Jay Gatsby’s waterfront manor in F. Scott Fitzgerald’s timeless tome, The Great Gatsby, is emblematic of the fictional character’s larger-than-life persona. And those with a knack for entertaining as he did will find that one new $10.25 million listing on Long Island’s Gold Coast—yes, the same affluent North Shore area that gave Fitzgerald inspiration for the book—provides ample space for unforgettable affairs, and more.
The shingle-style mansion crowns five sun-kissed acres in the village of Mill Neck, which exists in the town of Oyster Bay. Anyone familiar with the area will note the landmark Mill Neck Manor and other Gilded Age mansions that were once home to wealthy families like the Vanderbilts and Rockefellers that dot the Gold Coast, from Great Neck to Huntington. Still, this nine-bedroom abode that spreads out over 16,500 square feet on interiors with an attached guest house has just enough rural charm (and luxuries) to captivate on its own.
The great room with a wood-burning fireplace and wet bar.
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According to public record, the Heather Lane address last sold in February 2011. A year later, the gated manse at the heart of its idyllic settings was completed with long driveway that draw the eyes to hand-laid stone features of the exterior, as well as the three-car garage with pea-green doors beyond a stone-crafted carport. The property is the second-most expensive home on the market in Mill Neck as of December 2025. Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty holds the multimillion-dollar listing.
Archways and the grand staircase pop in foyer.
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A wood-finished staircase greets owners in the light-filled foyer, where one archway allows a glimpse into the formal dining room with custom display cabinetry. A sunken great room with a stone fireplace and bespoke wet bar sits nearby on the main floor, alongside the kitchen inspired by Christopher Peacock design. Think jade-hued counters and professional-grade appliances set adjacent to a circular breakfast room with garden views. A handsome office, two powder rooms, and pantry are other amenities on the level.
With its own foyer and private sitting area complemented by a fireplace, the primary wing is an ideal place to wind down. Marble-crafted counters and flooring throughout its ensuite are illuminated by clerestory windows, meanwhile an island accents the dressing room. Four more bedrooms across the upper levels feature custom wardrobes and private bathrooms. A bonus room, currently used as a gym, sits on the second level as well.
Inside the temperature-controlled wine cellar on the mansion’s lower level.
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Down on the lower level, a guest bedroom with a full bath accommodates visitors. Other standout features there include a laundry suite, game room, and a wine cellar. A covered slate walkway leads over to the semi-attached guest house that features a spacious living room, custom eat-in kitchen, and three en suite bedrooms. Stone terraces, a porte-cochere, and outdoor kitchen with its own patio along the rear of the residence make hosting large groups a breeze, too, alongside lush lawns, a vegetable garden, and private putting green with an 85-yard practice range. Here, you get a bang for your buck.
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Demetrius Simms