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,
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
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#: H6183044

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