Shelter Island Cottage with Garden Sanctuary near Beach

This meticulously maintained cedar shingled cottage is currently the only completely turn-key home in this price range in a country setting. Located just around the corner from boat launch and borders one of the largest expanses of forest on the southwest side of Shelter Island. The sunroom entry flows easily into an open floor plan featuring a raised fireplace, solid pine floors, walls of windows throughout, and 14-foot high cathedral ceilings in the core. The kitchen offers maple block counters, Danby, Kitchen Aid and Miele appliances. The en-suite master bedroom has French doors leading to a true meditation garden with lilies of the valley, hostas, and a variety of flowering perennials. There are two additional guest bedrooms with hallway bath, with above standard finishes including Duravit sink, walk-in shower and Jacuzzi tub. Set within low maintenance, native landscape, there is an efficiently designed area with geometric raised beds for vegetables, herbs and flowers, pebbled paths and stone walls, with an expansive entertainment deck. The barn built in 2010 is currently used for car collection, musical instrument practice and carpentry shop. Other improvements: 2014 Master bedroom wing, central heat and a/c, 2019 new roof, 2015 new hot water heater, sunroom, deck, stone walls, patioEnergy-star appliances, energy efficient windows, heat and a/c pump and insulation contribute to lower “Green” utility costs. Located a stone’s throw from sandy Association beaches, this is a nature-lover’s dream come true.

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