6 Beverly Rd – Douglaston, New York

The one of a kind, 4750 square feet, 6 bedroom waterfront residence in Douglaston, Queens, only 27 minutes from NYC via LIRR, is situated in the exclusive Douglas Manor village where luxury country living and old world charm meet modern lifestyle. Sitting across the street from the water and one block from the Douglaston Club, this 1900 stone construction house is an architectural gem, both inside and out, offering breathtaking views of Little Neck Bay and the bridges. Just sit back and relax on the huge deck and watch spectacular sunsets as the boats sail by. This historic home has served as the set for several TV shows, including HBO’s Boardwalk Empire. The first floor has a perfect layout for entertaining a large number of guests with its grand living room overlooking the marina and the bay through french doors and the oversized dining room extending into a sunroom. The space flows into the cozy country style kitchen with authentic rustic stone floors and exposed wood beams featuring a dining area with a beautiful brick fireplace and a sitting area both opening up to the deck with more amazing views of the water. Douglas Manor, a onetime vacation destination for wealthy residents of Manhattan, is now home to families who lovingly preserve its country life style, history, and nature rich environment that includes a dock, beaches and a waterfront park and playground, as well as the adjacent 650-acre Alley Pond Park with its hiking trails and wetlands. Residents enjoy summer sailing camp for kids, tennis, swimming and fine dining at the Douglaston Club, based in the 19th-century mansion built by the founding Douglas family.  With excellent District 26 schools, low NYC taxes and a short commute to Manhattan via the LIRR, Douglas Manor is a truly unique residential neighborhood.