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Sold for $12,250,000 on 02/16/23
  • $12,250,000

    859 Forest Avenue, Rye, NY 10580

    8beds
    8,800sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1917
    2.82 Acres Lot
    $14,364,000 Zestimate®
    $1,392/sqft
    $5,860 Estimated rent

    What's special

    Extraordinary waterfront estate graces nearly 3 acres with 470’ of water frontage, 104’ private sandy beach, pool and deep water dock in prestigious Milton Point location. Perched atop a rolling green lawn, this 8,800 sq. ft. Georgian Colonial provides 8 bedrooms, 10 bathrooms and exudes Gatsby-era elegance and grandeur throughout. This exceptional home showcases great indoor/outdoor entertaining space with French doors from all water facing main level rooms to expansive terraces; wood floors, five fireplaces and exquisite architectural details. Highlights include sophisticated formal rooms, sunroom, office, chef’s kitchen and breakfast room with prep kitchen open to family room. Top two floors offer sleeping quarters with sitting room, deck in primary suite and playroom. Lower level provides recreation rooms, spa. Widow's walk showcases panoramic Long Island Sound views. This notable home was built in 1917 by Trowbridge and Livingston, architects of the St. Regis Hotel and Hayden Planetarium, served as the Embassy to Uruguay in the 1960’s and housed one of the first privately owned tennis bubbles in the 70’s. Additional Information: Amenities:Dressing Area,Storage,ParkingFeatures:4+ Car Attached,

    Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago

    Listing updated: November 16, 2024 at 05:31am

    Listed by:

    Michael P. McCooey 917-968-9737,

    Compass Greater NY, LLC 914-353-5570,

    Elizabeth Higgins 617-571-9438,

    Compass Greater NY, LLC

    Bought with:

    Michele Flood, 30FL0833740

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    Source: OneKey® MLS,MLS#: H6183044MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 8
    • Bathrooms: 10
    • Full bathrooms: 8
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 2
    Other
    • Description: Widow's walk with panoramic water views
    • Level: Other
    Other
    • Description: Large entry foyer with grand open center staircase and french doors to patio, formal living room with fireplace, sunroom with wet bar, formal dining room with french doors, eat-in chef's kitchen, breakfast room, butler's pantry, family room, home office, guest room with ensuite bathroom, mudroom, 2 powder rooms
    • Level: First
    Other
    • Description: Primary bedroom with terrace, ensuite marble bathroom, large dressing room, stately landing and hallway, four additional bedrooms; two with ensuite bathrooms and two with shared bathroom, laundry room
    • Level: Second
    Other
    • Description: Large playroom with oversized skylight, two additional bedrooms, full bathroom, closets/storage space
    • Level: Third
    Other
    • Description: Two full bathrooms, spa, sauna, recreation room, play room, utilities, unfinished storage
    • Level: Lower
    Heating
    • Hot Water, Natural Gas, Radiant
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Gas Water Heater
    Features
    • Cathedral Ceiling(s), Double Vanity, Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, Formal Dining, First Floor Bedroom, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Original Details, Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • Windows: Floor to Ceiling Windows, Oversized Windows, Skylight(s)
    • Basement: Finished,Full
    • Attic: Finished,Full,Walkup
    • Number of fireplaces: 5
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 8,800
    • Total interior livable area: 8,800 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Attached, Driveway
    • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
    Features
    • Levels: Three Or More
    • Stories: 3
    • Patio & porch: Deck, Patio, Terrace, Wrap Around
    • Exterior features: Balcony, Dock
    • Pool features: In Ground
    • Spa features: Bath
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Water
    • Has water view: Yes
    • Water view: Water
    • Waterfront features: Beach Access, Waterfront, Water Access
    Lot
    • Size: 2.82 Acres
    • Features: Near School, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear, Views
    Details
    • Additional structures: Greenhouse
    • Parcel number: 14001530150000100000021

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Colonial,Estate
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Brick
    Condition
    • Actual
    • Year built: 1917

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public
    • Utilities for property: Trash Collection Public

    Community & neighborhood

    Community
    • Community features: Park
    Location
    • Region: Rye

    Other

    Other facts
    • Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
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    Estimated market value

    $14,364,000