Overview
BROOKVILLE. Serenity and splendid vistas of magnificent properties greet you as you travel along a tree-lined cul-de-sac lane to this stunning five-bedroom, five-and-a-half-bath stucco Colonial that might remind you of a Mediterranean villa in Southern France or Italy. Standing majestically on over two acres of flowing emerald lawns, a panoply of flowering shrubs, and a lush backdrop of towering trees, it welcomes you with a long circular drive and huge front courtyard. Enfolded by estate fencing, the expansive rear property will provide you endless hours on enjoyment with marble-dusted inground Gunite pool, generous brick surround, and walkway to a huge dining patio with outdoor kitchen. The home’s interior is even more spectacular featuring high ceilings incredible custom moldings and built-ins, soaring windows, custom murals, radiant-heated inlaid marble floors, deluxe hardwood flooring, high-end finishes and appliances, and exquisite custom details throughout. It is only fitting that such a special home is in the community of Brookville, part of Long Island’s fabled Gold Coast where mansions and grand estates dot the landscape. As a resident, you will enjoy convenience to all that the North Shore has to offer including Wheatley Plaza, Nassau County Museum of Art, the Americana at Manhasset, golfing, boating, private schools, universities, and more. Established in 1929, the village has its own police force and is about 25 miles from New York City with a train station and major arteries nearby.
As you enter through a grand archway and elegant front entry doors, you will be enthralled by what awaits you – a romantic and sophisticated melding of Italian Renaissance and French Empire styles. Multiple tiers of gold-leaf crown moldings, hand-painted entablature mural, white marble floors with mosaic inlays, and floating staircase with iron-and-brass-filigree balustrade in the bright and airy foyer are indicative of the exquisite embellishments seen throughout the home. To the rear, the sun-drenched living room boasts a fireplace with hand-carved mantle and a wall of windows with unique circular inset. The formal dining room is ideal for the finest of banquets and features upholstered walls, gold-leaf accented tray ceiling, Brazilian-cherry floors, fielded-panel wainscot with hand-painted faux upholstered insets. A wine closet and butler’s pantry stand ready to serve. The brilliant Louis XIV eat-in kitchen is a stunning combination of art and function featuring the finest in appliances including Wolf, Sub-Zero, and Miele, extensive hand-glazed, granite-topped custom cabinetry with intricate mosaic backsplash, center island with seating, hand-painted wall accents, and sunny breakfast bay with access to the dining patio. The den offers a club-like atmosphere with rich cherry molding, built-ins, and windows. French doors open to the pool area, and a striking carved limestone fireplace is perfect for snuggling on cold evenings. A luxury guest suite in its own wing, a powder room with marble vanity and Sherle Wagner rose quartz sink, a cabana bath with hand-painted wall murals, outside entrance, and frameless-glass shower, and a service area that accesses a laundry room, and the attached three-car garage complete this level.
A balcony on the second floor overlooking the foyer and living room leads to: the palatial master suite boasting a spectacular bedroom with fireplace, high tray ceiling, and French doors with Juliet balcony, two custom-fitted walk-in closets, and a lavish French Empire marble bath; another beautiful bedroom suite with bath; and two additional lovely and spacious bedrooms sharing a designer bath. The recently finished full basement is an entertainer’s dream and boasts: a roomy home theater; guestroom; bath with large shower; lounge; gym; dry sauna; and steam shower (each large enough for several people), and access to the pool area. You must experience this enchanting home to completely appreciate its many comforts and gorgeous embellishments. You can feel the love that went into every detail.