New-York tribune., 1905-08-20
JAS Fl. HYDE'S HOME SOLD
BROOKLYN Nan BUYER.
Louis Bossert, Lumber Merchant,
Poys $500 900.
lBy TELEGRAPH TO THE rRIBuNE.I !


Bay Shore, y. Y, Aug. 19-The Oaks. the
country place of James Hazen Hyde, on the
South Country Road, mile west of this village
sold to-day by the well known brokerage
firm of r. K. Cornene & Co TO Louis Bossert
wealthy Brooklyn lumber dealer. whose city
home is at No. LOOP Bushwick-ave The price
is not far from 100000 The sale is a record
breaker being the largest transaction in coun-
try real estate on Long Island in many years
The property embraces four hundred acres
and extends from the bay northward two miles
and has mile of water front and $500 feet OF
frontage on the South Country Road The house
is one of the largest in the residential section
between Babylon and Oakdale and was built
thirty-one years ago by the late Henry B. Hyde
at cost of more than 100000. The house is of
English style of architecture and is imposing in
appearance. Its interior finish is mahogany and
oak
Since its erection the house has been one of
the show places of Long Island. It was here
that Henry B. Hyde spent his summers until his
death, when the property was bequeathed to his
son, James Hazen Hyde. The latter at once
began many important changes, and until with
in a few months has annually spent tens of
thousands OF dollars on the premises. Among
the improvements was an $4,000 carriage barn,
a $4,000 sewage plant, and a canal leading
from the bay half way to the main road, which
was dredged at a cost of $4,000. The present
price paid is only a little more than half the
total cost.
A large addition was erected on the northwest
corner and the place was equipped with every
thing necessary for the entertainment Of guests
and house parties. In the rear of the barns and
stables is a deer pen. The lakes are well stocked
with trout.
Senator Depew and Mrs. Depew were frequent
visitors at the place Mr.. Hyde also entertained
many titled foreigners. including the Prince Of
Siam and the Duke and Duchess of Marlbor-
ough
Mr.. Bossert had never visited Bayshore until
the last day Of the recent horse show. He was
directed to the Hyde villa by his broker MI
Cornele. Negotiations were continued until
! signed. Mr.. Hyde. who is in New-England, was
/ not present, but represented by his secre-
! tary, c. T. Williamson. Mr.. Bossert has pur-
| chased the place. he says, for country home
| and has intention of disposng of any por-
ton of ii. The terms of the sale include the
/ herd Of eight elk, white deer, the farm
! horses and wagons, the birds in the house and
/ of cattle Ar. HYDE reserves his string Of horses
| and all carriages and furniture, although Mr..
Bossert has a preferred right to purchase the
! furniture when it is offered for sale
Mr.. Bossert is the owner of country home
near Lawrence. Long Island, but wanted a
! larger place.
A fortnight ago an effort was made to sell the
property to the Automobile Association Of
America, but the latter concern declined to con-
/ slider the offer made in consequence of the heavy
! expense il is at present under
/ Mr.. Hyde's plans are not definitely known, but
! 1t is understood that he will go to Europe soon
and spend some time there.