OLD WESTBURY. Tucked away on 2.3 glorious acres in an estate-like setting with a long winding, gated driveway, and exquisite landscaping, this magnificent, 5,846 square-foot, custom home is in an enchanting world of its own. Its neatly manicured lawns and flowering shrubs are secluded amidst walls of foliage and towering trees. At one end of this sprawling farm ranch, a HarTru tennis court is easily accessed, while at the other, an oversized courtyard and 3-car garage provides ample parking space. The house itself is an inviting work of art. Designed by noted architect, Leonard Kurkowski, its many gables and dormers create a sense of timelessness and a welcome home aura that includes a spacious rocking chair front porch and a soaring Post Modern entry portico. The interior is equally alluring with hardwood floors, beautifully crafted millwork, extensive built-ins and a sense of charm and casual elegance throughout.Ideal for entertaining, the first floor features a gracious 2-story entrance foyer, a sunny formal living room enjoying wooded vistas through picture windows, a stunning den with fireplace and open-beam vaulted ceiling accenting towering windows, an elegant formal dining room with atrium doors to the porch, and a spectacular country kitchen with all a chef could want for ease in entertaining. It includes such features as extensive granite-topped, hand-glazed cabinetry, an ample supply of high-end appliances and a center island. Open to a delightful informal dining area and a family room with fireplace, built-in cabinetry, wall of windows and atrium doors to the deck, it creates a homey atmosphere that one would hate to leave.In a wing of its own, the spacious first floor master suite creates a palatial retreat with romantic bedroom with vaulted ceiling, a lavish 4-season walk-in closet/dressing room with custom mahogany built-ins, and a luxurious and beguiling marble master bath with oversized ball-and-claw tub, steam shower and huge bay window. Five additional bedrooms, each spacious and lovely, share the second floor with 2 additional baths. The full finished basement adds to the homes appeal with a large entertainment room, a gym, a study and a walk-in cedar closet.For well over a century, Old Westbury has been a favorite destination for Manhattans captains of industry and finance to make their home. Its verdant landscape is dotted with magnificent estates that testify of the love these men had for the beauty of the area. Convenient to major highways and railway, the area is approximately a half-hour commute to New York City. Dotted with golf courses, a polo club, three major universities, and just a short drive from boating, museums, and premier shopping, the village is as appealing today as ever. Equal to the beauty of its surroundings, this diamond of a home is ideal for gracious entertaining and luxurious living.
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