Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s your private helicopter delivering you straight to the helipad at your new $9 million Long Island paradise.
At least, it can be, if you’re willing to dig deep into your pockets and fork out a small fortune for a rather vast slice of luxury, where top-of-the-line living knows no limits and even traffic can’t get in the way of your relaxation.
Perched on one of the highest points on Long Island, the home at 18 Gwynne Road in Melville is a shining example of modern luxury, while boasting all of the aesthetic elegance of an English country estate, set on a meticulously landscaped 2.3-acre parcel.
Spanning roughly 8,500 square feet with six bedrooms, six full bathrooms, and three half bathrooms, the home also comes with its very own FAA-recognized helipad, allowing you to bypass traffic and fly directly to New York City or the Hamptons.
“This home is truly an entertainer’s paradise,” the listing notes—calling attention to an owner’s ability to fly themselves and their guests directly to their front door.
After being on and off the market for several years, the home has recently relisted for $8,999,999. It’s represented by listing agent Michelle Labarbera of Nest Seekers International.
With its steep-pitched roofs, turret-like architectural forms, and circular motor court, the home offers the first impression of a traditional English country manor.
Inside, however, the interiors feel far more dramatic: Soaring ceilings, imported marble flooring, dark wood paneling, and oversized chandeliers define the main living spaces, while arched windows flood rooms with natural light and views of the surrounding English-style gardens.
The heart of the home is a gourmet eat-in kitchen with a large center island, extensive custom cabinetry, and high-end appliances. An inviting breakfast alcove and a formal dining room that opens onto a balcony make it ideal for both quiet mornings over coffee and or large dinner gatherings.
Nearby, a mix of living and family rooms, anchored by some of the home’s four fireplaces, provide the perfect spaces to unwind.
Upstairs, a palatial primary suite includes a spa-style bath with a walk-in shower and soaking tub clad in imported marble. Five additional bedrooms continue the same elevated tone, offering flexible living quarters for family or guests.
And throughout the entire estate, custom millwork, beamed ceilings, and ornamental ironwork underscore the home’s European-style craftsmanship.
Beyond the private helipad, other amenities are equally impressive. A heated saltwater pool and spa with waterfalls are framed within a stone terrace and formal gardens.
The lower level is entirely devoted to entertainment with a starlit home theater, indoor squash and basketball courts, a home gym, game room, workshop, and wine-friendly entertaining area.
Modern conveniences are also abundant and blend seamlessly with the home’s old-world style: geothermal heating and cooling, radiant heat throughout, a heated driveway, a sophisticated security system, and an eight-car garage complete the picture.
Bordered by West Hills County Park and located within the Half Hollow Hills school district, the estate offers exceptional privacy while remaining close to commuter routes and Long Island’s coastal destinations.
Yet for all the property has to offer, it has struggled to find a buyer—having previously listed for the lower price of $7.9 million in 2022, only for that ask to be discounted to $7.5 million just a few days later.
It remained at that price over the next couple of years as it bounced on and off the market, before being removed altogether in September 2024. When it was relisted in November, it had the much higher ask attached.
According to records, a sale of the home would mark the first time it has changed hands in almost 30 years, having last sold in 1997, when it was purchased for just $105,000.
Now, as one of Melville’s highest-priced listings, it represents a rare chance to own an authentic English-manor, complete with its own private helipad, all less than an hour from New York City.