The Uplands Farm Estate

T H E U P L A N D S F A R M E S TAT E COLD SPRING HARBOR, NEW YORK

Originally built in 1919 for the family of Effingham Lawrence, this stately Georgian brick masterpiece on six private acres is ideally situated in one of the North Shore’s most desirable villages and school districts. Sold to JP Morgan II as a wedding gift to his daughter for her marriage to George Nicholls, an environmentalist, the Uplands Farm Estate is a perfect blend of superior workmanship, generous entertaining spaces and ease of modern living. Thanks to the conservation forethought of one of its early owners, the property is surrounded by 43 acres of untouched conservancy land.

WELCOME HOME. Through brick pillars and wrought iron gates, the driveway meanders through private woodland to this stunning, impeccably restored brick mansion. The exquisite façade includes Carrera marble window sills, a wrought iron Juliet balcony and leaded glass side lights framing the imposing front door. The gracious front hall with views through the house, opens to the oak floored library, with mahogany wood paneling and custom bookshelves.

Hand-painted deGournay wallpaper compliments this inviting space including one of the ten fireplaces, with marble surround that punctuate this house. The formal dining room features a medallion ceiling, and lovely gold and feathered pilasters and pediments.

The butler’s pantry offers a wine refrigerator, dishwasher, a wine dispenser and refrigerator and freezer drawers. The heartbeat of this stately home is the newly-renovated and expanded gourmet kitchen, with two granite topped triple thick islands, a La Cornue stove with 2 additional wall ovens, and two custom Rachliele handmade copper sinks, that include sliding work counters, a truly unique and welcome addition to any kitchen. A custom carved backsplash of Jerusalem limestone, and a large breakfast banquette make this a living space for the 21st century. A comfortable family room off the kitchen leads to the spacious mudroom / laundry room that doubles as a dog room, one of two downstairs powder rooms, and the hallway to the attached 2-car garage, next to the detached 2-car garage.

The front hall with a powder room leads to the formal living room, perfect for entertaining. A built-in bar with elegant raised bar sink and built in cabinetry compliment this important space, with inlaid flooring and classical crown molding. An Austrian crystal chandelier and a gas fireplace with marble surround are just some of the stunning details. Pocket doors lead to the light-filled solarium, with hand-painted Venetian plaster walls and sliding French doors to the back terrace.

With full 11’ ceilings and plumbed for a kitchenette, the finished basement is a world unto itself. This space includes a charming guest bedroom with full egress and a double door closet.

Mechanicals are readily accessible through full-sized doors. An elevator provides access from the basement to the 3rd floor.

MASTER SUITE On entering the suite, a coffee bar, complete with sink and refrigerator welcomes you into the light-filled sitting room with gas fireplace, window seats and gorgeous Shonbek chandeliers. The bedroom has stunning water views of Cold Spring Harbor and sliding glass doors out to a private deck. A tray ceiling, custom plaster wall treatments and custom molding from JP Weaver, with a Phyllis Morris of Beverly Hills bed, make this stunning space a true master’s oasis. His and her dressing rooms with copious built-ins, and a library ladder for easy access lead to the master bath with a mother of pearl double sink with Crema marble tile and private commode and bidet, multiple shower heads and body sprays.

Two additional bedrooms, a homework room and a play area complete the 2nd floor sleeping space. For entertaining pleasure is a game loft, featuring wood inlay floors, a full bathroom, and a full 5-stool bar with refrigeration and a double tap beer dispenser and deck. A movie theatre includes a screen and 2 additional televisions. The third floors offers three additional bedrooms, each with large walk in closets and fireplace.

The fourth floor bonus room features a light filled space with charming dormer windows.

For entertaining pleasure is a game loft, featuring wood inlay floors, a full bathroom, and a full 5-stool bar with refrigeration and a double tap beer dispenser and deck. A movie theatre includes a screen and 2 additional televisions. The third floors offers three additional bedrooms, each with large walk in closets and fireplace and each with its own charming theme. The fourth floor bonus room features a light filled space with charming dormer windows. This sprawling residence also offers a full gym, with rubber flooring a built in water fountain and double ballet bar. A full bath with rain head and body spray shower is a perfect place to rinse off after a stay in the Swedish sauna.

The back terrace includes 6 in-ceiling heaters and a gas fireplace for year round entertaining.

The gunite pool has an adjacent pool house with a full kitchen and bath, coffered ceiling and its own washer and dryer. The Uplands Farm Estate offers the finest of North Shore living: privacy, sophistication, superior architectural detail, a style and grace rare and to be treasured. With no detail or amenity overlooked, the new owners need only open the stately, timeless front door to make their own cherished history.

Cold Spring Harbor SD #2

Kathryn “Cottie” Maxwell

MLS# 3075014

Associate Real Estate Broker

A Masterpiece Collection Listing.

Photography by Tyler Sands.

Gold Circle of Excellence 516.759.4800 c.516.857.3011 kathrynmaxwell@danielgale.com

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631.427.6600, c.631.988.7305 marilynszczerbiak@danielgale.com

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