GREAT NECK ESTATES. Just thirty minutes from the excitement and commotion of Manhattan, you can find peace and serenity in a scenic and close-knit community on the shores of Little Neck Bay. With all the grandeur of Great Neck’s “Great Gatsby” Era, extolled by its famous resident, F. Scott Fitzgerald, this magnificent six-bedroom, six-and-a-half-bath brick colonial, built in 2006 and sitting on nearly a half-acre of enchantment, combines all the charm of yesteryear with all the amenities sought for today. Great Neck is a peninsula on Long Island’s north shore known for its diverse population, cultural activities, and many high-profile residents. Valued for its proximity to Manhattan and its award-winning schools, it has been the home to such notables as Paul Newman, Francis Ford Coppola, Harry F. Sinclair, and Walter P. Chrysler, whose estate is today the U. S. Merchant Marine Academy. Incorporated in 1911, the village of Great Neck Estates is a friendly community of about 2,800 residents that offers scenic views, stately residences on lovely winding streets, and membership at the Great Neck Estates Waterfront Park, offering an Olympic-sized swimming pool, kiddie pool, indoor and outdoor tennis courts, basketball and handball courts, ball field, docks, mooring, community events, summer camp, and more. About a 150-feet from the waterfront park’s entry, this glorious home, enfolded by emerald lawns dotted with mature trees, will entice you to take long strolls along lovely lanes past the exquisitely landscaped homes of your neighbors. Updated throughout and in pristine condition, the home’s interior radiates a timeless ambiance of grace and casual elegance with high ceilings, superb millwork, wide-plank oak floors, and easy flow. A stunning traditional fireplace is the focal point of the sunny living room on one side of the gracious foyer, offering fielded panel wainscot and elegant staircase, while a richly adorned and banquet-sized dining room is serviced from a spacious butler’s pantry through French doors. The foyer leads past a generous study (entered through French pocket doors), to the spacious and congenial family room boasting a coffered vaulted ceiling, impressive custom entertainment center, and a wall of French doors with transom lights opening to a delightful rear bluestone patio with gas grill. Wide pocket French doors lead to the adjoining, sun-drenched, eat-in, French country kitchen offering the gourmet chef a fabulous and spacious workspace. It features granite-topped cherry cabinetry, a huge center island with prep sink and seating, a planning center, high-end integrated appliances including a large Wolf gas range, and ample storage areas and pantries. Heated Versailles tile floors flow into the spacious breakfast area where sliding-glass doors access the patio. A service hallway/mudroom, lined with built-in storage, provides access to the back stairs, side entrance, attached two-car garage, laundry, maid’s room, and full bath. On the second floor, the palatial master suite is a heavenly retreat boasting a gorgeous bedroom with tray ceiling and private balcony overlooking the rear property; a relaxing sitting room with built-in bookcases and window seat; a fabulous custom-fitted walk-in closet; and a lavish master bath featuring limestone floors, cherry double vanity with Calcutta marble top, a free-standing, jetted tub in windowed alcove, dressing table, shower, water closet, and linen closet. Also, on this level are four beautifully appointed and spacious bedrooms - two with baths en suite and one with access to hall bath shared with fourth bedroom. A roomy open landing, with linen closet, has access to a large walk-up attic. The full finished basement’s open floor plan provides ample space for entertaining on a grand scale with a large kitchenette, wet bar with wine cooler, media area, game area, full bath, bonus room, gym, and huge amounts of storage space. Great for entertaining, with high ceilings, tall windows, and beautifully appointed, this incredible offering is ready and waiting to make you and your guests feel immediately at home. Yes, dreams can come true.