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SOUTH SHORE COLONIAL BOASTING EYE-CATCHING
This stately manse from a bygone era is nestled between the historic Village of Bellport and bustling Downtown Patchogue.
BY TAMMY SCILEPPI
Before becoming the nation’s second
president in 1797, John Adams built
his reputation as a blunt-speaking
man of independent mind. He would
have loved knowing that this grand
East Patchogue John Adams Colonial
nestled on almost two acres of
beautifully landscaped grounds embellished
with a surprising koi pond
and amazing gardens was named
after him.
Every home has a story to tell, especially
when it’s steeped in history like
this one. Constructed in 1918 for the
prestigious Robinson family, who
were active in the community, this
magnificent and very private John
Adams Center Hall colonial with four
levels located at 149 South Country
Road has only housed three families
since that time. It is truly a must-see
and the price is right at $1,150,000.
“Views of the enchanting gardens can
be had from just about every room
in the house but are particularly
enjoyable from the large screened
porch just off the formal living room,”
says Anthony Gandolfo, associate real
estate broker at Rice Realty Group,
Inc. in Bellport.
“This stately home is located conveniently
between two premiere South
Shore villages – the historic Village
of Bellport and bustling Downtown
Patchogue — just named one of the
Great Places in America 2019 by the
American Planning Association,” he
adds. “Both offer spectacular restaurants,
unique shops and boutiques,
and theaters showcasing top-notch
talent and entertainment all year
round.”
It took years for the current owners,
Long Island native Tara Graskemper
and her husband Joseph P. Graskemper,
D.D.S., to fully restore the interior,
exterior, and grounds to reflect
the home’s glory days, enhanced by
modern conveniences.
Just down the road is an 18-hole
bayfront golf course at the Bellport
Country Club. Ferries to Fire Island
are minutes away. MacArthur
Airport is a 15-minute drive and
Patchogue's Long Island Rail Road
train station is a mere 1.5 miles from
the home.
The front of this 4,000-square-foot
showpiece boasts a large hedge bordered
by an expansive lawn. That
part of the property housed a nursery
at one time, hence the variety of
specimen plantings and trees, all of
Meal prep is a breeze in this gleaming, stylishly designed kitchen,
which boasts premium appliances.
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