216 Melbourne Avenue

Exceptionally furnished and provisioned estate on a private full acre lot in a blue-ribbon school district, offering ocean views from the second & third floors and an ideal location in easy walking distance to the beach, beautiful parks, marinas, nature trails, coffee shops, restaurants, schools (including the notable French-American School of NY), the train, and <40 minute train ride to the heart of New York City. This remarkable historical (and expertly remodeled) Victorian has been the recent rental preference of choice for well-known movie stars, an MLB All-Star player, a top-five PGA golfer, and other notable VIPs who value its privacy, comfort, numerous amenities and unique sense of place. This very private property is designed for elevated indoor-outdoor living and entertaining, featuring a wrap-around porch with ceiling fans and high-end deck furniture, an expansive front and back lawn, multiple seated patios for entertaining, a large heated pool (25' x 45') and hot tub (10' x 10'), a fully-fenced private backyard, a lighted horseshoe court, a large flourishing 40' x 20' vegetable garden, and professional landscape lighting including veranda pendants, walkway lights, porch lights, a BBQ spotlight, and floodlights on all sides. A large detached historical barn offers additional recreational space with separate rooms for ping pong playing, a dart board court, multiple bikes for tenant use, and ample storage on two expansive levels. Inside, the home offers 10+ foot high ceilings, amazing natural light, three working fireplaces (including one in the MBR), six spacious bedrooms, plus a private office, along with a formal living room, formal dining room (able to comfortably seat 16 people), an open-concept kitchen (with a 3.5' x 10' marble island perfect for entertaining) with a large kitchen banquette built into a expansive windowed bay (able to comfortably seat 10 people) and expansive family room, a spacious mudroom, 1st floor powder room, and a fully-furnished basement with a complete lounge area and full gym (including a Peloton, Lululemon interactive Mirror, free weights, a dance bar and yoga mats). Additional amenities include hard-wired Sonos speakers throughout the entire home, 10' deep wraparound porches, a large spacious backyard; a gaming and recreation room; a Level 2 EV charger (alongside a driveway that is large enough to park 6 cars); and a comprehensive hard-wired security and alarm system with Ring doorbells and cameras for added peace of mind. Rental available starting in January 2026, with a minimum three-month term. This home is exquisitely maintained, with a unique mix of old-world charm plus all of the modern amenities, and homeowners who are highly responsive to any need, at any hour for the most discerning renters.