Magnificent "Terrapin Hill" is a bespoke estate located in the Village of Matinecock. Built in 1926, for SZ Mitchell of Electric Bond and Share Co., this meticulously maintained13,000+ sq ft 8-bedroom, 11-bathroom manor home is set on 13 acres designed by renowned landscape architectural firm Olmsted Brothers, reflecting the historical significance of the Gold Coast Gatsby era. Oversized windows illuminate exquisite wood flooring, finely crafted millwork, high ceilings, expansive living spaces and multiple fireplaces. The chef's kitchen includes center Island, pantry room, service kitchen and breakfast room. Primary suite with twin ensuite bathrooms, individual dressing rooms and 3 fireplaces. Outdoor spaces showcase expansive bluestone patio, stately grounds, formal gardens, 2 heated swimming pools, tennis (hard) court, greenhouse, two guest cottages, 8 garage spaces, stable, bocce court and full house generator. Truly a welcome respite from the outside world yet convenient to all.
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General Features
- County Or Parish Nassau
- New Construction Y/N false
- Property Condition Excellent
- Property Sub Type Single Family Residence
- Year Built 1926
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Building Features
- Appliances Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Wine Cooler
- Architectural Style Colonial
- Attached Garage Y/N true
- Basement Full
- Bathrooms Full 7
- Bathrooms Half 4
- Bedrooms Total 8
- Building Area Units Square Feet
- Construction Materials Brick
- Cooling Central Air
- Cooling Y/N true
- Exclusions See Remarks,Selected Light Fixtures
- Exterior Features Sprinkler Lawn System, Tennis Court(s)
- Fireplace Y/N true
- Fireplaces Total 11
- Flooring Hardwood
- Garage Spaces 8
- Garage Y/N true
- Heating Oil, Hot Water
- Interior Features Den/Family Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Elevator, Entrance Foyer, Granite Counters, Guest Quarters, Marble Countertops, Master Bath, Pantry, Powder Room, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar
- Levels Three Or More
- Patio And Porch Features Patio
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Property Features
- Frontage Length 0
- Horse Y/N true
- Lot Features Stone/Brick Wall, Private
- Lot Size Acres 13.25
- Lot Size Dimensions 13.25
- Lot Size Square Feet 577344
- Lot Size Units Acres
- Parking Features Private, Attached, Detached
- Pool Features Inground Pool
- Pool Private Y/N true
- Sewer Cesspool
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Schools
- Elementary School District Locust Valley
- High School Locust Valley High School
- High School District Locust Valley
- Middle Or Junior School Locust Valley Middle School
- Middle Or Junior School District Locust Valley