Active

244 Cleft Road

Mill Neck NY, 11765

$4,500,000


$642.86 per sqft

Active

6 Beds

9 Baths

7,000 sqft

Residential

Built in 1986

Custom steel-framed automatic wood gates open to this magnificent five-acre retreat with a Hamptons-inspired elegant simplicity informed by its captivating and secluded setting. The grounds boast wide expanses of flat green lawns presiding over long water views of Spring Lake. Completed in 1986, features a sublime six-bedroom shingle-style. Its elegance is built on subtlety and simplicity with an emphasis on the enjoyment of indoor-outdoor living and entertaining. Once inside, an impressive double-height foyer sets an elegant tone. A graceful curvilinear floating staircase rises to a second level balcony hall. Deep crown moldings and wainscoting add traditional refinement. Herringbone white oak flooring flows into generous principal rooms with ten-foot ceilings and large windows with resplendent views. The gracious living room has a fireplace and offering tranquil views of the porch, bluestone terrace, a lush canopy of trees and the lake below. To the south, tall double doors open to the library featuring a wall of custom display shelves and cabinetry. A comfortable bedroom suite and full bath are tucked into this wing. Off of the living room to the north, tall double doors open to the spacious formal dining room designed for elegant gatherings. The kitchen and family room complex have a Hamptons vibe. A large food prep island has seating, and there are top-of-the-line Thermador, Dacor and Bosch appliances for the chef. The kitchen is a stunning backdrop to a hexagon-shaped family room featuring walls of windows with long garden, swimming pool and pool house views. There is access to the covered porch and bluestone terrace spanning the back of the residence. Radiant heat in the flooring provides warm comfort throughout. A hallway leads to a bedroom suite, laundry room and three-car attached garage with a Level 2 electric car charger and smart door control system. A stairway arrives at a fabulous bedroom suite with a sitting room, bedroom, full bath and storage areas. The sitting room features a striking vaulted ceiling. There is access to a balcony deck with panoramic garden views. The main staircase ascends to arrive at a wide bridge hall overlooking the foyer below. The sumptuous primary bedroom has a 16-foot high vaulted ceiling and a fireplace. French doors with sidelights open to a grand, yet intimate, inset mahogany-floored balcony with commanding lake and garden views. A dressing room has custom fittings for organized storage. The en suite bath is spa-inspired with a deep soaking tub and frameless shower. There are two additional generous bedrooms with en suite baths, an office and access to the balcony deck that completes this level. The pool house inspires relaxation. It has a living room, a refreshment kitchen, a bathroom, bluestone patios and a convenient built-in Blaze grill for easy entertaining. On three sides, its doors fold and tuck away to create a lovely open-air pavilion. Masterful design throughout this estate is sophisticated in its subtle and elegant simplicity. It offers a lifestyle rich in luxurious living and entertaining.

3562358

MLS ID

June 28, 2024

Listed

October 11, 2024

Updated

Map

244 Cleft Road
Mill Neck NY, 11765

Interior Features

Bedrooms

6


Total Bathrooms

9


Full Bathrooms

8


Half Bathrooms

1


Fireplace

Yes


Cooling

No


Heating

No

Exterior/Building Features

Lot Size

5 Acres


Architectual Style

Other Style

Other Property Details

Taxes

$44,527


Tax Frequency

Annually


Garage

Yes


Garage Spaces

3


View

No


County

Nassau County


Water Source

Lake


Pool

No

Listing History

Date

Event

Price

10/11/2024

Price change

$4,500,000

-6%

9/15/2024

Price change

$4,750,000

-5%

 

Courtesy of Alexis McAndrew

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