Welcome to the "Somerset Estate" – A Landmark Treasure set on the Long Island Sound.
Inspired by the Governor’s Palace in Williamsburg, Virginia, "Somerset" is a once-in-a-lifetime offering for the discerning buyer who appreciates timeless craftsmanship and old-world grandeur. Built in 1935, this all-brick masterpiece is set atop a commanding bluff with 700 feet of unobstructed shoreline, offering breathtaking panoramic views of the Long Island Sound. Spanning 10.6 level acres on 2 separate parcels, the property features two professionally engineered seawalls, manicured specimen gardens, and lush lawns that evoke the elegance of a bygone era.
From the moment you arrive, the long, tree-lined driveway and manicured gardens transport you to another era. The home’s stately presence, custom millwork, and fine appointments throughout evoke the grace and sophistication of classic architectural heritage. The elegant formal entry hall is adorned with marble flooring and features a show stopping floating staircase. Inside, you’ll find rich wood floors, high ceilings, and exquisite custom millwork throughout. Banquet-sized formal living and dining rooms offer grand entertaining spaces, while a stately library with fireplace provides a cozy retreat. Natural light pours in through an abundance of windows, framing captivating water views from nearly every room, creating an ambience beyond compare.
The home features six generously sized bedrooms, including a spacious primary suite with its own fireplace, full bathroom, and walk-in closet. Four fireplaces throughout the home enhance the warmth and charm of this architectural gem. The finished lower level includes a wine cellar, perfect for the collector or entertainer.
An enclosed, heated sun porch with slate flooring overlooks the sparkling gunite inground pool and pool house, offering a tranquil space to relax and entertain while enjoying the stunning water vistas. A 3-car attached garage and additional 1-car detached garage provide ample parking and storage.
Every element of the estate is a tribute to classic design, with fine appointments and craftsmanship reminiscent of classic old-world elegance. Whether enjoying the serene water views or the quiet sophistication of the home’s interior, "Somerset" promises an unmatched lifestyle of refinement and grace.
Located just 60 miles from Manhattan and minutes from Stony Brook University, its renowned hospital, beaches, and marinas, "Somerset" seamlessly blends historic elegance with luxury.
This peaceful oasis offers unmatched privacy and a sense of timeless escape.
This is not just a home—it’s a rare legacy property that offers privacy, prestige, and enduring beauty on one of the most coveted stretches of the Long Island Sound.
For sale
$9,999,880
2 Wallis Lane, Nissequogue, NY 11780
7beds
9,000sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1935
10 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$1,111/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Sparkling gunite inground poolFour fireplacesFinished lower levelQuiet sophisticationBreathtaking panoramic viewsPool houseSix generously sized bedrooms
- 76 days
- on Zillow |
- 2,186 |
- 63 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: May 29, 2025 at 11:01am
Listing by:
Daniel Gale Sothebys Intl Rlty 631-584-6600,
Bonnie Glenn 631-921-1494
Source: OneKey® MLS,MLS#: 861150

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 7
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 5
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Description: Primary bedroom with Full Bathroom & Fireplace, Sitting Room w/ Ample Closets & Walls of Windows
- Level: Second
Other
- Description: 5 Additional Bedrooms, 3 Full Bathrooms, Guest Wing with Full Bathroom
- Level: Second
Other
- Description: formal entry with floating staircase, formal living room with fireplace, formal dining room with fireplace, study with fireplace, 1/2 Bath
- Level: First
Other
- Description: Eat-in-Kitchen, Heated Enclosed Porch, Card Room with Full Bath
- Level: First
Basement
- Description: Authentic wine cellar, fur vault, laundry room, utility room, storage
- Level: Basement
Heating
- Oil
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range, Oven, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Oil Water Heater
- Laundry: Washer/Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room
Features
- Crown Molding, Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, Formal Dining, Primary Bathroom, Original Details, Pantry
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
- Basement: Bilco Door(s),Partial,Partially Finished
- Attic: Unfinished,Walkup
- Number of fireplaces: 4
- Fireplace features: Bedroom, Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 8,936
- Total interior livable area: 9,000 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Garage, Carport
- Garage spaces: 3
- Carport spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Two
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Garden
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: In Ground
- Fencing: Fenced,Perimeter
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Panoramic, Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: Sound, Waterfront
- Frontage length: 700'
Lot
- Size: 10 Acres
- Features: Cul-De-Sac, Front Yard, Garden, Landscaped, Level, Private, Views
Details
- Additional structures: Pool House
- Parcel number: 0802002000200024000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial,Estate
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Brick
Condition
- Year built: 1935
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Cesspool
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Water Available
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Nissequogue
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,111/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $48,180
- Annual tax amount: $131,189
- Date on market: 5/12/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Exclusions: See Listing Agent
- Electric utility on property: Yes
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