71 Old Tappan Road, Locust Valley, NY 11560 - Nassau County

"Preference" is a spectacular Georgian-style brick Manor House built in 1926 by the distinguished architect Thomas Hasting as a wedding present for the granddaughter of Charles Pratt, a noted American Industrialist. The secluded Estate sits on the second-highest elevation of Long Island's Gold Coast in a tranquil setting. A long and winding driveway leads past manicured lawns, specimen trees, flowering bushes and perennial gardens. Interiors have high ceilings, grandly-scaled rooms and elegant architectural details. First Floor: dramatic entry foyer with sweeping staircase, over-sized paneled living room with fpl, library with fpl, sunroom, formal dining room, large eat-in-kitchen, and guest bath. Second Floor: spacious primary bedroom suite with dressing room/office and two baths. 5 additional bedrooms and 6 baths. Third Floor: 2 large bedrooms and 1 bath. Oval swimming pool, tennis court, and 3 bedroom guest cottage. INCLUDES 5 ACRE BUILDABLE LOT.