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oised 30-feet above the Peconic, on
a site to where, for almost 40 years,
steamers would deposit the rich and
famous from New York, Boston, and
beyond to the venerable Manhanset House, an
enormous 500 guest hotel opened in 1874 which
would eventually, in 1896, anchor a new golf
course. e current house and its once connected
neighbor built in the early years of the 20th
century would serve as the clubhouse for what
would become Gardiners Bay Golf Club after the
original hotel had burned to the ground. Today a
fortunate new owner would enjoy blazing sunsets,
and unobstructed views to the North Fork as
the nearby ferries carry travelers between Shelter
Island and Greenport while luxury yachts and
fishing boats pass back and forth out to sea.
e 8,000-square-foot Mediterranean style
manse offers eight bedrooms, serviced by seven
baths on three levels of living space. Dramatic
beams enhance the great room with vaulted
ceilings and an imposing fireplace, while a more
intimate living room, warmed by its own fireplace,
will become a favored haunt of those looking to
read, watch TV, or quiet reflection. Additional
amenities include a bar room with an original
soda fountain, billiard and game rooms, gym, and
bluff-top hot tub.
With a decided Slim Aarons feel, the 24-ft X
60-ft pool looks out past 300-ft of private, sandy
beaches to the 150-ft dock with water, electric,
dual hydraulic boat lifts, and its own boathouse.
A separate cottage on the property could be
repurposed as that coveted artist studio.
Dubbed the Smallest Village in New York State,
Dering Harbor occupies an enviable 200 acres
