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Glen Cove,NY 11542
OPEN HOUSE
Sun Jul 13, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 7,594 sqft
Price per Sqft $433
MLS Listing ID 864320
Style Estate
Bedrooms 6
Full Baths 7
Half Baths 1
HOA Fees $33/ann
Year Built 1896
Annual Tax Amount $45,646
Lot Size 1.340 Acres
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Property Description
Leahead – A Gold Coast Waterview Masterpiece with Exclusive Beach Rights. Welcome to Leahead, a rare and remarkable 1896 waterview estate in Glen Cove's prestigious Red Spring Colony, offering exclusive beach rights to Red Spring Colony Beach. This lovingly restored mansion seamlessly blends historic grandeur with modern luxury on 1.34 acres of landscaped gardens, tranquil woodlands, a sparkling pool with waterfall, a spa, overlooking the Long Island Sound. With a story as rich as its architecture, Leahead was originally built by Henry W. J. Bucknall, an English-born businessman and successful cork importer. In 1897, Bucknall purchased a five-acre parcel in what was then a newly forming enclave for New York's elite. He named the estate Leahead after his ancestral home in England, becoming one of the first to settle in what would become the highly sought-after Red Spring Colony. The home itself remains a tribute to the craftsmanship of its era, featuring gleaming hardwood floors, intricately carved wood paneling, high coffered and open-beam ceilings, and six exquisite fireplaces. Leaded-glass windows and enormous original pocket doors, designed to complement the architectural character of each room, offer a sense of elegance and continuity throughout. These grand interior spaces are ideal for entertaining on a large scale, yet equally suited to comfortable everyday living. At the heart of the home lies the impressive reception hall, crowned by a large skylight that fills the space with natural light. From here, the residence unfolds into a magnificent banquet hall with a barrel-vaulted ceiling, a monumental limestone fireplace, and French doors that open onto a terrace. The adjoining formal living room features its own fireplace, a large bay window, and additional French doors leading to another patio with panoramic water views. An arched staircase rises gracefully to a balcony library set above the paneled great room with a secret door to the powder room. The home's vast basement includes staff quarters and significant storage space, offering additional flexibility for a variety of uses. At approximately 5,811 square feet (not including basement), this exceptional residence offers an irreplaceable combination of character, size, location, and luxury. It is also an Energy Star-certified home with a sophisticated, computer-controlled central heating and cooling system that ensures comfort year-round. Generator, new oil tank 2025. More than just a home, Leahead is a legacy estate—an extraordinary piece of Long Island's Gold Coast history, now ready to be enjoyed for generations to come. View 3D tour and Floor Plan.
Location
State NY
County Nassau County
Interior
Heating Baseboard,Ducts,Heat Pump,Hot Water,Oil,Passive Solar,Propane,Steam,Other
Cooling Attic Fan,Central Air,Ductless,Ductwork,ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment
Flooring Wood
Fireplaces Number 6
Fireplaces Type Bedroom,Decorative,Family Room,Living Room,Wood Burning
Laundry Electric Dryer Hookup,Inside,Laundry Room,Washer Hookup
Exterior
Exterior Feature Balcony,Garden,Lighting,Mailbox,Rain Gutters
Fence Back Yard
Pool Electric Heat,Fenced,In Ground,Outdoor Pool,Pool/Spa Combo
Utilities Available Cable Available,Cable Connected,Electricity Available,Electricity Connected,Phone Available,Phone Connected,Propane,Trash Collection Public,Underground Utilities,Water Available,Water Connected
View Open,Water
Building
Lot Description Back Yard,Garden,Landscaped,Level,Near Golf Course,Near School,Near Shops,Part Wooded,Private,Secluded,Sprinklers In Rear,Views
Foundation Concrete Perimeter
Sewer Cesspool
Water Public
Structure Type Brick
Schools
Elementary Schools Deasy School
Middle Schools Robert M Finley Middle School
High Schools Glen Cove High School
Others
Special Listing Condition None