Oyster Bay Cove home stands out with Mediterranean style
This house on Cove Road in Oyster Bay Cove is on the market for $1.388 million. Credit: Russell Pratt Photography
Coated in yellow stucco, a three-level house on Cove Road with flower-filled window boxes is a local landmark referenced by area residents giving directions, said listing agent Mandy Laderer.
At the turn of spring in Oyster Bay Cove, neighbors wait to see which color scheme the homeowner has chosen for her second-story flower boxes, said Laderer, who lives in the area.
The Mediterranean style of the home stands out and makes it a landmark when locals give directions, the listing agent said. Credit: Russell Pratt Photography
"I said, 'Wow, you know, I hope whoever buys this will do the same thing,' " said Laderer, of Douglas Elliman Real Estate. "Because it really is a curiosity seeker's dream."
The four-bedroom, three-bathroom house with a terracotta roof is on the market for $1.388 million. Taxes on the ¼-acre property, which falls within the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Central School District, total $21,266.
The house has four bedrooms and three bathrooms. Credit: Russell Pratt Photography
Built in 1878, according to Nassau County land records, the house has oil heating and central air conditioning.
"To me, it feels like a castle," Laderer said. "You go up, and you have these grand archways."
Built in 1878, the house sits on a ¼-acre property. Credit: Russell Pratt Photography
A three-car garage on the first level is flanked by two exterior staircases that lead to the second floor. Among the home's features are a wood-burning fireplace, an eat-in kitchen that leads to a brick patio and one bedroom with its own entrance. The current owners have used the entire third floor as a primary suite, Laderer said.
"You have to love it or hate it, because it's one of those houses where you've got a lot of stairs to go up," Laderer said. "But, it's just fascinating, when you get up to each level, you see the water."
The kitchen. Credit: Russell Pratt Photography
Across the street, there is a private beach for Oyster Bay Cove residents with optional boat mooring and kayak access for additional fees, Laderer said. The view of the water is best in the wintertime, she added.
Flood insurance is not required for the property, according to Laderer.
"It's the best of having a life on the water, but not paying the $3 to $4 million price," she said.
Arielle Dollinger joined Newsday as a staff reporter in 2022. Previously, she covered local and national news as a freelancer for The New York Times, Newsday and other outlets.
