Beautifully landscaped in Centre Island

Sellers: Peter and Lynn Donohue

Address: 348 Harbor View Dr., Centre Island

Asking price: $799,000

The competition: Similar size homes in the Oyster Bay-East Norwich school district are listed between $799,000 and $1,895,000

Recent sale on the block: In February, a teardown sold for $860,000.

Taxes: $9,827, and village tax of $3,798

Time on the market: Since May

Listing agents: Linda Kennedy and Yvonne (Bonnie) Doran, Daniel Gale Sotheby's International Realty, Locust Valley, 516-759-4800, ext. 119.

Why it's for sale: Peter, a retired general manager, and Lynn, a pro shop part-timer, are moving to the Hamptons.

In the middle of the island within walking distance of the beach, this ranch is on slightly more than a third of an acre. The property is beautifully landscaped, says Lynn, describing mature trees and flowering bushes. A brick patio in the backyard is accessible from the family room through French doors. The Donohues, both 60, have made several improvements, as Lynn explains:

"We updated the two bathrooms and added a skylight in the kitchen. . . . The family room is off the kitchen and is great for entertaining. It's all wood and has a fantastic fireplace that throws off great heat ... There are three bedrooms - two are in the back of the house with a bathroom. It's like having separate quarters. It opens to a cozy garden room that has a brick floor, wet bar and built-in bookshelves ... We also have ... beach and mooring rights."