Historic Shelter Island Waterfront

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Located close to town, this incredibly charming waterfront farmhouse is rich in East End history. The property is on 2.3+/- acres that are adjacent to a preserve. It offers quiet times in an idyllic setting. The farmhouse, which includes an original wing dating to the pre-Revolutionary War era, has simplicity with great character. The veranda overlooks Gardiner’s Creek toward Sylvester Manor, Shelter Island’s first plantation. The foyer leads to a front parlor with a fireplace and just beyond is the living room with a fireplace and an adjacent full bath. There is a formal dining room with a water view veranda on one side and screened porch on the other. The country kitchen is sweet and is the oldest portion of the home, with lower ceilings, beadboard and views of the water from the breakfast table. The second floor has a wide and welcoming landing leading to four spacious bedrooms, two of which have fireplaces. The third floor has an au pair bedroom overlooking the water. Outside are wonderful rolling lawns that lead to the dock, which is suitable for a kayak or a dinghy. Continue on and you will discover the barn, which has an artist’s studio, as well as the cottage, which is an adorable one bedroom, one bath, and is where the history of Shelter Island was written in 1932. With original handmade glass windows (some of which have etchings), 3′ cypress exterior shingles, and wide-plank oak floors, there is unvarnished authenticity that is rarely found. This home has a rich history and has remained in one family for generations, with a history memorialized through documents, photographs and paintings.

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