The nuts and bolts
4 bedrooms
4.5 bathrooms
4,500 square feet
1.75 acres
House proud
The original owners have put this home, built in 2001, on the market for the first time. It reflects their personal interests and lifestyle, and offers a complete living, recreation and entertainment opportunity with multiple areas inside and out for gathering.
“It has a comfortable and inviting ambiance that the North Fork is renowned for,” says Alexis Meadows, the Douglas Elliman agent listing the property. “The site on more than 200 feet of coastline is picturesque, especially for sunsets lovers.”
What’s the plan?
The open floor plan features a large living room with fireplace and a dining area in the turret-like space with windows looking out to the sound. A breezeway leads to the inviting patio and offers al fresco dining. Also on this level are a home office with water views and a junior primary ensuite with a separate private entrance and direct access to the backyard. The upper level is devoted to the ensuite primary bedroom, two guest rooms and a large lounge with fireplace and a terrace. There’s a space currently used as a gym, with water views.
The unfinished walkout basement is currently used for storage, and Meadows says there’s “ample space for curating a recreation room, media room or gym.”
What’s cooking?
The sunny kitchen has a porcelain farm sink set into pretty slate-blue custom cabinetry topped with granite. The center island has a convenience sink and seating for at least three and an integrated wine fridge. The stainless-steel appliances are chef-quality and include two dishwashers.
What else?
An extension added five years ago created a separate guest wing, with a private entrance and wrap around porch. The second level is a spacious art studio/workshop overlooking the backyard and views of Long Island Sound.
Amenities and more
- Numerous fireplaces
- 20 x 40 heated waterside pool
- Outdoor kitchen
- Outdoor shower
- Hot tub
One cool thing
The owner is a multi-media artist who works in paper, fiber and other tactile materials and the house reflects her sensibility. The bathrooms have been individually designed with custom wallpaper featuring whimsical maritime or floral designs.
Agent’s callout
“This home has an artistic flavor and you can tell an artist lives there,” Meadows says, citing the Japanese-inspired wall coverings in the offices and the colorful wall treatments in the bathrooms and some bedrooms. Even the exterior has a design flourish: “They made good use of nature for their lifestyles and fused that together, amplifying how best to use the outdoor space.”
Location, location, location
This home on the water is 1.3 miles from the village of Greenport. Of nearby local interest are the 67 Steps Beach, Island’s End Golf & Country Club, Norman E. Klipp Marine Park and the North Fork’s wine route.
Details
The home at 160 Sound Drive lists for $5,695,000 and the details can be seen here.
