Anton Real Estate Guide 03-28-2018

REAL ESTATE AN ANTON MEDIA GROUP SPECIAL • SPRING 2018

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WHEN YOU ARE LOOKING FOR THE PERFECT HOME, IT’S TIME FOR ELLIMAN’S

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Old Brookville | 1087 Cedar Swamp Road | $3,399,000 | This private Old Westbury | 46 Morgan Drive | $3,388,888 | Sprawling “Country estate offers a unique opportunity to build your dream home on 10+ acres, French home” with first floor master suite. Exquisite details throughout. or the possibility to subdivide into two 5-acre lots. Web# 2990128 Only 10 years young. All usable 2.1 acres on private road. Web# 2988427

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Coe Hall Sitting on the 409 acres of Oyster Bay’s Planting Fields Arboretum is Coe Hall. While the field and its many greenhouses are open daily for visitation, Coe Hall itself is open from April until October.

The hall and fields offer self-guided tours, facilities to rent out, school field trip opportunities and wedding events. Coe Hall is located at 1395 Planting Fields Rd. For more information, call 516-922-9200 or visit plantingfields.org.

Gold Coast Gems: The Mansions Of Long Island

BY ALLISON EICHLER

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The Gold Coast is home to stunning grand estates, set against a backdrop of the picturesque shores of Long Island. A highlight of the 1920s Gatsby-era, these homes have stood the test of time, with many transforming into museums, venues and historical memorials of years past. Take a tour of these Gold Coast mansions and see for yourself what Long Island was like back in the Jazz Age.

Glen Cove Mansion The Glen Cove Mansion Hotel and Conference Center, situated on 55 acres of land at 200 Dosoris Ln. in Glen Cove, is a 29,000-square-foot oasis. The 108-year-old estate hosts everything from weddings and Bar

Mitzvahs to family reunions and Kentucky Derby viewing parties. The mansion even has 187 rooms for those looking for a weekend getaway.

For more information, call 516-6716400 or visit glencovemansion.com.

Mill Neck Manor Settled on 86 acres overlooking the Long Island Sound, Mill Neck Manor currently serves as a New York State accredited school for the deaf.

Previously known as Sefton Manor, Lutheran Friends of the Deaf purchased Mill Neck in 1946 to assist and teach deaf children from infancy through high school. Mill Neck Manor is located at 40 Frost Mill Rd. in Mill Neck. For more information, call 516-9224100 or visit facebook.com/ MillNeckManorHouse.

Falaise In 1923, 90 acres of waterfront property was gifted to Harry Guggenheim by his father.

Guggenheim hired an architect and the Falaise Estate was born. Located at 127 Middle Neck Rd. in Sands Point, the beautiful building rests on the Sands Point Preserve Conservancy and offers tours May through November, dog walking, hiking trails and yoga sessions among other activities. For more information, call 516-571-7901 or visit sandspointpreserve conservancy.org.

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Marshall Field Marshall Field III bought some 1,750 acres of land in 1921 and turned it into what we know now as Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve. With meadows, rock shoreline and miles of bridle paths and walking trails, the land is a

perfect place to spend a warm, sunny day. Located at 25 Lloyd Harbor Rd. in Lloyd Harbor, the preserve even offers fishing and scuba diving by permit. For more information, call 631-423-1770 or visit parks.ny.gov/parks/23.

Phipps Mansion Best known for its accompanying 200 acres of gardens, the historic Phipps Mansion at 71 Old Westbury Rd. in Old Westbury is host to a plethora of activities.

Tours of both the 1906 mansion and gardens, dog-friendly days, concerts and gardening classes are just a few of the events available throughout the season.

For more information, call 516-333-0048 or visit oldwestburygardens.org.

Oheka Castle Oheka Castle, privately owned and operated at 135 West Gate Dr. in Huntington, is a lavish Long Island icon. Whether you’re booking your wedding photos, a corporate event or simply a tour of the gardens and

mansion itself, Oheka has a luxurious experience in store for all who step foot on its grounds. The fairy tale-like estate even offers daily lunch and dinner reservations. For more information, call 631-659-1400 or visit oheka.com.

Coindre Hall Built in 1912, this 80,000-squarefoot mansion can host 200 guests for events like weddings, baby showers and holiday parties.

Located at 101 Browns Rd. in Huntington, the 40-room building features both indoor and outdoor cocktail and reception areas, adding great versaility in its event hosting capabilities. For more information, call 631-751-0339 or visit facebook.com/CoindreHall.

The Vanderbilt Mansion Located in Centerport at 180 Little Neck Rd., the Vanderbilt complex is a triple threat with a mansion, museum and planetarium all in one venue.

With the mansion’s guided tours, the museum’s artifacts exhibits and the planetarium’s educational shows and observatory, there is something to pique the interest of every visitor. For

Chelsea Mansion Located on the 550-acre Muttowntown Preserve at 34 Muttontown Ln. in East Norwich, Chelsea Mansion is a picturesque location for taking wedding pictures or for hosting an event. Named the “Best Nature Walk on Long Island” in 2006, Muttontown Preserve provides maps for self-guided tours down its wildflower and tree-lined trails. For more information, call 516-5718551 or visit chelseamansion.com.

more information, call 631-854-5579 or visit vanderbiltmuseum.org.

de Seversky Mansion Built in 1918 and aquired by NYIT in 1972, de Seversky Mansion, on West Rd. off Northern Blvd. in Old Westbury, is a grand sight to see. With both indoor and outdoor spaces for accomodating events, the mansion prides itself on being a historic host for weddings and corporate fucntions. For more information,

call 516-686-7675 or visit nyit.edu/ deseversky.

The Frick Estate Located at 1 Museum Dr. in Roslyn Harbor, the Frick Estate is better known now as The Nassau County Museum of Art. The estate’s namesake comes from previous owner Child Frick who received the mansion as a gift from his father in 1919. Today, visitors can experience the museum’s ever-changing exhibits, garden, sculpture park and walking trails Tuesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. For more information, call 516-484-9338 or visit nassaumuseum.org/about.

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Get Insured To Rest Assured

BY JENNIFER FAUCI

jfauci@antonmediagroup.com

When you sit down and make a list about your life’s assets, how much of those do you think need insurance? Is it enough to just have your life, home and car insured?

Kevin Lang is the president and owner of Lang Insurance and having been in the business for 37 years, he can tell you that there is a lot more to securing your belongings than dotting an “i” or crossing a “t.”

“We specialize in insuring personal assets of individuals; homes, cars, jewelery, fine art, fur, wine, water crafts, etc.,” said Lang of his company, which is a national agency licensed in every state in the country.

Specializing in affluent areas, Lang Insurance insures the assets of high net worth individuals, safely guarding everything from high value homeowner’s insurance, waterfront homeowner’s insurance and private fleet auto insurance to watercraft and floor insurance as well as long term care and life insurance. Living on the water on Long Island, especially after disasters like Hurricane Sandy, Lang emphasized the importance of flood

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insurance, with a fine line that not many homeowners know about.

“Flood insurance is very important, but you don’t have to live on the water to need flood insurance,” said Lang, noting that homeowners can have a claim from rain. “You can live nowhere near the water and have a flood claim. It’s a misconception. I had a claim where one of my clients’ homes got flooded. We called the insurance company and said we have a water damage claim because it rained 14 inches in one day and their home got flooded and the insurance company denied the coverage.”

Lang informed that there are certain standards in FEMA’s guidelines that state you can have a flood claim from rain if the loss meets a certain criteria.

As for evaluating a client’s

insurance needs and assets, Lang said that the process begins with the home.

“First we go by the square footage of their home. The carriers that we deal with are high net worth insurance companies and they have certain guidelines for what the rebuild cost of a house would be,” he said. “If someone has a 2,500 square foot home and up, once the home qualifies we put together a package that includes auto, fine art, jewelry and whatever valuable items they have. Excess liability options are also available as it is a moving target; clients can add anything on to the list of what is insured.”

Lang Insurance has clients that range from affluent people up to billionaires and the company has access to every high net worth insurance company.

Kevin Lang “We take a look at what you have and either leave you with your current insurance company and tell you ways to lower your cost or move you to a better company that’s comparable with a better rate,” said Lang. “I don’t think there’s anyone out there that has a better service than us.”

For more information on Lang Insurance, call 1-866-964-4434 or visit www.langins.com.

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House Hunters:

Long Island Edition

BY JENNIFER FAUCI

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The process of buying a home can be an exciting but daunting process, especially for first time homebuyers.

For the task at hand, there is no one to better leave it to than a real estate agent. Not only do they know the climate of the market, they can gain access to homes for visibility, and chances are, they are more savvy when it comes to setting the groundwork for such a major purchase.

Maggie Keats has been a full-time real estate broker for the past 14 years. She is also Douglas Elliman’s top producer for several years—and recently took home an Ellie award for the top individual prize based on Gross Commission Income (GCI) for Long Island—and she knows what it takes to find clients their dream home.

“Real estate is actually my third career. My first was in advertising, working for some of Madison Avenue’s largest and most prestigious agencies and then I had a business doing fine and decorative arts appraising,” said Keats of her experience in the industry.

Keats said that she truly takes pleasure in every aspect of the business, from matching buyers with homes and sellers with buyers to developing marketing campaigns and showcasing the properties she represents. Most of all, she enjoys the people and she considers it to be her best accomplishment that “so many buyers and sellers have become friends.”

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23 Plum Beach Point Rd., Sands Point, NY. List price $5,300,000.

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“I have worked very hard to earn my reputation as a broker who always delivers for my buyers and for my sellers,” said Keats, ensuring that any buyers with whom she works with are fully qualified and vetted before presenting an offer on their behalf. “I enjoy a strong relationship with the other brokers with whom I work and that has been a great advantage for me and for my buyers.”

The phrase “it’s a buyer’s/seller’s market” used to be all a person needed to hear to gauge the housing market.

Now, Keats says, the industry as a whole has changed dramatically over the years, and technology and innovation have been the key drivers.

“Fluctuations in the economy and new tax legislation have affected both buyer and seller behavior and have forced the industry to adapt to new demands,” she said, noting that there are many resources available to new home buyers. “A strong local real

estate broker who is seeded in the community can put buyers in touch with local residents, the schools’ staff, etc. They can also look at the towns’ on-line resources including community websites, Facebook pages and parenting groups.”

But one thing come to mind when looking for a home: location, location, location. Keats says there is nothing truer than that old adage and she recommends that potential buyers start with locations that are commutable and offer strong school districts, even if you need neither.

“Next, think about your individual needs and wants: is it important to have a real downtown with local stores and restaurants? Is large property, isolation from neighbors and privacy a driver?

Would you like to be near the water, or a major hospital?” she said. “Every buyer works at his or her own pace and purchasing real estate at any price point is hugely expensive and hugely

important decision.”

Whether you see it on television or experience it in the real world, there are some buyers who know exactly what they want, so much so that they are unwilling to see potential and the bigger picture. On the other hand, some buyers are a blank canvas and are open to different styles. As an agent, Keats feels that it is important to “kiss a lot of frogs” in the home search process.

“Whether one builds or buys, I feel it is incumbent on me to show my customers options and highlight what each has to offer,” she said. “At the end of the day, it is part of my job to enable buyers to make an informed decision.”

There is no single formula to house hunting. When embarking on that quest, Keats says that Douglas Elliman should be highly considered as a helpful partner.

“We are the preeminent purveyor of real estate and we count among our ranks, a corps of real estate professionals who excel and dominate in their respective local markets,” she said, “Real estate at any price point is a tremendously valuable and expensive investment. It is an advantage to any buyer to work with a busy, productive and successful broker who knows the market and can deliver.”

For more information on Maggie Keats and Douglas Elliman, call 516944-2879 or visit www.elliman.com.

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PLUMBING & HEATING

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BY JENNIFER FAUCI

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If you ask any homeowner what they can’t live without in their homes today, many of them will say water and heat.

While it’s hard to imagine that not too long ago homes didn’t have either, Plumbwell Services ensures that history won’t be repeating itself.

Brothers Jim and Bob Wissing and Brian Shedlick own Plumbwell Services, a family-owned plumbing and heating service company that specializes in high quality workmanship. With more than 30 years of experience in the plumbing and heating industry, Plumbwell’s passion for the trade ensures that they keep current with the latest trends, allowing them to stay one step ahead of the competition.

According to Jim Wissing, when installing plumbing and heating systems in the home, new homeowners should determine short term and long-term goals when upgrading a house.

“Make a list that prioritizes needs versus wants. Your plumbing and heating system is the heartbeat to a warm and comfortable home,” said Wissing,

Plumbwell Services takes care of your home’s heating and plumbing systems noting that upgrades to plumbing and heating systems allow homeowners to have peace of mind whether they are home or away. “Maintenance and upgrades must be considered with each project. When your plumbing and heating system is in good working order you rarely think about it, you simply use your systems and enjoy your life.”

When it comes to maintaining an older home, Wissing said there are many factors to consider before homeowners decide to update or replace a plumbing or heating system.

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Replacing older heating systems can save money on monthly heating bills the same as replacing older drainage and water piping systems can improve plumbing and avoid costly damage to your home from a leaking pipe.”

As technology continues to improve, more homeowners want their appliances to reflect modern times. Plumbwell’s products are in line with today’s homes that offer customers the ability to communicate with their homes using their smart phones. For temperature control, Wissing noted that Plumbwell’s Wi-Fi thermostats allow the company to monitor and control the temperature in a home whether you are nearby or far away.

As for the water, there is a Wi-Fi water main shut off control valve with water sensors that can monitor and alert the company to water leaks, allowing homeowners to shut off the water supply main to avoid costly repairs.

“The Wi-Fi lawn sprinkler controls systems allow us to monitor and control our lawn watering systems. These controllers analyze current and future weather conditions and will adjust watering needs accordingly,” said Wissing.

“Additionally, the user can override the programmed settings and manually set alternating watering schedules.”

Plumbwell’s popular products include high efficiency natural gas wall hung boilers, water heaters and Combiunits, whole house water filtration systems, high efficiency radiant heat systems, oil to gas heat system conversions and driveway and walkway snow melt systems.

While every homeowner should know the basics of system maintenance

in their home (plumbing, heating, electric, etc.), Wissing suggested they also become familiar with the emergency water main shut off valve.

“If you attempt to use a drain cleaner, notify your plumber so he can be aware of any chemical dangers in your drainage system,” he said. “If you have an emergency, it is best to shut off the water main and wait for your plumber.”

With more than three decades of experience in the industry, Wissing and his team at Plumbwell have witnessed many changes, going back to the ‘70s and cast iron drain piping.

“The pipe was heavy, and the work was hard,” he said. “Copper pipes with soldered joints were used for most residential water and heat piping. Over time, the industry learned that standing water interacted with the lead solder, which was transferred to our drinking water. Today, we use lead free solder.”

Wissing continued to state that most new homes use a form of plastic drainage and water pipe, which is lighter and easier to install. Plastic pipes have no effect on drinking water and today’s model is less corrosive and “will outlast the metal pipes of yesteryear by 50 to 100 years.”

As for heating and hot water systems, today’s models allow for nothing but comfort and peace of mind with energy efficient, common-sense controls that have the ability to recognize the temperature difference and modulate the boiler accordingly for a comfortable, environmentally friendly, cost efficient heating system.

Whatever you are in the market for, there is nothing more crucial to a home than a safe, well-maintained plumbing and heating system and Wissing and his Plumbwell team are more than happy to help you get started.

Plumbwell Services is located at 54 Roslyn Ave., Sea Cliff, NY. For more information, call 844-758-6293 or visit www.plumbwellservices.com.

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BOOK FEATURE

The American Country House New book details architect Harrie T. Lindeberg’s influence and legacy

BY JENNIFER FAUCI

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It’s the perfect coffee table book and conversation piece. Harrie T. Lindeberg and the American Country House takes a look at the American architect’s monumental portfolio of design and construction. From massive estates in New York, North Carolina and Virginia to the mansions of Long Island commissioned by his Gatsby-inspired millionaire clients, Lindeberg’s name is ubiquitous with the American country house. Authors Peter Pennoyer and Anne Walker journey back to the architect’s historical works, with stunning photos and tales of how these breathtaking builds started from the ground up.

Walker is an architectural historian and holds a master’s degree in historic preservation. She and Pennoyer have written a number of monographs on New York-based architectural firms from the first decades of the 20th century and their new book, Harrie T. Lindeberg and The American Country House is their fifth. Pennoyer is an award-winning architect, who designs styles that are inspired by history.

“Our architecture reflects our continuing historical research,” said Pennoyer. “I’ve always been passionate about old houses—wanting to know not just about the architecture, but also about the people who commissioned the houses and lived there.”

The co-authors visited most of the houses together and behind the lens was architectural photographer Jonathan Wallen, whose full-color photos, according to Walker, “breathe new life and depth into the houses.” The book includes more than 200 photos of homes, floor plans and sketches.

“Before our book, the only photographs of Lindeberg’s work were black and white,” said Walker, adding that she and Pennoyer wanted to create a book about these stunning historic homes because Harrie Lindeberg “had somewhat of a cult following among architects.”

“Up until now, the only book that existed was Mark Alan Hewitt’s reprint of Lindeberg’s own 1940 monograph. Now out of print, this book is expensive and hard to find,” said Pennoyer, adding that he and Walker were familiar with Lindeberg’s work and were attracted by how it is so organic and tied to the landscape. “People often make suggestions about whom we should focus on next and several people had put their vote in for Lindeberg.”

Lindeberg passed away at his home in Locust Valley, Long Island, leaving behind a legacy of having designed some of the grandest country houses in the United States. He drew design inspiration from the English Arts and Crafts movement, which is evident in his designs. For local readers, the book features several homes and buildings including the Edward T. Cockcroft

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house in East Hampton; the Henry L. Batterman house in Glen Cove; Mill Neck Railroad Station; G.W. Baxter House in Glen Head; and several houses including his own, in Locust Valley.

“Lindeberg has been called the ‘American Lutyens,’ as his work defies categories but distills a personal style that weaves classical and vernacular threads,” said Pennoyer. “There is something about these homes that is very compelling.

Perhaps because they seem to romantic and, in some cases, beguiling.”

“Many of the houses were originally occupied by interesting families and the level of detail, from the rooflines to the wrought iron touches, is astonishing,” added Walker. “Very few of these houses have been torn down and many still exist as private homes so they remain as livable as they were back in the 1920s.”

As for researching such a book, Walker said it takes at least one full year of research before embarking on the writing process. For this book, the authors visited archives as far as Houston, TX, and Lake Forest, IL. “Lindeberg’s archives have disappeared, so finding drawings was a piecemeal endeavor, but happily, some of the homeowners have the original drawings,” said Walker, noting that Lindeberg’s intact architectural library is located at LIU Post.

With a portfolio spanning dozens upon dozens of homes and buildings, the selection process in choosing which of Lindeberg’s design to feature was no easy feat. Pennoyer said he and Walker chose to set their focus on several of his iconic houses including Mondanne and Fox Hollow Farm but also included lesser known homes.

“We tried to show a range of size and styles from Lindeberg’s more informal beach cottages in Easthampton to full-blown manor houses like the Armour house in Lake Bluff, IL. The smaller Miller House in Grosse Pointe Farms shows the trajectory of his later work,” said Pennoyer. “He did an incredible amount of work on Long Island but we wanted to show that he really became in demand nationally, designing houses throughout the country—not just the east coast.”

Harrie T. Lindeberg and the American Country House is published by The Monacelli Press. For more information or to order the book, visit www.monacellipress.com.

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