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Among the treetops
PRESS HOME
Lloyd Neck estate house currently top billing on LI
Aerial photo of the majestic 47-acre waterfront property Sassafras, one of the Gold Coast’s largest private landholdings.
By RUTH BASHINSKY
Selling for a stunning $55.5
million, Sassafras, an estate house
on 47 acres in Lloyd Neck, is
currently the priciest and largest
private property for sale on Long
Island’s leading real estate website,
Multiple Listing Service.
The property may sound familiar
since it’s been reported that Brad
Pitt and Angelina Jolie rented the
home for their family in 2009 when
Jolie was filming the movie Salt
on LI, according to the New York
Post. But sources say those reports
are unsubstantiated.
Nevertheless, for those interested
in a peek, the 20,000-square-foot
dwelling that is secluded and
sheltered in a private cove offers
all the amenities fit for a king and
his queen. The luxury home that
can truly take one’s breath away
boasts 25 rooms, eight fireplaces, a
The formal dining room with its ornate ceiling and beautiful art is spectacular.