5 Cedar Lane, Glen Cove, NY 11542

$3,999,000

Leahead-Gold Coast Waterfront Mansion! Imagine finding a treasure of immense worth that has been hidden for decades and forgotten by the world. Such is this mysterious “grand lady” standing before you, who, like Grizzabella in “Cats”, is ready for a new life. Unlike the ragtag cat, however, this 1896 mansion… Read More is in beautiful condition maintaining most of its gorgeous features including gleaming hardwood floors, custom-carved paneling, high, coffered and open-beam ceilings, six exquisite fireplaces, breathtaking leaded-glass windows and doors plus huge pocket doors built to match the rooms they separate. These are immense spaces waiting to entertain huge parties. Its utilities, bathrooms, kitchen, etc. are maintained and updated. Plus, the century-old adornments have not aged much. Originally over five acres of gardens, woodland, pool with waterfall, spa, and lawns extending to a rocky bluff overlooking Long Island Sound, the home’s setting remains serene and romantic with 1.34-acres encompassing all the key elements. The home has seven bedrooms, seven baths, one powder room, and a renovated kitchen with high-end finishes and appliances. The estate’s early history has recently been discovered. In 1897, Henry W. J. Bucknall, bought the Glen Cove five-acre estate. Bucknall had been raised in Portugal and Spain, schooled in his native England, where he was football captain, and learned to appreciate history and the arts. His family was in the cork business, growing and selling bottle corks, etc. He moved to New York and became very successful importing cork. He married in 1894 and bought his new estate naming it “Leahead” after an ancestral home in England. He was one of the first to settle in a new wealthy neighborhood, “Red Spring Colony,” in Glen Cove where successful businessmen soon followed. His property included a gatehouse and a carriage house, but over the years they were sold off along with much of the property. Something happened that caused the house to lose its entire second floor and turret. The cause is unknown. The third floor remains today with two generous bedrooms that share a full bath. The remaining roof is mostly flat and has an added huge skylight over the first-floor reception hall, which is the center of the home. It is entered from the foyer (with its entry into the breathtaking banquet hall with barrel ceiling, massive limestone fireplace, and French doors to a patio) and leads into a huge living room with fireplace and large bay window and door opening to another patio with water views. An arched staircase leads to a balcony library and down to the butler’s pantry. French doors open to the first-floor primary suite offering many closets, a primary bath, and sitting room with impressive ornate fireplace and French doors to a patio. An adjoining bedroom has a bath and closets. The service wing of the first floor holds a walk-in pantry, laundry room, Butler’s pantry, and steps down into the eat-in kitchen with breakfast nook and access to a deck. The gourmet kitchen offers extensive cabinetry, granite counters and backsplash, a built-in stainless-steel high-end gas stovetop, double oven, microwave, dishwasher, sub-zero refrigerator, hood, huge double sink, and under-cabinet lighting. A wide door opens to the oak paneled banquet hall. Two bedrooms with baths complete the first floor. Not counting the huge basement with staff quarters and immense storage space, this amazing 7,594-square-foot-home is ready for you to make into your dream estate and live happily ever after. Energy Star home - Sophisticated computer controlled central heating / cooling system. View 3D Tour and Floor Plan. Read Less

Listing Courtesy of Douglas Elliman Real Estate.

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Days Online

Last Updated

Jun 8, 2025

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Beds

Full Baths

Partial Baths

Square Ft.

7,594

Year Built

1896

MLS Number

864320

30 Days Snapshot Of 11542

$717k

-31%

(avg) sold price

homes sold

151

-6%

(avg) days on market

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Appliances & Equipment

Description: "Convection Oven", "Cooktop", "Dishwasher", "Disposal", "Dryer", "Electric Oven", "Electric Water Heater", "ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances", "Exhaust Fan", "Freezer", "Gas Cooktop", "Gas Range", "Microwave", "Oven", "Refrigerator", "Stainless Steel Appliance(s)", "Washer", "Oil Water Heater"

Basement

Description: "Full", "Partially Finished", "Storage Space", "Walk-Out Access"

Building

Area: 7594, Architecture: "Estate", Construction Materials: "Brick", Year Built: 1896, Effective Year built: 2000

Cooling

Details: "Attic Fan", "Central Air", "Ductless", "Ductwork", "ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment"

Exterior Features

Features: "Balcony", "Garden", "Lighting", "Mailbox", "Rain Gutters", Patio Features: "Deck", "Patio", "Terrace"

Fence

Description: "Back Yard"

Fireplaces

Total Fireplaces: 6

Floors

Flooring: "Wood"

Heating

Heating: "Baseboard", "Ducts", "Heat Pump", "Hot Water", "Oil", "Passive Solar", "Propane", "Steam", "Other"

Home Owner's Association

Dues Frequency: Annually, Fee: 400, Description: "Other"

Laundry

Description: "Electric Dryer Hookup", "Inside", "Laundry Room", "Washer Hookup"

Lot

Features: "Back Yard", "Garden", "Landscaped", "Level", "Near Golf Course", "Near School", "Near Shops", "Part Wooded", "Private", "Secluded", "Sprinklers In Rear", "Views", "Waterfront", Acres: 1.34

Property

Description: "Compressor", "Fuel Tank(s)", "Generator", "Irrigation Equipment", "Lawn Maintenance Equipment"

Pool

Features: "Electric Heat", "Fenced", "In Ground", "Outdoor Pool", "Pool/Spa Combo", Private Pool

Utilities

Sewer: "Cesspool", Water Source: "Public", Utilities: "Cable Available", "Cable Connected", "Electricity Available", "Electricity Connected", "Phone Available", "Phone Connected", "Propane", "Trash Collection Public", "Underground Utilities", "Water Available", "Water Connected"

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