Old Westbury Homes for Sale

    About Old Westbury

    According to Forbes and Newsweek magazines, Old Westbury is consistently ranked as one of the wealthiest suburbs in the country and has been a popular place for the elite to build their grand residences for two centuries. Conveniently located at the southern edge of what is known as Long Island’s “Gold Coast,” it is just a little over a half-hour commute to Manhattan via train or Northern Parkway and Long Island Expressway. Its 8.6 square miles of rolling wooded hills create a sense of country and an ideal place to tuck away secluded estates ranging from two acres to hundreds of acres. Long known as an equestrian’s paradise, it still has miles of public riding trails, a horse farm, and polo grounds. Its population is about 4,200 residents and about 1000 families. There is no business center to the village, but residents are only a few minutes from outstanding shopping, dining, boating, cultural venues, and award-winning hospitals. It is the home to three institutions of higher learning and two country-club golf courses.

    Once upon a time, this fabled village of Old Westbury, repeatedly featured today in film and television productions for its opulent lifestyle, was, three centuries ago, the site of a very humble and bucolic existence. About 40 sprawling, self-sufficient farms, owned by a community of Quakers, with just a few businesses (blacksmith, grist mill, general store, and a dye and carpet factory), lived very contentedly from the mid-seventeenth to the late nineteenth century.

    After the Civil War and the arrival of the railway, the farms were gradually sold to York City’s elite families, like the Phipps’s, Whitney’s, Vanderbilt’s, and Goodyear’s. They were drawn to these rolling wooded hillsides and open meadows, just 35 minutes from the city, where they could enjoy their equestrian sports such as horse racing, fox hunting, and polo. And so, they transformed the farms into magnificent estates with grand, sprawling manors reminiscent of European palaces.

    With the construction of parkways on Long Island, and the demand for cheaper housing for returning service men and women after World War II, the face of Old Westbury was once again transformed. With rising land prices and taxes, the grand estate owners began to sell or bequeath their land to developers and institutions. Partially in Old Westbury, Long Island University Post was purchased from the Post estate, and named after the cereal inventor, Charles W. Post. The 530-acre Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney estate was sold to a developer who then sold 190 acres with the mansion to men creating the Old Westbury Golf and Country Club, and the remaining acreage turned into The New York Institute of Technology Old Westbury and the Seversky Conference Center. The SUNY College at Old Westbury was originally “Broad Hollow,” the estate of industrialist, philanthropist, and renowned equestrian, F. Ambrose Clark.

    One of the remaining estates is the 100-acre estate, “Westbury,” built for John S. Phipps, heir to the U. S. Steel fortune, and his wife, Margarita Grace Phipps, of the Grace Shipping Company family in England. It was one of several homes that they owned and only lived there from September to January every year. Known today as Old Westbury Gardens, it has one of the most beautiful gardens in the world and is a very popular estate museum on Long Island. It was opened to the public by the Phipps’s daughter, Margaret Phipps Boegner, who lived there until she died in 2006 at 99 years old. This amazing gift to the public from the Phipps gives everyone who visits the opportunity to experience the opulence and grandeur of the Long Island’s “Golden Age”.

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    • 75 Post Rd Old Westbury, NY 11568
      $23,000,000
      15 Bedrooms 10 Full Baths 2 Half Baths
      Single Family For Sale ML# 3532656
      Completed in 1935, Erchless is the consummate 92-acre Gold Coast estate is replete with a magnificent twenty-six room Georgian-style mansion that is a work of art. Refined elegance is woven into the original details and finishes maintained to perfection. Complemented by a sparkling heated swimming pool, two pagoda-style cabanas, a tennis court, greenhouses and potting sheds, a horse stable, turnout paddock and numerous barns. Superintendent’s house and chauffer’s house with a garage. Delightful garden rooms layered with flowering plantings and hardscape. The award-winning rhododendron garden is considered to be the finest of its kind in the Northeast United States. Central air conditioning and elevator. Four-car attached garage. A preeminent property where gracious living and entertaining endure. Masterpiece Listing
      Presented By: Daniel Gale Sothebys Intl Rlty  516-626-7600
      Call Today: (516) 287-7716, or  Email: Maria Babaev
    • 8 Orchard Lane Old Westbury, NY 11568
      $5,980,000
      7 Bedrooms 9 Full Baths 2 Half Baths Sq. Ft. 9800.00:# Square Feet
      Single Family For Sale ML# 3513732
      Welcome to a world of timeless elegance and luxury through the guarded gates of this remarkable estate. Nestled on over 4 acres along the most prestigious street in Old Westbury, this magnificent Georgian Colonial residence is a testament to grandeur and sophistication. From the moment you enter, you’ll be captivated by the custom moldings, meticulous attention to detail, and the use of superb materials throughout this home. It’s a showcase of masterful craftsmanship. The grand foyer welcomes you, setting the stage for the formal living room, dining room, and den. Each of these rooms boasts its own marble fireplace, providing a sense of warmth and opulence, ideal for both grand gatherings and intimate moments. For the aspiring gourmet chef, this home leaves nothing to be desired. Every amenity has been thoughtfully provided to create a culinary paradise, where you can craft and savor culinary masterpieces with ease. The master suite is an oasis of tranquility, featuring a sitting room and his/her baths. It offers a serene escape with panoramic views of the beautifully landscaped property. In addition to the master suite, there are five additional bedrooms, each with its own granite bathroom, ensuring ample space for all. The full finished walkout basement is a haven for entertainment, with a striking limestone fireplace, wet bar, bedroom, bath, and game room. It’s an ideal space for relaxation and enjoyment. This estate goes beyond the ordinary. It boasts an elevator, gazebos, mahogany windows, radiant heat on the first floor, oversized hallways, 10-foot ceilings, a media room, a gym, and expansive closets. The coffered ceiling and state-of-the-art speaker system add to the luxury. Additionally, there’s a separate generator, 600-amp electric, a 10-zone in-ground sprinkler system, and an 8-zone central air system. Step outside and find your own outdoor paradise. An incredible in-ground heated gunite pool awaits, surrounded by meticulously landscaped grounds. It’s a private oasis for relaxation and recreation. Located in the award-winning Jericho School District. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to own a piece of luxury and make this magnificent estate your own. It’s a statement of success, refinement, and unparalleled living.
      Presented By: Daniel Gale Sothebys Intl Rlty  516-759-4800
      Call Today: (516) 287-7716, or  Email: Maria Babaev
    • Old Westbury, NY 11568
      $2,800,000
      5 Bedrooms 4 Full Baths 3 Half Baths
      Single Family For Sale ML# 3524575
      Newly renovated cedar and stone ranch is located at the end of a cul-de-sac on a magnificent gated street. It resonates a feeling of serenity, clarity and light as each and every window takes in the entire expanse of the landscape. Richly appointed with oak flooring, soaring ceilings, an open floor plan and windowed walls. The layout features a sunlit eat-in kitchen, dramatic great room and inviting den that share a dual fireplace and formal dining room. In addition there is a prep kitchen and a separate wing that is ideal for long term guests or a home remote office. Coveted primary suite with luxurious marble bathroom and study. There are four additional bedrooms. Three plus acre property boasts an entertainment complex with an in-ground pool, tennis court and a fabulous covered portico. Golf, equestrian trails, the beach, the Tilles center for the performing arts and the famed Americana shopping center are conveniently located nearby. Only 25 miles from NYC. Jericho School District.
      Presented By: Daniel Gale Sothebys Intl Rlty  516-626-7600
      Call Today: (516) 287-7716, or  Email: Maria Babaev
    • 10 Linden Lane Old Westbury, NY 11568
      $2,600,000
      7 Bedrooms 8 Full Baths 1 Half Bath Sq. Ft. 6768.00:# Square Feet
      Single Family For Sale NEW ML# 3539971
      Luxurious Hampton style Colonial 6768 livable +BSMT and Outstructures on 2 acres (87120 sqft) Lot. Fully gated and fenced property.-----INTERIOR: 12 skylights. Marble flooring throughout. 7 oversized bedrooms(4 Ensuites), 9 bathrooms total including 6 marble bathrooms with jacuzzi tubs... 2 fireplaces, a large ballroom, formal library, back Florida room, formal den/ living room/ dining room / eat-in open kitchen. Several Home Office spaces--Gas Heat & Cooking..... Full finished basement 2 entrances w/DJ room, Music Rm, Media Rm, Wet Bar.... Double car garage plus 2 Lot parking easily fit 10+ vehicles.------EXTERIOR SPACE: Features Large gunite pool w/ grotto/waterfalls/ pool slide/ 2 jacuzzis and sitting bar. Tennis Court / Basketball Court, Bocce Court, 2 Koi Ponds with bridges and waterfalls. ------Outside Structure 1 : Pool Cabana-- with cathedral ceiling, wet bar, party area, 2 full bathrooms. Outside Structure 2 : Fully enclosed Jacuzzi Hot Tub fits 8 people. Outside Structure 3&4 : 2 Gazebos. This home is a TRUE ENTERTAINER’S PARADISE. All Information Is Deemed Reliable But Is Not Guaranteed. Buyer Is Advised To Verify The Accuracy Of All Information Independently. Chandeliers are not included in the sale.
      Presented By: Century Homes Realty Group LLC  718-886-6800
      Call Today: (516) 287-7716, or  Email: Maria Babaev
    • 5 Tredwell Drive Old Westbury, NY 11568
      $2,350,000
      5 Bedrooms 4 Full Baths 1 Half Bath
      Single Family For Sale ML# 3529769
      Fall in love with this brick slate roofed five bedroom sprawling ranch from the moment you enter the circular drive. Detailed finishes include wainscotting, high ceilings, hardwood floors, two fireplaces and built-ins. A welcoming entry opens to generous principal rooms designed for home entertaining. Culinary renovated kitchen highlights include sleek white and black cabinetry, granite center island and top appliances. An adjacent den is the perfect place to unwind and enjoy the view of the verdant acre landscape. Romantic primary suite offers fitted closets, a private patio and hot tub for you to unwind. An en-suite marble bathroom is your personal spa with two vanities, free standing tub and shower. Spacious walk-out lower level features recreation rooms, remote-home office and gym. Your summer fun will be enhanced by the refreshing in-ground salt water pool, the warmth of a firepit, outdoor kitchen and shaded louvered pergola. Generator, automatic pool cover and outdoor shower.
      Presented By: Daniel Gale Sothebys Intl Rlty  516-626-7600
      Call Today: (516) 287-7716, or  Email: Maria Babaev
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