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OPEN HOUSE
CAPTURES VIEWS, BREEZES
Douglas M. Moffat, who used the
dwelling as his summer residence.
Visitors enter via a half-mile,
tree-lined driveway surrounded
by protected parkland. The grand
manor is graced with a white washed
brick façade, slate roof and terraces
of cast stone and old-world forgediron
work.
This stunning residence offers
unparalleled craftsmanship from a
bygone era, and the unique property
reveals moss-covered walking trails,
a favored sledding hill, lighted sports
court, and a special treat: a replica of
the thatch-roofed playhouse from
Old Westbury Gardens. Within tall
brick walls and iron gates lies the
gunite pool with bluestone terrace
and bucolic gardens.
Refined interiors boast 11-foot ceilings,
original walnut floors, French
doors, elegant woodwork and pleasing
proportions in all rooms. The
living room, formal dining room, and
paneled library, each with imported
fireplaces, open to the bluestone
patio. A renovated country kitchen
features original glass cabinetry,
polished oak countertops, and topof
the-line appliances. Additional
sink, dishwasher and china cabinets
are found in the butler’s pantry, adjacent
to the spacious family room and
sunny breakfast area.
Another surprise: A bridal staircase
from the great hall opens to
The library, where former Ambassador Douglas M. Moffat read up on foreign affairs.
the second floor, revealing a master
suite with a curved window wall
and western water views, fireplace,
dressing room with cedar closets, and
double doors that open onto a private
terrace. In addition, there are three
bedrooms with renovated en-suite
baths, and three boudoirs that share
a hall bath. The third floor offers two
more bedrooms and a rooftop overlook
with panoramic water views.
And there’s more. The lower level
boasts a gym, full bath with sauna,
laundry, and storage. The heated
three-car garage has a two-bedroom
guest apartment with living room,
kitchen, and bath.
That is to say, Belvedere lives up
to its Latin root’s name: “beautiful
sight.”
For more information, contact
Kathryn "Cottie" Maxwell Pournaras,
Associate Real Estate Broker,
Daniel Gale Sotheby's International
Realty 516-759-4800 x131, or kathrynmaxwell@
danielgale.com
Another surprise: A bridal staircase from the great hall opens to the sec-
Belvedere lives up to its Latin root’s name: “beautiful sight.” ond floor.
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