Ben Robyn Farm – a former country gentleman’s estate on Long Island

12 West Mall Drive, Huntington, New York 11560

Sale Price

$1,650,000

Sq. Ft. (approx)

5020

Lot Description

2 acres

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Year Built

1910

Property Description

Built for Francis LeBaron Robbins, a New York lawyer and a direct descendant of the Mayflower's Governor Bradford, the home spans 5020 sq. ft and boasts 9 bedrooms, 4 1/2 baths and 5 wood burning fireplaces. It's located on 2 acres.

The home's impeccable quality of construction radiates throughout, where gracious crown moldings frame each thoughtfully appointed space and lustrous hardwood floors create an atmosphere of refined warmth. A multi-layered deck and multiple bluestone patios offer outside settings and a charming cottage with a front porch, is perfect for creating childhood adventures or serves as an inspiring creative retreat. A sunken garden and pool await restoration.

Property History

The home was designed by Peabody, Wilson & Brown - celebrated architects of Long Island's most prestigious turn-of-the-century estates. Robbins first wife was Frances Folsom Cleveland Lamont the goddaughter of President Grover Cleveland. Her father was Secretary of War in President Cleveland's cabinet. Robbins second wife was Anna Robenne, a beautiful Russian ballerina. In approximately 1928 Delano and Aldrich designed an elegant ballroom (now extant) and pool. Many grand parties must have taken place on the estate.