Property Description

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.

Features
Heating System:
Electric, Natural Gas, Geothermal
Cooling System:
Central Air
Basement:
Partially Finished
View:
Water
Fence:
Fenced
Swimming Pool:
In Ground, Outdoor Pool
Appliances:
Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Cooktop, Electric Water Heater, Wine Refrigerator
Fireplace Features:
Bedroom, Family Room, Living Room
Fireplaces Total:
3
Flooring:
Hardwood
Interior Features:
Eat-in Kitchen, Primary Bathroom, Chandelier
Laundry Features:
In Unit
Lot Features:
Near Public Transit, Level, Near Shops, Near School
Parking Features:
Driveway
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Utilities:
Trash Collection Public
Address Map
City:
Rye Town
State:
NY
Street:
Melbourne
Street Number:
216
Street Suffix:
Avenue
Postal Code:
10543
Floor Number:
0
Longitude:
W74° 16' 10.3''
Latitude:
N40° 57' 8.4''
Subdivision Name:
Historic District
Additional Information
Architectural Style:
Victorian
Construction Materials:
Frame, Clapboard
Elementary School:
F E Bellows Elementary School
High School:
Rye Neck Senior High School
Levels:
Three Or More
Agent MlsId:
4968
MiddleOrJunior School:
Rye Neck Middle School
PhotosCount:
39
Rent Includes:
All Utilities
Special Listing Conditions:
No
Water Source:
Public
Office MlsId:
STETSO

Residential Lease - MLS# 914048

216 Melbourne Avenue, Rye Town, NY

6 Bedrooms
3 Bathrooms
3,658 Sqft
$30,000
Listing ID #914048
Basic Details
Property Type :
Residential Lease
Property SubType :
Single Family Residence
Listing Type :
Idx
Listing ID :
914048
Price :
$30,000
Rooms :
14
Bedrooms :
6
Bathrooms :
3
Half Bathrooms :
1
Bathrooms Total :
4
Square Footage :
3,658 Sqft
Lot Area :
0.90 Acre
Year Built :
1875
Status :
Active
Listing Agent :
Mary Stetson
Listing Office :
Stetson Real Estate
Agent info
Contact Agent
Walkscore