1-3 Simpson Avenue, Shelter Island, NY 11964

Nestled snugly behind tall privet hedges, this classic 1888 shingle style farmhouse, located on the southern side of Shelter Island on West Neck Harbor, has been meticulously restored by its present owners, and features dramatic water views from nearly every room. In the living room, which also has a fireplace, a wall of French doors opens to a alluring seaside screened porch, with views of the beach, dock and water. A formal dining room is immediately adjacent, along with a cozy library with built ins. The kitchen offers a spacious breakfast area and pantry, with easy access to waterside entertainment patio. Front and rear staircases lead to the second floor, which features 2 en-suite bedrooms and 2 guest bedrooms. The top floor, which has a romantic Juliet balcony with incredible views toward Shorewood and North Haven, has an office. A separate cottage with cathedral ceilings, living area, kitchenette, loft area, bedroom and full bath is one your guests will never forget. The Gunite pool, surrounded by perennial gardens, is adjacent to the cottage, offering immediate gratification on a summer day. The dock provides easy access to open waters with a sandy beach. On a separate lot is an oversized two car garage which has a second story suitable for finishing. Within close proximity to town, but with a sense of seclusion, this is the year-around seaside idyll you have been waiting for.