Not often does an opportunity like this come around. A home is a well desired waterfront community for you. With Approx. 6000 sq. ft of living space, all within 4 floors within this 6 Bedroom, stunning example of Greek Revival architecture with refined original details yet modernized for todays living. Every bedroom has a fireplace. With it’s traditional clapboard siding, and Doric-columned front and rear porches give the house its unmistakable historic character.
As you enter this home, you cannot miss the grand foyer though the Queen-Anne doors, elegant, stunningly large and featuring 13 ft ceilings accented by original Plaster crown trim.
Thoughtfully updated for contemporary living, this historic home now features 3 zone Geothermal Heat and central air conditioning, a modern high-efficiency heating system, and a fully renovated chef’s kitchen featuring Stainless Steel appliances, Traulsen Refrigerator, Subzero freezer, 48” Thermador Stove & matching Vent and Bosch dishwasher. wrapped in oversized windows that flood the space with natural light throughout the day.
A discreetly installed full-size elevator blends seamlessly into the interior design—so subtle that most visitors would never know it’s there unless shown. Throughout the home, ten beautifully detailed fireplaces, each with its own character, create warmth, ambiance, and a uniquely inviting atmosphere in every major room.
The finished basement offers a spacious area, ample storage, and a custom wine room, all crafted with the same level of care and taste found throughout the home.
The expansive dining area welcomes gatherings of any size, framed by large windows and multiple fireplaces that create a truly memorable setting. Just off the dining area, a cozy sitting room with an additional fireplace offers a warm place to unwind.
Adjacent to the chef’s kitchen is a pantry, a conveniently located half bath, and direct access to the home’s porch and patio, making indoor-outdoor living effortless.
With six bedrooms—each featuring its own fireplace and original wood flooring, this home offers a level of character and distinction rarely found. The second floor includes two full bathrooms, thoughtfully positioned to serve the bedroom suites.
The top floor provides access to the iconic octagonal cupola, which crowns this 2.5-story structure and stands as a rare architectural flourish lovingly preserved for generations. From here, elevated views stretch across the property and neighborhood. Approved plans are in place for new patio deck off the kitchen & to raise the cupola’s roof, offering exciting potential for future enhancement. Douglas Manor is more than a place to live—it’s a lifestyle. Residents enjoy access to a private dock, playground, community security, and a genuine sense of neighborly connection that has made this area a “forever home” for many. Just blocks away, the historic Douglaston Club offers full catering services, year-round restaurant dining, and amenities including tennis, pool, bowling, and a robust calendar of events and holiday celebrations. Convenience surrounds you with close proximity to the Long Island Rail Road, major highways, schools (Queens Public Sch. Dist. 26), shops, and more. Douglas Manor has an association fee, The Douglas Manor Association fee is $650 per year, supporting the maintenance of the private dock, playground, security, and common landscaped areas including the waterfront along famous Shore Rd. This property is historically known as The Allen-Beville House (google it) and was given landmark status by the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission and the National Register of Historic Places.