Waterfront Italian-style Old Field mansion on market for $7.75 million
![This estate in Old Field is on the market for...](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.newsday.com%2Fimage-service%2Fversion%2Fc%3ANTQxZDVmNTMtYTE1NC00%3ANTMtYTE1NC00MGNlN2Iz%2Fhodaily230607_photos.jpg%3Ff%3DLandscape%2B16%253A9%26w%3D770%26q%3D1&w=1920&q=80)
This estate in Old Field is on the market for $7.75 million. Credit: IMG NYC
A waterfront North Shore estate in Old Field is on the market for $7.75 million. The annual property taxes are $70,884.
Sitting on 4½ acres, the property contains both a two-bedroom guesthouse and a one-bedroom cottage, in addition to the 10,000-square-foot palazzo.
The Italian-style villa was constructed in 1917. According to a Three Village Herald article from 1959, the original owner was Frederick L. Steenken, a scientist.
"His wife had an affinity for Italian architecture," said listing agent Valerie Briston of Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty.
![The Italian-style villa was constructed in 1917.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.newsday.com%2Fimage-service%2Fversion%2Fc%3AN2RiNmRlNzQtMTAxYy00%3ANzQtMTAxYy00NjYyY2Rm%2Fhodaily230607.jpg%3Ff%3DLandscape%2B16%253A9%26w%3D768%26q%3D1&w=1920&q=80)
The Italian-style villa was constructed in 1917. Credit: IMG NYC
The estate then became home to Maryville Convent in 1951. The article states: "Since then it has provided two glorious weeks of vacation each summer for some 200 nuns." The living room was transformed into a chapel, and another room was occupied by an organ, Briston added.
![The estate then became home to Maryville Convent in 1951.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.newsday.com%2Fimage-service%2Fversion%2Fc%3AMjFkNTBhODMtZjYxMC00%3AODMtZjYxMC00YTg3MzFi%2Fhodaily230607_photos.jpg%3Ff%3DLandscape%2B16%253A9%26w%3D768%26q%3D1&w=1920&q=80)
The estate then became home to Maryville Convent in 1951. Credit: IMG NYC
The property was "redone completely" in 2010, which included the installation of a new terracotta tile roof, said Briston. The main house contains five en-suite bedrooms and bathrooms, a library and an office. In total, there are eight bedrooms and 13 bathrooms throughout the property.
![The kitchen.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.newsday.com%2Fimage-service%2Fversion%2Fc%3AOWRmN2QzMzYtMWM0My00%3AMzYtMWM0My00YTFmNDM2%2Fhodaily230607_photos.jpg%3Ff%3DLandscape%2B16%253A9%26w%3D768%26q%3D1&w=1920&q=80)
The kitchen. Credit: IMG NYC
"All 13 bathrooms are completely unique; you don't see any repeat," said Briston.
There is a tower with all-encompassing views of a creek and Long Island Sound below. The outdoor area features four tile fountains and a heated in-ground pool with a cabana. The other side of the property boasts a limestone and terrazzo courtyard with a secluded dining terrace.
"It’s hard to put into words how amazing it is," said Briston.
The property is served by the Three Village Central School District.
![The property was "redone completely" in 2010, the listing agent...](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.newsday.com%2Fimage-service%2Fversion%2Fc%3AYTNjYjYzYjItYmUwZS00%3AYjItYmUwZS00MTUyNWM4%2Fhodaily230607_photos.jpg%3Ff%3DLandscape%2B16%253A9%26w%3D768%26q%3D1&w=1920&q=80)
The property was "redone completely" in 2010, the listing agent said. Credit: IMG NYC