William Shakespeare gets credit for penning “the world is your oyster,” but one could be forgiven for thinking this Long Island estate, boasting amenities from a two-story wine cellar to a commercial playground, was the inspiration for the phrase. Join us as this edition of the Long Island HOME Property of the Week takes us to Upper Brookville.
353 Juniper Drive, Upper Brookville, NY 11771
Listing Price: $8,495,000
ML# 3328541
Listed By: Maria Babaev, Douglas Elliman
“No neighbors in sight,” says the property listing, an invitation to immerse oneself in the sensation of complete privacy offered by this two-acre estate.
The 6-bedroom home boasts 7-full and 2-half baths and features “beautiful ornate stone, stucco and woodwork inside and out throughout,” according the the listing. Built in 2013, the property welcomes anyone stepping through the front door with the vision of double floating staircases in the entry foyer, with a bridge wrapped in custom wrought iron rails. Herringbone wood and marble floors are featured throughout the house.
The chef’s kitchen features Viking appliances and Calacatta Gold Marble throughout, with notable architectural detail from cabinets to ceiling. Completing the fine food-and-wine pairing in the home is a two-story wine cellar with spiral staircase, glass floor panel and separate tasting room.
If wine isn’t your cup of tea, the house also has an illuminated Scotch bar.
“Entertainer’s Dream” is how the listing begins, and one can see why beginning in either the theater or the game room, which features dark wood walls and floors, juxtaposed by the marble slab white fireplace, one of two in the house.
Outside amid the “parklike manicured yard” there is a commercial playground, a gunite pool with a 12-person jacuzzi, an outdoor shower, outdoor kitchen with refrigerator and ice maker and a commercial grill.
One cabana offers a dining room and pizza oven, while a second cabana has a living area with a fireplace.
Visitors may find accommodations within the fully functional guest house, complete with a full bath and kitchen. And though one might find it hard to leave the property, it is not far from village shopping, dining and local museums, as well as the Long Island Railroad for an approximate 40-minute ride into Manhattan.
Click here to see the full listing for 353 Juniper Drive in Upper Brookville.
