstructed views from every seat in the house (400 on the main level and 300 in the balcony); an upscale restaurant; a coffee house; and several loft style apartments geared to artists, dancers and musicians.

Cabaret, Broadway road shows, comedy acts, and live music will be on the performing arts schedule, along with simulcasts of opera and other grand events from around the world on a huge, pull-down screen.

The project is the culmination of a decade-long downtown revitalization, which has included renovated storefronts with vintage signage, a paved piazza with a fountain and waterfall and antique-style street lamps, according to Westbury Mayor Peter Cavallaro. “The theater has the potential for being a tremendous center of gravity for the village, attracting new patrons, shoppers, and tenants for the 800 multi-family residential units that exist within a block of the downtown area,” he said. He also believes it will attract new businesses to the town and be “a really unique place for the arts in central Nassau County.”

Hakakian is pleased by the growing interest. “Not a day passes that I don’t get a phone call or email from residents saying they can’t wait for the project to be done,” Hakakian said. “It’s been eyesore for many years, and the town wants it badly.

It will bring tremendous economic opportunity to Westbury and the surrounding areas. There’s really nothing like it on Long Island.”

(There was no schedule available at press time.) SE

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Though many New Yorkers sing the praises of the Palm Beach to Miami corridor, the west coast of Florida offers different but considerable charms and delights.

From the wide, sun-washed sandy beaches of Marco Island to the picturesque Naples waterfront, a feeling of laid back Southern gentility prevails on the less hurried, less crowded Gulf of Mexico coast, the perfect spot for a long weekend getaway, a snowbird haven or gracious year round living.

Four miles wide with six miles of sun-dappled tropical shoreline, Marco Island, with a population of 14,000 year round residents that swells to more than 30,000 during the snowbird days of winter, lies at the Gateway to the Everglades 50 miles south of Southwest Florida International Airport in Ft. Meyers.

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Yet, crossing the bridge from the mainland, it feels like it is a world away. The largest of Florida’s Ten Thousand Islands, Marco Island is nestled among miles of uninhabited mangrove islands, bays, creeks and the Gulf of Mexico.

Vacationers and winter refugees from colder parts enjoy the sunny 70s and 80s degree weather, walking the beach, playing golf on six courses, tennis and fly fishing. Accommodations range from plush and comfortable quarters in resort hotels to condominiums, villas and rental apartments. Dolphins, always a joy to behold, ply the Island’s calm waters.

On a recent long weekend, the deluxe Marco Beach Ocean Resort was a perfect place to relax and unwind. The boutique all suites hotel on S. Collier is located at the center of

a beachfront strip that also included a Marriott, a Hilton, timeshares and condominiums.

Glass sliding doors stretched the length of the living room, opening onto a balcony overlooking the lush resort property and the Gulf of Mexico. Beyond the bedroom with its kingsize bed (but no drawers to put away clothes) was a large marble bathroom with two vanities, a soaking tub, separate shower and water closet. There were flat screen TVs in both the living room and bedroom and the kitchen was well equipped with a half-size refrigerator, microwave, oven and the requisite pots, pans, china and flatware.

The heated pool, on the fourth level, has its own casual bar and grill, with umbrella tables for dining and free mini smoothies every day at 3 p.m. An elevator whisks guests

down to the beach level, also home to Sale e Pepe, the hotel’s signature restaurant for dinner and breakfast, with dining indoors or on the patio.

A third casual bar and grill is nestled by a path to the beach. Chaise and towel service includes the option of a private sun cabana on the broad white sandy gulf front beach, renowned for its seashells and walkable for miles.

Centrally located, the Marco Beach Ocean Resort was an easy spot from which to explore the Island, from Fantasy Island-style multimillion dollar mansions to yachtladen marinas with friendly eateries like Mangos Dockside Bistro. At the local four screen movie theater in Marco Walk shopping center, I savored a baked brie appetizer with pears and apples during the film.

Waitress service is available for din-

ner, drinks, or a big tub of popcorn, with seating at round tables or a counter as well as more typical rows of chairs outfitted with pop-up meal trays. In the same courtyard shopping center, Captain Brien’s Seafood and Raw Bar restaurant offers music and dancing and is also home to the Off the Wall Comedy Club. For dessert, don’t miss the homemade scoops at Beebe’s Ice Cream.

Twenty miles north, in Naples, rocking chairs are on the porch at the La Playa Beach and Golf Resort, Beyond two sets of glass French doors, the eclectic lobby, with its wood planked vaulted ceilings and crystal chandeliers, is elegant yet homey and just a little bit funky.

My beachfront room had great views of the Gulf coupled with the old world charm of a four poster bed with butterfly netting, a broad desk, a comfy sofa with ottoman and a marble-topped bistro table. A chaise lounge and two chairs on the broad balcony were perfect for watching pelicans dive after fish or enjoying brilliant sunsets.

Baleen, the hotel’s stunning restaurant and bar has upholstered booths as well as long wooden banquet tables and more traditional round tables. More tables and bar seating outside occupy two levels of waterfront terrace. For cool evenings, Adirondack chairs circle a large firepit on the lawn. Four cascading swimming pools set with natural stone blend into the lush landscape, along with manmade ponds and waterfalls.

The 18-hole LaPlaya Golf Course is 15 minutes away. Fifth Avenue South and Third Street South, downtown Naples’ lively hub of sidewalk cafes, restaurants, elegant shops, art galleries, a community theater and ice cream parlors, is a 20 minutedrive. But for a hearty homespun breakfast, head to Joe’s Diner on Rt. 41 around the corner from LaPlaya. The scrumptious eggs, oatmeal and freshly baked mini-muffins will woo you back day after day. SE

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or many of us, the image of Lucy and Ethel in the candy factory episode of the television classic “I Love Lucy” still elicits guffaws. While four local female chocolatiers remember that hilarious scene fondly, for them there’s nothing funny about making chocolates. Instead they consider it an art.

Each professes a life-long love of chocolate that they’ve translated into distinct cocoa creations, taking the time to both create quality chocolates that keep customers coming back for more and adapting to industry trends. Here we present a showcase of confections and the women who create them.

Susan Ackerman, owner of Chocolicious in Locust Valley, went to law school before deciding what she really wanted was to open a candy store. That was 20 years ago. She’s now in her third location, a corner spot on Birch Hill Road where the scent of chocolate draws you through the door and the butter-yellow décor adds to the cheery atmosphere. But it is the cases filled with raspberry truffles, chocolate-covered marzipan and other sweet delights that draw the eye— and summon the taste buds.

Ackerman uses American chocolate and adds her own milk, butter and other ingredients. For additional flavorings, she says she prefers subtlety.

“We don’t do exotic flavors like chili or tea. We use different flavors in everyday life that are mild, not overbearing,” she says. “Even if you don’t like rum or brandy you can still enjoy our truffles because the flavor is mild so the chocolate flavor is still there.”

Those showcase gourmet truffles include cinnamon, champagne and Grand Marnier, each decorated with copper, gold, purple or pink “sugar dust,” a trend Ackerman says replaces the once-popular painted molds and colored chocolates. But she also makes kid-friendly favorites like chocolate Gummi bears, giant marshmallow pops, candy-covered pretzels, peanut butter and jelly filled pretzel logs and Rice Krispie cakes. With molded chocolates for favors and gifts, there’s something for every chocolate lover here.

Lee Perrotta is The Chocolate Lady of Oyster Bay, a self-named die-hard chocoholic who believes the candy is “magic medicine.” Chocolate is even in her blood—lineage, that is—since she uses her Italian great-aunt’s recipes for hot chocolate (which has five different layers) and six classics, including hazelnut, caramel and cherry cordials. A trained pastry chef, Perrotta travels to the West Indies each year to purvey her own cocoa.

“I use 10 different chocolates from all over the world,” Perrotta says. “For instance, Hungary is famous for their black chocolate, so the last time I came back I made Hungarian black truffles that

sold out in four hours.” Conscious of the health benefits of chocolate, she also mixes in blueberries and acai berries for their antioxidants and dips super fruits like pomegranate, mango and papaya in chocolate.

Her 1917-era style shop, opened in 2008, also includes novelty chocolates like beauty masks, cell phone holders, chocolate paintings, sculptures, and even a “naughty corner” for adults, along with specialties like the blue pearl of Oyster Bay and chocolate ganache truffles. Just don’t ask Perrotta to reveal which of her many candies are her great-aunt’s secret recipes. That she is keeping to herself.

Heather Foley didn’t set out to create gluten-free chocolates when she debuted Azure Chocolat in Centerport in 2004. The former sales training manager wanted to open a shop that reminded her of France, “where you wander in and

the chocolatiers, all of whom are also working moms, create specialties for every holiday, from chocolate-covered cherries for Valentine’s Day to skeletons for Halloween. And, of course, the chocolate makers happily taste-test everything thoroughly. everything is freshly made, like a little chocolate bakery.” Her Greenlawn store, where she relocated in 2009, certainly conveys that image with its azure-painted walls, crystal chandelier and white décor.

It was the challenge of creating chocolate goodies for customers with food allergies that set her current path. “My goal was to provide a gluten-free product that tastes indistinguishable, so that you’re eating a really good chocolate that happens to be gluten-free,” Foley says.

The line was a hit. Her gluten-free chocolate products are also sold in local Whole Foods stores. Using Belgian chocolate and all-natural ingredients, Foley created a line that includes truffles like pumpkin spice, Cabernet Sauvignon, champagne, walnut lavender honey, roasted banana and jasmine flower truffles. “I like to use a mix of savory and sweet flavors to bring out the nuances of the chocolate,” she says.

Foley also makes toffees that don’t stick to your teeth and even a beauty bark that’s stuffed with

Omega-3s and good for you: a slab of chocolate with blueberries, golden flax, cocoa nibs, sea salt and walnuts. But she also still follows popular trends, including creating caramels topped with sea salt.

In 1980, Mary Alice Meinersman answered an ad in the Pennysaver to dip chocolates in the window at Bon Bons Chocolatier in Huntington.

That part-time job turned into a career when she bought the store in 1985. Since then it has become a family business. Her daughter, Susannah, works with her to create not only the chocolate line, but the vast array of seasonal gift items they sell in their spacious Main Street store. While their popular items also include toasted coconut marshmallows and white chocolate popcorn, their mainstay is chocolate.

“Our chocolate is American-made from a Swiss formula,” says Mary Alice Meinersman. “We do hand-rolled truffles like champagne and hazelnut with ganache centers. Chocolate is a wonderful medium for all flavors because it blends so well with coffee, mint, orange, raspberry and Grand Marnier.”

In keeping with a new trend, many of the chocolates are designed with cocoa butter transfers, acetate sheets printed with leaves or flowers that are placed on chocolates before they’re cooled.

The touted health benefits of dark chocolate have made almond bark a popular seller, Meinersman says. But so are confections containing peanut butter, a uniquely American product.

It’s hard to resist watching chocolates being dipped in a glass room inside the store, where besides the luscious dark citron noir truffles or cinnamon chocolate you can buy a rug for your home.

The chocolatiers, all of whom are also working moms, create specialties for every holiday, from chocolate-covered cherries for Valentine’s Day to skeletons for Halloween. And, of course, the chocolate makers happily taste-test everything thoroughly. SE

WHERE TO FIND THEM: Chocolicious, 74 Birch Hill Rd., Locust Valley; 516-671-6835; www.chocolicious.com The Chocolate Lady, 49 Audrey Ave., Oyster Bay; 516-922-2002; www.chocolateladyboutique.com Azure Chocolat, 72 Broadway, Greenlawn; 631-425-1885; www.azurechocolate.com Bon Bons Chocolatier, 319 Main St., Huntington; 631-549-1059; www.bonbonschocolatier.com

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An instant hit, MP Taverna, a two-story Greek restaurant in the heart of Roslyn village, opened last year to wide acclaim and the great cooking of executive chef -owner Michael Psilaki, a home grown master of rustic Greek cuisine. Instead of attending culinary school, he learned the basics of cooking growing up in Queens and Long Island in his Greek mother’s kitchen.

His formula has continued to please. In 2008, Psilaki was named “Chef of the Year” by Bon Appetit and Best New Chef by Food & Wine magazine. He also owns Kefi in Manhattan.

M.P. Taverna’s atmosphere is casual, the crowd chatty and the noise level high. The decor is well suited to the food. Diners sit on striped banquettes; tables and floor are bare wood and the the walls have dark wood paneling and blinds.

Among the fun to share appetizers are octopus, crispy cod, mac and four cheese with spinach and bechamel, and meatballs with olive, onion and tomato sauce.

Entrees like branzino, salmon, chicken, hangar steak and Greek sausage come simply grilled, with a choice of interesting salads on the side. Besides the Greek MP salad, choices include a bulgar salad with medjool dates, almonds, pomegranate, olives and pistachio; a tomato salad with string bean, grilled onion and feta and my favorite, a dried fruit salad with young greens, smoked almonds and manouri cheese. You can also choose to have your grilled branzino with fingerling potatoes, cherry tomatoes and olives.

Specialties include lamb burgers, and on Saturday nights, a braised lamb shank served with orzo and root vegetables. For larger celebrations, M.P. Taverna will prepare a whole kid goat, suckling pig, baby spring lamb or a shank of veal, with two days advance notice.

Desserts are not to be skipped. The Halvah brownie was moist and delicious, accompanied by a scoop of tahini ice cream. Fresh fruit includes grilled pineapple and watermelon. One of the best values on the North Shore, you’ll visit M.P. Taverna again and again.

There is no pretense at this friendly Mediterranean-style fish restaurant across from the Long Island Rail Road station in Great Neck. A small storefront, often crowded with diners, it has the seating grouped in two rows by twos and fours, often with larger parties at long narrow tables.

Despite the sometimes tight quarters, its loyal followers come back regularly for ample salads, the first rate, simply prepared fresh fish and an ambiance that feels like home.

Once seated, small tasting bowls of tzaziki, eggplant, red cabbage, tahini, and pickled vegetables are brought to the table along with a basket of warm, crusty bread.

Salads are not to be skipped. The Israeli salad of diced tomatoes, cucumbers and onion; a “green” salad of shredded romaine with feta cheese , dill and scallions, or the Greek salad with romaine, cucumbers, green bell peppers, tomatoes and a slice of feta on top, come in two sizes but even the smaller portion is large enough for two.

Another great appetizer to share is the plate of thickly sliced fried eggplant, zucchini and green pepper.

Among my favorites is the Branzino prepared “half and half.” Though listed as grilled on the menu, upon request the chef grills the fish, then lightly dips it in a fryer at the last moment. Served whole, or with the head removed upon request, the result is a crispy, and delicious skin covering a moist, tender, flavorful fish.

Another good choice is the whole red or black tilapia known as St. Peter’s Fish, grilled or fried, and in season, barbounia, or small red mullets.

The weakest link at Turquoise are the side dishes that come with each entree and haven’t varied in years from a choice of two, including steamed medley of asparagus, broccoli and carrots, a grilled tomato, rosemary potatoes or basmati rice.

Dessert options include cake of the day-- usually a Tiramisu or fruit salad. Try the mint tea; it comes in a tall glass filled with mint leaves, or if you like your cup of Joe strong, the Turkish coffee.

Chances are, the next time you come back, the attentive wait staff will remember your favorite dishes. SE

M.P. TAVERNA 1363 Old Northern Blvd, Roslyn 516-686-6486 mptaverna.com

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LIMANI In Greek, Limani means seaport. In Roslyn, that “seaport” is an imposing white limestone building that used to be a car dealership. Instead of 4-cylinder Saturns, beyond the walls of glass is a casually elegant, upscale yet relaxed restaurant with soaring ceilings, gold chandeliers, marble columns, a white marble bar, eclectic decor and an open kitchen.

The striking surroundings not withstanding, the star of the show at this Mediterranean restaurant is the fresh Greek seafood that’s simply divine, and in Greek fashion, on display and served by weight.

Appetizers are ample enough to share. Have a spanakopita of fresh spinach, leeks feta cheese wrapped in phyllo; the melizanosalata, a garlic and eggplant puree or the skordalia spread, a blend of almonds and garlic.

Try the grilled octopus or go for the raw bar sampler of oysters, clams, shrimp, Maryland crab, New Zealand mussels and Maine lobster.

Among the whole fresh fish, served lightly grilled and filleted tableside is arctic char -- a pink sea trout, wild Pacific coast salmon, Dover sole and from the Mediterranean, Loup de Mer and Royal Dorado.

Meat lovers can choose from veal or lamb chops or a cowboy steak as well as chicken.

Sides highlights are the red and yellow peppers, spinach and Greek fries.

Among the desserts are baklava, sorbets, creme brulee, bougatsa -- a custard wrapped in phyllo with cinnamon and powdered sugar, served warm; Yaourti or authentic Greek yogurt with thyme, honey and walnuts. For the chocoholic -Chocolatina, a warm chocolate soufflé, is served with roasted figs and fig ice cream.

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Up a long, wooded, private drive in Laurel Hollow sits Harewood, a magnificent 7.76 acre Gold Coast estate with a courtyard entry to its distinguished and updated 1932 Georgian-style brick center hall colonial. The mansion is the crown jewel of this fabulous property, which also features a Monticellostyle copper-domed pool house, expansive formal gardens and a cottage-style garage.

The seven bedroom mansion has five full and three half baths.

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A decade ago it was gutted and doubled in size to about 7500 square feet. The architect, Oliver Cope, kept the Georgian flavor and the antique oak parquet floors intact while adding meticulous details and every sought-after amenity for modern living.

Just off the center hall is an oval reception room with a fresco ceiling, adetailed plaster moldings and extensive millwork with inset closets that look like they are part of the wall. A starburst pattern

embellishes the floor.

Four steps down from the original living room is a new 22 by 33foot ballroom with twin crystal chandeliers and five sets of French doors with arched fanlight windows that open to a covered bluestone patio with limestone columns. The oak ballroom floor is laid in a 17th-century Versailles parquet pattern. A bar area at one end of the ballroom can be closed behind mirrored French pocket doors.

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the other side of the center hall is a vast kitchen with Zepsa fine wood cabinetry, an imported Italian ceramic tile floor with radiant heat and a massive granite topped center island with a four stool breakfast bar. A wide archway to one side of the kitchen leads to a family room with arched windows; to the other side are a breakfast room and a screened in porch overlooking the grounds. A large butlerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pantry includes a wine cooler.

Down a wood-paneled hallway, outfitted with a ceramic tile floor that looks like brick in a herringbone pattern, are the laundry room and a mudroom with extensive fir built-ins and a coffered ceiling.

Upstairs, entered via a sitting room to one side of the main staircase, the master suite occupies its own wing.

The bedroom has a striking tray ceiling and dormers with fanlights as well as an arched alcove over the bed. French doors lead to a bluestone balcony.

Elegantly outfitted dressing rooms with built-ins lead to a sumptuous master bath with his and hers sinks, separate shower and Jacuzzi tub. The water closet is conveniently outfitted with bookshelves.

Two family bedrooms, each with its own bath, and a sitting room occupy the other side of the second floor.

On the third level are two more family bedrooms and a full bath.

Even the basement is done to the hilt, with separate entrances and stairwells for service and family, wainscoting and chair rails, a powder room and a cedar closet. A second, new lower level with 10-foot ceilings has a playroom and gym.

From a side patio, the lawn gracefully tiers down three levels to the large pool and a spa with a fountain on a limestone terrace. Next to it, built in 1962, is the Roman neoclassical-style copper domed pool house with three bedrooms, two baths, a kitchen with granite counters and â&#x20AC;&#x201C; beneath the soaring dome -- a sitting room with a fireplace. More formal gardens and a sweeping lawn extend beyond mansion to the rear.

The main house also includes an attached two-car garage and another standalone two-car garage separated from the main residence by a breezeway. Flanked with columns to the front, above the standalone garage is a two-room Adirondack cottagestyle with pine planked walls and ceilings and rough wood trim around the windows and doors. A separate four-car garage on the property resembles a shingled cottage with a cupola.

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Brookville

Gated new construction stone/stucco estate situated on over five rolling acres located in exclusive Dupont Estates. This 6 bedroom, 11 full bath, 12,000+ square foot Brookville masterpiece features 10 foot ceilings, Brazilian cherry hardwood floors, 7 fireplaces, coffered ceilings and crown moldings throughout, his/hers custom baths and cherry paneled elevator. Full, finished lower level and audio/video automation system. Backyard entertaining at its best offers in-ground heated Gunite pool with attached hot tub, waterfall, Koi pond, meditation hut, full service cabana, tennis court, outside fire pit and four car garage. Jericho School District

$12,000,000

Contact: Shawn Elliott 516-695-6349

Centre Island

Welcome to â&#x20AC;&#x153;Windriftâ&#x20AC;? located on the 605 acre Village of Centre Island, only 32 miles from Manhattan, a great alternative to the Hamptons! This prestigious location is convenient to the finest restaurants, shopping, public and private schools. Down a tree lined drive, this 7,700 square foot European Style Estate features 5 bedrooms and 6.55 baths of opulent luxury. This exceptional residence boasts 4 fireplaces and embodies classical architectural details throughout. Majestically set on 6 magnificent water front acres with unobstructed waterviews from every room. The verdant rolling lawn leads you to your own private beach. The lush acres include a Gazebo, secluded garden with cascading waterfall, a wisteria covered Pergola ushers you to the heated Gunite pool & Palladium style pool house. Wonderful for indoor/outdoor entertaining!

The Tennis court completes the luxury lifestyle amenities in this sophisticated one of a kind home!

$7,750,000

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Centre Island

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 100â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 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.

$3,500,000

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

Centre Island

NEW WATERFONT CONSTRUCTION

Enjoy the opportunity to live in this magnificent Mediterranean style home with your own 240- foot dock. From its clay roof to its copper gutters, leaders and wrought iron balconies, no expense has been spared! Enjoy the finest of amenities with master bedroom suite on the main level and breathtaking views! Western exposure with glorious sunsets, perfect for dining and entertaining in this flawless setting. Gazebo, cottage and 3-car garage. Infinity pool to be built will complete this masterpiece.

$6,750,000

Contact: Yasmin Arshravan 516-314-4050 60 SHAWN ELLIOTT LUXURY HOMES & ESTATES

East Hills

COUNTRY ESTATES 6 bedroom, 6.5 bath Hampton-style, shingle and stone home by renowned North Shore luxury home builder, Robert Beer. 6100 sq ft. on 1 acre of professionally landscaped and manicured property. Gambrel roof, copper gutters, circular driveway, Belgium block curbs, and in ground sprinkler system. Exquisite attention to detail with extensive trim and paneling throughout. Gourmet kitchen with granite countertops, mahogany island top, and walk-in pantry. Glass filled breakfast room with soaring tower vault ceilings.

Endless amenities throughout this Energy Star approved home, including California Closets, spa shower, radiant heat floors, four fireplaces, mahogany library, coffered ceilings, wide plank wood flooring . Entertain with optional fully designed in ground pool, outdoor fireplace, built-in bbq, and fully finished basement with outside walkout access.

Your dream home awaits with this new construction custom luxury home. www.BuiltbyBeer.com

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Laurel Hollow

Spectacular 13 room custom colonial on 2 private acres. Formal dining room with fireplace, formal living room with French doors and fireplace. Custom cherry kitchen, granite counters, large center island, breakfast area, and adjoining butlerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pantry. Family room with fireplace and double set of French doors. Master suite with attached office, walk-in closets, and luxury master bath. 4 additional bedrooms plus 4.5 bathrooms. Outside features covered portico, blue stone patio, and in-ground salt water pool. Other highlights include a gym/bonus room, billiards room, 3 car garage, beach rights, and Cold Spring Harbor Schools.

Offering at $2,795,000 Contact: John Messina 516-241-0761

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Matinecock

Fully renovated 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. This residence represents the ultimate in luxury living.

$3,150,000

Contact: John Messina 516-241-0761

Applegreen – Old Westbury

Built in 2003 drive up to this grand 11,000 sq. ft. Brick Mansion surrounded by privacy tress 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 ever top of the line appliance for today’s modern cook including a double sub zero refrigerator. Mahogany paneled library with built in’s 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 DistrictPrice Upon Request

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Old Westbury

OLD WESTBURY TREASURE This classic cedar shingle and stone “Hamptons” Manor home, originally built in 1983, was completely renovated and rebuilt by renowned North Shore Builder in 2003.

Set on over 5 flat acres in the heart of Long Island’s Gold Coast, this extraordinary estate features over 10,000 square feet of luxurious living space with southern exposure.

With its 18 total rooms including eight bedrooms, plus seven full and one half bath, this sprawling home abounds with details and light as its walls of glass and windows augment the bright and airy open floor plan of the home. The Master Suite situated on the main floor includes a private office, sitting room with domed ceiling, fireplace, his and her baths and ample closets. Outside, enjoy tennis and swimming in your own private oasis. East Williston Schools.

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Contact: Francine Eisenberg 516-449-8738

Poquott

THE GOOD LIFE AT TINKER BLUFF

Perfectly located private retreat in prestigious Tinker Bluff, this residence is home to renowned entrepreneur and businessman C. Esposito. Enhancing the allure of this magnificent property, the in ground pool, estuary stocked with fish and resting dock, your own private beach with romantic gazebo. The deepwater dock can accommodate two yachts for you to cruise through Port Jefferson Harbor and Connecticut. The formal living room has 12 foot high ceilings, cartona stone fireplace coffered ceilings and radiant heat. The two room master suite features vaulted ceilings, gas fireplace, radiant heat and endless views of the Long Island Sound.

$3,995,000

Contact: Allison (Ally) McNally 516-428-2459, John Mackin 631-926-1967 SHAWN ELLIOTT LUXURY HOMES & ESTATES 63

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Roslyn Harbor

ONE OF A KIND WATERFRONT MASTERPIECE! As featured on CBS Living Large, designed and built by one of North Shore’s finest Designers. This 7,850 square foot, warm and inviting French Chateau showcases, 6 bedrooms and 5.5 baths. The elegant rotunda boasts 35’ ceilings and 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 and 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 and relaxing! This private, spectacular waterfront location features an in ground, Gunite heated pool with Jacuzzi, wraparound porch with fireplace and your own private sandy beach, perfect spot for dock! 4 car garage, North Shore Schools. An absolute must see!

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Contact: Fran Mazer 516-857-0111

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 - 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 envelop s yesterday’s architecture with today’s lifestyle.

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Upper Brookville

Long private Estate driveway leads to this 10,000 plus square foot Brick Colonial. Dramatic 28â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 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 five shy 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 X25 heated pool surrounded by brick pavers, patios and sitting areas to enjoy seasonal vistas

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

Centre Island

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

Sands Point

Young stately Brick Colonial with Limestone trims, Teakwood floors, state of the art gourmet kitchen with granite floors, cool tunnel for wine cellar and waterworks fixtures. Formal living room with fireplace, formal dining room and den with fireplace. Master bedroom with balcony overlooking winter waterview.

Full finished basement with home theatre, gym, bedroom and 2 baths. Intercom/ alarm, humidifier, professionally landscaped with gunite Pool/Cabana and fruit trees. Courtyard entrance, waterproofed, hurricane/flood protected and fenced.

Diamond condition, 4 car garage

$5,299,000

Contact: Batul Morbi 516-859-8037

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Glen Cove

Jericho

LONG ISLAND SOUND Private lane leads to this special serene waterfront oasis. Overlooking the Long Island Sound. Situated on ‘Tween Waters’ rare western waterfront with a backyard adjacent to 204 acre preserve with trail to pristine sandy beach heaven. This beautifully designed 6,800 square feet, 8 bedroom and 6.55 bath home features an open floor plan which boasts natural sunlight and keeps the view of the Sound in sight at all times! An entertainers dream, equipped with a kitchen fit for a chef banquet size dining room, a home theatre and in ground pool. Historical elements and tons of room for extended stay or weekend guests. 3,300 square feet lower level. Can’t recreate for this amazing price.

THE HUNT CLUB, JERICHO Choose from two four bedroom and four and a half bath homes in a full service gated community with pool, fitness center, tennis, indoor Racquet and basketball courts, playground and party rooms Each of these special properties are gas powered with many heating and cooling zones, are bright with cathedral ceilings, wood floors, fireplace and have redone kitchens and baths, with fully finished lower levels, one with an elevator and one backing a golf course!

Contact: Fran Mazer 516-857-0111

Contact: Judy Fruitbine 516-298-5382

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Lloyd Harbor

Magnificent 5,500 square foot Nantucket-style colonial home, completely renovated in 2008. On 2+ professionally landscaped acres in Lloyd Harbor, this exceptional residence has 12 rooms: large foyer; elegant living room; banquet-sized formal dining room; beautifully appointed library with fireplace; incredible kitchen with custom cabinetry, top-of-the-line stainless steel appliances, granite counter tops with center island, and breakfast area. Butler’s pantry, tremendous walk-in pantry, climate-controlled wine cellar, and thoughtfully designed mudroom with ample shelving and cubbies. Adjacent family room with exposed beam ceiling & cozy fireplace. Master suite with loft, & a travertine master bathroom. 4 additional bedrooms, 4 full baths, & guest bathroom. Lower level with guest room, full bathroom, playroom, exercise room, and cedar closet. Large brick patio & sparkling in-ground gunite pool with electric cover. 3-car garage with loft, Lloyd Harbor Beach Association, and mooring rights. Cold Spring Harbor Schools.

$2,695,000

Contact: John Messina 516-241-0761 66 SHAWN ELLIOTT LUXURY HOMES & ESTATES

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Lloyd Neck

YEAR ROUND WATER VIEWS! Luxurious Hampton Beach Alternative with year round view, 1 hour to New York City. Private LI Sound beach across the street. Classic French Normady Brick Colonial with 5 fireplaces, custom woodwork, high ceilings and exceptional Tap room. Entertainers delight! Pool, patio and waterfall. Summer camp with beach, tennis & sailing lessons. As seen in Home Magazine

$2,175,000

Suzanne Wehren 631-255-6097

Laurel Hollow

Long Beach

RESORT LIVING IN LAUREL HOLLOW! The interior is like the finest home in Architectural Digest offering an indoor Spa, 3 dens, 5 fireplaces, library, maids quarters, Sports bar, wine tasting room, game room, 3 separate lower levels, marble baths, 8,500 square feet plus 3 acres. Lets go outside and experience Paradise, gunite pool, waterfalls, Jacuzzi, Sports court, a Go-Cart track, a conversation pit with fireplace, grill and wet bar all in award winning Cold Spring Harbor Schools. A Showplace Like No Other!

LONG BEACH, WEST END This magnificent custom home in Long Beachâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s trendy West End features 4 spacious bedrooms, 2.5 designer baths, and a chefâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kitchen! Watch the sunrise and sunset over Long Beach Bay and the Atlantic Ocean with breathtaking views from 3 private balconies. A 2 car garage makes parking a breeze in this gorgeous beachside retreat! Seller will build to suit. Call Seth Levy about this gem in Long Beach!

Contact: Ben & Marion Matros 516-647-7488

Contact: Seth Levy 516-528-1737

$2,475,000

Old Westbury

Diamond Custom Euro-Contemporary by Architects Keller Sandgren. Located on over 2 Acres in Old Westbury this fabulous home boast quality gourmet kitchen and breakfast room. Formal living room with fireplace, dining room, den and study. Master suite with dressing room and additional 6 family bedrooms and 7.55 baths. Full basement with indoor pool, gym, sauna, media room and sauna.

Breathtaking property with tennis court. This home has every amenity plus a few special features!

$3,999,000

Contact: Jaspal (Paul) Singh 516-946-4600

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Oyster Bay Cove

Newly constructed distinctive Mediterranean Villa nestled in 2 totally private acres. Exquisitely designed for the most discerning audience. The finest of amenities run through this unique home. Upon entering, every step you take is a new living experience! Truly magnificent Master craftsmanship and woodwork throughout. Pictures do not do justice to this custom gourmet kitchen. Putting green is just the beginning in this award winning landscaping. Fantasize outdoors and enjoy built in surround sound and cap it off with a swim at your own private beach. Incredibly low taxes! A must see

$2,200,000

Contact: Yasmin Arshravan 516-314-4050 SHAWN ELLIOTT LUXURY HOMES & ESTATES 67

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Brookville

BETTER THAN NEW! A long row of pear trees extends to this stunning home. I’m just wild about the authentic vintage character of this beautifully restored 5 bedroom Colonial. Baronial living room and music room with fireplace, banquet dining room, den with fireplace.

Country styled kitchen, stunning master suite with den + 4 bedrooms. 2 spectacular Brookville acres. Low taxes, central air conditioning and Jericho School District

$1,695,000

Contact: Faith Kanen 516-993-3929

Centre Island Live on the water year round! Private 200 feet of beach front with 100 foot dock/ramp overlooking Oyster Bay Harbor! Breathtaking gated brick colonial with 6 bedrooms, 4 full baths and 2 half baths. Totally renovated with traditional touches perfect for elegant entertaining.

Full finished lower level with quest quarters, leading out to an amazing bluestone patio with a 55x25 heated pool. Outdoor shower, generator, 400 amp electric, under ground sprinklers, oversized 3 car garage and sophisticated landscaped grounds.

$2,999,000

Contact: Maria Siringo 516-316-8654

Brookville Move right in to this brick Center Hall Colonial. Over 6,000 sq ft. exquisitely appointed with grand circular stairway, back staircase, formal living room with glass tiled fireplace and coffered ceilings. French doors open to a large country den with 20’ soaring ceiling height. Also featured are hardwood stenciled flooring, raised paneling in the sun drenched dining room and a chefs Clive Christian kitchen with center island. Four bedrooms upstairs, each with its own private bath and finished lower level with large play area, nanny’s room and full bath. All this on 2 glorious flat acres with plans for pool. This Brookville gem is within 10 minutes of our premiere Country Clubs, Restaurants, shopping at the Americana and highway access. Jericho School district

$2,195,000

Contact: Francine Eisenberg 516-449-8738

Huntington Bay

Amazing water view location with incredible views of the 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 floorto-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.

$2,395,000

Contact: John Messina 516-241-0761

Jericho EAST BIRCHWOOD Jericho Schools! East BirchWood! A true one of a kind, unique, stylish and well appointed 4/5 bedroom, 4.5 bath expanded Split. House completely rebuilt 15 years ago with wide staircase leading to 4 large bedrooms with 3 full baths. Beautiful hardwood floors, cathedral ceilings and skylights. Large Rutt kitchen with center island, hi end appliances and granite counters. Only area in East Birchwood with gas access. Extended basement features large play area and separate gym. Large 30x25 family room with fireplace that walks out to gorgeous landscaped private yard with in ground Gunite pool with Spa. 2 car garage. Perfect location! Too much to list! A Must See!

$1,188,000

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Laurel Hollow

CUSTOM BUILT COLONIAL Oversized sunny rooms, formal living room with fireplace, family room with fireplace, formal dining room, spacious eat-in-kitchen with adjacent greenhouse and library/office with fireplace. Master suite with balcony, exercise room and fireplace. Each bedroom has its own bath. Incredible flat landscaped 2.75 acre property with in ground Gunite pool, Terraces and Gardens. Beach and Mooring rights. Award Winning Cold Spring Harbor Schools

$1,539,000

Contact: Paula M. Johnson 516-661-1004

Laurel Hollow

Laurel Hollow

Built in 2006, this grand 5 bedroom and 5.5 bathroom cedar and stone Hampton-style colonial is located on two beautifully landscaped acres. Front portico opens to an elegant limestone entry foyer that leads to a library, a spectacular two story great room with a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace framed by a double set of French doors with transom windows, formal living room, and a formal dining room. The Chef’s kitchen features custom glazed cabinetry, professional grade appliances, granite counters, center island, walk-in pantry, and a large breakfast area. Master Suite includes oversize walk-in closet, private balcony, lounge and sitting room, and a luxurious master bathroom. Outside, there is a blue stone patio and a covered wraparound porch. Highlights include a first and second floor master suite, 7 zone radiant flooring, incredible architectural details, a service entrance featuring a laundry area and maid’s quarters, as well as Laurel Hollow beach and mooring rights.

Immaculate brick center hall colonial built in 2005, set on 2.5 spectacular acres. Expansive master bedroom with vaulted ceilings, sitting area, private balcony, and spa-like marble master bathroom. Additional 5 bedrooms and 3 1/2 baths. Banquet-sized formal dining room with coffered ceiling, and large formal living room.

Chef’s eat-in-kitchen with custom cherry cabinetry, granite counters with center island, and professional-grade stainless steel appliances. Entertainment system in family room with an incredible billiards room adjacent.

Gleaming granite and hardwood floors throughout, “Smart House” home automation, and 3-car attached garage with granite flooring. Brick paver driveway, lush lawn, and gorgeous landscaping complete this unbelievable property. Laurel Hollow beach and mooring rights and Cold Spring Harbor schools.

Contact: John Messina 516-241-0761

Contact: John Messina 516-241-0761

$2,995,000

Lloyd Neck JUST REDUCDED Country Ranch with 4 bedrooms, 2 fireplaces, country kitchen in Diamond condition!

Rare opportunity to own 2 acres backing up to Caumsett State Park. Bonus for Horse lovers, 4 stall barn and riding ring. Cold Spring Harbor Schools

$1,449,000

Contact: Linda Carey 631-807-8015

$2,500,000

Melville LIKE NEW!

Built in 2003, this 6000 sq ft Brick home is on a cul-de-sac on one acre in the hamlet of Melville. Featured are mahogany floors, double wide moldings, custom chefs English Sycamore kitchen with Gaggenau appliances and two commercial grade Sub-zero Refrigerator/Freezers. Renowned Builder Uri Hason of Pinewood Development built this home to capture natural light. Many Anderson windows and doors allow the advantage of its southern exposure. A stone fireplace adds warmth to the formal dining room. The large living room and den also boast marble fireplaces and 11’ ceiling height. The second floor master suite is grand with a majestic fireplace, his and her walk-in closets and marble bath with steam shower and massive Jacuzzi. There are five additional bedrooms and four full baths upstairs. A special computer niche was also created behind an open sitting area. Full finished lower level with bed, bath, glass enclosed gym and extensive play area. Outside enjoy lush landscape, a stunning gunite pool/spa /cabana and tennis court. Low taxes and Half Hollow Schools make this the complete dream home.

$2,495,000

Contact: Francine Eisenberg 516-449-8738

Muttontown ROOM FOR EVERYONE Palatial Brick Colonial with gated entry on 3 acres. Two story grand marble foyer with impressive staircase. Formal living room, dining room library, office and den with fireplace. A total of eight bedrooms, 8.5 baths including 3 master suite bedrooms each with its own Jacuzzi tub. Gorgeous eat-in-kitchen with center island, granite counters, gas cooking and marble floors. This 9,000 square foot of luxurious living space has full finished basement with indoor Lap Pool, solar and radiant heating.

Award winning Jericho School District

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Muttontown STONEHILL AT MUTTONTOWN Spacious Ranch and beautiful Colonial with stone/frame exterior! Gourmet eat-in-kitchen with every amenity. Formal living room, dining room, den with fireplace, 4 bedrooms and 3,5 baths. Full basement with 9 foot ceilings. Stonehill gated community with 24 hour security, community indoor pool, tennis courts and luxurious Clubhouse!

Syosset Schools.

$1,499,000

Contact: Batul Morbi 516-859-8037

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Muttontown STONEHILL AT MUTTONTOWN

Stone and stucco English country home to be custom crafted by The Worrell Group. Located on just over an acre, this magnificent 6,100 square foot home features a serene master bedroom and marble bath suite with private sitting room and custom walk-in closets, as well as 4 additional bedrooms and bathrooms, and a tastefully appointed powder room. Amazing foyer with herringbone floors, paneled moldings, and custom circular staircase, leads to an elegant formal living room with masonry fireplace, grand dining room, and library. Kitchen features a butler’s pantry, stainless steel professional grade appliances, stone countertops, and is adjacent to the family room with masonry fireplace and coffered ceiling. Other highlights include 10 foot ceilings on first floor and basement, 9-12 foot ceilings on second floor, deep moldings and elaborate millwork, 4 zone air-conditioning, 24 hour security-staffed gatehouse, security system and outdoor security lights, blue stone patio and stoops, landscape package with sprinkler system, and use of Stone Hill’s extraordinary amenities such as the fitness center, tennis courts, and glass-enclosed indoor pool. This phenomenal property is complete with Syosset Schools.

Old Westbury Magnificent contemporary home on two beautifully landscaped acres. Open floor plan perfect for entertaining. Large entry foyer, formal living room with fireplace, banquet-sized dining room, custom gourmet eat-in-kitchen with granite counters, professional grade appliances, large pantry, and an amazing wine cellar. Master bedroom with two master bathrooms and balcony overlooking lush lawns. 3 additional bedrooms plus 3 full baths and 2 half baths. New 2,000 square foot maintenance-free deck with built-in stone gas barbecue, and sparkling heated in-ground gunite pool.

Hardwood floors and tall ceilings, 3 car garage. Great location – 35 minutes to Downtown Manhattan.

$3,295,000

$2,295,000

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 Westbury Jewel 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 awardwinning 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.

Contact: Sandy Binder 516-819-0000

Contact: Sandy Binder 516-819-0000

Contact: John Messina 516-241-0761

$2,450,000

Contact: John Messina 516-241-0761

$8,900,000

Old Westbury MAGNIFICENT ESTATE

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A long sweeping driveway leads you to a Magnificent and dramatic Brick Colonial on 4.74 landscaped acres. Custom moldings, meticulous attention to detail and craftsmanship throughout every spacious room. Grand circular foyer, formal living, dining room, 2 story Cherry wood library and family room. “Quality Cabinets” brand kitchen by Susan Serra with Paris Ceramics Antique floors featured in “Kitchens Magazine”. Every appliance for today’s gourmet chef.

Guest bedroom and 1.5 baths on main level. Master suite with sitting room, office, his/her closets, and serene bathroom with Claw foot tub and shower overlooking countryside like property. Hi Tech Media/Game room for Family fun all year round. Other luxurious amenities include: five fireplaces (3 gas, 2 wood burning), radiant heat, 10 foot ceilings, spacious closets, coffered ceilings, Phast electronic system, i-tunes throughout the house and rear yard. Dual alarm system, infra red camera system, viewable on any Internet Connection. Full unfinished basement with 11’ ceilings. Free form negative edge infinity pool, waterfall, with specimen plantings, privacy trees and English Garden, Pergola and 3.5 car garage. Award winning Jericho Schools.

$6,950,000

Contact: Reena Khera 516-263-8918 70 SHAWN ELLIOTT LUXURY HOMES & ESTATES

Magnificent Gated entry leading to a dramatic Georgian Colonial situated on 4+ rolling acres on one of the most prestigious streets in Old Westbury! Amazing crown moldings, meticulous attention to every detail and superb materials and craftsmanship throughout this spectacular home. Grand circular foyer with formal living, banquet sized formal dining room, huge media room with coffered ceilings and fireplace. Gorgeous large gourmet kitchen with garnet and emerald in-lay on counters and backsplash with state of the art appliances. Guest suite on the main level. Master bedroom suite with office and royal Roman Bath, overlooking spectacular landscaped backyard. Beautifully finished walk out basement with limestone floor, wet bar, maid’s room, 3 baths and game room. Other luxurious amenities include: elevator, mahogany windows, radiant heat, oversized hallways, 10 foot ceilings, gym, spacious closets, speaker system, sophisticated alarm system with security cameras and separate generator. Incredible in ground heat Guinite pool surrounded bluestone patio with full retractable awning. Award winning Jericho Schools.

$7,950,000

Contact: Reena Khera 516-263-8918

Muttontown DECORATORS DELIGHT Charm abounds this magnificent country Colonial situated to over 4 acres of picturesque property with specimen plantings. A decorator’s delight, this home features 5 bedrooms, 4.55 bathrooms, and gourmet eat-in-kitchen, Formal dining room, office, family rooms and separate guest/maids quarters. Additional bonus /media room, full finished basement, 3 fireplaces, gunite pool and many more amenities for today’s luxury living. Famed Jericho School District

$3,199,000

Contact: Susan Cohen 516-220-3994, Meryl Resnick 516-672-1515

Oyster Bay Cove

Reminiscent of the Great Gatsby era, this stately 10,000 square foot colonial on over 10 very private acres brings you back to the days of flowing Champagne and sprawling acreage. Beyond a long, private driveway stands this 8 bedroom, 9.5 bath Colonial, lovingly renovated over the years while keeping its Old World charm. Featuring Great Room, Library and Formal Dining Room, each with grand marble fireplaces.Original crown moldings and irreplaceable hardwood floors carry throughout. A very bright Country kitchen with doors opening up to the yard is outfitted with commercial stainless appliances and featured in several Home magazines. The stately master bedroom boasts his/hers marble baths, masterfully renovated and include great closet space, dressing area and fireplace. Seven family bedrooms with their own private baths welcome a large family or friends. Spectacular ten acres with rolling hills makes one stand still and take in the beauty and nature. Plus two legal income producing renovated cottages, remotely situated on the grounds. In ground pool, tennis and barn complete this oasis. Call or email to schedule a private viewing Virtual Tour and Floorplan available online.

$3,650,000

Contact: Francine Eisenberg 516-449-8738

Oyster Bay Cove REFLECTIONS OF ELEGANCE

Oyster Bay Cove

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.

This spectacular 16 room 1920’s brick English Manor home with slate roof has been updated for today’s living. It is situated on 2.25 lush acres in a cul-de sac backing a preserve. The main level boasts a ballroom size living room with a fireplace, banquet size dining room, spacious, gourmet updated granite and wood eat-in kitchen with island and butler’s pantry The heart-of-the-home kitchen opens to the large family room that has sliding glass doors leading to a covered patio. There is a home theater room with a full bath that can be used also as a first floor bedroom suite. A library with fireplace adjoins an office with large windows. The sumptuous master suite has a marble fireplace, lounge area, luxurious full bath, dressing room and 2 walk-in closets. In addition there are 6 family bedrooms (two with their own fireplace) and a separate wing for guests. This entertainer’s paradise has a 50 ft in-ground heated gunite pool and cabana. Other features include a 3-car attached garage, basement. Your choice Syosset or Oyster Bay Schools

Contact: Sandy Binder 516-819-0000

Contact: Barbara Tomko 516-528-7281 Sharyn Hyman 516-528-7281

$3,450,000

Oyster Bay Cove

SYOSSET SCHOOLS This outstanding Hamptons style Colonial built in 2006 offers an easy entertaining lifestyle! Open floor plan, vaulted ceilings, and French doors leading to 2 usable acres with a new in-ground heated pool. Stone backyard terrace, perennial gardens, landscape lighting, BBQ and a cozy canopy seating section. This house has 7 bedrooms, 8 _ baths, and state of the art Eat in Kitchen. Meridian digital media room, master suite with large marble bath and Jacuzzi. The home is equipped with Lutron Radio RA lighting systems, alarm, central vacuum and Radiant heat in every room.

Full Finished entertainment basement with wine cellar, bedroom and full bath. Call for more information or a private tour today!

$2,750,000

$3,495,000

North Syosset

WATER VIEWS This 11 room Colonial has been completely renovated with today’s amenities while maintaining the character and elegance of an Estate home. This exceptional house features wood floors, huge rooms, 7 fireplaces and high ceilings. Large, high end, center island, gourmet eat-in-kitchen opens into fabulous family room. Boasting 5 bedrooms and 4.5 baths. Situated on a Private Road on a cul-de-sac with waterviews. This gorgeous, landscaped, private 1.67 acre property has an in ground, heated Gunite pool and 2 car garage. Berry Hill Elementary, Syosset Schools

$1,579,000

Contact: Fran Mazer 516-857-0111

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Syosset WOODBURY OAKS Diamond Post Modern 5 bedroom, 4.5 bath Colonial. Largest Model in Perfect mid block location. High ceilings and wood floors. Extended Euro kitchen with wood cabinets and granite countertops. Master bedroom suite with separate fabulous sitting room/office. Huge finished basement. New heating system. Fabulous decking. 2 Car Garage .Syosset Schools.

$1,218,000

Woodbury

THE GATES Magnificent all Brick, 6 year old, 5 bedroom, 4.5 bath Center Hall Colonial on flat gorgeous acre in “The Gates” of Woodbury. This fabulous home features 5 bedrooms upstairs and large room sizes. The gourmet eat in kitchen includes: wood cabinets with granite countertops, 3 Wolf stainless ovens, warming draw, steamer, coffee and espresso maker and wine refrigerator. Magnificent baths with every amenity. Brazilian cherry floors, beautiful woodworking and high ceilings throughout. Attention To Every Detail! Walk out basement with baths. All new landscaping! 2 car garage. Syosset School District

Contact: Fran Mazer 516-857-0111

$2,049,000

Woodbury Stately brick home in prestigious Gates. This home features all large room sizes, high ceilings, wood floors. Redone gourmet eat-in-kitchen which flows into fabulous family room with fireplace. Second master size room on main or great playroom. Amazing landscaped property with gorgeous Gunite heated pool and Har-Tru Tennis Court.

Finished basement with lots of Storage!

Woodbury OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS This 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath Splanch offers formal dining room, living room, eat-in-kitchen and den with fireplace. Situated on full acre with heated in ground pool surrounded by natural beauty. Hardwood floors, central air, partial basement and central air conditioning. Make this clean slate your next home! Syosset Schools. Great Price!

Contact: Fran Mazer 516-857-0111

Contact: Michele Gort 516-526-9936, Andrea Costello 516-457-6451

$1,849,000

Woodbury ONE OF A KIND! 7 bedroom, 4.5 updated baths Manor house with 5,800 square feet of luxury 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 and master bedroom suite with fireplace. Third floor fabulous playroom. Large rooms with quality and Architectural details throughout. Hardwood floors. New windows. Situated on 1.17 beautiful acres with Gunite heated pool and remarkable gardens and plantings. Located in cul-de-sac. 3 car garage.

Syosset School District.

$1,599,000

Contact: Fran Mazer 516-857-0111 72 SHAWN ELLIOTT LUXURY HOMES & ESTATES

Contact: Fran Mazer 516-857-0111

$948,888

Woodbury

THE GATES Sprawling renovated Farm Ranch offering 5 bedrooms and 3.5 baths. Designed by a prominent architect. Situated on a tranquil street in “The Gates” of Woodbury, this home boasts an expanded master bedroom suite, renovated gourmet kitchen, open floor plan with magnificent living space, walkout basement and 2 car garage. The beautiful lush property includes a Gazebo, Koi Pond, Sport and Tennis Court. Walt Whitman Elementary, Syosset School District

$1,399,000

Contact: Fern Altman 516-524-3387

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Shawn Elliott’s reputation for throwing the most fabulous launch parties on the Island stands tall, no matter what the glitches.

Because of an electrical box fire last September at Chestnut Manor, at the last minute the first opening night party for the Mansions & Millionaires 2011 Designers’ Showcase in Upper Brookville took place entirely in the great hall at the elegant mansion at Mill Neck Manor School for the Deaf, the beneficiary of the showcase.

What a treat! The Great Gatsby-esque Gold Coast 1920s Tudor-style mansion was an incredible delight, from its striking 86-acres of gardens and grounds to the castle-like interiors. Wine flowed. Guests nibbled on morsels of steak, creamed spinach and other delights from favorite area restaurants like Rothmann’s Steakhouse and Bar Frites. Worth a walk up the grand staircase were both the five stained glass window scenes from Shakespearean plays on the landing and the ice cream sundaes offered among the desserts.

Since the guests couldn’t be shuttled to Chestnut Manor that evening as planned, two weeks later, Shawn Elliott hosted a second soiree at the Designers’ Showcase, a 1914 Wolver Hollow Mount Vernon colonial estate once home to aspiring movie star Pia Zadora and her husband, Meshulam Riklis, a wealthy businessman.

Guests oohed and aah-ed as they toured nearly 40 brilliantly decorated rooms, from the 70-foot long grand art-filled gallery to Jeani Ziering’s Asian-themed dining room, Richard Schlesinger’s award-winning cream-colored bedroom with a floating modern four-poster bed covered in

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THE GOOD LIFE Recently I bought a deluxe smartbin garbage can with motion-activated lid. The passive infrared motion sensor that gives the smartbin its smarts, blinks red. Constantly.

The first morning after its arrival, I was in the kitchen with my best friend – a first cup of coffee. As I sat and sipped, the blinking red light seemed to taunt me.

It’s part of a growing number of lights in my house marking the technological spray of gadgets and equipment. During the day, they’re less noticeable. But a pre-dawn walk about the house revealed a rainbow of 21st century living.

Television cable boxes shine the time green, as does the alarm clock. The DVD panel reads: “Disc,” I must have left my latest NetFlix pick in the player. A vertical line of green and gold flickers on the modem; the front panel of my laptop reveals it’s charging with two deep blue dots that make it look like a stingray spying me from the ocean floor. The screen of my charging iPhone reveals a lime green bar, and the heater for my contact lenses (chemicalfree disinfecting) shines an amber square. The wireless router, multiple surge protectors, smoke detectors and radon detectors proclaim security and safety status with colorful twinkles of light.

In the kitchen, the microwave’s square-styled numbers illuminate the time of day or the elapsing time until the next meal, when a series of high-pitched beeps (a modern day dinner bell) announce it’s time to grab your knife and fork. The microwave even snitches on LIPA – if the power goes out when you’re not home, the LED screen gets all discombobulated with illegible symbols. It actually looks angry Plugging in my Kindle creates the most compelling of the night lights.

Each time I charge the e-reader, a different author’s black and white image presents itself on the 5x3 1/2 inch screen: Emily Dickinson, Charlotte Bronte, Agatha Christie.

One night Virginia Woolf gazes across my table; the next night Jules Verne’s bearded face is looking out my window; and I eagerly await my favorite in the author rotation - Jane Austen’s serene stare. Who will I sleep with tonight? Mark Twain?

Ralph Ellison? John Steinbeck?

RHY THM OF T H E NIGHT LIGHTS B Y PA U L A G A N Z I L I C ATA

Each night’s screen is a surprise.

Sometimes I don’t sleep with a writer. Images of birds or fish or works of art populate the screen as I power-down while my e-reader juices up.

Moonlight shines through the vertical glass panels of my front door, but it’s the house alarm pad on the wall that catches my attention.

When you’re up in the middle of the night you focus on the strangest details, such as the beat of the blink.

The SmartBin’s red dot flashes every

four seconds, whereas the alarm pad reflects a 25-second cycle, the time it takes the system to sweep and check all connections.

It’s not just the SmartBin’s relentless blinking, but its overzealous opening. Whenever I go near the bin, it opens. I get milk from the refrigerator – it opens. I reach for a mug in the cupboard above – it opens. It has become my Hal-9000.

I began altering my movements to steer clear of its infrared range. (Is its range expanding?)

Plus, it’s noisy. At night the house is crypt quiet until the SmartBin’s lid rises emitting a mechanical pulley-like sound in an ascending and descending four-note beat, similar to a slot machine minus the excitement.

Years ago it was the tick of the clock that kept you company in the wee hours. Today it’s the winks of technology that spy on the sleepless in the dead of night.

Atop the 22-inch-high white bin is a control panel that resembles a face. Two buttons on the far left and far right – the ears; a strip of non-blinking sensor dots in the lower center resemble the mouth (it’s grinning); and the eternal red blinking dot is its Cycloptic eye.

The kitchen is one of my favorite places in the house to read. Perhaps it’s a throwback to childhood days doing homework, or the proximity to food. Whatever the reason, I wasn’t about to let the SmartBin muscle me out of my space.

A few nights ago I came down with my Kindle to read but was distracted by the bin’s grin. So I decided to break the spell of Mr. Smarty Bin by turning it around.

When I attempted to grab it, the lid shot up, making a whirring racket.

Crouched down, I approached under sensor level, grabbed the bin by its girth, and spun it around in the opposite direction so that the eye was facing the wall. All the while it was opening and closing in midspin, as if movement had re-booted the beast.

Finally, silence.

Now I grinned. Satisfied, I returned to my chair.

But then, reflected in the stainless steel oven adjacent to it, a blink. Hal was winking.

The next day, I retrieved the box the bin came in from the garage (I’d saved it…just in case). Even the box mocked me: ‘Its low noise operation won’t distract either, unlike conventional covered bins.’

And I retrieved my old swing-top covered-bin that didn’t require four D batteries.

Once again, morning coffee time is quiet and blink-free. SE

TELEVISION CABLE BOXES SHINE THE TIME GREEN, AS DOES THE ALARM CLOCK. THE DVD PANEL READS: “DISC,” I MUST HAVE LEFT MY LATEST NETFLIX PICK IN THE PLAYER. A VERTICAL LINE OF GREEN AND GOLD FLICKERS ON THE MODEM; THE FRONT PANEL OF MY LAPTOP REVEALS IT’S CHARGING WITH TWO DEEP BLUE DOTS THAT MAKE IT LOOK LIKE A STINGRAY SPYING ME FROM THE OCEAN FLOOR. 76 SHAWN ELLIOTT LUXURY

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