Waterfront Serenity
Old World charm, privacy and proximity make the Sassafras
estate a true East Coast jewel.
By Robert Burke
Lloyd Neck, New York
8 bedrooms
What can one expect to find in a property with a $60
million price tag? Perhaps a more appropriate question
would be: what wouldn’t one expect to find?
Situated on the northwest tip of Lloyd Neck, an incorporated
village on the North Shore of Long Island, the Sassafras estate, an
extraordinary haven on 47-plus gorgeous acres, is a landmark of
tree-topped privacy and serenity. Approximately 50 miles from
Manhattan, this modern-day castle presents Tudor-style elegance
at its prime, partnered with unmatched views of the Long Island
Sound and Connecticut. “There’s nothing like it within this
proximity to Manhattan,” shares Peggy Moriarty of Daniel Gale
Sotheby’s International Realty. “The house is amazingly unique.”

Built in 1987, the Sassafras estate was designed after the style of British architect, Sir Edwin Lutyens. The estate sets a tone of grandeur with an awe-inspiring 22,000-square-foot main house, which allows for eight bedrooms and eight full and four half baths. The spacious formal dining room with leather ceiling breaths in fabulous water views, and the enclosed dining terrace is screened and heated, making it a perfect location for entertaining. Every nook and cranny of the property exudes comfort and relaxation, inviting the outside in. A spacious gym offers a hot tub, cold plunge, a large steam shower, barber shop and more. “It’s like living in your own compound spa,” says Moriarty.

From the 48-foot-high ceiling in the grand entry, to an

elevator that accesses all floors, Sassafras offers almost every imaginable amenity, even its own fallout shelter complete with a bedroom and half bath, walk-in freezer/refrigerator, food storage and an underground tunnel that leads out to the front yard. A secure private beach and cabana, extensive, winding walking trails and gracious gardens blanket the estate’s surroundings, creating a unique escape to a natural paradise.

Ensuring unbound privacy, the compound backs to Caumsett state park, a 1,500-acre sanctuary with scenic horseback riding and walking trails, making this property the perfect retreat for horse lovers. For the boating enthusiast, the property also features 12 acres underwater, forming a part of a private cove. There is a large dock suitable for an 80-foot yacht, a 24-foot sailboat and a 30-foot speedboat. Entertain outdoors in the 30-by-60-foot pool complete with gazebo, bar, bathroom and shower, or by the fenced tennis court. Helicopter landing rights allow for a quick 15-minute flight to downtown Manhattan.

In addition, the compound offers a six-bedroom, six-bath
tri-level Ranch guest house and an 11-bedroom, seven-bath three-
story Tudor staff house, as well as numerous outbuildings and three
greenhouses. Plenty of additional acreage offers endless opportunities
to further customize your very own dream on the waterfront.
Simply put, shares Moriarty, “It’s owning your own resort.”
22,000 square feet
47. 2 acres