Why you should buy my house: Shoreham, on the water
Shoreham, NY: Tuesday, October 20, 2009-- An exterior view of the Southard home at 80 Highland Drive. Newsday / Audrey C. Tiernan Credit: Newsday/Audrey C. Tiernan
Sellers: Joe and Carole Southard
Address: 80 Highland Down, Shoreham
Asking price: $849,000
The competition: Waterfront homes in the area are priced from $849,000 to $2,495,000.
Recent sale in the area: A nonwaterfront Colonial on Mary Pitkin Path sold this month for $560,000.
Taxes: $11,491
Time on the market: Since August
Listing agent: Theresa Ottomano, RE/MAX Signature Real Estate, East Setauket, 631-682-8567
Why it's for sale: Joe says he would like to relocate to a warmer climate.
Overlooking Long Island Sound, this almost 4,000 square foot Colonial was a small summer cottage when Carole, 57, a licensed practical nurse, and Joe, 58, a Long Island Rail Road retiree, purchased it 15 years ago. Set on a .85-acre parcel, the house has 10-foot ceilings with large crown moldings, radiant heat and a high-velocity air conditioning system, as well as three full bathrooms and two half baths. The layout maximizes the views, Joe says:
"It's an upside down house. The great room, kitchen, formal living room and formal dining room are on the top floor with views of the Sound ... The kitchen ... has a 4-by-8-foot granite island with a Jenn-Air barbecue in the middle. The appliances are stainless steel and high-end. The oven is a Viking."
