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OPEN HOUSE
A HIDDEN TREASURE IN OLD WESTBURY
European artisans crafted the sweeping wooden trompe l’oeil marble-like staircase in the mansion’s grand 36-foot entry foyer, which features
festive hues of green, red and gold.
later by George Morton Levy, who
brought Roosevelt Raceway and
harness racing to Long Island in 1940.
“It was truly a labor of love and took
four years to build,” says Zayas, who
poured “millions” into the beloved
home with her husband Edward. “I
had a vision. I chose everything and
decorated it myself.”
European artisans were brought
in to craft the sweeping wooden
trompe l’oeil marble-like staircase
in the impressive 36-foot entry foyer
OF A KIND. OLD WESTBURY
and the extensive millwork and
crown moldings on the five ornate,
oversized fireplaces, and many other
exquisite details.
The pristinely landscaped property
boasts hundreds of trees and specimens
planted by the owners. Zayas
said that one of the main reasons she
first fell in love with the place had to
do with a special grand copper beech
tree that had been standing there
for more than 200 years and is still
watching over the grounds.
Featuring 10-foot ceilings throughout
and marble and parquet floors,
the sunny main house includes seven
en-suite bedrooms, six full and three
half baths, a lovely living room and
huge den with French doors that open
to a palatial patio, vine-covered arbor,
and Olympic-size pool and jacuzzi,
all situated on four private, gated
acres. The patio offers views of Old
Westbury Gardens, which border the
property, according to broker Donna
Demkowicz.
The gourmet eat-in kitchen with
a marble island and countertops
has a breakfast area. Other unique
features: a koi pond, full outdoor
kitchen, three-car garage and seven
additional garages, as well as a partially
finished basement.
This amazing gem can be bought
for a song.
For more information contact
Donna Demkowicz, licensed real
estate broker. Mobile 516-330-9834 or
toprealtor2000@aol.com
compound is a self-contained private
entertaining. Captivating and sophisticated,
features a 10,000 sq. ft. mansion with
foyer, 7 on-suite bedrooms, 6 full
with10 foot ceilings throughout.
features a chef’s kitchen with
appliances with large marble island
breakfast area and 5 oversized
mill work and crown moldings.
features a formal dining room, living
with French doors which open
vine-covered arbor, Olympic size
jacuzzi situated on four completely
and a full outdoor kitchen, partially
3 car garage. In addition, there
a unique tower, 2 large barns, 7 additional
Featuring 10-foot ceilings throughout, this European style brick beauty sits amidst pristine landscaping that
boasts hundreds of trees and specimens.
This estate has been features in over 100
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