74-A N Cartwright Rd, Shelter Island, NY 11964

Own a part of Shelter Island history with this 1816 home, built as the principal residence on the estate of the prolific whaling family, the Cartwrights. This distinctive 19th Century 4-bedroom, 3 full bath cedar shake home comes with a private road as part of an over 1.8 acres estate and200 feet of private coastline. Both the first and second floors boast master bedrooms. All bathrooms have a standing shower and a separate bathtub. The first-floor master bathroom features beautiful Carrera marble floor tiles and walls, with "his and her" sinks, and the second-floor master has a clawfoot soaking tub overlooking the harbor. Spectacular views of Coecles Harbor can be seen from almost every room in the house, and an elevated panoramic view of the harbor from the Juliet balcony off the upstairs master. Sit in the beautiful Florida room and watch the sailboats come into the nearby marina. A boater's dream with a private 100' dock plus an added floating dock sheltered in the harbor. As the new owner, you will also have water rights, so a mooring can be placed deeper in the water for larger boats, rights to build a pool, pool house, art studio, barn, or tennis courts. Property is one of the few waterfront estates that is in Zone C. Potential buyers should do their own research into C zone uses though the Town of Shelter Island. This house has withstood the test of time and kept generations of the Cartwright family safely sheltered from all of mother nature's challenges. Please contact us to arrange a tour and make this breathtaking 1816 waterfront estate your families perfect safe haven.