About 859 Forest Avenue
Extraordinary waterfront estate graces nearly 3 acres with 470' of water frontage, 104' private sandy beach, pool and deep water dock in prestigious Milton Point location. Perched atop a rolling green lawn, this 8,800 sq. ft. Georgian Colonial provides 8 bedrooms, 10 bathrooms and exudes Gatsby-era elegance and grandeur throughout. This exceptional home showcases great indoor/outdoor entertaining space with French doors from all water facing main level rooms to expansive terraces; wood floors, five fireplaces and exquisite architectural details. Highlights include sophisticated formal rooms, sunroom, office, chef's kitchen and breakfast room with prep kitchen open to family room. Top two floors offer sleeping quarters with sitting room, deck in primary suite and playroom. Lower level provides recreation rooms, spa. Widow's walk showcases panoramic Long Island Sound views. This notable home was built in 1917 by Trowbridge and Livingston, architects of the St. Regis Hotel and Hayden Planetarium, served as the Embassy to Uruguay in the 1960's and housed one of the first privately owned tennis bubbles in the 70's.
Features of 859 Forest Avenue
| MLS® # | H6183044 |
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| Price | $14,995,000 |
| Bedrooms | 8 |
| Bathrooms | 10.00 |
| Full Baths | 8 |
| Half Baths | 2 |
| Square Footage | 8,800 |
| Square Footage | 122922.00 |
| Acres | 2.82 |
| Year Built | 1917 |
| Type | Residential |
| Sub-Type | Single Family Residence |
| Style | Colonial, Estate |
| Status | Active |
Community Information
| Address | 859 Forest Avenue |
|---|---|
| City | Rye |
| County | Westchester |
| State | NY |
| Zip Code | 10580 |
Amenities
| Community Features | Park |
|---|---|
| Horse Property | No |
| Features | Private |
| Parking | Attached, Driveway, 4+ Car Attached |
| # of Garages | 4 |
| Garages | Attached, Driveway, 4+ Car Attached |
| View | Panoramic, Other |
| Is Waterfront | No |
| Waterfront | Water Access |
| Has Pool | Yes |
| Pool | Inground Pool |
Interior
| Interior | Hardwood |
|---|---|
| Interior Features | 1st Floor Bedrm, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Floor to Ceiling Windows, Formal Dining Room, Entrance Foyer, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Home Office, Pantry, Powder Room, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar, Children Playroom, Double Vanity, Dressing Area, Original Details, Sauna, Steam Room |
| Heating | Natural Gas, Hot Water |
| Cooling | Central Air |
| Fireplace | Yes |
| # of Fireplaces | 5 |
| Has Basement | Yes |
| Basement | Finished, Full |
Exterior
| Exterior | Brick |
|---|---|
| Exterior Features | Balcony, Sprinkler Lawn System |
| Lot Description | Private |
| Windows | Skylight(s), Oversized Windows |
| Construction | Brick |
School Information
| District | Rye |
|---|---|
| Elementary | Milton School |
| Middle | Rye Middle School |
| High | Rye High School |
Additional Information
| Date Listed | May 10th, 2022 |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 6 |
| Taxes | $129,918 |
| Short Sale | No |
| RE / Bank Owned | No |
| HOA Fees | 0.00 |
Listing Details
| Office | Compass Greater NY, LLC |
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