Rabbit Run, a Luxury Mediterranean-Style Manor in Sands Point, New York, Hits the Market for US$7.5 million

Sands Point, New York—Offering the recreational facilities of a premium country club with its own private beachfront, Rabbit Run is an ideal luxury family home in the exclusive village of Sands Point. The Nassau County residence is presented for sale by Coach Realtors for US$7.5 million with international marketing services provided by Christie’s International Real Estate through its Bespoke Marketing Program.  

Spanning more than 10,000 square feet, this magnificent manor was built in 1925 and imbues the feelings of a classic Mediterranean-style home. The aesthetic maintains a classic opulence with the approach to the residence revealing a stucco exterior, arched windows, and elegant Mediterranean touches. Rabbit Run’s formal living room is adorned with a beamed cathedral ceiling and warmed by a dramatic fireplace enveloped by a regal mantel. Formal soirees are supremely catered for by the banquet-sized dining room with its gothic arched windows and stone flooring. A gourmet kitchen offers effortless support for even the largest of occasions with a pantry, service entry, and adjacent breakfast room.

A grand circular staircase with classic Mediterranean balustrade leads to the second floor, which features a grand master suite with mantled fireplace and his and her walk-in closets. Eight bedrooms and six-and-a-half bathrooms accommodate family and guests over the two fantastic floors while a service wing incorporates a staff bedroom, laundry, and three additional bedrooms with easy access to the kitchen. A peaceful den, with a fireplace and access to the beach through double doors.

“Ideally located in the charming village of Sands Point, just 25 miles from Manhattan, Rabbit Run features its own private beachfront, as well as scenic views of the ocean and upper New York skyline,” says Kathleen Coumou, Senior Vice President of Christie’s International Real Estate. “The property provides an ideal combination of relaxed beachfront living with abundant opportunities for an active lifestyle.”

Set on a generous 3.38 acre lot, the property showcases a private beachfront, two swimming pools, and a tennis court. A lush landscape showcases mature plantings while soaring trees surround the property for privacy and shade. A two-car garage accommodates a two-bedroom apartment above—ideal for staff or guests, with a kitchen, living room, and full bathroom. Activity is plentiful within the recreation green room where light floods in through walls of windows and a picturesque glass ceiling. An indoor pool ensures activities are never dampened by the weather and bountiful storage has also been carefully integrated.

Rabbit Run is situated in an idyllic setting on the tip of the exclusive village of Sands Point, which is bordered almost entirely by water. Affectionately referred to as the “East Egg” in F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby, Sands Point offers residents a quiet, rural atmosphere within close proximity to the recreational delights of New York City.