This Victorian offers all the delightful details but lots of unexpected airiness in Greenport.
The nuts and bolts
5 bedrooms
4 bathrooms
1 half bathroom
3,500 square feet
.22 acres
House proud
Built in 1897, this is a quintessential Victorian home is full of period details, including a turret. Unlike many of its era, this one is bright, light and airy, thanks to the many windows and high ceilings, which help illuminate the original details.
The house is exquisite in its historic charm,” says Barbara Poliwoda, who is co-representing the listing for Douglas Elliman with her husband, Kenneth Poliwoda. “You can feel the rich history in the house when you’re in it, as if a captain and their shipmates were coming in and spending time here.”
What’s the plan?
An elegant entry foyer with original architectural details such as a built-in bench, leaded windows and a carved staircase sets the tone for the home. The original doors, woodwork and hardwood floors remain throughout. The first floor is dedicated to the common rooms: The generously sized eat-in kitchen, dining room, a living room and a library. On the second level, three of the five bedrooms are ensuite; the primary bedroom has a secondary sitting area. The third floor, with a window and water view, is a blank slate with potential for conversion to an office, studio or sleeping area, she says. The two wood-burning fireplaces—one of which is a double sided—are currently decommissioned but can be restored. The basement is unfinished.
What’s cooking?
The large kitchen currently accommodates a dining table that can seat eight and has been updated with stainless-steel appliances, white Shaker-style cabinets and a granite countertop. It offers egress to a trellised dining patio with lights and plantings.
What else?
This home formerly operated as the Ruby’s Cove, a bed and breakfast, and now newly refreshed with a coat of paint, is ready for its second incarnation, says Poliwoda.
Amenities and more
- Plush back yard with specimen plantings
- Outdoor seating area
- Fireplaces
One cool thing
The two-story windowed garage has potential for converting into a studio space.
Agent’s callout
“If people want to enjoy the historic maritime feel of Greenport village, this is the place to invest in, in the most beautiful village in Suffolk County,” Poliwoda says. “You cannot beat the location and the investment is bar none. Greenport is just growing and the values of the properties are continuing to grow.”
Location, location, location
Located in the village, the home is just three blocks to the historic Greenport Harbor waterfront and less than a mile to the North Ferry to Shelter Island. Nearby are Sandy Beach and Stirling Basin. Inlet Pond County Park is 1.7 miles, Norman E. Klipp Marine Park is 2.1 miles and Kontokosta Winery, 1.4 miles from the home, is the closest tasting room on the North Fork wine route.
Details
The home at 151 Bay Ave. in Greenport lists for $2,100,000 and the details can be seen here.
