Leahead-Gold Coast Waterfront Mansion! Zamislite da pronađete blago neizmjerne vrijednosti koje je bilo skriveno desetljećima i zaboravljeno od strane svijeta. Takva je ova tajanstvena "velika dama" koja stoji pred vama, koja je, poput Grizzabelle u "Cats", spremna za novi život. Za razliku od zapuštene mačke, ova vila iz 1896. godine je u prekrasnom stanju, zadržavajući većinu svojih prelijepih značajki, uključujući sjajne podove od tvrdog drva, posebno rezbarene obloge, visoke stropove s koferima i otvorenim gredama, šest izvrsnih kamina, zapanjujuće olovne staklene prozore i vrata plus velika skrivena vrata napravljena tako da odgovaraju sobama koje razdvajaju. Ovo su ogromni prostori koji čekaju da ugoste velike zabave. Njene komunalije, kupaonice, kuhinja, itd. su održavane i ažurirane. Uz to, ukrasi stari stotinama godina nisu mnogo ostarjeli. Izvorno više od pet jutara vrtova, šuma, bazena s vodopadom, spa i travnjaka koji se protežu do stjenovitog grebena s pogledom na Long Island Sound, okruženje doma ostaje spokojno i romantično s 1.34 hektara koji obuhvaćaju sve ključne elemente. Kuća ima sedam spavaćih soba, sedam kupaonica, jednu toaletnu sobu i renoviranu kuhinju s visoko kvalitetnim završnim obradama i aparatima.

Rana povijest imanja je nedavno otkrivena. Godine 1897., Henry W. J. Bucknall kupio je imanje od pet jutara u Glen Coveu. Bucknall je odrastao u Portugalu i Španjolskoj, školovao se u svojoj rodnoj Engleskoj, gdje je bio kapetan nogometne ekipe, i naučio cijeniti povijest i umjetnost. Njegova se obitelj bavila poslovanjem s plutenim čepovima, uzgojem i prodajom čepova za boce, itd. Preselio se u New York i postao vrlo uspješan uvozeći pluto. Oženio se 1894. i kupio svoje novo imanje nazvavši ga "Leahead" po obiteljskom domu u Engleskoj. Bio je jedan od prvih koji su se naselili u novom bogatom susjedstvu, "Red Spring Colony", u Glen Coveu gdje su ga uskoro slijedili uspješni poslovni ljudi. Njegovo imanje uključivalo je kućicu za vratare i kočijašku kuću, no tijekom godina su prodani zajedno s većim dijelom imanja. Nešto se dogodilo što je uzrokovalo da kuća izgubi cijeli drugi kat i toranj. Uzrok je nepoznat. Treći kat ostao je do danas s dvije prostrane spavaće sobe koje dijele punu kupaonicu.

Preostali krov većinom je ravan i ima dodano veliko krovno svjetlo iznad prijemnog hola na prvom katu, koji je središte doma. Ulazi se iz predvorja (sa svojim ulaskom u zapanjujuću svečanu dvoranu s lučnim stropom, masivnim kamenom kaminom i francuskim vratima koja vode na terasu) i vodi u ogromnu dnevnu sobu s kaminom i velikim zaljevskim prozorom i vratima koja se otvaraju na drugu terasu s pogledom na vodu. Lučne stepenice vode do biblioteke na balkonu i dolje u ostavu za batlera. Francuska vrata otvaraju se prema primarnoj spavaćoj sobi na prvom katu koja nudi mnoge ormare, glavnu kupaonicu i sobu za sjedenje s impresivnim ukrasnim kaminom i francuskim vratima na terasu. Susjedna spavaća soba ima kupaonicu i ormare. Poslovni dio prvog kata sadrži ostavu za hodanje, praonicu rublja, ostavu za batlera i stepenice koje vode dolje u kuhinju s kutom za doručak i pristupom na terasu. Gurmanska kuhinja nudi opsežan ormarić, granitne radne površine i pločice, ugrađeni visokokvalitetni plinski štednjak od nehrđajućeg čelika, dvostruku pećnicu, mikrovalnu, perilicu posuđa, sub-zero hladnjak, napa, veliki dvostruki sudoper i rasvjetu ispod ormarića. Široka vrata otvaraju se u dvoranu obloženu hrastom. Dvije spavaće sobe s kupaonicama dovršavaju prvi kat. Ne računajući ogroman podrum s osobljem i golemim prostorom za pohranu, ova nevjerojatna kuća od 7.594 četvorna metra spremna je za vas da je pretvorite u svoje iz snova i živite sretno do kraja života. Kuća Energy Star - sofisticirani kompjuterski upravljan sustav centralnog grijanja / hlađenja. Pogledajte 3D obilazak i tlocrt.

Leahead-Gold Coast Waterfront Mansion! Imagine finding a treasure of immense worth that has been hidden for decades and forgotten by the world. Such is this mysterious “grand lady” standing before you, who, like Grizzabella in “Cats”, is ready for a new life. Unlike the ragtag cat, however, this 1896 mansion is in beautiful condition maintaining most of its gorgeous features including gleaming hardwood floors, custom-carved paneling, high, coffered and open-beam ceilings, six exquisite fireplaces, breathtaking leaded-glass windows and doors plus huge pocket doors built to match the rooms they separate. These are immense spaces waiting to entertain huge parties. Its utilities, bathrooms, kitchen, etc. are maintained and updated. Plus, the century-old adornments have not aged much. Originally over five acres of gardens, woodland, pool with waterfall, spa, and lawns extending to a rocky bluff overlooking Long Island Sound, the home’s setting remains serene and romantic with 1.34-acres encompassing all the key elements. The home has seven bedrooms, seven baths, one powder room, and a renovated kitchen with high-end finishes and appliances.
The estate’s early history has recently been discovered. In 1897, Henry W. J. Bucknall, bought the Glen Cove five-acre estate. Bucknall had been raised in Portugal and Spain, schooled in his native England, where he was football captain, and learned to appreciate history and the arts. His family was in the cork business, growing and selling bottle corks, etc. He moved to New York and became very successful importing cork. He married in 1894 and bought his new estate naming it “Leahead” after an ancestral home in England. He was one of the first to settle in a new wealthy neighborhood, “Red Spring Colony,” in Glen Cove where successful businessmen soon followed. His property included a gatehouse and a carriage house, but over the years they were sold off along with much of the property. Something happened that caused the house to lose its entire second floor and turret. The cause is unknown. The third floor remains today with two generous bedrooms that share a full bath.
The remaining roof is mostly flat and has an added huge skylight over the first-floor reception hall, which is the center of the home. It is entered from the foyer (with its entry into the breathtaking banquet hall with barrel ceiling, massive limestone fireplace, and French doors to a patio) and leads into a huge living room with fireplace and large bay window and door opening to another patio with water views. An arched staircase leads to a balcony library and down to the butler’s pantry. French doors open to the first-floor primary suite offering many closets, a primary bath, and sitting room with impressive ornate fireplace and French doors to a patio. An adjoining bedroom has a bath and closets. The service wing of the first floor holds a walk-in pantry, laundry room, Butler’s pantry, and steps down into the eat-in kitchen with breakfast nook and access to a deck. The gourmet kitchen offers extensive cabinetry, granite counters and backsplash, a built-in stainless-steel high-end gas stovetop, double oven, microwave, dishwasher, sub-zero refrigerator, hood, huge double sink, and under-cabinet lighting. A wide door opens to the oak paneled banquet hall. Two bedrooms with baths complete the first floor. Not counting the huge basement with staff quarters and immense storage space, this amazing 7,594-square-foot-home is ready for you to make into your dream estate and live happily ever after. Energy Star home - Sophisticated computer controlled central heating / cooling system. View 3D Tour and Floor Plan. © 2025 OneKey™ MLS, LLC