Overview

BROOKVILLE | They say that in real estate, the most important thing to consider is location. If this is true, then this magnificent 1964 renovated six-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath colonial, nestled on two-and-a-third spectacular acres, should be at the top of your home shopping list. In an area surrounded by grand historic “Golden Age” estates, golf courses, universities, and miles of equestrian trails, this fabulous home stands atop a gentle hill off a quiet cul-de-sac at the end of a long wooded lane dotted with resplendent properties dating back to the mid-Twentieth Century. Some have been updated and transformed into grand new mansions, and more may follow suit. Because this area remains the perfect location for the ultimate in gracious and serene luxury living. Comprising approximately four-square miles with only about 2,000 residents, Brookville was named, in 2006, the wealthiest town in the United States by Business Week. Its citizens enjoy easy access to boating, golf, equestrian facilities, quaint village shopping, high-end shopping centers, museums, the award-winning Jericho School District, and Long Island Railroad putting them within a forty-minute commute to Manhattan. Approached up a long driveway to an attached three-car garage and a paving-stone path to a welcoming, wide front portico, this beautifully updated cedar-shake and stacked-stone Colonial overlooks an expansive front lawn dotted with towering trees. Its huge fenced-in rear property is separated by equestrian trails and woodland from LIU Post polo grounds, and equestrian center. Ideal for summer entertaining in a scenic and secluded setting, the property includes a glistening Gunite pool with large surround, a new paved dining pavilion with outdoor kitchen, emerald lawn, and paved walkway to a spacious stone patio extending across the back of the sprawling house. The expansive, updated first floor will invite you to entertain year-round. A large entrance foyer with two closets and staircase to the basement and the second floor, provides easy access to the living room, den/breakfast room, dining room, guest wing, and the new gourmet kitchen with custom cabinetry, marble countertop, high-end stainless-steel appliances, large bi-level center island with farm sink and seating, and two French sliders to the patio. All rooms flow together toward the charming family room, which was expanded in recent rears and boasts a high tray ceiling, stunning stacked-stone wall encasing the fireplace, and ample windows overlooking the back property. The guest wing is ideal for extended family or guests with an elegant bedroom, new designer bath, spacious seating and dining area, access to the kitchen and garage, plus a gym/study with new laundry closet. Also newly updated, the second floor offers three sunny bedrooms, with ample closets, sharing a new designer bath plus a luxurious new primary suite with walk-in closet and large marble bath with generous shower and double vanity. The basement is ready for you to finish as you desire with ample space for a home theatre and recreation room. Redone and pristine throughout, this exceptional opportunity invites you to move in and make it your own. No matter what you desire to do, just enjoy as is or put your own signature on it, its location will make whatever you decide to do worth it.