Charming historic house on Sterling Harbor, water views, 5-min walk to village

Tucked away in Sterling Harbor in the Historic District on Greenport's most desired street is this lovely, 3-bedroom, 1780s “vernacular” house. Meticulous attention has been paid to renovations that preserve its architectural integrity and charm while expanding the home’s lay-out with modern additions, accented by art and furniture from the owner's travels. A new split-system A/C has been installed for summer 2025 for your comfort.

The 1st floor offers an open flow to spacious living areas — a library-foyer with working fireplace, large dining room accommodating 8, and a fully-equipped, fully-stocked cook’s kitchen with Bosch/GE/Wolf appliances. The light-filled sunroom opens to a deck designed for entertainment, with a flowering pergola, water views, and salt breezes. The original porch is perfect for reading, relaxing, and watching passers-by.

The main bedroom on the 1st floor has a working fireplace and full bathroom. Two additional bedrooms with water views are on the 2nd floor and share a full bath -- a large bed room with cross ventilation (queen bed) and a charming guest room with a skylight (full bed for a single person).

Off the kitchen, there a patio with flowering arbor, water views, and Weber grill, offering additional dining possibilities. The back yard is private, with mature trees and gardens, a fire pit, and large lawn perfect for family games. An outdoor shower awaits your return from the beach, boating, or fishing.

Enjoy dining al fresco with freshly caught fish from Southold Fish Market, sweet corn from Latham and Sep's Farms, assorted greens from Sang Lee and Deep Roots Farms. Indulge in bivalves at Little Creek Oyster and artisanal beers at Greenport Harbor Brewery, both on Carpenter Street, and wines from Kontokosta Winery on the Main Road -- all 5 minutes away by foot, bike, or car.

Attractions abound in the village: North Fork Arts Center, Burton’s Bookstore, Mitchell Park and Carousel, boating/fishing tours, restaurants, cafés, bakeries, and shops, as Greenport has become a food-and-wine destination on the North Fork. Enjoy public beaches on the Long Island Sound (67 Steps, Inlet Pond) and Peconic Bay (4th and 5th Streets, Gull Pond, and Sandy Beach), all are close-by.

The Long Island Railroad (LIRR), Hampton Jitney, and Long Island Expressway (LIE) all serve Greenport. North Ferry connects the village to Shelter Island, and South Ferry to the Hamptons and Montauk. Cross Sound Ferry at Orient Pt, 8 miles away, plies the seas to New England.

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