Plandome Manor, NY

Tucked along Manhasset Bay and Leeds Pond on Long Island's North Shore, Plandome Manor is a quiet, scenic village of fewer than 300 homes. The neighborhood has a distinctly peaceful, wooded feel, surrounded by waterfront views, quiet lanes, and the trails of the Leeds Pond Preserve. Commuting into Manhattan is straightforward, with the nearby Long Island Rail Road stations in Manhasset and Plandome offering direct train service to Penn Station and Grand Central. Northern Boulevard and Plandome Road also keep you well connected to surrounding communities like Port Washington and Great Neck.

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For buyers with school-age children, public school zoning depends on where you live in the village: most homes are zoned for the Manhasset school district, while the eastern edge attends Port Washington schools. Day-to-day living revolves around the outdoors, from boating on the bay to exploring local parks and golf courses. You get the privacy and charm of a secluded North Shore enclave, while still being minutes from the shops, restaurants, and everyday conveniences of neighboring downtowns.