(Photo courtesy of Douglas Elliman)

Living on the North Fork can be a tantalizing proposition, with its historic villages, farm-to-table (and other!) restaurants, iconic farms and close proximity to the water. Whether you’re looking for a house to put down roots, a second family home or a weekend getaway, there is plenty to choose from.

Here are five North Fork open houses scheduled for this weekend, priced from $685,000 to $4,795,000. 

585 Peconic Lane, Peconic, NY 11958

$685,000 | Peconic

Saturday, Oct. 4, 1 – 2:30 p.m.

Things to see: A tidy updated three-bedroom, two-bath ranch house with wood floors, eat-in kitchen, mud room and finished basement. Room for a pool on the .37-acre lot. 

See listing here.

81 Beach Road, Wading River, NY 11792

$692,000 | Wading River

Saturday, Oct. 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Things to see: A three-bedroom brick-fronted, shingle home with a wood-burning fireplace in the Sound Front beach community of Wildwood Shores Estates. Mahogony deck, access to private beach. Detached garage and garden structure in back.

See listing here.

1492 Skunk Lane, Cutchogue, NY 11935

$2,499,000 | Cutchogue

Saturday, Oct 4, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Things to see: Lots of gathering spaces in this wine country four-bedroom with a finished basement, gym and finished home office/studio. Large country kitchen, butler’s pantry fireplaces and an outdoor shower are among the amenities. Sited on 2.4 acres.

See listing here.

609 1st Street, Greenport, NY 11944

$1,499,000 | Greenport

Saturday, Oct., 4, 2 – 4 p.m.

Things to see: A 1911s shingled village home with a walk-up attic and lots of original charm such as exposed wood ceiling beams, pretty wood finishes and wainscoting. Separate windowed garage in back yard.

See listing here.

$4,795,000  | Southold

Saturday, Oct ,4, 12:30 – 2:30 om

Things to see: An amenity-packed newly constructed estate-style home in wine country. Sleek finishes, fireplace, chef’s kitchen and resort-style spa bathrooms. Lots of terraces and outdoor spaces overlooking the vineyards. 

See listing here.