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$12,500,000 | Constructed in 1987 | 20,000 Sq. Ft. | 8 Bedrooms | 12 Bathrooms | 47.2 Acres
19 Burrma Rd, Lloyd Harbor, NY
This expansive 47-acre waterfront estate in Long Island, featuring a Tudor-inspired main house of 20,000 square feet, is currently listed for $12.5 million. Dubbed Sassafras, this lavish property was initially listed for $60 million back in 2007. The current owner designed the home to pay tribute to the British architect Sir Edwin Lutyens, blending Tudor architecture with the traditional styles of southeast England to create a timeless work of art. Notably, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt rented this property in 2009 while Jolie was shooting for Salt on Long Island. The main residence boasts 25 principal rooms, including an impressive entrance with a 48-foot cathedral ceiling, a great hall, study, formal dining area with a sweeping outdoor terrace displaying breathtaking water views, a grand living room with a significant fireplace, 8 bedrooms, along with 8 full and 4 half baths, an enclosed dining veranda, and a master suite with panoramic views spanning 120 degrees of Long Island Sound and Connecticut. The estate also features two guest houses, each around 5,500 square feet, a charming log cabin “tea house” with picturesque sea vistas, a tennis court, and a beach cabana equipped with a full kitchen and deck. The grounds include extensive specimen gardens, a fitness path, a private beach complete with a 200-foot dock for accommodating various sizes of watercraft, a 30′ x 60′ swimming pool, and a gazebo with a bar and hot tub.
According to the listing: Sassafras is a timeless masterpiece set within a secluded cove on 47 acres of waterfront land. The traditional Tudor architectural design honors British architect Sir Edwin Lutyens. The main residence spans approximately 20,000 square feet, featuring a grand entrance with a 48-foot cathedral ceiling, a study, and a formal dining room that transitions to a wraparound terrace revealing stunning water views, along with a grand great hall with a fireplace, 8 bedrooms, 8 full and 4 half baths, an enclosed dining porch, and a master suite boasting 120-degree views of Long Island Sound and Connecticut. Additionally, the property includes two guest houses measuring 5,500 square feet each, three greenhouses, a tennis court, and a beach cabana with a deck. The landscape is adorned with specimen gardens, a fishing pond, a fitness path, a private beach with a 200-foot dock suitable for various watercraft sizes, and a luxurious 30-by-60-foot pool. It features a gazebo with a bar, bath, outdoor shower, and hot tub. A log cabin complete with a kitchen, full bath, and deck is also present. Possible subdivision options are available, with a zoning of 5 acres. Tax lot 2 includes 33 acres, while tax lot 4 encompasses 14.2 acres.
Philip Laffey • [email protected] • (516) 359-1489
Laffey Real Estate • [email protected] • (516) 626-1500
Photo Credits: Brian Berkowitz — Twilight Artistry
