Hamptons meets North Shore meets Manhattan sophistication. Expanses of flat green lawns preside over long water views of Spring Lake. 6-bedroom, 8 bath 5 acre estate of cedar-shake shingle-style elegance is built on subtlety and simplicity with an emphasis on the enjoyment of indoor-outdoor living and entertaining. Once inside, an impressive double-height foyer sets an elegant tone. A graceful curvilinear floating staircase rises to a second level balcony hall. The gracious living room has a fireplace. To the south, tall double doors open to the library featuring a wall of custom display shelves and cabinetry. A comfortable bedroom suite and full bath are tucked into this wing. Off of the living room to the north, tall double doors open to the spacious formal dining room designed for elegant gatherings. Gourmet kitchen and family room complex features walls of windows with long garden, swimming pool and pool house views. A hallway leads to a bedroom suite, laundry and three-car attached garage with a Level 2 electric car charger and smart door control system. A stairway arrives at a fabulous bedroom suite with a sitting room, bedroom, and full bath. The sitting room features a striking vaulted ceiling. There is access to a balcony deck with panoramic garden views. The sumptuous primary bedroom has a 16-foot high vaulted ceiling and a fireplace. French doors with sidelights open to a grand, yet intimate, inset mahogany-floored balcony with commanding lake and garden views. The spa-inspired en suite primary bath with deep soaking tub and massive frameless shower is bathed in morning and afternoon sun. There are two additional generous bedrooms with en suite baths, an office and access to the balcony deck that completes this level. 20x50 Saltwater heated pool with automatic pool cover. The pool house inspires relaxation. It has a living room, a refreshment kitchen, a bathroom, bluestone patios and a convenient built-in Blaze grill for easy entertaining. Masterful design throughout this estate is sophisticated in its subtle and elegant simplicity., Additional information: Appearance:Mint,Interior Features:Marble Bath,Separate Hotwater Heater:Yes
Single-familyProperty Type
1986Year Built
5 acresLot Size
$668Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listing by Alexis McAndrew• Daniel Gale Sothebys Intl Rlty
Contact: 516-759-4800
Bought with Alexis McAndrew• Daniel Gale Sothebys Intl Rlty
Fabulous 6 Br Southampton Style Colonial On 5 Beautiful Acres In Mill Neck. Gracious Entertaining Rooms With High Ceilings, Lovely Moldings, Gleaming Wood Floors. Eik With High End Appliances, Luxurious Master Suite W/Fp & His & Her Bths, All Bedrooms Ensuite. Large Playroom W/Br/Bth Or Private Suite. Sweeping Views To Tranquil Pond. Purchasers To Verify Taxes And Info., Additional information: Appearance:Excellent,Separate Hotwater Heater:Yes
Public Records
Jun 27, 2007
Sold
$3,875,000
$540/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 31, 2000
Sold
$1,712,500
$239/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 18, 1988
Sold
$1,650,000
$230/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 24, 1987
Sold
$350,000
$49/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$33,660 (−4.5%)
$737 + $1,699
$2,436
2024
$35,229 (−5.1%)
$737 + $1,699
$2,436
2023
$37,104 (+5.3%)
$737 + $1,699
$2,436
2022
$35,236 (+2.0%)
$737 + $1,699
$2,436
2021
$34,547 (−12.3%)
$1,070 + $2,466
$3,536
2020
$39,400 (+11.3%)
$1,070 + $2,466
$3,536
2019
$35,388 (+4.9%)
$1,070 + $1,819
$2,889
2018
$33,730 (+5.6%)
$2,551 + $1,688
$4,239
2017
$31,945 (+2.8%)
$2,551 + $1,440
$3,991
2016
$31,070 (+0.3%)
$2,551 + $1,440
$3,991
2015
$30,987 (−1.3%)
$2,551 + $2,839
$5,390
2014
$31,389 (−7.0%)
$2,551 + $2,839
$5,390
2013
$33,742 (−10.0%)
$2,838 + $3,158
$5,996
2012
$37,491 (+4.6%)
$2,838 + $4,300
$7,138
2011
$35,832 (−13.9%)
$2,739 + $4,149
$6,888
2010
$41,638 (+7.5%)
$3,154 + $4,064
$7,218
2009
$38,737
$3,784 + $6,148
$9,932
Tax history for 244 Cleft Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$33,660 (−4.5%)
$737 + $1,699
$2,436
2024
$35,229 (−5.1%)
$737 + $1,699
$2,436
2023
$37,104 (+5.3%)
$737 + $1,699
$2,436
2022
$35,236 (+2.0%)
$737 + $1,699
$2,436
2021
$34,547 (−12.3%)
$1,070 + $2,466
$3,536
2020
$39,400 (+11.3%)
$1,070 + $2,466
$3,536
2019
$35,388 (+4.9%)
$1,070 + $1,819
$2,889
2018
$33,730 (+5.6%)
$2,551 + $1,688
$4,239
2017
$31,945 (+2.8%)
$2,551 + $1,440
$3,991
2016
$31,070 (+0.3%)
$2,551 + $1,440
$3,991
2015
$30,987 (−1.3%)
$2,551 + $2,839
$5,390
2014
$31,389 (−7.0%)
$2,551 + $2,839
$5,390
2013
$33,742 (−10.0%)
$2,838 + $3,158
$5,996
2012
$37,491 (+4.6%)
$2,838 + $4,300
$7,138
2011
$35,832 (−13.9%)
$2,739 + $4,149
$6,888
2010
$41,638 (+7.5%)
$3,154 + $4,064
$7,218
2009
$38,737
$3,784 + $6,148
$9,932
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer, Oil Water Heater
Flooring: Hardwood
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Room Information
Room Description: Foyer, step down Living room with Fireplace, dining room, library, powder room, Eat in Kitchen,1st floor guest Bedroom with en suite bathroom, Bedroom off the kitchen with ensuite bathroom. ||Primary Suite with balcony, ensuite bathroom. Two additional bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms. Studio with living room, bedroom and bathroom.||Unfinished basement with mechanicals and storage.