7 Locust Ave, Shelter Island, NY 11965

Located in the heart of Shelter Island Heights, this circa-1885 farmhouse-once a parish house-offers a rare combination of architectural character and enduring charm. A wide L-shaped porch welcomes you, with one side screened for breezy summer evenings and the other open to views of Chase Creek. The front entry opens into a generously sized living room that spans the depth of the home, with natural light filtering in from multiple exposures. Just off this space is a glass-enclosed laundry area. Toward the rear, a formal dining room-currently used as a casual family area-includes a pantry and an adjacent full bath. The kitchen features two exterior doors: one opens to the side lawn, and the other leads to a bluestone patio added in 2021, where many enjoyable gatherings have taken place. Two staircases connect to the upper levels: one from the kitchen leads directly to a guest bedroom, while the main staircase rises to a windowed landing, three additional bedrooms, and a full hallway bath with a classic clawfoot tub. The third floor includes a finished bonus room offering additional flexible space for non-sleeping use. The home sits on a .15-acre lot, and a separate .04-acre parcel at 4 Meadow Place is included. Just across the quiet lane, a shared Heights dock contributes to the area's scenic waterfront character. Within close proximity to fine dining, marina, yacht club, tennis, beach club and ferry.