65 Brookhill Lane

Welcome to OLD CHESTER HILLS, Huntington

As the exclusive marketing real estate professional representing this extraordinary property, it’s my pleasure to introduce you not only to a stunning residence—but to a lifestyle.

Thank you for visiting my website and for your interest in this property. We truly hope you find this home as exceptional and inspiring as we know it to be.

While you’re awaiting your private tour of the home and its remarkable grounds, I invite you to take a few moments to explore the extensive list of features, amenities, smart home enhancements, and the numerous thoughtful updates, expansions, and renovations that elevate this property to a class of its own.

To help you envision life here even more vividly, I’ve also included a brief history of the Old Chester Hills community—its rich charm, timeless appeal, and what makes it such a special place to call home.

Enjoy your visit and imagine yourself in your “Home Sweet Home”.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION DISCLAIMER AND DISCLOSURES

Information Deemed Accurate But Not Guaranteed. Prospective Buyers Must Verify All Information.

No Warranties or Guarantees Made by the Listing Agent, Realty Connect USA and the Old Chester Hills Civic Association (OCHCA)

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OLD CHESTER HILLS - HOW IT ALL BEGAN...

Old Chester Hills was developed by Wade & Richard from late 1954 to 1957. Three styles of homes were offered (today, many homes have undergone modications, remodeling and new construction).

1. The Newburyport (Split)
2. The Early American Farm Ranch
3. The Nantucket Cottage

Between January 1955 and August 1957, the following streets were developed:

Beaverhill Lane, Brookhill Lane, Bunkerhill Lane, Godfrey Lane, Greenhill Lane, Surry Hill Lane, Whistlerhill Lane.

The remaining streets were developed as follows:

Indian Well Court 1967, Hampton Hill Court 1971, Wilder Lane 1986, Dumplin Hill Lane 1987, Chester Court 1996, Morning View Court 2001. 

Old Chester Hills is now a community of 250+ homes. Newer homes have been built with some older homes under going renovations.

Old Chester Hills, resembling an Old New England settlement (then), lies on rolling richly tree-doted land. The individual homes, set along winding country lanes, conform to the terrain so ranch homes have an expansive lawns, while split level homes rest on the hillside for which they were meant-(then). Each home occupies approximately one acre of grounds.

 A LITTLE HISTORY ABOUT OUR OLD CHESTER HILLS COMMUNITY

The land that was developed into what is now known as "Old Chester Hills" was sold by Walter and Margaret Beh to the original builders, Wade & Richard on May 18th, 1954.

Walter Beh was born in New York City in 1882 and Margaret Buser Beh, a native of Haardt, Germany. Margaret came to the United States at the age of 11 months old, on July 5th, 1898. They married in Brooklyn in 1916 and moved here in 1935.

Mrs. Beh, a horse lover, wanted property that could accommodate horses. They found such a place in what was then called, Greenlawn. The property originally 110 acres, which later grew to over 300 acres, had a 15 box stall stable, a large barn, a brood stable, and a mile turn racetrack. 

Mr. Beh was not a horse person but Mrs. Beh was an accomplished polo player and was the captain of the Long Island women's team. She also played for many years in Florida. According to her son, Bruce, there were as many as 15 horses in the stables. These included hunters, polo ponies, trotters, pacers and work horses. Horse drawn mowers were used to cut the lawn in the front of the house.

At one time, before homes were built, there was a 20 acre hay field with a practice area for "stick and balling". The hay was mowed and raked with horse equipment, loaded onto hay wagons and stored in the loft of the barn.

"Chester" was a hunter that Mrs. Beh competed with at the National Horse Show in the old Madison Square Garden. She and her son, Bruce, were members of the Meadowbrook and Smithtown Hunts. Hounds met from time to time on the front lawn, and tea was served afterwards. The Smithtown Hunt Club was organized in 1990 and is now the only hunt surviving on Long Island.

Another interesting property in Old Chester Hills, contributing to its history, was known as Dumpling Hill during the 1700's. The original owner was Michael Rhemp. The Michael Rhemp House is listed on the National Historic Registry as well as a Huntington Historic House.  Titled passed to Michael Rhemp's son, Joseph in 1801 and eventually to his great-grandson, Joel, who lived in the house from 1850 to 1903.  In 1903, Joel traded the farm for three houses on what is now Smith Street in Greenlawn. After the trade it was owned by the Oswald Family. It was later owned or occupied by several parties and tenant farmers until 1950 when it was acquired by Allen L. Woodworth. The Woodworth Farm had guinea hens, bantam chickens, white pigeons and sheep. Many original Owners remember the sheep grazing on the front lawn. It is not known how many acres were in the original farm, but it extended West along Little Plains Road to Broadway and some distance South.

The last of the three estates on Godfrey Lane to be developed was the 10 acre estate of Mr. & Mrs. A.T. Wilder.

Mrs. Wilder, a Rhodes Scholar, was a grandchild of Samuel Gardner Wilder, one of the first missionaries to go to Hawaii. The missionary family in the book Hawaii, by Jamed Michiner, was based on him.  Mr. Wilder cultivated roses on his property on Godfrey Lane and had 900 rose bushes growing on the estate.

Louise Wilder was a driving force in Town civic matters, starting with the creation of the original zoning map for the Town of Huntington. Another of her many lasting achievements was the acquisition of a single and separate properties along Manor Road and the South border of Old Chester Hills creating a "picture frame" of undeveloped natural woodland now known as Berkeley Jackson Park.

BERKELEY JACKSON COUNTRY PARKLAND

Old Chester Hills abuts Berkeley Jackson County Park, a 100-acre hidden gem with access only for walking and hiking. No ATV'S are permitted on the trails. The Western part of the park contains the remnants of two former sand quarries. It is a jewel in the heart of Huntington and one we hope to preserve. The entrance to the park is on Manor Road. It is a great place to go for a peaceful walk, bird watching and wildlife viewing.

OAKES CEMETERY

A small cemetery located at the intersection of Beaverhill Lane and Whistlerhill Lane. It was designated a Town of Huntington Historic Site in 1980 in memory of Ephram Oakes, a soldier of the Revolutionary who fought with General Montgomery at the Siege of Quebec 1753-1846. Ephram Oakes was born about 1753 and died April 21, 1846 at the age of 93.

ABOUT OLD CHESTER HILLS CIVIC ASSOCIATION (optional membership-highly encouraged)

The Old Chester Hills Civic Association, Inc. (OCHCA) was formed to promote civic and social activities among people residing in the community; to encourage an active participation in, and the understanding of local civic affairs and to initiate, and support measures helpful to the development and betterment of the community. The association is non-partisan. Regular meetings of the association are normally held once a month with adequate notice of the Old Chester Hills community, except July, August and December. Old Chester Hills Civic Association, Inc. is a New York Domestic Not-For-Profit Corporation filed September 28th, 1956. Membership dues are currently $50.00 per annum. 

Current Director of Social Events is: Lovelee M. Aparicio-Vetri (myself) running a two year term.

NOW, LET'S TALK ABOUT THE ADDITIONAL FEATURES OF THE HOME

AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM

BACKYARD AND POOL AREA ACCENT LIGHTING

ENTRANCE FRONT PATIO

Bluestone patio entrance with newly built Bluestone wall foundations (April 2025)

ELECTRICAL UTILITY AND SUPPLY

EXTERIOR PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

Safety Lights

FIREPLACES

GARAGE

GENERAL / COMMON AREA

Windows / Window treatments

HEATING SYSTEM / COOKING

HOUSE CONTROL SYSTEMS / SMART SYSTEMS

Alarm System

INTERIOR ILLUMINATION / LIGHT TECHNOLOGY

INTERNET SERVICE / PHONE

ITALIAN STYLE FOUNTAIN / WATER FEATURE

KITCHEN

LAUNDRY ROOM

LAWN SPRINKLER SYSTEM

HOUSE CONTROL SYSTEMS / SMART SYSTEMS

Alarm System

POOL / POOL EQUIPMENT

SEWAGE SYSTEM / CESSPOOL

UTILITIES

Water Supply