From its picturesque half-acre setting to its adroitly appointed, spacious, sun-drenched interior, this exquisite 3,077-square-foot home radiates the love of nature’s beauty and individual inspiration. Located in Cat Hollow on a secluded parcel in an area of generously sized properties, this enchanting artist’s home has a touch of contemporary style yet enough traditional features to appeal to any style you might call your own. Just a half mile from public beachfront and marina on Mill Neck Creek, you will love feeling a part of the intimate, “small-town”, North Shore village of Bayville and feel like you are on vacation year-round being part of what is known as the Locust Valley area, the new closer-in alternative to the Hamptons. When your guests arrive, they will be mesmerized by the exquisitely maintained beds, hedgerows and lawn accented by towering trees and flowering shrubs framing your stunning home with highly pitched, skylit roof. A wide drive leads wends to the attached garage. Here, steps ascend to a spacious, partly covered rear deck overlooking a breathtaking rear property with emerald lawns meandering through neatly trimmed flowerbeds edging walls of lush woodland, and room for a pool.

A charming, covered front porch welcomes you into a foyer with coat closet and striking staircase. It is open to a bright and airy living room with soaring skylit ceiling and a wall of nearly floor-length casement windows overlooking the front garden. The adjoining den offers a raised-hearth, brick fireplace and patio doors to the rear deck. Imagine enjoying a winter fire while watching visiting wildlife from the wooded acreage beside your property. Open to the den, the fabulous gourmet kitchen includes extensive wood cabinetry with granite countertop and backsplash, a center island with seating and glass cooktop, a side-by-side refrigerator with in-door ice and water, a built-in double oven, and a dishwasher. A breakfast area opens to the deck, and a doorway by the planning center leads into the spacious and sunny dining room overlooking the front yard. A hallway with powder room, laundry room with door to the rear deck, and pantry leads to the impressive great room, which features a cathedral, skylit ceiling, closets, and large windows on three exposures. What great entertaining you can offer in this fantastic space with room for games, dancing, movies – you name it.

On the second floor, at the top of the stairs, overlooking the specimen plantings, is a roomy office space that could also serve as a bedroom. Next to it is the palatial primary suite with several closets, a large private bathroom with whirlpool tub, shower, and twin vanity, and an inviting balcony overlooking the rear property – a perfect spot for coffee and a look at your morning emails. Two more bedrooms offer ample space and sunlight, especially the one with a skylight, presently used as an art studio. A full unfinished basement offers space for storage and future expansion. You must visit this beautiful and impressive home in the heart of a very delightful North Shore village complete with private beaches. Enjoy a secluded getaway that is close to so many recreation and shopping destinations. What a great life! HOA $600. View 3D tour and floor plan.