Real Estate

Originally part of a 60-acre horse farm that was subdivided, the home served as an estate owned by the prominent Van Wyck family, the agent says.

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Most of the older homes are typically farmhouses and Colonial Federalist styles that date back to the 1700s.

Facing west, the home with a private cul-de-sac has views of the sunset and wildlife on a protected canal.

In addition to a fountain, the resort-like property has a pool area with a separate hot tub, a sitting area, a tennis court, and a sports court.

The full basement has a Board of Health Approval for two additional bedrooms and one bathroom.

While there's still time left on Old Man Winter's calendar, why not work on getting your cold-weather gear organized?

Located in an old vacation community, the house overlooks preserved land.

"If you got stuck on a road, an East Quogue resident would stop, pick you up, and drive you to the garage," says Al Algieri, president of the civic association.

The 2,572-square-foot home, now under contract, boasts four big bedrooms and can host large gatherings.

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At one point, there were 60 homes of doll-sized proportions in North Merrick. Residents say perhaps a half-dozen original ones remain, although they have been altered. The rest were torn down and replaced with larger residences.