North Fork Real Estate Showcase - Thanksgiving Issue

TH A NKS GI V I NG 2014

A HOME FOR ALL THE HOLIDAYS YEAR-ROUND ENJOYMENT E X C L U S I V E LY R E P R E S E N T E D B Y M A R I E B E N I N AT I O F B E N I N AT I A S S O C I AT E S S E E PA G E 3 7

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M O N TA U K | A M A G A N S E T T | E A S T H A M P T O N | S A G H A R B O R | B R I D G E H A M P T O N | S O U T H A M P T O N | H A M P T O N B AY S | Q U O G U E | W E S T H A M P T O N B E A C H 2488 MAIN ST, P.O. BOX 1251, BRIDGEHAMPTON, NY 11932. 631.537.5900 | © 2014 DOUGLAS ELLIMAN REAL ESTATE. ALL MATERIAL PRESENTED HEREIN IS INTENDED FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY. WHILE, THIS INFORMATION IS BELIEVED TO BE CORRECT, IT IS REPRESENTED SUBJECT TO ERRORS, OMISSIONS, CHANGES OR WITHDRAWAL WITHOUT NOTICE. ALL PROPERTY INFORMATION, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO SQUARE FOOTAGE, ROOM COUNT, NUMBER OF BEDROOMS AND THE SCHOOL DISTRICT IN PROPERTY LISTINGS ARE DEEMED RELIABLE, BUT SHOULD BE VERIFIED BY YOUR OWN ATTORNEY, ARCHITECT OR ZONING EXPERT. EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY.

ESTATE STYLE WATERFRONT LIVING Mattituck | $1,999,999 | Enchanting, shy 3-acre setting with heated saltwater pool, tennis court, deep water dock and lovely arboretum. Gracious residence with 2 master suites, 2-bedroom guest cottage and garage. Web# 2714993 Deb Kusa C: 631.377.2871

AMAZING SOUNDFRONT LOCATION WITH VINEYARD VIEWS Cutchogue | $2,295,000 | Contemporary with 4 bedrooms on 1.6 acres of secluded soundfront. Southerly views over a 30-acre vineyard. Renovation of 3 baths and gourmet kitchen. Heated Gunite pool, hot tub. Web# 2711620 Tom Uhlinger C: 516.319.0323

MAGNIFICENT MEDITERRANEAN ESTATE Southold | $1,269,000 | Custom brick and stucco home on 2.3 acres with putting green, 5 bedrooms, 3 baths, gourmet kitchen, fireplace, radiant heat throughout kitchen and foyer.

Web# 2712704 Tom Uhlinger C: 516.319.0323 | Kristy Naddell O: 631.298.6183

NASSAU POINT BAYFRONT Cutchogue | $1,950,000 | Immaculate 3-bedroom, 2-bath home with inground pool.

Stunning water views from the hilltop studio guest house with easy stroll down to sandy bay beach on Little Peconic Bay. Web# 2640838 Tom Uhlinger C: 516.319.0323

NASSAU POINT OASIS CUTCHOGUE | $999,999 | Superb craftsmanship. 6 bedrooms, first floor master suite, granite chef’s kitchen. 4+ car garage with 10 ft doors and loft. 3 glorious beaches.

Web#2538658 Vicky Germaise O: 631.298.6146 | Margaret Zarcone C: 917.407.4377

WATERFRONT RESTAURANT ON SCENIC INLET Mattituck | $1,200,000 | Superb views from main dining room. Open air deck. Historic pub with fireplace. Transient dock, garage, parking and staff quarters. Business and property included. Web# 2644241 Deb Kusa C: 631.377.2871

NORTH FORK REGIONAL OFFICES

10200 Main Road, Mattituck, New York 631.298.8000 124 Front Street, Greenport, New York 631.477.2220

M ANHATTAN | B R OOKLY N | Q UE E N S | L O N G ISL A N D | T H E HAMP TONS | THE NORTH FORK | RIV ERDALE | WES TCHES TER/ P UTNAM | LO S A N GELES | F LO RID A

PRESTIGIOUS MAIDSTONE LANDING Jamesport | $825,000 | Condo atop a scenic hill with views of LI Sound. Amenities within this 80-acre community include tennis courts, clubhouse with pool and health club. 25-acre pond, beach with private access. Web# 2710380 Thomas McCloskey C: 516.680.0118

TRES CHIC Southold | $899,000 | Sophisticated with a relaxed, beachy feel. 4 bedrooms, gourmet kitchen, huge family room opens to spacious yard with bay views. Tranquil, traditional with a twist. Web# 2710482 Vicky Germaise O: 631.298.6146

CUSTOM BUILT POSTMODERN Mattituck | $639,000 | One level living with open layout. 3 bedrooms, master suite, 2.5 baths. Formal dining, oak floors, cathedral great room with fireplace off eat-in kitchen. Close to beaches, boating and wineries. Web# 2714449 RenĂŠ Giacobbe C: 516.551.4987

SPECTACULAR SCENIC GOLF COURSE VIEWS Cutchogue | $775,000 | Spacious Ranch. Master bedroom en suite plus 3 additional bedrooms, family room with skylights, living room with fireplace. Kitchen, dining, pool, cabana and deeded bay beach. Web# 2710186 Tom Uhlinger C: 516.319.0323

INCOME POTENTIAL Greenport | $619,000 | Reduced. Incoming producing village Traditional 2 family home pays taxes. Stirling Harbor views. 2 blocks to the heart of town. Each apartment features 2 bedrooms, bath, eat-in kitchen, porch. Web# 2692845 Pamela Paynter C: 631.697.2281

MAIDSTONE LANDING WATER VIEW Jamesport | $650,000 | Bright and spacious 3-bedroom, 3.5-bath Condo. Granite and stainless steel kitchen, cathedral ceilings, 2 water view decks and a patio. Association tennis, pool and beach. Web# 2639049 Thomas McCloskey C: 516.680.0118

NORTH FORK REGIONAL OFFICES

10200 Main Road, Mattituck, New York 631.298.8000 124 Front Street, Greenport, New York 631.477.2220

M O N TA U K | A M A G A N S E T T | E A S T H A M P T O N | S A G H A R B O R | B R I D G E H A M P T O N | S O U T H A M P T O N | H A M P T O N B AY S | Q U O G U E | W E S T H A M P T O N B E A C H 2488 MAIN ST, P.O. BOX 1251, BRIDGEHAMPTON, NY 11932. 631.537.5900 | © 2014 DOUGLAS ELLIMAN REAL ESTATE. ALL MATERIAL PRESENTED HEREIN IS INTENDED FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY. WHILE, THIS INFORMATION IS BELIEVED TO BE CORRECT, IT IS REPRESENTED SUBJECT TO ERRORS, OMISSIONS, CHANGES OR WITHDRAWAL WITHOUT NOTICE. ALL PROPERTY INFORMATION, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO SQUARE FOOTAGE, ROOM COUNT, NUMBER OF BEDROOMS AND THE SCHOOL DISTRICT IN PROPERTY LISTINGS ARE DEEMED RELIABLE, BUT SHOULD BE VERIFIED BY YOUR OWN ATTORNEY, ARCHITECT OR ZONING EXPERT. EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY.

COZY COTTAGE RETREAT Southold | $599,000 | Located on Great Pond, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath home with open floor plan offers water views, eat-in kitchen and living/dining room with fireplace.

Beautiful, natural setting just .7 miles to Kenny’s Beach on the Sound. Web# 2659418

PANORAMIC VIEWS OF PECONIC BAY Cutchogue | $2,350,000 | Spectacular Nassau Point bayfront home. High elevation, moments to private beach. Offers chef’s kitchen, Great room with fireplace, 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths. Web# 2674888 Co-Agent, Matthew Hormann C: 631.332.1509

2 FAMILY INVESTMENT PROPERTY Greenport | $469,000 | Two residences on 1 lot with leases. Classic Farmhouse refinished with original character; new roof, rugs with wood floor underneath. Cottage with kitchen, living room, dining area, upstairs bedroom and full bath, Greenport Electric. Web# 2690174

QUALITY FINISHES THROUGHOUT Southold | $599,000 | Stylish Ranch on the Bayview Peninsula. High-end granite kitchen, hardwood floors, 3 bedrooms including master suite, 2.5 baths, den with fireplace, great room, artistic crafted wood moldings. Deck with hot tub. Web# 2710699

BEACH COMMUNITY BUILDING LOT Wading River | $220,000 | Ready for you to build your dream home. Level, treed, 200 x 245 lot with Hartwood Civic Association beach rights and access just .2 miles around the corner. Water and electric on the street. Web# 2695451

NORTH FORK CHARM Southold | $299,999 | Solid 2-bedroom Ranch with view of Hashomomaque Pond.

Features hardwood flooring, newer roof, full basement and detached garage. Boat ramp access at end of street. Web# 2702416

KENNETH POLIWODA Lic. Assoc. R.E. Broker

O: 631.477.2220 ext. 13 | C: 631.379.6046 kenneth.poliwoda@elliman.com

M ANHATTAN | B R OOKLY N | Q UE E N S | L O N G ISL A N D | T H E HAMP TONS | THE NORTH FORK | RIV ERDALE | WES TCHES TER/ P UTNAM | LO S A N GELES | F LO RID A

SPECTACULAR GOLF VISTAS Riverhead | $525,000 | Olde Vine Estates. 3-bedroom, 3-bath home overlooks The Vineyards Golf Course. Sound and security system, walk-in closets, great room with 18 ft ceilings, large patio for entertaining. Web# 2713539 Bea Huntington C: 631.838.0652

EASY LIVING ON THE NORTH FORK Aqubogue | $525,000 | Wonderful Cedar Shake Addison Model set on prime lot in The Highlands with spacious-feeling backyard and lovely views of pond and Weeping Willows.

Community pool and tennis. Web# 2683386 Gayle Marriner-Smith C: 631.807.7792

PRIME WATERFRONT COMMUNITY Greenport | $445,000 | Mint 3-bedroom, 2 bath-Ranch on .3 acre. Living room, dining room, kitchen, basement, central air, large deck. Private community sandy bay beach.

Web# 2705048 Kathy Rosenbaum C: 516.318.4177

NORTH FORK GEM Mattituck | $459,000 | Immaculate 3-bedroom, 2-bath Ranch. Living room with fireplace, inground saltwater pool, large deck, retractable awnings. Near Love Lane, marina, beaches. Web# 2712704 Tom Uhlinger C: 516.319.0323 | Cait Edgett C: 631.375.8463

ADORABLE SOUTHOLD CAPE Southold | $399,000 | Many new features in this adorable Cape. Great location, close to town, Jitney, train, etc. Great backyard with patio. 2 bedrooms,1.5 baths, deck and room for pool. Web# 2709874 Kristy Naddell O: 631.298.6183

PERFECT NORTH FORK HOME FOR ALL SEASONS. Mattituck | $425,000 | A short drive to the famed Love Lane, Bailie Beach, or a wide variety of wineries, boating, kayaking or canoeing. Enjoy the tranquil gardens and ease of living this home offers. Web# 2709862 Thomas McCloskey C: 516.680.0118

NORTH FORK REGIONAL OFFICES

10200 Main Road, Mattituck, New York 631.298.8000 124 Front Street, Greenport, New York 631.477.2220

F E AT U R E S COVER PROPERTY A HOME FOR ALL THE HOLIDAYS Marie Beninati Beninati Associates

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New Suffolk • Spectacular waterviewS Exclusive. Featuring stunning sunset views, this spacious home with a 2-story porch takes full advantage of the water vistas. Newly renovated, with cedar shake exterior, crisp white custom woodwork, kitchen with professional appliances and Carrara marble island. 3+ bedrooms, 3 baths, including master suite opening to upper deck. Set in the historic waterfront hamlet of New Suffolk with very low taxes. $1,595,000. WEB# 13565.

Marianne Collins ▪ direct: 631.734.2957 ▪ macollins@bhsnorthfork.com Stanley Karanewski ▪ direct: 631.734.2954 ▪ skaranewski@bhsnorthfork.com

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reNovated & with dock • cutchogue Exclusive. This completely renovated waterfront home sits high and dry, with views across Baldwin’s Creek. Dock accommodating a 28+ foot boat offers Peconic Bay access. Expansive waterside deck, sunroom, eat-in kitchen with granite counters, living room with fireplace, dining room, media room.

3 bedrooms, 3 baths, including master suite with water view balcony.

CAC, 2-car garage. $1,250,000. WEB# 34393.

Marianne Collins ▪ direct: 631.734.2957 ▪ macollins@bhsnorthfork.com

T H E H A M P T O N S • N O r T H F O r k • N E W Y O r k C I T Y • PA l M b E A C H All information is from sources deemed reliable but is subject to errors, omissions, changes in price, prior sale or withdrawal without notice. All rights to content, photographs and graphics reserved to broker. Equal Housing Opportunity Broker. Brown Harris Stevens Westhampton & North Fork, LLC. 120 Front Street • Greenport, NY 11944 • 631.477.0551

waterfroNt coNdo • greeNport Exclusive. Greenport Harbor views from this perfectly situated end unit.

Tucked away in a quiet corner of the sought-after Stirling Cove complex, this ground floor home features a waterside deck, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, woodburning fireplace, hardwood floors, and its own boat slip. Community amenities include heated gunite pool, beach, and tennis courts. All in the heart of historic Greenport Village with its many restaurants, shops and galleries. $649,000. WEB# 22275.

Marianne Collins ▪ direct: 631.734.2957 ▪ macollins@bhsnorthfork.com

Mattituck • ideal reNovatioN project Exclusive. This 3-bedroom, 1.5 bath home offers a formal dining room, living room, kitchen, and screened porch. Conveniently located near town, schools and public transportation. Ideal renovation project. New to the market. $339,000. WEB# 43699.

Henrietta Chituk ▪ direct: 631.734.2951 ▪ hchituk@bhsnorthfork.com

pecoNic • waterfroNt lot Exclusive. Nicely treed property on a shy acre with pristine waterfront views.

Perfect location for a waterfront dream home. $439,000. WEB# 2907.

Henrietta Chituk ▪ direct: 631.734.2951 ▪ hchituk@bhsnorthfork.com

T H E H A M P T O N S • N O r T H F O r k • N E W Y O r k C I T Y • PA l M b E A C H All information is from sources deemed reliable but is subject to errors, omissions, changes in price, prior sale or withdrawal without notice. All rights to content, photographs and graphics reserved to broker. Equal Housing Opportunity Broker. Brown Harris Stevens Westhampton & North Fork, LLC. 120 Front Street • Greenport, NY 11944 • 631.477.0551

Serving the North Fork since 1934

SOUTHOLD Waterfront with beach rights. Three bedrooms, living room with wide plank floors and a fireplace reminiscent of the 1700’s. Deck, sun porch, family room also with fireplace. Private dock and attached garage. By appointment at $625,000

SOUTHOLD FIRST OFFERING Attention!! Birders and kayakers … abundance of birds to observe. Steps from tranquil estuary ideal for paddlers. Near town beach. Three bedrooms, one and a half baths, oak floors, spacious kitchen with separate dining area, all tastefully updated. Includes large deck By appointment. $398,000

MATTITUCK Waterfront three bedroom Craftsman-style year-round beach house. Hardwood floors, living room with fireplace, dining room, full cellar, new roof, hot water heater and bulkhead. By appointment. $875,000

SOUTHOLD All American Cape Cod built with pride by a member of the greatest generation. Located in the heart of the Founders Landing area with beach and boat marina nearby. Seven rooms, two baths, oak floors and wood-burning fireplace. 24 hour notice required for appointment. $450,000

PECONIC Three bedroom Cape Cod in park-like setting. Enjoy beautiful backyard from both porch and deck. Six rooms include three bedrooms and a living room with fireplace. Attached garage plus a mini-barn in the back. Near Goldsmith’s Inlet and the beach.

NOW AVAILABLE AT $405,000

SOUTHOLD 1920’s Cape Cod with three bedrooms, two tile baths, eat-in kitchen with cathedral ceiling/skylight, large windows in dining room and living room lets you enjoy a really sweet back yard. Walk-in attic completely floored. Think bonus room! Covered front porch, deck and terrace in backyard. Also, full size outdoor shower. Walk to two private bay beaches. $450,000

MATTITUCK Architecturally clean 1870’s farm house. Pickled wood floors and high ceiling combine to gracefully bring this house into the 21st Century. It bespeaks modern elegance! Phenomenal weekend retreat. Has a strong rental history and easy access to beaches, hamlet, MTA, and Jitney. First offering at $545,000

East Main Road, Southold 631-765-3416 www.lewisandnickles.com

Serving the North Fork since 1934

NASSAU POINT Stunning three-story modern beach house! One full acre of privacy situated atop protected bluff and Nassau Point’s finest sandy beach. Five plus bedrooms, three full baths, decks, porches, patio and a master bedroom balcony are the perfect blend of indoor/outdoor waterfront living!

JAMESPORT Bayfront estate. Craftsman-like style home. Established in 2005. Room for family and friends during the holiday weekends. Cook’s kitchen. Everyone’s favorite place to be! By appointment at $2,950,000

East Main Road, Southold 631-765-3416 www.lewisandnickles.com

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Welcome to the Thanksgiving issue of North Fork Real Estate Showcase. For me, a sure sign that this favorite holiday is right around the corner are the long lines of folks that appear at Briermere Farms, waiting patiently for those incredible pies. I can smell them now!

Featured on this month’s front cover, Beninati Associates presents the ultimate waterfront retreat in Southold. Picture yourself spending countless holidays in this home set on over 100 feet of waterfront, complete with dock for two boats.

We can’t imagine a more perfect setting.

Downtown Riverhead is undergoing a renaissance that has been a long time coming (page 28). With vacant storefronts rapidly filling up with great new restaurants and retail shops, the completed renovation of the historic Suffolk Theater, the thriving Atlantis Aquarium and the opening of the new 100 room Hyatt Place, Riverhead is seeing a revitalized downtown area that is becoming a vibrant year-round destination.

On December 11, a fundraiser is being held at Martha Clara Vineyards to benefit the five food pantries here on the East End sponsored by Suffolk County National Bank; last year’s event raised $10,000 for this wonderful organization, making much needed food available to East End families throughout the year, but especially around the holidays. For more information about this event, or to make a much-needed donation, please contact Charlene Cheshire at 631-7272180 x317 or ccheshire@suffolk.com.

All of us at NFRES wish you and yours a Happy Thanksgiving!

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East Marion, NY – Bayfront Cleaves Point Condo

Greenport, NY – Bayfront

Mattituck, NY – Waterfront

Southold, NY – Elegance in Southold Shores

This light filled corner unit offers a bayfront deck with panoramic views, a large living room with fireplace, eat-in-kitchen, bedroom, large loft, 2 baths, garage, and basement. Enjoy the private beach, pool, marina, tennis and club house. Watch the tall ships sail by. SD #1.

MLS# 2684797. $649,000.

Eileen & James Tonsmeire, 631.477.0013, c.631.766.0730 Patricia Cosmadelis, 631.734.5439, c.631.433.1793

Completely renovated with amazing views of Mattituck Creek. Sunny and airy open floor plan. High ceilings, wet bar, 2 master bedroom suites, gourmet kitchen, detached garage and barn all on 1+ acre. Boat, fish, kayak from your own dock. SD #9. MLS# 2708741. $1,350,000.

Amy L. Kirincic, 631.734.5439, c.631.379.3138

Greenport Office 114 Main Street, Greenport, NY 631.477.0013

Timeless feel and wonderful charm of the coastal North Fork. Set on a peninsula with 88 ft. of bay beach front plus a deep water dock with 2 boat slips in a sheltered inlet harbor. This relaxing home is for the true beach lovers. SD #10. MLS# 2681281. $1,325,000.

Peggy Van Gorden, 631.477.0013, c.631.921.2130

High quality custom built home with private association beach and marina on Peconic Bay. Dramatic entryway with sweeping staircase sets the stage for this elegant home. The formal living room and dining room are located on either side of the foyer. Gourmet kitchen, dining area & den with stone fireplace overlook screened in porch and back deck. SD #10. MLS# 2713526. $845,000.

JoAnn Wind, 631.477.0013, c.631.764.3847

Cutchogue Office 28080 Main Road, Cutchogue, NY 631.734.5439

Each office is independently owned and operated. We are pledged to provide equal opportunity for housing to any prospective customer or client, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin.

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16705 Main Road, East Marion $1,125,000 WEB# 41071

NFRES: As one of the more seasoned real estate agents on the North Fork, what sets you apart from others?

PG: What sets me apart from others is the vast real estate knowledge and experience I have gained over the last 14 years in the North Fork market. Not only am I an expert, but when necessary, I cross markets.

For example, I have listed and sold on Shelter Island, and most recently, the perfect home on the water in Westhampton Beach.

NFRES: Why did you choose to pursue a career as a North Fork real estate professional? What is your favorite part of the job?

PG: I chose a career in real estate because I am a people person.

I enjoy the challenge of finding the right property for each buyer.

Happy sellers, buyers and renters give me a great satisfaction. I absolutely love real estate!

NFRES: The North Fork is a unique market…would you agree and why?

PG: The North Fork is a most unique market…the diversity is beyond compare. There are people from all walks of life and no where else can you find rolling farmland, beautiful Soundfront and bay beaches along with quaint towns and villages. There is something for everyone here.

NFRES: What is the best advice you can give a second homebuyer when searching for a vacation home on the North Fork?

PG: “You have made the right decision.”

NFRES: Can you tell us about some of your more notable sales?

PG: The more notable sales include a beautiful $3.5 million sale on the bay in Cutchogue, a $2 million sale in Westhampton Beach, and a $3 million sale on Shelter Island.

NFRES: What do you like to do…after selling real estate of course?

PG: In my spare time I bike ride and when weather permits, you will find my husband and I boating on the beautiful Peconic Bay. I have seen the most amazing sunsets!

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Pat Gleason Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker The Corcoran Group 516.695.2825 pgleason@corcoran.com

North Fork Autumn Collection 2014

step back in time Orient in it’s rural simplicity. This 33 acre waterfront parcel is among the last vestiges of a lifestyle rapidly disappearing yet so incredibly coveted. 425’ of private beach set amongst a bucolic backdrop of farmland. Let your vision unfold. Exclusive. $8.65m web# 01786 sheri winter clarry m: 631.848.7730

the cedars - Orient

secluded waterfrOnt Getaway

Orient. This historic Southold Town landmark home “The Cedars” has 450 feet of private beach. Situated on 4.7 acres overlooking both the Long Island Sound and Orient Harbor. The breathtaking views of Bug Light Lighthouse, Shelter Island and Oyster Ponds Creek will keep you coming back. The Cedars main house has 6 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 3 fireplaces, an in-ground pool, and newly renovated guest quarters. Just down the road is the Orient Point Ferry.

Exclusive. $2.55m web# 15405

mattituck. Nestled on Mattituck Creek your escape from the daily grind awaits.

Arrive in the typical mode of transportation or by yacht. Deep water dock accommodates 70’ plus with 6.5’ draft. Relax in your waterside IGP and enjoy views from the expansive patio. This Spacious home built for entertaining has 5 bedrooms, 5.5 baths, including first floor master suite with fireplace and separate guest quarters. Close to all the North Fork has to offer.

Exclusive. $1.595m web# 14628

sheri winter clarry m: 631.848.7730

sheri winter clarry m: 631.848.7730

biG e farm Jamesport. On the North Fork of Long Island, there’s a place, where horse’s race, grapes ripen in the sun, livestock roam the pastures and everlasting memories are made. This breathtaking place, is called Big E Farm. What started as a thoroughbred horse farm, has evolved into 200 acres that possess incredibly diverse characteristics. Suitable for elegant country living, venue for social functions, corporate retreats, or a fully operational Award Winning Vineyard. 113 acres under vine - Certified Sustainable, 15 buildings, including 9 barns, Wine Club Gallery, Event Gallery, Tasting Room, Culinary Education Center and 3 cottages. In addition to all that is the Manor House which features professional chefs kitchen, commercial baking room, club room, 5 bedrooms including master suite w/ his and hers bathroom and closet, additional 4.5 baths, 4 fireplaces, foyer/solarium, porte-cochere, elevator, full basement with therapy/fitness pool, sauna, spa room, exercise room and wine cellar. Big E farm, where each day is an adventure, each night a celebration. Let your vision unfold... Exclusive. $25m web# 53662 sheri winter clarry m: 631.848.7730

baitinG hOllOw beauty! baiting hollow. 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, granite kitchen, den, formal dining and living. Fenced in on 1 acre with heated salt system pool. Just a half mile to sound and golf. Just reduced! Exclusive. $459k web# 20577 Jocelyn haas m: 631.835.4747

pleasure drive

camp mineOla beach cOmmunity land OppOrtunity

flanders. Reduced! 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 2,600 SF, eat-in kitchen, den, formal living and finished basement. Professional landscaping, waterfall, outdoor spa, pool, adjacent to 700 acres preserve. Exclusive. $599k web# 52617

mattituck. Down Camp Mineola Rd, 400 steps to deeded bay beach, offering just over half an acre of cleared vacant land. Build to suit, possible water views from second floor. Just listed! Exclusive. $595k web# 03660

Jocelyn haas m: 631.835.4747

Jocelyn haas m: 631.835.4747

sun, sand and surf

mOdern take, style & Grace

southold. Your enchanting beach house awaits. 100’ of white sand on the LI Sound and panoramic views of CT. This beach front home features 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, sun room and wrap-around deck great for entertaining or watching the sunset. Exclusive. $1.065m web# 52421

Orient. Steps from Village Lane, between two amazing beaches is this graceful home that evokes warmth and a sense of style from days gone by. Finely crafted, spacious floor plan, has EIK w/ top of the line appliances, formal living & dining room, 4 BR w/ en suites, including grand master suite, den, library and heated gunite pool. Just 4 miles from the Cross Sound Ferry. Exclusive. $1.1m web# 45430

sheri winter clarry m: 631.848.7730

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peconic. William Henry King house, circa 1867. Beautifully maintained with gardens. Original charming appointments with updated kitchen, baths, heating system, parquet floors throughout. Exclusive. $1.399m web# 20282

laurel. Sun drenched, turn key home, is a must for entertaining. Featuring chef’s eat-in kitchen with fireplace, butler’s pantry, huge master suite plus 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, radiant heat, and multiple living rooms. Enjoy your gunite salt water pool surrounded by extensive decking. Minutes to area beaches, marinas, vineyards restaurants and shopping. Exclusive. $999k web# 21578

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deliGhtful estate with dOck mattituck. Spacious home sited on landscaped half an acre with 102’ on Deep Hole Creek. Amazing water views. Brand new bulkhead and multi-level waterside deck. Interior boasts master and guest suites and two additional bedrooms, 3 full baths, living room with fireplace, den, dining room, eat-in kitchen. Loft provides additional living/work space. All amenities. Exclusive. $849k web# 44225 patricia f. Gleason m: 516.695.2825

Great hOme fOr the buyer whO wants it all wading river. Gorgeous house with top of the line gourmet kitchen, state of the art interior, decking and radiant heat throughout. Tranquil landscaping, fish pond and sandy sugar beach nearby. Exclusive. $589k web# 51878 nicole t. labella m: 516.652.8888

nOrth fOrk hOme with dOck On the bay southold. This gorgeous house features 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and a great room with fireplace for those cozy nights. Enjoy amazing views of the Peconic Bay from your dock with direct bay access.

Exclusive. $749k web# 12688 nicole t. labella m: 516.652.8888

nOrth fOrk charmer mattituck. North Fork charmer with 1st floor master bedroom, large EIK and an in-ground pool, surrounded by decking and beautiful landscaping.Sound and bay beaches close by. Exclusive. $415k web# 28567 nicole t. labella m: 516.652.8888

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aquebogue. Build your dream house on this fantastic piece of property located in the heart of the wine country. The land is all ready for you to start building your beautiful home. Exclusive. $375k web# 7716

southold. 14.5 waterfront acres, grace 1,250’ of undisturbed shore line in this deep water enclave. Multifaceted possibilities, approved 3 lot subdivision, deep water rights and dockage ability for very large boats. Co-Exclusive. $2,499,500 web# 7704

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southold. “Tree House” Contemporary overlooking nature lover’s setting, designer kitchen, fireplace, oak floors, central air, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, decks, irrigation system, garage, stroll to sandy beach. Exclusive. $599k web# 12680

southold. Situated between 2 pristine sandy bay beaches sits this lovely 5 bedroom, 2 bath home with huge 20x40 in-ground pool. Kayaking, sailing, and a boat drop are mere minutes away. Exclusive. $569k web# 42071

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Mattituck. North Fork Charmer with in-ground swimming pool, surrounded by decking and beautiful landscaping. Sound and bay beaches very close by. One minute away from train station, local shops and dining. The master bedroom on the first floor, a large eat-in kitchen and the fireplace, brings a nostalgic feel to this wonderful and peaceful North Fork home.

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Southold. This 3 bedroom, 2 bath home is the perfect get-away for that special buyer who is looking for income potential. Choice of water sport activities or just peace and relaxation.

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BY ANNE HALPIN

Evergreens bring color and form to the winter landscape when flowers are gone and other trees are bare and gray. Evergreens, as their name implies, stay green all year around. And they’re not just green. They come in vivid bright greens, deep forest greens, soft blue-greens, even bright gold. There are blue-toned varieties of Atlas cedar, spruce, false cypress, Leyland cypress and juniper.

For golds look into Japanese holly, junipers, Leyland cypress, false cypress and Scotch pine. Some evergreens take on ruddy or bronze tones in winter. Evergreens offer a diversity of sizes and shapes, and an array of textures from prickly to soft to leathery and glossy.

There are evergreen trees and shrubs, but they all fall into two basic types: conifers, which have needles and bear cones, and broadleaved plants that have leaves instead of needles and do not produce cones.

To use evergreens effectively in your landscape, consider where you want them and then choose shapes and sizes that will work.

In a lawn, you might choose a taller, pyramidal shape, perhaps a holly or false cypress. In an island bed you might want to feature an eyecatching weeping or colored plant such as a weeping blue Atlas cedar (especially interesting in a contemporary setting) or a golden Leyland cypress.

In a foundation bed near the home, choose a shrub or small tree that won’t grow large—perhaps a rounded Japanese holly or boxwood (both of which can be clipped to hold a neat shape).

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as a dwarf Alberta spruce (these can also be planted in large tubs to flank the front door). In a formal setting, a spiral topiary can be a good choice, although it will need periodic clipping to hold its shape. Always consider the mature height and spread of any plant you are considering placing near your house. That pretty rhododendron at the nursery may eventually grow to obscure the living room windows. Don’t put in a plant that will grow too large for its space.

For screening along a property line, look for a narrow upright plant and set a row of them close together. Leyland Cypress is widely used in this area for screening, as is arborvitae (which is eaten by deer on many properties). For a lower hedge to define or divide space, a broad-leaved evergreen that can be clipped may do the trick. Options include Japanese holly, boxwood (which has been attacked by insects in recent years), and yew (which deer may eat if your property is not fenced).

To find the best plants and varieties for your needs, consult with knowledgeable nursery staff. Plants’ botanical names can also offer clues to their shape or color. Here are some clues to look for on nursery tags: Aurea indicates golden color, Argentea indicates silvery and Glauca describes a bluish color. In terms of shape, Columnaris and Fastigiata both describe slender, columnar plants, Globosa indicates a rounded form, Pendula means weeping and Pyramidalis describes a pyramid shape.

Evergreens are versatile additions to any landscape. They’re easy to care for, can’t be beat for winter color, and can serve as a backdrop for summer flower gardens.

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Historic downtown Riverhead is located along the Peconic River where the North and South Forks meet. Originally the westernmost part of the Town of Southold, the Town of Riverhead was established on March 13, 1792.Today Riverhead is the Suffolk County seat.The Town of Riverhead encompasses 68 square miles from the Long Island Sound on the north to the Peconic River and Bay on the south and is bordered by the towns of Southold on the east, Southampton to the south, and Brookhaven on the west. Historic downtown Riverhead runs along Main Street in Riverhead and is currently undergoing a renaissance that promises to revitalize the community and its surrounding area.

While downtown Riverhead Main Street businesses weathered a difficult time of increased vacancy with the growth of the Route 58 big box commercial corridor, today all of that is changing.

Vacant storefronts up and down Main Street are filling up with lots of additional future activity taking place. Downtown Riverhead is projected to become a vibrant year-round community, the likes of Patchogue, its sister city and Greenport, its seasonal counterpart.

Town Supervisor Sean Walter has been a part of the Riverhead revitalization since 2010. As he remarks, “Store by store, block by block, Riverhead will one day come together as a thriving downtown.” He reflects, “Everybody adds something to the flavor of downtown and we look forward to the next flavor coming.”

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Chris Kempner, Director of the Town of Riverhead Community Development Agency, is excited about all the changes happening in downtown Riverhead. She exclaims, “There’s a lot of new energy and new investment coming everyday. Riverhead is turning a corner, now is an exciting time to open a business or renovate a property downtown.”

The beautiful and historic renovation of the Suffolk Theater, originally built in 1933 in an Art Deco style, whose restoration was completed in 2013, is the centerpiece of the town. With its dazzling grand marquee, it has attracted visitors to its wonderful events in its new state-of-the-art performing arts center with its historic ambiance. Other performing arts and music venues are The Vail-Leavitt Music Hall, built in 1881, located on Peconic Avenue. Vines & Hops Cafe across from the Suffolk Theater features Thursday Open Mic Nights where talented musicians get on stage to entertain.

Atlantis Long Island Aquarium & Exhibition Center, opened in 2000, has attracted people from all over. They can now stay at the Hyatt Place, a new 100-guest room hotel with both indoor and outdoor swimming pools. In between the aquarium and the hotel is the new Long Island Exhibition Center featuring an art exhibition gallery. Also on Main Street is the East End Arts Council, located in the historic Davis-Corwin House (c. 1840)

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that includes an art gallery and School of the Arts. Further down on Main Street is the Long Island Science Center.

There are fantastic restaurants all throughout downtown Riverhead.

Some have been there for years and others are just opening up. Last year Crooked Ladder Brewing Company, Long Island’s newest microbrewery opened up on Main Street. This past spring, Joe’s Garage and Grill opened on the Peconic waterfront featuring New American cuisine. Goldberg’s Bagels just opened its doors on Main Street in August. PeraBell Food Bar from Patchogue featuring American-Eclectic fare is planning to open its second restaurant where Cody’s BBQ & Grill used to be. Dark Horse Restaurant, owned by Dee Muma on the corner of Main Street and Peconic Avenue, opened in 2010 and features an American style French Bistro in an Art Deco ambiance. Dee’s husband Edwin Tuccio is the owner of sophisticated Tweed’s Restaurant & Buffalo Bar next door. Located in the Victorian landmark John J. Sullivan Hotel, built in 1896, it features North American plains bison from Tuccio’s 250-acre farm nearby. Many of these restaurants include local ingredients from the farms and vineyards, characteristic of the farm to table theme on the North Fork.

Manhattan commercial real estate broker Georgia Malone recently invested in Thirty West Main, renovating it into a shared office space. Several residential properties recently opened including Summerwind Square apartment complex overlooking

the Peconic River, Woolworth Revitalization building where the new gym Maximus Health and Fitness moved in, and 1 East Main Street on the corner of Peconic Avenue and Main Street.

A $1.5M New York State Department of Transportation (NYS DOT) sidewalk project repaved Main Street sidewalks from Town Hall to Tanger Outlets, replacing streetlights and adding hanging floral baskets, benches, and trees.

A year-round Farmer’s Market opened on Main Street this year and was wildly successful. This past Halloween celebrated the First Annual Edgar Allan Poe Festival, a three-day event with surprise characters and events throughout downtown. Additionally, concerts, festivals, and country fairs are slated for the upcoming year along the Peconic River waterfront and the revamped Grangebel Park.

The Town of Riverhead is both the gateway to wine country on the North Fork and the ocean beaches in the Hamptons.

But increasingly downtown Riverhead is coming into its own as a destination for those seeking fine culture, arts, music, dining, science, history, nature, and above all a yearning for a vibrant small town with lots of diverse activities to enjoy Ruth Thomas, a freelance writer on the East End enjoys history, music, literature, art, nature, the beach, and her cute dachshund, Clancy. She can be contacted at rhthomas@optimum.net

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A couple of years ago a pair of greedy renters bypassed the agent who had shown them several high-end rental properties in East Hampton. Leaving a letter under the door of the landlord whose house they liked, they sat back and waited to strike a deal directly.

But instead of replying, the landlord leaked the letters on the Internet and the pair (a lawyer and banker) were outed as the sleazebags they were.

We’re not saying that if you bypass a real estate agent you’ll rot in hell or be publicly humiliated. But you will probably be doing yourself a disservice.“The bottom line is that the right broker saves buyers and sellers time, energy, money and emotional distress,” according to Judi Desiderio, CEO of Town and Country Real Estate.

Who knew that real estate closings are considered one of the top 10 most stressful events in one’s lifetime? “A professional helps navigate through the stressful process,” says Desiderio. Besides providing in-depth market knowledge of the area, realtors can provide a seller with information such as a Current Market Analysis (CMA), a customized report that shows you comparables in your area to help you price your property correctly. For a buyer an experienced agent “really knows the inventory,” according to Jill Dunbar, an agent at Daniel Gale Sotheby’s in Greenport.

And for both buyer and seller an agent can provide them with the negotiating skills of a seasoned diplomat.

But mostly agents can wade through all the boring but essential details. As a seller, have you looked into whether you need an elevation certificate or, perhaps, an updated C of O? An agent offers expertise in such matters. “A broker has to be up to date, aware and knowledgeable,” says Dunbar.“It’s like going to a doctor -- I can tell you what your symptom is and how to treat it.”

For buyers one of a broker’s most important functions is to “guide them through the issues,” according to Gary DePersia, one of the top agents at The Corcoran Group. A good agent keeps up with latest insurance or FEMA regulations, and of course, zoning restrictions. He hypothesizes that a customer looking north of the highway might assume that a two-acre lot is sufficient to build a tennis court. It might not be. He goes on to cite other potential surprises such as water setbacks, height restrictions, issues surrounding front yards on corner properties, and how to utilize a garage to maximize square footage.

For sellers, DePersia has developed a questionnaire with dozens of questions that enables his team to know the property intimately including whether the water is public or well, who manufactured the windows, and the location of the septic system, a fact that will help buyers interested in expanding the house -- essential info that he can then fold into his brochures and ads.

With buyers able to access information online, increasingly more feel they can broker their own deals. “There’s a tendency today for buyers to call just the listing broker,” he said, explaining that the assumption is a broker getting both a listing and selling fee will be amenable to cutting his commission. But, he counters, a customer working with one broker, rather than several listing brokers, “can build a continuity of experience. We can start to narrow down properties that could work and stop them wasting a lot of time by calling on properties that may not be right.”

Desiderio sums it up.“You can buy stocks directly, I don’t.You can do your own accounting, I don’t.You can choose to do just about anything yourself, but is that the best use of your time and is the outcome equally as favorable?”

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Since moving to the North Fork full-time a few years ago, my husband and I started a new tradition: Right after Thanksgiving, we drive to the Shamrock Christmas Tree Farm in Cutchogue for a freshly cut tree. The instructions are to choose a tree and leave a family member next to it while someone gets one of the employees to cut the tree. For some reason that family member is always me. Looking pretty ridiculous, standing alone in a field next to a tree, we think it makes a good picture to share with our friends and family on Facebook. We can always count on comments wondering if my husband left me by the tree and whether or not I might need food or water.

- Ann Weiser Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International

On Christmas Eve we celebrate with the Polish tradition known as Wigillia. We start with the breaking of the Oplatek, aka as bread/wafer. Everyone starts with a piece of Oplatek and greets each other breaking small a piece off, giving wishes of long life, good health, joy and happiness for years to come. We then have the traditional meatless meal. Before the evening is over, Santa Claus arrives bringing gifts for all the kids, big and small. We take the traditional pictures and end with the bells ringing, singing jingle bells.

-The Rishe Family North Fork Real Estate

The holidays are always a time for happy gatherings – family and friends and colleagues.

We enjoy Thanksgiving at Uncle Harry’s in Princeton and Christmas Day with Aunt Marian in Bellrose. We get together with our associates for a wonderful Christmas Dinner Party that Lee prepares each year. But the one tradition that Lee and I have cherished for thirty years is going to Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve. No matter where we are, we make sure that we can be there. For most of the years we have been on the North Fork, it’s been at Saint Agnes Church in Greenport. For the two of us, there is no better way to celebrate the birth of Christ, to remember that Holy Night, and to go out in the cold crisp air, perhaps even snow, with a feeling of peace and joy.

Wishing you all peace and joy this holiday season.

- Marie and Lee Beninati

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SOUTHOLD: Whether you want to sip a cool beverage in the summer or warm up by the fireplace in the winter, this two-story wonder has more to offer than just lovely water views! Settle in with the whole gang in this 4 bedroom, 4 bath home, with ample entertaining space. Gather on the back deck for a barbecue or have a Sunday dinner in the formal dining room. This home is beautifully landscaped and priced just for you!

SOUTHOLD: Neat and complete with your own private yard. Perfect for outdoor relaxing. Embrace the short distance to the beach to fully enjoy the location. Plenty of space inside this 3 bedroom ranch to make this home your own!

SOUTHOLD: Escape into a relaxing state of mind with this 2 bed, 2 bath colonial. Bright, airy, plenty of space with a large completed basement. Enjoy ample deck space on the lower level and a raised water view balcony. Just a short stroll to the water with deeded rights to your own private community beach. Nestled in Goose Bay Estates, make this charmer your new home.

MLS# 2689340

MLS# *1206103

MLS# 2707938

EXCLUSIVE: $539,000

EXCLUSIVE: $339,000

EXCLUSIVE: $399,000

North Fork’s #1 Top Producer!

“We Have Qualified Waterfront Buyers Waiting To Purchase! Call Us To List Your Home Today!”– Tom McCarthy

SOUTHOLD: Expansive 4 bedroom, 3 bath home on Bay View Peninsula with wood burning stove, 2.5 car detached garage and sprinkler system. This home features a new kitchen, hot tub and skylights! Close to Cedar Beach and all the North Fork has to offer!

SOUTHOLD: This light, bright, & airy 2-story home features 3 bedrooms, plus a master suite with a jacuzzi tub., 2.5 baths, and hardwood floors. Give yourself plenty of room to roam with 1.8 acres of property and open views while you relax on the stone rear porch. You are just a short way from South Harbor Park & Southold’s town village shops. This beautifully landscaped home is just right!

MLS# 2617176

MLS# 2706582

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EXCLUSIVE: $499,000

EXCLUSIVE: $519,000

*Source – LIBOR – Stratus # of transactions per agent Southold Township 2012-Current.

Thomas J. McCarthy Real Estate, Inc.

46520 Rt. 48 | Southold, NY 11971 631.765.5815 | thomasjmccarthy.com | office@thomasjmccarthy.com

Colony Realty 1327 Main Road, P.O Box 678 Jamesport, New York 11947

Specializing in Equestrian Properties

Tel: 631-722-5800 Fax: 631-722-5951 Residential - Commercial - Waterfront

GREENPORT: Soundfront! On 2.7 acres, the garden house is designed for large gatherings that include 3 guest wings, 8 BRs, 6..5 BAs, all accessing courtyards, garden and patios. Large central room with open floor plan, great room, kitchen, dining room, hot tub room, fire pit, tennis court & detached 3-car garage with studio. $2,500,000

RIVERHEAD/NORTHVILLE: Waterview! 7.8 acres with traditional cedar-shingled 2-story. LR/FP, 4 BRs & 1 BA. Detached garage with workshop and a lovely barn with 4 stalls. Rolling property makes this ideal for horses or grapes. Room for pool and tennis.

All with deeded beach rights. $2,900,000

BAITING HOLLOW: Waterfront Elegant and Sleek Contemporary Home. Tri-level living space with roof-top sun deck with commanding views of the LI Sound east and west. 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, great room with fireplace and gourmet kitchen. Mahogany deck, CAC, hardwood floors and garage. Unique and sophisticated. $1,599,000

LAUREL: 130’ of Bayfront with beautiful panoramic views. Country 2-story features detached 2-car garage with studio, 4 BRs, 2.5 baths, LR/fireplace, family room, large kitchen with dining area. Deck & covered porch. Room for a pool. $1,295,000

AQUEBOGUE: Waterfront! Custom 3-story home on deep water. 6’ low tide. Panoramic views! Granite kitchen, dining area, living room with gas fireplace, large deck, 5 BRs, 3 BAs, hardwood floors and 1-car garage. Dockage for 5 boats! $899,000

RIVERHEAD: Waterviews galore! New custom built elegant post modern! 3,300 sq. ft. 4 BRS, 3 Baths, LR, DR, EIK, Family Rm, 4 fireplaces, Hardwood floors, hardy plank siding, unfinished bonus room & walk out basement. This home is a wow and you are at the beach. $899,000

Colony Realty 1327 Main Road, P.O Box 678 Jamesport, New York 11947

Specializing in Equestrian Properties

1327 Main Road P.O. Box 678, Jamesport, New York 11947 www.colonyrlty.com

JAMESPORT: Waterview! Close to sugar sand bay beach. Beautiful Post Modern. Hickory wood floors, 3 balconies, open sitting room and outdoor shower. Lovely open floor plan with elevator. 3 BRs, 2 full baths and 2 half baths. $799,000

MATTITUCK: Lakefront! Panoramic views.

Secluded Country Ranch. 3 BRS, 2.5 BAs, lg. LR/ FP, dining area, eat-in kit., salt-water in-ground pool overlooking lake and fishing dock. HW flrs, 2-car garage & full bsmt. $799,000

JAMESPORT: Custom Built Cape: Elegant 4 BRs, 3.5 BAs, LR, EIK, DR, library & office. Extended quarters w/ kitchenette. Mahogany porches, 2-car gar. & full 9’ bsmt.

Borders farmland. Close to beach! $799,000

RIVERHEAD: Are you looking for a true North Fork home? This is it! Deeded beach with no cliff!

4 BR, 2 bath raised ranch on 2 acres. Fireplace, office, garage & patio. Fenced for horses with run in shed.

Amazing farm views and rolling pasture. $595,000

CALVERTON: Ultra private lakefront on 7.8 acres with earthy 2 BR cottage with contemporary flair.

Rustic beam wood ceiling. Modern kitchen with center island. Open floor plan. Large laundry room. Full basement. New heating system. Out buildings. Great for horses! $499,000

JAMESPORT: North Fork Sound front dreamy cottage, escape to this beachfront retreat 2 BR plus Sleeping Loft & 1 Bath. Great Room, Kitchen, Dining Area. Enclosed porch. Full basement. Easy access to Long Island Sound. Incredible Sunsets! Superb wine country location. $699,000

BAITING HOLLOW: Beachfront year- round cedar shingled retreat. Watch the sunrises and sunsets from the great room. EIK with center island & stainless steel appliances. 1 BR, full bath with jacuzzi tub. Teak floors.

Beautiful outdoor area. $599,000

JAMESPORT: Beautiful nature lover’s contemporary.

Open floor plan. 3 BRS, 2.5 baths. New kitchen with stainless steel appliances. LR/fireplace, DR with new sliders to a large new deck. HW floors, Central air, full basement & garage. Views of the LI Sound from deck. $499,000

BAITING HOLLOW: Remote country setting on private road. Architectural gem In wooded waterview setting. 2 BR, 1 BR, LR/ Stone FP & EIK. Lodgelike detached art/studio, potting shed, garden shed.

Escape NYC Retreat. $349,000

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New exclusive! Love To Golf? This home in exclusive Laurel Links Estates is for you! Situated in the community is a private club - Laurel Links Country Club - which offers an 18-hole championship golf course, swimming pool, tennis courts, club house with golf shop, locker rooms and dining areas.

The home is 3,200 square feet, has golf course views and a private in-ground pool. The family room has a cathedral ceiling with a stone fireplace and steps out to a beautifully landscaped in-ground pool and garden. A large eat-in kitchen, dining room, living room, first floor master suite and a guest suite complete the first floor. The home has four bedrooms and three full baths with expansion room for an additional bedroom.

Available for $1,100,000 Internet #10405

Marie Beninati Lic. Principal Real Estate Broker mobile: 631.765.5333 marie@beninatiassociates.com

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SOUTHOLD. Enjoy wide open views from marvelous great room that virtually extends over the water. 100 feet of waterfront with dock for 2 boats. Light and bright, fabulous master with water views. Four bedrooms, 4 baths . Perfect Family Retreat. Great value.

IN# 56098 $1,500,000

CUTCHOGUE. Great value! Exclusive Nassau Point, 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, living room, 1st floor ensuite master, updated EIK. Short walk to beach. Just reduced.

IN# 14057 $569,000

SOUTHOLD. Spacious ranch on a very private setting. Walk to one of Southold’s most beautiful bay beaches. Master suite - 2 bedrooms, 2 baths in all. Plenty of room for expansion and pool.

IN# 54930 $429,000

SOUTHOLD. NEW TO THE MARKET! Private, French country gem. Amazing gardens, in-ground pool. Country kitchen, den with fireplace, living room, dining, sun room. 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths.

IN# 31640 $600,000

SOUTHOLD. LAND. Shy acre of land on “beachy” North Sea Drive - waterviews, steps to McCabe’s Beach.

IN# 08186 EXCLUSIVE $449,000

SOUTHOLD. LAND. Beachfront property ! Shy acre, sandy beach with amazing waterfront views.

DEC approval for 4 bedroom home.

IN# 03548 $899,000

MATTITUCK. COMMERCIAL BUILDING on busy County Road 48 with income producing salon/spa - pays the mortgage! Full basement, lots of parking in front and back. Priced below market.

IN# 16012 $449,000

LAUREL Huge Open Blue Sky Views 3BR, IGP, 1.35 Fenced Level Acres EXCLUSIVE I WEB# 16644

$539,000

Patricia Richards, Licensed Real Estate Salesperson 631.276.5261 (c) • PRichards@1TownandCountry.com

$979,000

Kate Carpluk, Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker 631.838.7608 (c) • KCarpluk@1TownandCountry.com

Kate Carpluk, Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker 631.838.7608 (c) • KCarpluk@1TownandCountry.com

CUTCHOGUE Prime Location. Commercial/Residential. 3 Units.

EXCLUSIVE I WEB# 8870

BAITING HOLLOW Hidden 7 Acre Farm, Post/Beam House & Barn, IND A Zoned EXCLUSIVE I WEB# 19346

$615,000

MATTITUCK Deligthful Custom Built Country Cape EXCLUSIVE I WEB# 40907

$1,149,000

Maryse Bransfield (licensed as Marie Bransfield), Licensed RE Salesperson 631.965.8940 (c) • MBransfield@1TownandCountry.com

INVEST IN THE SEA AND SKY

SOUTHOLD Horton’s Point Ranch with Private Gardens EXCLUSIVE I WEB# 18596

$425,000

Nicholas Planamento, Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker 631.948.0143 (c) • NPlanamento@1TownandCountry.com

$1,895,000

SOUTH JAMESPORT Your Own Private Compound By the Beach EXCLUSIVE I WEB# 26921 Nicholas Planamento, Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker 631.948.0143 (c) • NPlanamento@1TownandCountry.com

ON THE NORTH FORK NICHOLAS PLANAMENTO Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker 631.948.0143 (c) NPlanamento@1TownandCountry.com

$3,900,000

Nicholas Planamento, Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker 631.948.0143 (c) • NPlanamento@1TownandCountry.com

Nicholas Planamento, Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker 631.948.0143 (c) • NPlanamento@1TownandCountry.com

SOUTHOLD Hamptons Elegance - Private Harbor Lights Community WEB# 26644

EAST MARION 5.4 Acre Soundfront Lot EXCLUSIVE I WEB# 01835

$499,000

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