This historic Sea Cliff carriage house, built in 1898, carries the legacy of the one of the Village’s founders. Steeped in charm and character, it blends rich history with an authentic architectural past. A unique opportunity to own a piece of Sea Cliff’s origin, this home invites you to step into a living slice of local history while offering timeless elegance. The home stands proudly on a hill, surrounded by lush, manicured shrubbery and specimen bushes, with a graceful approach from the circular courtyard to the home’s entrance. The home has four bedrooms, three-and-a half baths, three levels of living space. The first floor has an office/bedroom, a living room with balcony, a wood burning fireplace and French doors with beveled glass, along with a brightly lit dining room and kitchen. The home has a first-floor half bathroom. Open the Dutch door in the kitchen to a Trex Deck with Spanish Cyprus banisters. On the second floor, the home offers a truly stunning English-inspired library crafted with solid red oak, with soaring pitched ceilings. The library French doors connect to an elegant retreat featuring a screened-in porch blending indoor and outdoor charm. The second bedroom has use of a full hall bathroom. The spacious primary suite offers a warm and serene haven, showcasing a cozy fireplace and elegant French doors that open to an expansive balcony. Down in the lower level, you’ll find a family room with an entry/exit door, an entertainment bar with a beautiful marble countertop, a utility area, and a laundry room. The current owner was determined to bring the house true to the period and style while installing a complete 3-zone heating system, along with the electrical and plumbing systems that were installed only 2 years ago. With the home oriented to the west, it offers a front-row seat to breathtaking sunsets, bathing the living spaces in a warm, golden glow. The home has easy access to beaches, numerous parks, nearby playgrounds and water sports for even more outdoor fun!
- Heating System:
- Natural Gas, Hot Water
- Cooling System:
- Wall/window Unit(s)
- Basement:
- Full, Walk-out Access
- Appliances:
- Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Microwave, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Dryer, Washer, Freezer, Convection Oven, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven
- Fireplaces Total:
- 3
- Flooring:
- Hardwood, Tile
- Interior Features:
- Entrance Foyer, Open Kitchen, First Floor Bedroom, Crown Molding
- Laundry Features:
- Laundry Room
- Sewer:
- Cesspool
- Utilities:
- Trash Collection Public, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected, Electricity Connected
- City:
- Oyster Bay
- State:
- NY
- Street:
- Prospect
- Street Number:
- 291
- Street Suffix:
- Avenue
- Postal Code:
- 11579
- Floor Number:
- 0
- Longitude:
- W74° 20' 55.1''
- Latitude:
- N40° 50' 38.8''
- Directions:
- Down Glenwood Road, turn right at the end-Shore Road which turns into Prospect Ave. After Laurel Ave slow down and the house is on the right. There are 2 mailboxes at the edge of the driveway-See Red mailbox #291. If you pass Locust Place, you went too far.
- PostalCity:
- Sea Cliff
- Architectural Style:
- Carriage House
- Construction Materials:
- Hardiplank Type
- Elementary School:
- Sea Cliff Elementary School
- High School:
- North Shore Senior High School
- Levels:
- Three Or More
- Agent MlsId:
- 177528
- MiddleOrJunior School:
- North Shore Middle School
- PhotosCount:
- 49
- Special Listing Conditions:
- No
- Tax Annual Amount:
- $18,632
- VirtualTour URL:
- https://tours.heidihuntphotography.com/2388149?idx=1
- Water Source:
- Public
- Office MlsId:
- GALE15
Residential - MLS# 1000949
291 Prospect Avenue, Oyster Bay, NY
- Property Type :
- Residential
- Property SubType :
- Single Family Residence
- Listing Type :
- For Rent
- Listing ID :
- 1000949
- Price :
- $1,799,000
- Rooms :
- 8
- Bedrooms :
- 4
- Bathrooms :
- 3
- Half Bathrooms :
- 1
- Bathrooms Total :
- 4
- Square Footage :
- 2,016 Sqft
- Building Area :
- 2,016 Sqft
- Lot Area :
- 0.46 Acre
- Year Built :
- 1898
- Status :
- Active
- Listing Agent :
- Myla A. Borucke
- Listing Office :
- Daniel Gale Sothebys Intl Rlty
















































