Why you should buy my house: Huntington ranch
The living room of the Speeds' Huntington home on July 22, 2016. It is on the market in August 2016 for $839,000. Credit: Heather Walsh
Sellers: Leslie and Bob Speed
Address: 6 Partridge Lane, Huntington
Asking price: $839,000
The basics: A four-bedroom, two-bath ranch on a 0.66-acre
The competition: A 4-bedroom Colonial on Partridge Lane is listed for $915,000
Recent sale in the area: The nearest recent sale is a four-bedroom Colonial on Lynridge Lane that closed July 15 for $990,000.
Taxes: $15,388 ($14,227 with STAR exemption)
Bob and Leslie Speed in the eat-in kitchen of their Huntington home on July 22, 2016. Credit: Heather Walsh
Time on the market: Since July 21
Listing agent: Sal Ammirati, Douglas Elliman
Why it’s for sale: Leslie 59, a teaching assistant in the Harborfields school district, and Bob, 65, a footwear import executive, say they’re relocating to be closer to family.
The Speeds bought their home in 1992 and did a major renovation eight years ago. Leslie shares:
Bob and Leslie Speed in the eat-in kitchen of their Huntington home on July 22, 2016. Credit: Heather Walsh
“We have nine months of gorgeous blooming flowers every year. The backyard is a green flowering oasis beautifully surrounding the pool. When one plant fades another pops up. We have color from March to early November. The pool has an electronic cover that keeps the greenery out and the heat in.
"I love the layout of the house. The master suite is in an area separate from the other bedrooms. It’s a great house for parties, both indoor and out. We’ve had up to 70 people here. We totally renovated the kitchen about 8 years ago with new appliances and cabinets.
"We created a cathedral ceiling and expanded the kitchen into the garage, although there’s still space for two cars. We have a built-in ice maker that can produce 35 pounds of ice a day. All our guests love this kitchen. It’s timeless. The family room flows through a large archway into the dining room, which flows into the living room.
"We have a full basement and part of it is finished. There’s loads of storage. Also a wet bar. The neighborhood is family-friendly. There’s lots of get-togethers. It’s great place to raise kids, and the train station is only a mile away.”
