58 LONGISLANDPRESS.COM • JUNE 2019
WATERFRONT CENTRE ISLAND DWELLING
Offering a peaceful refuge from the outside world, this one-of-a-kind house seen here from the back at twilight is an extraordinary example of
mid-century architecture.
By TAMMY SCILEPPI
Most Long Island homes don’t offer
views of the Great Meadow, a natural
habitat for many bird species and
specimen trees. But this modern, oneof
a-kind, estate-style residence does,
and it’s perfect for nature lovers.
A captivating waterfront property
set in the Eastover subdivision of
Centre Island — a 605-acre peninsula
with more than four miles of
coastline, bordered by Cold Spring
Harbor and Oyster Bay Harbor — the
dwelling is part of a homeowner’s
association, which includes rights to
a secluded sandy beach overlooking
Lloyd Neck. Residents enjoy great
year-round water views along with
dining and shopping options at nearby
restaurants and quaint stores.
“The house and property are truly
unique,” says Associate Real Estate
Broker Carol A. Cotton of Daniel
Gale Sotheby’s International Realty
in Locust Valley. “The house is an extraordinary
example of mid-century
architecture and is sited on almost 20
acres of magnificent inlet waterfront
that leads to Long Island Sound with
fields of specimen trees including
hickory and red oak and plantings,
offering a peaceful refuge from the
outside world.”
“The seasonal water views are magical,”
she adds.
Architect and former homeowner
John Mooney, who worked with renowned
architect Alfred Easton Poor,
designed the estate, which is also
named Great Meadow, for his own
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Floor-to-ceiling French doors overlooking Great Meadow Creek and a
wood-burning fireplace make the formal living room a great place to
relax and entertain guests. Waffle ceilings with special light fixtures
create a soft glow.
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