OLD WESTBURY. Entering through electronic gates, behind a six-foot-high stone wall, you will feel transported to an actual paradise of lush plantings, towering trees and almost two-acres of rapturous grounds, all fully fenced and exquisitely landscaped. A circular drive around a fanciful water fountain brings you to a glorious, blond brick, Italianesque villa comprising seven bedrooms, six-and-a-half baths, and an expansive and opulent venue for luxury living and magnificent entertaining. Located on a road of equally grand estates in the historic village of Old Westbury, this exceptional home has easy access to shopping, including the Americana at Manhasset and Roosevelt Field shopping centers, delightful boutiques, both fine and casual dining, golf courses, equestrian trails, and parks nearby. Close access to three major highways and train station allows you to reach other parts of Long Island and Manhattan (29 miles away) with ease. Living in Long Island’s fabled “Gold Coast,” you will be near yacht clubs, beaches, marinas, universities, world-renown hospitals, museums, theatres, horse racing, polo, and historic estates including Old Westbury Gardens just a few blocks away. Built in 1989 by its first owner, an engineer, this exceptional home has a hidden feature that you will love. Like mansions of old, it is built to keep the home cool in summer and warm in winter. That combined with its solar paneling will save you much on your heating and cooling. Though built on ancient principles, the home’s design and amenities are au currant. Its present owner, over the past twenty-eight years has made extensive updates. A babbling waterfall and koi pond provide a soothing and romantic addition also. The salt-water, Gunite, inground, oversized pool with stone surround, patio, and large, attached spa with waterfall, enjoys a mix of sun and shade for you and your guests to enjoy anytime. The immense brick-and-paver rear patio, extending across the width of the house, provides the perfect setting for those glamorous summer soirees. The villa’s interior floor plan is equally amenable and offers ease of movement for all. It’s sun-drenched, two-story, marble foyer (with walk-in guest closet) crosses a perpendicular gallery, accessing all public rooms, into a grand living room with a wall of arched windows and doors opening to the rear patio and lawns. Massive crown moldings and gleaming hardwood floors flow into the inviting family room offering a stunning, ceiling-high, Marble fireplace plus large sliders to the patio. Across the gallery, you enter a charming sitting room with large front windows and hardwood floors - a cozy spot, for reading, chatting, or watching television. Off the gallery and living room, the bright and airy, marble-floored dining room opens onto the patio and into the kitchen. This immense Italian country kitchen is perfect for your entertaining both inside and out. It boasts extensive custom granite-topped cabinetry, large center island, high-end appliances, and a delightful circular breakfast alcove overlooking the rear property. A secret door leads to the service area off the kitchen. It includes a laundry/mud room, back stairs, side entrance, and access to the attached garage and to staff quarters with private full bath. There is also a powder room off the gallery. Feel like a queen in your palatial second floor primary suite that includes a gorgeous bedroom, walk-in closet, sitting/dressing room, and regal, skylit marble bath with twin vanity, commode, bidet, shower, and two-person spa. Also on this floor are two bedrooms with walk-in closets and baths, two bedrooms sharing a bath, plus a study. All baths are marble and luxurious. The skylit hallway has Bessler stairs to the attic. The full basement includes a huge party room, a gym, and a bonus room. Relax and unwind in this beautiful and serene Shangri-la getaway, and you will feel like you are on vacation 365 days a year. Seemingly far away and yet so close to everything. Aaah, paradise!