Meticulously restored to its former architectural grandeur, “Nearthebay” is an historic c. 1838 Greek Revival estate sitting on 1.54 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds in the waterfront Village of Bellport. The 14 room estate includes 5 en suites and 7 working original marble fireplaces. “Nearthebay” is a grand estate filled with sunlight and breezes off the bay, reflecting the elegant lifestyle of the Great Houses of the past.

The home was once owned by Birdsall Otis Edey, an early organizer and eventually national president of the Girl Scouts of the USA. Her father, James Otis, was a state senator and active in the women’s suffrage movement, hosting meetings in the home. Looking to acquire one of Long Island’s most historic homes? Learn more about this KDHamptons Featured Listing below:

Enter through two wrap-around porches into the grand foyer. Two contiguous parlors with pocket doors lead to a light filled sunroom with French doors opening onto a brick patio surrounded by mature perennial gardens. The formal neoclassical dining room features a 19th century Italian white marble fireplace and period chandelier. The gourmet country kitchen is the heart of the home with two industrial garland stove, top of the line stainless steel appliances, and custom cabinetry.

The 3rd floor is designed with 2 additional bedrooms, large dormered sitting room, media room and library. A full height basement runs the length of the house with laundry, work out room, wine cellar, and 2 car garage. At the end of the gunite pool is a charming former village post office-turned-pool house.

Listing Price: $3,995,000

Details:
Bedrooms: 5
Lavishly Restored
Baths: 5.5
Gourmet Kitchen
Lot Size: 1.54 acre
Seven Fireplaces
Built In: 1838
Basement Gym, Wine Cellar
Style: Grand Estate
Pool and Pool House

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