1 Lilac Dr, Stony Brook, NY

A bit of history in Old Stony Brook. #1 Lilac was built in 1903 as the Carriage House for the Estate on 36 acres in Old Stony Brook. In the late 1920s Architect Stanford White was commissioned to turn the carriage house into a home and his original plans are here for you today. Open the rose covered arbor gate and view the beautiful gardens with a large grassy area, a 20'x40' gunite pool with a jacuzzi and a gazebo with metal roof to enjoy outdoor dining. The symmetrical lines of the exterior invite you to enter the front to back Foyer where the 12'ceilings remain in the Living Room & the Dining Room too. There are original fir floors throughout. The Living Room features a fireplace surrounded by a wall with shelves and cabinets plus 2 French Doors to the family room with .5 bath and a separate entrance. The Dining room features French doors with transome and the original corner China cabinets. An up-to-date kitchen features 9 1/2' ceiling, an 8-burner Viking stove w/double ovens (2020), Hood, Fan & heating lamps, Cherry cabints w/double rollouts and lifts for small appliances, halogen lighting above, inside & beaneath cabinets, Granite counters & backsplash, 7' Island, SS French door refrigerator, Bosche dishwasher, Franke sinks (1 extra large & 1 bar/island), hot water dispenser, new Andersen windows (except for 1 original) & Dutch door to small deck. A bedroom with .5 bath, cedar closet and separate entrance is adjacent to the kitchen. A beautiful staircase leads to the 2nd floor with a large primary bedroom, full bath and waterviews. The three additional bedrooms are filled with light and share another full bath. The partly finished basement boasts a "man cave", 2-car garage and covered carport.