Leahead – Museum-quality, sophisticated heating and cooling systems. A Gold Coast Water View Masterpiece with Exclusive Beach Rights. A rare and remarkable 1896 water view estate in Glen Cove’s prestigious Red Spring Colony, offering exclusive beach rights to Red Spring Colony Beach. This lovingly restored mansion seamlessly blends historic grandeur with modern luxury on 1.34 acres of landscaped gardens, tranquil woodlands, a sparkling pool with waterfall, a spa, overlooking the Long Island Sound. With a story as rich as its architecture, Leahead was originally built by Henry W. J. Bucknall, an English-born businessman and successful cork importer. In 1897, Bucknall purchased a five-acre parcel in what was then a newly forming enclave for New York’s elite. He named the estate Leahead after his ancestral home in England, becoming one of the first to settle in what would become the highly sought-after Red Spring Colony. The home itself remains a tribute to the craftsmanship of its era, featuring gleaming hardwood floors, intricately carved wood paneling, high coffered and open-beam ceilings, and six exquisite fireplaces. Leaded-glass windows and enormous original pocket doors, designed to complement the architectural character of each room, offer a sense of elegance and continuity throughout. These grand interior spaces are ideal for entertaining on a large scale, yet equally suited to comfortable everyday living. At the heart of the home lies the impressive reception hall, crowned by a large skylight that fills the space with natural light. From here, the residence unfolds into a magnificent banquet hall with a barrel-vaulted ceiling, a monumental limestone fireplace, and French doors that open onto a terrace. The adjoining formal living room features its own fireplace, a large bay window, and additional French doors leading to another patio with panoramic water views. An arched staircase rises gracefully to a balcony library set above the paneled great room with a secret door to the powder room. The home’s vast basement includes staff quarters and significant storage space, offering additional flexibility for a variety of uses. At approximately 5,811 square feet (not including basement), this exceptional residence offers an irreplaceable combination of character, size, location, and luxury. It is also an Energy Star-certified home with a sophisticated, computer-controlled central heating and cooling system that ensures comfort year-round. Generator, new oil tank 2025. More than just a home, Leahead is a legacy estate—an extraordinary piece of Long Island’s Gold Coast history, now ready to be enjoyed for generations to come. View 3D tour and Floor Plan.
For sale
Price cut: $704K (7/8)
$3,295,000
5 Cedar Lane, Glen Cove, NY 11542
6beds
7,594sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1896
1.34 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$434/sqft
$33/mo HOA
What's special
Historic grandeurModern luxuryRestored mansionExquisite fireplacesComfortable everyday livingElegance and continuityLandscaped gardens
- 97 days
- on Zillow |
- 962 |
- 51 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: 10 hours ago
Listing by:
Douglas Elliman Real Estate 516-759-0400,
Regina Rogers 516-314-0953
Source: OneKey® MLS,MLS#: 864320

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 8
- Full bathrooms: 7
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Baseboard, Ducts, Heat Pump, Hot Water, Oil, Passive Solar, Propane, Steam, Other
Cooling
- Attic Fan, Central Air, Ductless, Ductwork, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment
Appliances
- Included: Convection Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Oven, Electric Water Heater, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Gas Cooktop, Gas Range, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer, Oil Water Heater
- Laundry: Washer/Dryer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room, Washer Hookup
Features
- First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Full Bath, Beamed Ceilings, Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Chandelier, Chefs Kitchen, Crown Molding, Eat-in Kitchen, Entertainment Cabinets, Entrance Foyer, Formal Dining, Granite Counters, High Speed Internet, His and Hers Closets, In-Law Floorplan, Kitchen Island, Low Flow Plumbing Fixtures, Primary Bathroom, Natural Woodwork, Open Floorplan, Open Kitchen, Original Details, Other, Pantry, Quartz/Quartzite Counters, Recessed Lighting, Smart Thermostat, Soaking Tub, Storage, Walk Through Kitchen
- Flooring: Wood
- Doors: ENERGY STAR Qualified Doors
- Windows: Double Pane Windows, Screens, Skylight(s), Wall of Windows, Wood Frames
- Basement: Full,Partially Finished,Storage Space,Walk-Out Access
- Attic: None
- Number of fireplaces: 6
- Fireplace features: Bedroom, Decorative, Family Room, Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 7,594
- Total interior livable area: 7,594 sqft
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Property
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio, Terrace
- Exterior features: Garden, Lighting, Mailbox, Rain Gutters
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Electric Heat, Fenced, In Ground, Outdoor Pool, Pool/Spa Combo
- Has spa: Yes
- Fencing: Back Yard
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Open, Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
Lot
- Size: 1.34 Acres
- Features: Back Yard, Garden, Landscaped, Level, Near Golf Course, Near School, Near Shops, Private, Secluded, Sprinklers In Rear, Views
- Residential vegetation: Partially Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 28050070620
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Compressor, Fuel Tank(s), Generator, Irrigation Equipment, Lawn Maintenance Equipment
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Estate
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Condition
- Year built: 1896
- Major remodel year: 2000
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Cesspool
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Phone Available, Phone Connected, Propane, Trash Collection Public, Underground Utilities, Water Available, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Other
- Security: Fire Alarm, Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Other
- HOA fee: $400 annually
Location
- Region: Glen Cove
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $434/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $990,610
- Annual tax amount: $45,646
- Date on market: 5/20/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Electric utility on property: Yes
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