Overview

ROSLYN HEIGHTS. If you are seeking the North Shore’s fabled “Gold Coast” lifestyle in a location with convenient access to Manhattan and the rest of Long Island, this exquisite, 2014, 6-bedroom, 5.5-bath, brick Colonial may be your dream come true. Located on a pleasant lane in Roslyn Country Club of Roslyn Heights, this stately brick Colonial is just a few hundred feet from neighborhood pool and tennis courts and not far from golfing, major highways, premier shopping, and railway station. Reminiscent of an Italian villa, this stately home offers an elegant street presence with red architectural roof, soaring 2-story portico with Corinthian columns, quoined corners, and a stone balustrade around a large second-floor terrace. Estate fencing separates the lovely front lawn from the inviting rear property, which enjoys a level lawn, paving stone patio, and a perimeter of lush foliage and mature trees. The spacious and sunny interior is equally impressive with high ceilings, marble and oak floors, intricate moldings, designer baths, a spectacular high-end gourmet kitchen, and a finished basement. Beautiful entry doors, with filigree-adorned glass insets, open into a sun-drenched, two-story, center-hall foyer boasting gleaming marble floors, guest closets, powder room, and a graceful oak staircase ascending to the second-floor balcony. Exquisite, classically-styled moldings frame entrances into the living and dining rooms, each with a front bay window and more elaborate moldings. To the rear of the living room, a large doorway leads to the sunny and spacious den, offering a striking coffered ceiling, many windows on side and rear exposures, and a stunning gas fireplace with hand-carved marble mantle. A large pass-through connects this space with the fabulous gourmet eat-in kitchen. This chef’s delight features extensive custom, Shaker cabinetry with Carrara-marble countertop and backsplash, under-cabinet lighting, a planning center, and a large center island with seating and waterfall marble countertop. Huge windows above a stainless steel, double farm sink overlook the rear property. High-end stainless-steel appliances include a gas stove with griddle, two ovens, matching exhaust hood, a side-by-side refrigerator with in-door ice and water, and a dishwasher. Marble floors flow into the sunny breakfast area overlooking the den and opening to the rear patio through sliding doors. A hall off the kitchen leads to a charming guest/staff bedroom, full bath, laundry room and access to the attached two-car garage. On the second floor, the sunny master suite enjoys a tray ceiling, accented by double swag-and-bow crown molding, walk-in closets, and a luxury Travertine spa-like bath with twin vanities, a deep whirlpool tub, and frameless-glass-enclosed shower. Four additional attractive bedrooms share two designer baths. One bedroom is presently used a study that opens through two sets of sliders onto a spacious terrace. The finished basement is ideal for entertaining and includes a guestroom, a stunning marble full bath with large shower, and a roomy entertainment area that includes gym, library, and media areas plus sliding glass doors to a sunken outdoor patio with spa and stairs up to the backyard. Handsomely designed for entertaining and living in luxury, this generous, almost new home offers an ideal location and an environment perfect for gracious North Shore living.