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.
- 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
- 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
- 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
- VirtualTour URL:
- https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=S5bSVM26pfe&brand=0
- Water Source:
- Public
- Office MlsId:
- STETSO
Residential Lease - MLS# 914048
216 Melbourne Avenue, Rye Town, NY
- 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








































