A rare modernist residence designed by noted architect George Nemeny, with interiors by pioneering architect Debora Reiser. Featured in House & Garden shortly after construction, this spectacular, lovingly maintained modern work of art is situated on five private estate acres in the heart of Matinecock, less than 1.5 miles from downtown Locust Valley. The home was harmoniously designed around the historic formal gardens of the former J.D. Lyons estate, originally planned by the renowned firm Delano & Aldrich. The owner, a botanist, further enhanced the grounds with arboretum-quality specimen plantings, creating a truly magical, one-of-a-kind landscape. A striking outdoor sculpture is positioned at the edge of a sweeping grassland meadow garden framed by tranquil walking paths. Further enriching the property's provenance is the historic "Piping Rock," a geological landmark tied to local Matinecock Native American lore. Fully intact, the interiors showcase soaring 19-foot ceilings and expansive walls of glass overlooking the grounds. Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors in every room flood the space with natural light, treating the seasonal changes outdoors as living art. The main living spaces are conveniently configured on a single level, complemented by a cozy library perched above the dining room and accessed via an elegant spiral staircase. This property represents a unique opportunity to acquire an architecturally significant, undisturbed modernist home and arboretum-like garden, cherished and preserved by its original owners.
Single-familyProperty Type
1968Year Built
5 acresLot Size
$1,111Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listing by Paul Mateyunas• Douglas Elliman Real Estate
Oyster Bay, located between Cold Spring Harbor and Bayville, is a waterfront and historic Glen Cove neighborhood with a working harbor and leafy, estate-era streetscapes. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Audrey Avenue at Spring Street, where coffee counters, independent boutiques, and old-school storefronts set a walkable, small-town cadence. The Oyster Bay Railroad Museum, the Oyster Bay Historical Society’s Earle-Wightman House, and the Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park act as cultural anchors. Shingle-style homes and classic Colonials mix with village-era cottages near the shore. Waterfront paths and marinas frame daily routines with salt-air views. Beaches and preserves shape the landscape from cove to bluff.
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347 Duck Pond Rd · $3,875,000
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Interior features
First-floor bedroom
First-floor full bathroom
Cathedral ceilings
High ceilings
Open floor plan
Open kitchen
Eat-in kitchen
Kitchen island
Original details
Patio
Terrace
Bedrooms
Includes a bedroom on the first floor
Bathrooms
Three full bathrooms
One half bathroom
Kitchen
Cooktop
Oven
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Kitchen island
Eat-in kitchen
Open kitchen
Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer
Heating & cooling
Natural gas heating
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Courtyard
Garden
Mailbox
Home design
Single family residence
Parking
Driveway
Detached garage with garage door opener
Off-street parking
Oversized, private garage (2 spaces)
Construction
Stucco exterior
Partial basement
Utilities
Cesspool sewer
Water connected
Electricity connected
Natural gas connected
Cable connected
Phone connected
Electricity and solar
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