For Sale

Listed by Stacey Cohen from The Agency Hamptons

Source: NY State MLS #11692547

28 S Menantic Rd, Shelter Island Heights, NY, 11964

$6,495,000

4
4
2
3863 sq. ft.
2 ac.

Other

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30+ days on the market

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Built in 1888 and thoughtfully renovated by acclaimed architect Lee H. Skolnick in 1988, this storied Shelter Island estate represents a rare convergence of architectural pedigree, cultural history, and timeless design. Set on two exquisitely landscaped acres with gardens designed by celebrated landscape designer Jeff Mendoza, the property has long served as a retreat for notable creative figures, including revered art critic Robert Hughes and, more recently, multi-Emmy Award-winning writers of The Sopranos. Originally known as a gathering place for artists, intellectuals, and cultural tastemakers, the estate has since undergone a sophisticated transformation with interiors curated by Heiberg Cummings, blending understated luxury, warmth, and architectural restraint while preserving the romance, magic, and soul that have defined the property for generations. A private road leads into a gated world of manicured gardens, mature orchards, and quietly cinematic outdoor spaces designed for gathering and retreat. The main residence is a home rich with character and layered interiors where sunlit living spaces unfold effortlessly from one room to the next, anchored by a beautiful stone fireplace. A large screened-in porch blurs the line between indoors and out, offering a serene setting for long summer dinners and quiet mornings overlooking the grounds. The gourmet kitchen is both refined and welcoming, flowing naturally into a built-in breakfast nook and adjoining butler's pantry designed for seamless entertaining. Upstairs, the primary suite serves as a private retreat with its own balcony, sitting room, and a striking round window that frames views of the property, bringing the surrounding landscape into focus as a living work of art. Expansive windows throughout the home overlook lush lawns, flowering gardens, and orchard paths, creating an atmosphere more reminiscent of a private European estate than a traditional Hamptons home. Beyond the main house, a barn is connected by a wisteria-entwined walkway, offering panoramic views across the estate and currently configured as a two-car garage, gym, and artist studio. Nearby, the pool house offers its own kitchen, bedroom, and bathroom, creating an ideal space for guests or extended summer entertaining. Anchoring the outdoor experience is a stunning 60 x 15 saltwater pool and cabana surrounded by mature plantings and thoughtfully designed gathering spaces that evoke the feeling of a private boutique resort. The landscape has been meticulously curated to bloom throughout every season, ensuring the grounds remain vibrant and ever-changing year-round. Rose bushes, hydrangeas lining the pool, flowering dogwood trees, and mature fig, apple, and pear trees create a layered tapestry of color, texture, and fragrance across the estate. A charming potting shed and flourishing vegetable garden further enhance the property's idyllic country atmosphere, blending beauty with utility in a way that feels both romantic and deeply grounded in nature. Every corner of the estate has been approached with intention, creating a home equally suited for elegant entertaining or slow weekends spent immersed in the landscape. Privately positioned on Shelter Island, yet moments from beaches, marinas, and farmstands, this magical estate captures the rare balance of seclusion and accessibility that has long made Menantic Road one of the island's most desirable addresses. The result is a property with soul, history, and an extraordinary new point of view.

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