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859 Forest Avenue
House in Rye •  building info
8bd • 8ba • 8,800ft² $1,590 per ft²
Sold price

$13,995,000

Key Details
Days on market
588
Last price change
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Estimated payment
$90,612
Taxes
$11,000
Monthly maintenance
N/A
Description
Extraordinary waterfront estate graces nearly 3 acres with 470' of water frontage, 104' private sandy beach, pool and deep water dock in prestigious Milton Point location. Perched atop a rolling green lawn, this 8,800 sq. ft. Georgian Colonial provides 8 bedrooms, 10 bathrooms and exudes Gatsby-era elegance and grandeur throughout. This exceptional home showcases great indoor/outdoor entertaining space with French doors from all water facing main level rooms to expansive terraces; wood floors, five fireplaces and exquisite architectural details. Highlights include sophisticated formal rooms, sunroom, office, chef's kitchen and breakfast room with prep kitchen open to family room. Top two floors offer sleeping quarters with sitting room, deck in primary suite and playroom. Lower level provides recreation rooms, spa. Widow's walk showcases panoramic Long Island Sound views. This notable home was built in 1917 by Trowbridge and Livingston, architects of the St. Regis Hotel and Hayden Planetarium, served as the Embassy to Uruguay in the 1960's and housed one of the first privately owned tennis bubbles in the 70's.

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Listing Amenities
Patio
Hardwood floors
Fireplace
Building Amenities
Parking Available
Outdoor Space
Private Roof Deck
History
What it'll cost
Purchase price
$13,995,000
Asking Price: $13,995,000
Term
30 Years
Down Payment
$1,399,000 (10%)
Min: 10% (1,399,000)
Rate
6.5 %
Mortgage Amount
$12,595,500
Mortgage Payment
$79,612
Taxes
$11,000
Estimated closing cost
$757,000
Total monthly cost $90,612
Listing Courtesy of Compass Greater NY

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