Gardiner's Bluff - Shelter Island, New York

GARDINER’S BLUFF S H E LT E R I S L A N D, N E W YO R K

E S C A P E T O Y O U R B E A C H F R O N T R E T R E AT

RESIDENCE Escape to your beautiful Ram Island retreat when you move into this quintessential shingled beachfront property that hugs the expansive coastline with its’ own private beach.

Approached by a long, meandering driveway, setting it back up off the road, the stately home sits on a shy 3 acres atop a hilltop bluff offering sweeping water views of Gardiner’s Bay. Step up a wide stairway on the outside to enter a spacious foyer. Enjoy the open plan interiors that lead you right into a relaxed Great Room combining living and formal dining that flow easily into one grand living space. A wall of updated windows and doors lead to an outdoor deck and showcase an expansive view of Gardiner’s Bay that becomes part of your outdoor landscape. Enjoy sunset views over dinner and cocktails while entertaining indoors or out.

Hardwood floors, a marble fireplace, whitewashed walls and furnishings add to the airy beach cottage ambiance the interiors exude. Curl up with a book, enjoy gathering with friends, showcase your art collection or just enjoy taking in the view of the bay, the boats and the birds that will enhance your lazy days.

A cheerful den with fireplace, bay window and bookcases offer a pleasant space to watch television, enjoy a fire, turn on the stereo, or take in yet another view of the bay.

Wide hallways and a generous staircase lead to 5 bedrooms and 4.5 baths. A master bedroom en suite offers doors out onto two private decks with bay and pool views. Another en suite guest bedroom also opens to a waterside deck.

E F F O R T L E S S E N T E R TA I N I N G A chef’s eat-in kitchen offers updated appliances and amenities in the same relaxed style as the rest of the house. Hardwood floors, high ceilings, a ceiling fan and a wall of windows offer plenty of natural light and space for cooking and entertaining. A large island provides plenty of prep and storage space to gather around and enjoy your guests.

I N D O O R /O U T D O O R L I V I N G French doors lead to an enclosed porch that provides additional entertaining spaces for dining and relaxing in a gazebo type structure that extends along the side of the house, where a brick wall, hardwood floors and ceiling set the mood for semi-formal sunset siestas. Windows abound offering bay views and deck views bringing the outdoors in every day.

Outdoors, an inground pool sits within a shaded landscaped area that leads to a gate down to the 258 ft. of sandy beach.

Decks abound in the back, sides and off several bedrooms of the home, where again, residents may enjoy the best of indoor and outdoor entertaining on a one-of-a-kind waterfront property you won’t want to miss. Additional feaures include a separate picturesque cottage with bath, ideal as an artists’ studio, yoga studio or guest quarters.

SD #1 MLS# 2960214 $3,950,000

Catherine Debackere Associate Real Estate Broker Shelter Island Office 17 Grand Ave., Shelter Island Heights, NY 631.749.1155, c.917.912.2983 catherinedebackere@danielgale.com

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Bonnie Devendorf Associate Real Estate Broker Gold Circle of Excellence Locust Valley Office 1 Buckram Road, Locust Valley, NY 516.759.4800, c.516.509.6229 bonniedevendorf@danielgale.com

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