Property Description

Beyond the hills of Sound Avenue, where Long Island quietly fades into the North Fork, sits a 1948 Swiss chalet unlike anything else on the market — thoughtfully reimagined by its owners, both working designers, into a private wellness retreat.

Set on a 0.55-acre double lot behind mature trees and a gravel motor court, the residence offers an unusual degree of privacy across three finished levels. The chalet’s original silhouette and pitched rooflines have been preserved, while the interior has been reworked as a study in tactile, considered materials — Venetian plaster walls and ceilings, honed Carrara marble, and a hand-limewashed kitchen run throughout the main level. The great room is anchored by a sculptural Venetian plaster ceiling, and a hand-finished oxblood staircase serves as the home’s central design gesture. Wide-plank white oak floors and custom millwork carry the material language upstairs, where the primary suite opens to a private balcony framed by the chalet’s original heart-cutout balustrade.

Outdoor living was built with the same intention. A freestanding sauna, a cold plunge, and a simple wood-built temperature-controlled outdoor tub — no jets, just heat and stillness — sit tucked into the garden, alongside a wood-fired pizza oven and dining pavilion designed for entertaining. A stone patio extends the living space outdoors, framed by mature plantings that create a fully private, screened setting.

The current configuration offers 4/5 bedrooms and 2 Full 2 half baths across approximately 2,200 square feet. A third-floor guest level sits tucked beneath the chalet’s original roofline, and a lower level offers additional flexible living space.

Wander up the road to Big Rock Beach, where the North Fork does its version of a swim — quieter, rockier, and unbothered. Beyond it, the vineyards, farm stands, and harbor towns that define the North Fork are close at hand. The property is zoned for Riverhead School District.

Sale includes the attached vacant lot, offering additional flexibility for the next owner.

This is not simply a renovated house— it is a working portfolio piece for two designers, thoughtfully reimagined and ready for its next chapter. A rare category-of-one offering for a buyer seeking design pedigree.

Features
Heating System:
Baseboard
Cooling System:
Central Air
Basement:
No
Appliances:
Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Cooktop
Exterior Features:
Balcony, Garden, Rain Gutters, Other, Fire Pit
Fireplace Features:
Living Room
Flooring:
Hardwood, Tile, Combination
Interior Features:
Entrance Foyer, Open Kitchen, Open Floorplan, Storage, Sauna, Original Details, Washer/dryer Hookup, Soaking Tub, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Recessed Lighting, Beamed Ceilings, Tile Counters, Stone Counters, Dry Bar
Laundry Features:
Inside, Laundry Room
Lot Features:
Garden, Landscaped, Front Yard, Hilly
Parking Features:
Driveway
Sewer:
Cesspool
Utilities:
Trash Collection Public, Water Connected, Electricity Connected
Address Map
City:
Riverhead
State:
NY
Street:
Hill
Street Number:
61
Street Suffix:
Street
Postal Code:
11792
Floor Number:
0
Longitude:
E0° 0' 0''
Latitude:
N0° 0' 0''
Direction Faces:
North
PostalCity:
Wading River
Additional Information
Architectural Style:
Chalet
Construction Materials:
Frame
Elementary School:
Riley Avenue School
High School:
Riverhead Senior High School
Agent MlsId:
147422
MiddleOrJunior School:
Riverhead Middle School
PhotosCount:
24
Special Listing Conditions:
No
Tax Annual Amount:
$13,831
Water Source:
Public
Office MlsId:
CMPA19

Residential - MLS# 1040318

61 Hill Street, Riverhead, NY

5 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
2,200 Sqft
$999,000
Listing ID #1040318
Basic Details
Property Type :
Residential
Property SubType :
Single Family Residence
Listing Type :
For Rent
Listing ID :
1040318
Price :
$999,000
Rooms :
9
Bedrooms :
5
Bathrooms :
2
Half Bathrooms :
2
Bathrooms Total :
4
Square Footage :
2,200 Sqft
Building Area :
1,395 Sqft
Lot Area :
0.55 Acre
Lot Dimensions :
160x145
Year Built :
1948
Status :
Active
Listing Agent :
Desiree A. Lofredo
Listing Office :
Compass Greater NY LLC
Agent info
Coldwell Banker American Homes
284 West Park Ave
Contact Agent
Walkscore