Arriving at the estate you are greeted by nature, the tree lined driveway that winds past the front cottage instantly puts you in a different place, this is not your ordinary estate. The cottage which boasts a full kitchen, living room, bathroom, 2 bedrooms, and private garage is not overwhelming in its appearance but fits it's surrounding perfectly ! The courtyard is lined with well manicured bushes and trees that soften the facade of the 1800 sq ft. main house. The home was built in 2002 and took over 3 years to be completed, the builder began with a steel frame and than added the wood structure over the steel.
Walking into this homes entry you can see details that make this house not only a great home for the family who resides in it, but the impeccable attention to detail the tradesman who helped create this masterpiece put into there work. During conversation with the family, you can sense the appreciation they have for all of the work these tradesman and the pride they have for their home.
The builder wanted the home to have an area that was formal, and an area that was more informal to make this separation he chose to do it with the flooring style. Hardwood floors made of triple herringbone with mahogany details can be found through-out the entire formal area of the home, large mahogany windows & doors. A wide staircase with a custom made mahogany banister & detailed woodwork leads up to the 2nd floor and gives you an unexpected surprise. A small cut-out above the foyer front door allows you access to the widows walk and a view of the front grounds and courtyard.
Keeping the home feeling warm and welcoming was important to these homeowners, and you can feel it in the attention to details like the slight curve and seating area that overlooks the entry hall with a view of the Bevian Crystal chandelier purchased from a antique dealer in Great Neck.
The library is located in the formal area of the home at the west end featuring 12' ceilings, Walnut built-ins and paneling, Your view through the 2 sets of Mahogany french doors lead out to a small patio & garden. A gift from the owners wife was the fireplace mantle imported from England from the 1820's for the gas fireplace. Across from the library is a formal study with a wood burning fireplace, 12' ceilings and plush furnishings. From this part of the home you can also see one of this homes most talked about features, the 5 arches.
The 5 arches is a view that simply can not be described in words, stretching from the formal part of the home to the informal home with no obstructions. The formal living room is the center of this home flanked on each side with large pillars. The fireplace mantle that was commissioned and made in Italy of white marble to fit an antique fireplace screen is the perfect combination of the new and the old giving it the charm of a home rather than just a house.
This combination of the new and the old can be found in almost each room of this home. The formal dining room has 2 service entrances that feature the hardware from the estate of Creekside Manor, large french doors from the entry hall, a custom mahogany & herringbone wood floor laid in individual pieces, coved ceiling and custom lighting give you the sense that this room could have been from another era rather than from a home that is less than 15 years old.
The one room that is usually not as grand in many historical homes is the kitchen, these were normally small and not seen by guests. This homes kitchen is the families & friends gathering space and combines the outdoor & indoor living spaces with floor to ceiling windows and french doors leading out to the place where the family spend the most time the brick patio & private garden. Top of the line stainless steel appliances, sub-zero refrigeration are just some of the features in the chefs kitchen. The kitchen flooring was brought in from the Carolinas and chosen for its wide wooden planks and extends into the eating area which is home to the homeowners favorite piece: a Rumsford word burning fireplace.
When this 3 story home was built both homeowner and builder wanted the bones of this home to be strong enough to stand the test of time, but also the Long Island whether. The home was built with both a basement & a 5' crawl space with grounding rods from the peak of the home down to the crawlspace through the 5 chimneys. The home has a generator that can power the entire house, and a 300 ft well in case of emergency but is the constant source for the 16 zone sprinkler system.
The informal area of the home is just as breathtaking and will remind you of a country villa, the builder chose a slate/blue stone for the flooring which leads from a small sitting room to the conservatory which is enclosed with floor to ceiling windows & a custom diamond skylight. There is a large walk-in pantry, 1/2 bath, laundry room, access to the basement, and a additional 2 car garage. Above the informal living area is a 2nd area for guest to stay if they want to be in the main house with a small kitchenette, sitting room, bedroom and full bath this area overlooks a vegetable & fruit garden.
The 2nd floor is where all of the bedrooms are located 1 on the west side of the home featuring walk-in closets, 10' ceilings, fireplace, full bath and views of the greenhouse and the library garden. The other 2 guest bedrooms also share the features of the other but they chose a full Jack & Jill style bathroom with pocket doors for these bedrooms which overlook the vegetable garden & docks. Another feature that was inspired by Creekside and lifesaver as described by the homeowner is the small sink and storage area tucked away in one of the closets, this was her favorite feature of the Creekside home and a must have in her new home!
The master bedroom suite is exquisite with its large four poster bed and bay window seating area that gives you views of Champlins Creek and all the gardens that surround the home. Champlins Creek is special because it has been maintained only by nature and those who are lucky enough to share it's shores enjoy the tranquility that it brings to their homes. This master bedroom suite also has 2 walk-in closets, sitting room, and a full bath with a steam shower.
Finishing the 3rd floor was actually competed recently and was not done at the time of the original construction although the builder did have it ready for heating and air conditioning just in case ! The homeowners installed hardwood floors, cathedral ceilings, 2 cedar closets, and additional walk-in closets leaving a large open area for them to gather and relax !
This estate sits on 2.5 acres of property and the homeowners took just as much care when creating the outdoor entertaining areas as they did on the inside. Making sure they protected the wildlife that resides in the area as well as protecting the expansive gardens & patios that were built. The entire main house is surrounded by large iron gates & brickwork that allow full view of the grounds & Champlins Creek without any of obstruction but protects the deer and other wildlife. The greenhouse & attached shed house all of the weather sensitive flowers during the winter months.
Of course no estate would be complete without the in-ground pool & jacuzzi but again they did not want the focus of this area to be over the top or flashy - the pool area & brick patio for entertaining is enclosed by manicured shrubs and the pool house is shaded by large trees. The pool house has a full bath, kitchen and seating area with large french doors looking out onto the property as well as the gas lines run for an additional fireplace. If you prefer to be on the water rather than simply looking at the view their is over 100' feet of bulkhead, 2 pier styled docks, a floating dock and a lift.
This home is currently being sold privately for $3.9 million, and for the privacy of the homeowners the specific address is not disclosed. If you would like additional about this home or additional photos contact The Matchmaker.
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