244 Cleft Road, Mill Neck, NY, 11765

Hamptons meets North Shore meets Manhattan sophistication. Expanses of flat green lawns preside over long water views of Spring Lake. 6-bedroom, 8 bath 5 acre estate of cedar-shake shingle-style elegance is built on subtlety and simplicity with an emphasis on the enjoyment of indoor-outdoor living and entertaining. Once inside, an impressive double-height foyer sets an elegant tone. A graceful curvilinear floating staircase rises to a second level balcony hall. The gracious living room has a fireplace. To the south, tall double doors open to the library featuring a wall of custom display shelves and cabinetry. A comfortable bedroom suite and full bath are tucked into this wing. Off of the living room to the north, tall double doors open to the spacious formal dining room designed for elegant gatherings. Gourmet kitchen and family room complex features walls of windows with long garden, swimming pool and pool house views. A hallway leads to a bedroom suite, laundry and three-car attached garage with a Level 2 electric car charger and smart door control system. A stairway arrives at a fabulous bedroom suite with a sitting room, bedroom, and full bath. The sitting room features a striking vaulted ceiling. There is access to a balcony deck with panoramic garden views. The sumptuous primary bedroom has a 16-foot high vaulted ceiling and a fireplace. French doors with sidelights open to a grand, yet intimate, inset mahogany-floored balcony with commanding lake and garden views. The spa-inspired en suite primary bath with deep soaking tub and massive frameless shower is bathed in morning and afternoon sun. There are two additional generous bedrooms with en suite baths, an office and access to the balcony deck that completes this level. 20x50 Saltwater heated pool with automatic pool cover. The pool house inspires relaxation. It has a living room, a refreshment kitchen, a bathroom, bluestone patios and a convenient built-in Blaze grill for easy entertaining. Masterful design throughout this estate is sophisticated in its subtle and elegant simplicity.

Listing courtesy of Daniel Gale Sothebys Intl Rlty 516-759-4800