High Tide - Centre Island, New York

HIGH TIDE Centre Island, New York

Situated on idyllic Centre Island, and surrounded by Oyster Bay Harbor, Cold Spring Harbor and the Long Island Sound, this exquisite property offers a peaceful retreat. With just over 200 households today, Centre Island retains its magical allure with well-manicured homes and lush, rolling lawns. In addition, its private police force maintains a safe and secure environment for residents.

The verdant grounds include 2.1 acres of lawns, flowering shrubs, mature trees and colorful plantings.

The property features a 25 foot easement to the sandy beach, perfect for fishing, swimming or mooring your boat. This rare opportunity includes a Main House with 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths plus a quaint Guest Cottage surrounded by a pastoral landscape.

A pebbled courtyard welcomes guests to this serene and tranquil home known as “High Tide” with a picturesque setting bordered by hostas, evergreens and specimen trees. This tasteful residence offers superior craftsmanship, fine woodwork and hardwood floors throughout. Sophisticated, yet informal, the décor reflects an understated elegance that takes advantage of its natural surroundings and captivating vistas of the water. Renovated with classic taste, “High Tide” affords a floorplan for today’s lifestyle with superb appointments and amenities.

The front foyer, with two closets, opens to the light filled living room with enchanting views of Oyster Bay Harbor dotted with colorful sailboats. A wall of French Doors is the focal point of the room with its expansive water views and leads to the partially covered bluestone veranda, providing a superb outdoor entertaining venue. The living room also offers a wood burning fireplace surrounded by built-ins.

The library is warm and inviting with three walls of built-ins including intricately crafted closets, which offer wonderful storage and ample display areas for books and memorabilia. From the library, a long hallway, with three outfitted closets, leads to a guest bedroom with water views. A full bath featuring double sinks, Quartz counters and a floor boasting classic marble basket weave tile is conveniently located in the hall. It also includes a large spa shower.

The southern facing dining room, with its pleasing proportions, is cheery and bright. Views of grassy lawns and the brilliant blue waters beyond is an appealing backdrop while enjoying dinner parties or cozy get-togethers.

The windows are traditional with divided panes, which flood the room with natural light. All the windows in the home have been replaced.

The renovated kitchen is the heart of the home. Designed with a well thought out floor plan and decorated with Shaker style cabinetry, pendant lighting, subway tile, Thermador gas stove with oven plus a decorative backsplash, the kitchen is certain to please. It also offers a separate wall oven, microwave and stainless steel refrigerator and stove hood. A bay window above the sink has views of the rear yard and, of course, the water.

The kitchen opens to a spacious family room with tall ceilings and a dining area. With two walls of windows and French Doors, the room is filled with sunlight and both kitchen and family room access a deck perfect for al fresco meals on a summer evening. The southern wall, like the rest of the home, offers views of the Harbor. This room also boasts a wood burning fireplace with Adirondackstyle stonework. Glass-fronted custom cabinetry, ideal for showcasing a favorite collection, forms a clever room divider from the kitchen.

An antique Dutch door, original to the home, leads from the kitchen to the outfitted mud room which also affords outside access. Adjacent is the large laundry room with Electrolux washer and dryer, a built-in folding table and drying rack, utility sink and cabinetry. A full bath with shower is located here as well, within close proximity to the pool and tennis court.

A delightful octagonal-shaped room complete with French Doors and windowed walls provides an ideal spot for an office or studio. This space is surrounded by the beauty of the property and peaceful water views, while the tall ceilings display exposed beams and add to the airiness of the room.

The staircase is uniquely located in an atrium graced with double height ceilings, exposed beams and brightened by a skylight.

Upstairs, a long hallway lined with closets leads to the expansive master bedroom with tray ceiling. A long wall of south-facing windows and French Doors welcome glorious views and gentle sea breezes. A Juliet balcony is a dreamy bonus to complement the room. The spacious master bathroom is a sanctuary with His and Her sinks with Quartz counters, marble basket weave flooring, oversized spa shower and jetted tub. The suite also has a large, walk-in closet, a cedar closet, and a built-in armoire with ample drawers and closet space. There are two additional bedrooms on the second floor that share a Jack-and-Jill bathroom with clawfoot tub, double sinks and a shower.

With a separate driveway, the Cottage has been completely rebuilt with a new kitchen featuring Quartz countertops, subway tile backsplash and new appliances. A counter with stools for dining separates the kitchen from the living room with wood burning fireplace. There is one bedroom and a full bath is tastefully styled with marble herringbone flooring. The Cottage is part of the 2-car garage for the main house and has new barn-style doors.

Completing this incredible property is a newly renovated red clay tennis court and expansive Gunite pool with bluestone surround. “High Tide� is an incomparable compound replete with recreational amenities to enjoy through every season.

Oyster Bay SD # 6

Kimberly Bancroft

MLS# 3219117

Real Estate Salesperson Gold Circle of Excellence

Photography by Morgan Rothblat.

516.759.4800, c.516.404.5053

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