The nuts and bolts
6 bedrooms
5 full bathrooms
2 half baths
5,700 square feet
7.49 acres
House proud
What’s old is new again in this house, thanks to a 1997 construction that moved a 19th-century Greenport village house to this site in Orient, expanded it with a significant addition and joined them with a wraparound porch. Though the two residences are fully integrated, the 19th-century portion retains its architectural bones and details, including finishes and the original wide-plank wood floors. The newer portion was constructed to complement the original but include modern conveniences.
“Though it has its own entrance and staircase, the antique wing is incorporated in the more modern wing,” says Janet Markarian, the Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty agent representing the listing.
The home is its own 7.49-acre mini-compound with private waterfront, a swimming pool and tennis court. Markarian says it’s a rare opportunity to find a home with estate amenities and panoramic bay views, which include Long Beach State Park, Bug Light House and Orient Yacht Club.
What’s the plan?
The ground floor includes both a living room and family room, both of which have wood-burning fireplaces and built-in cabinetry with shelves. The older wing of the house includes a library with floor-to-ceiling bookshelves, and the kitchen and dining room are also in this section. A covered porch at the back offers bay views. The second level of both wings house a primary bedroom suite with a dressing room and four windows offering water views. Also on this level are two ensuite bedrooms, three additional bedrooms and two full bathrooms. A generously sized landing offers additional lounge space. Various flexible spaces can be adapted for a home office or a reading nook. The 860-square-foot pool house has a vaulted ceiling, a common living room, kitchenette, full bathroom and shower, two changing rooms and laundry facilities.
What’s cooking?
The kitchen features wainscoting and is finished in complementary country-style cabinetry with brass-toned hardware and topped with a stone composite counter. The center island seats up to four and has a butcher block counter. A large windowed nook serves as a casual dining or breakfast area.
What else?
A separate two-car garage has flexible bonus space on the upper level and the garage attached to the house has room for three cars. There’s a small pond on the property with a seating area.
Amenities and more
- 20 x 44 heated swimming pool
- Pool house
- 60 x 120 clay tennis court
- 195 feet of waterfront
- Three wood-burning fireplaces
- Two outdoor showers
Agent’s callout
Given its location in Orient Village, Markarian says the home offers “unprecedented privacy while still in the village with all the amenities.”
Location, location, location
The home on the bay is less than a mile from the center of Orient village. Nearby are Narrow River and Truman’s beaches, and Poquatuck Park. Important cultural assets include the Oysterponds Historical Society and the Slaves Burying Ground, a historical landmark managed by the society.
Details
The home at 1600 King St. lists for $8,400,000 and the details can be seen here.
