Located on the Long Island’s elite Gold Coast, Northport is known for its secluded deep-water harbor, beautiful parks and beaches and culturally rich downtown area. This waterfront property is adjacent to the bucolic Sunken Meadow State Park. The tranquil community of Northport offers exceptional private and public schools, fine dining and shopping, with public and private country, golf, yacht and equestrian clubs nearby. Northport is just 40 miles from New York City and less than an hour drive to LaGuardia and JFK Airports.

This remarkable 9.2 acre property lies on the shore of Sunken Meadow Creek, a brackish tidal marsh fed by fresh water springs, which is a natural sanctuary for birds and other wildlife.  A cobblestone entryway with stone pillars marks the entrance to this historic former plantation, which was part of the original Sunken Meadow property. The split drive leads to guest parking in front and a 3-car garage tucked away behind tall privet hedges. At the front of the home, a garden of brick paths and boxwood hedges surround a stately fountain creating a grand entrance. In the back, a house-wide brick patio includes a gorgeous brick bridal staircase that opens to the sprawling meadows with majestic mature trees, large paddocks, a cozy waterside patio and dock. In addition to the main residence, the property also includes an extraordinary 18th century barn, the original chicken coop (now a tool shed and workshop), a quaint storage building tastefully fashioned after a colonial cottage with cupola and weather vane, a tea house and original plantation garden shed.

This historic 8 bedroom, 5 ½ bath residence is recognized as one of the finest pre-Revolutionary War Georgian houses on Long Island. Thoughtful renovations have seamlessly blended historic craftsmanship and charm with the finest modern amenities. Originally built in 1717 by American settler and patriot Jonas Platt and rebuilt after a fire in 1754, the home has been meticulously restored and expanded with attention to every detail from the handcrafted nails in the wide plank oak flooring to the fine copper gutters. This remarkable plantation estate retains many original components including 5 fireplaces, 18th century shingles and floors, handcrafted banisters and balusters and even select lead glass windows. An expanded and updated chef’s kitchen features top of line appliances and a second floor great room/billiard suite provides an extraordinary space for entertaining.

The barn is one of only a few remaining barns constructed in the early 18th century nationwide. Built as a full service equestrian center, it was also used to store whaling boats employed by the American revolutionaries in the war against the British. The barn is a handcrafted masterpiece. With its hand hewn timber framing and mortise and tenon construction, it is an extraordinary piece of American history. It includes five large stalls, a heated tack room, loft, garage bay, and multiple doors for passage of horses and equipment.