Charming historic house, Sterling Harbor water views, walk to village

Tucked away on 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 and modern additions that preserve its architectural character, accentuated by eclectic art, furniture, and cultural artifacts from the owner's travels. A mini split-system A/C has been installed for your comfort.

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

Bedrooms: On the 1st floor is the main bedroom (queen) with a working fireplace and full bathroom (shower/tub). On the 2nd floor is a large bedroom (queen) with cross ventilation; and a charming guest room with skylight for a single person. Both bedrooms have water views and share a bathroom (tub/European shower system).

A patio by the kitchen, with flowering arbor, water views, and Weber grill, offers additional outdoor dining. The back yard boasts a large lawn, mature trees and gardens, perfect for family games (croquet, badminton). For cooler evenings, there is a fire pit. An outdoor shower awaits one's return from a day at the beach, sailing, or fishing.

Enjoy dining al fresco, freshly caught fish from Southold Fish Market, sweet corn from Latham & Sep's Farms, greens from Sang Lee & Deep Roots Farms. Indulge in bivalves at Little Creek Oyster and artisanal beers at Greenport Harbor Brewery, both steps away on Carpenter Street. Wines from Kontokosta Winery on the Main Road is 5 minutes away.

With the North Fork a food-and-wine destination, the village abounds with attractions: North Fork Arts Center for films and cultural events, Burton’s Bookstore, Mitchell Park (music concerts and Saturday farmers' market) and the Carousel, boating/fishing tours, restaurants, cafés, bakeries, markets and shops. Public beaches are nearby -- 67 Steps & Inlet Pond on the Long Island Sound; 4th St and 5th St beaches, Gull Pond, and Sandy Beach on the Peconic Bay. An added feature is the possibility of renting dock space or slips at the marinas across the street from the house.

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

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