The Playhouse, a Georgian–inspired Tennis Estate is Offered for Sale at $6,349,000

Lattingtown, New York—Built in 1924 as part of the landmark Isabel Dodge Sloane Estate, this Georgian-inspired brick manor combines timeless grandeur with state-of-the-art amenities and world-class tennis facilities. The impeccable, recently renovated residence features wonderful entertaining rooms, exquisite architectural details, and is majestically sited on four serene acres on Long Island’s North Shore between the charming town of Locust Valley and the beautiful beaches of Long Island Sound. The property has been listed by Patrick Mackay of Piping Rock Associates, an exclusive Affiliate of Christie’s International Real Estate, and is offered for sale at US$6,349,000.

"The exciting rebirth of this historic indoor tennis court, formerly the home to many famous professional tennis players of the '70's, '80's and '90's, is the fantastic result of an architectural collaboration of the owners' and their designer's dreams!" states Patrick Mackay, President of Piping Rock Associates.

The Playhouse is a tennis player’s dream. Within the historic home is the original glass-roofed indoor tennis court, which was completely refurbished 10 years ago and updated in the summer of 2011—as was the outdoor tennis court. The gracious home is appointed with eight bedrooms, eight full bathrooms, and three half bathrooms. The living room is replete with French doors, wood floors, a fireplace, elegant moldings, and a balcony opening to the indoor tennis court. The dining room, which also has views of the indoor court and lawns, has original murals featuring tennis players from the 1920s. Furthering the first-floor delights are a handsome wood-panelled library, and a wonderful gourmet eat-in kitchen that opens to one of the outdoor terraces.

"This fabulous estate is located in the desirable North Shore Long Island community of Lattingtown, New York", says Kathleen Coumou, Christie’s International Real Estate Senior Vice President of the Northeast Region. "The Playhouse exemplifies modern architectural perfection with historical provenance.”

Upstairs, the hallway runs the length of the house with windows overlooking the indoor tennis court on one side and the bedrooms on the other side. The master bedroom is adorned with his and her walk-in closets and a private deck overlooking the bucolic grounds. The family room is replete with vaulted ceilings, an inviting fireplace, and Palladian windows and French doors that open to another outdoor terrace that looks onto the outdoor tennis court.

Surrounding the home are four acres of pastoral grounds with superb amenities, including a pool and pool house, perennial border gardens and a lovely pond. Additional information is available at www.pipingrockrealestate.com/address.php?property_ID=158