4 bedroom farmhouse in Shelter Island, Long Island, New York
Beautifully Renovated Farmhouse
Near Pristine Beaches and a Minute's Walk from a Marina
Sleeps 8/9 (4 Bedrooms)
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The house is a perfect mixture of old and new. The downstairs is decorated with wainscoating, the floors are old, wide-board pine and cherry wood. There are 3 fireplaces and French doors throughout. The overall affect is light and peaceful. The garden has a large front lawn, a mysterious bamboo forest, beautiful swimming pool and a wooded area. Shelter Island has many beautiful, pristine beaches, some, a bike ride away. One third of the island makes up the Mashomac nature reserve with miles of walking trails. For children there are camps including day camps specializing in riding, sailing and scoccer. Free outdoor concerts can be heard at the Itzak Perlman music camp. There are 2 golf courses, tons of tennis courts and many lovely restaurants. You can enjoy the world famous Hamptons just a half hours drive away but then be able to escape the traffic and bustle and return on the ferry to the calm of Shelter Island. New York City is 2 1/2 hours by bus, car or train.
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Prices Currency Conversion
| Rental periods | |
| off season | $3000 |
| June | $4000 |
| July | $5000 |
| August | $6000 |
| September | $4500 |
| October | $3000 |
| Christmas, Easter, Thanksgiving | $4000 |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per week in US Dollars.
Lower prices for longer rental periods.
Changeover day
Flexible.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | 1 bedroom with a double bed. 1 large bedroom with two single beds. 1 small bedroom with a full bed. 1 Master bedroom with a king size bed. A child's bed or cot can be placed in the office in the master suite. |
| Bathrooms: | Guest/children's bathroom with a bath/shower over and WC. Master suite bathroom with an oversize shower, double pedestal sinks and claw foot tub. Half bathroom with sink and wc. Outdoor shower. |
| Kitchen: | Garland 6-burner stove and oven, marble counter tops, butcher block island. large fridge, Bosch dishwasher. Large dining room table, pantry. fireplace, ceiling fan, cherry wood floors, french doors leading out to patio. |
| Utility Room: | Washer and dryer and an extra fridge are in the cellar. |
| Living Rooms: | Cozy library/sitting room with fireplace, double sofabed. Large living room with TV, DVD player DVD library, French doors looking out on garden. wideboard pine floors and Kelim rug. |
| Other: | The master bedroom is very private with lovely views over the woods, a ceiling fan and fireplace. The house has a lower and upper porch, with outdoor furniture, a glimpse of the bay can be seen in the summer with a very good view in the winter. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Towels and linen are included, the house is cleaned before and after each rental, arrangements can be made for cleaning services during the rental. |
Notes on accommodation
The house is wonderfully suited for children and is lovely at all times of the year. It is a holiday home and so is free of knick knacks and has a serene feel. There are bikes that can be used, though they are not in the best of shape. There is no air conditioning but there are ceiling fans and lots of screened windows with a good cross breeze. There are plenty of beach toys, games and outdoor chairs.
- hob/stove,
- oven,
- fridge/freezer,
- fridge,
- dishwasher,
- washing machine,
- tumble dryer,
- iron/ironing board,
- cable tv,
- tv,
- telephone,
- internet access,
- central heating,
- room fans,
- barbecue,
- private pool (for sole use of guests),
- pets accepted
Accessibility
The house is not adapted for wheelchair users but the downstairs library could be adapted to be a bedroom.
Outside
There is a large front lawn facing south, which is lovely for playing games of football or cricket. The lower front porch has rocking chairs and there is small patio with a table and chairs. There are some adrirondack chairs on the upper porch. A bamboo forest flanks the left side of the property and behind the house is a shed, and a fenced in pool. The pool is 40' long is a grey/blue colour surrounded by lawn and patio. There is large out door dining area with teak furniture. A hammock hangs at the edge of the wood.
Coast/Beach
The nearest beach is about 4 minutes by car and 15 minutes by bike.
This is a beautiful, empty beach with a vista out on to Gardiner’s bay and very clear, calm water. There are barely any houses in sight. A beach suitable for young children and manned with a lifeguard is about 10 mins by car. The nearest Hampton beach with waves is about 30 minutes by car.
Golf
Everything on Shelter Island is no more than a 10 minute drive.
There are 2 golf courses.
Travel
Car hire is essential. JFK airport is 2- 2.5 hours by car, not including ferry ride.
Distances
The nearest supermarket is about 5 minutes by car, 15 by bike. The quaint village of Shelter island heights is about 10 minutes by car, there you will find a gourmet deli, bookshop, cafes, a pharmacy, a wonderful chandlery/hardware store. There is a fish shop with fresh lobster and the trendy restaurant and hotel Sunset Beach is about a 10-minute drive, the beach is a lovely place to watch the sunset. This is the only really lively spot on an otherwise very sleepy island.
Further details
Shelter island is well placed to visit the vinyards of the north fork and the quaint villages of Greenport and Orient. Sag harbor has a theatre, whaling museum and independant cinema along with lots of great shops and restaurants. New Engalnd can be reached quite easily by ferry from Orient. And of course all the joys of New York city are reachable on a day trip with the knowledge that green and calm await at the end of an intense day.
Booking notes
A 50% deposit is due at time of booking, with payments wired to bank in Switzerland.
For booking and further information
Sancha Von Erlach
Tel: (Switzerland) + 41 78 772 9165
Email: Click here
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