8 Cobbetts Lane, Shelter Island, NY 11964

From Wall Street Journal "House of The Day" developers, Mike & Kerry Gaynor, comes a brand new country estate set across acres of land and surrounded by over 400 acres of forever protected farmland. In an incredibly refreshing and bold initiative, the developers of Shelter Island Farm worked from inception to create a lowdensity "jewel box" styled luxury estate that offers a rural lifestyle that is unmatched anywhere on the market in the Hamptons today. The property includes a newly constructed 3 bay Federal style 6000 SF main farmhouse, an assortment of hand hewn heavy timber barns, an elegant pool compound, amazing wildflower gardens, an apple orchard, a massive lavender field and a multitude of highly curated on property destinations designed to inspire all of your outdoor passions. Adjacent to your land you'll be rewarded with immediate access to over 400 forever protected acres of historic lands, farm meadows, estuaries, woods and pathways - literally just steps from your front porch swing. Best of all, Shelter Island Farm is just a two minute stroll down your country road to the lovely Dering Harbor which makes the property accessible by Seaplane from New York's 23rd Street Seaport. Offering the highest level of craftsmanship, this one of a kind property was designed by Val Florio and built by McGrath Builders. A gracious entry foyer with a custom built Dutch front door gives way to a formal living room and sun room both with wood burning fireplaces, an intimate dining room, a wood paneled office, a butlers pantry and a large open kitchen and family room. The main house features shiplap paneling hand milled on site, 8 inch white oak flooring throughout, and custom barn doors. The sunlit kitchen boasts a 10 foot Calcutta marble island and countertops, custom cabinetry, a farmhouse sink with a Kallista faucet, a 48" gas Wolf double oven, and two Subzero refrigerators. The open kitchen and family room make this the heart of the home with comfortable seating and beautiful French doors leading out to the covered porch. Just off of the kitchen is a large mudroom and entryway. The mudroom features custom barn doors, a full sized stacked washer and dryer, an entry bench with storage, a sink and granite counter, and Nero marble honed floor. The second level of the home features a 1,020 square foot primary suite with cathedral ceiling, a breakfast/wet bar, its own en-suite laundry room and a large private deck overlooking the pastoral grounds. The spa-like primary bath features marble flooring, a beautiful Waterworks soaking tub with a Waterworks Henry faucet. The Thassos marble walled steam shower features multiple Waterworks shower heads and hand shower, and a Carrara Marble bench. The separate double vanity area has two custom vanities with honed Carrara countertops and Waterworks sinks and faucets. A walk in closet and a separate water closet complete the primary bath. The second floor guest suite features a beautiful sun lit bedroom with an en-suit bathroom featuring Waterworks fixtures, limestone floor tiles and a custom vanity. The lower level of the home features a gorgeous walk out guest suite with a living room/entertainment area, a wet bar with two Subzero under counter refrigerators and an ice maker, and carriage doors that lead out to a private patio with a hot tub. The additional bedroom on the lower level features an en-suite bathroom with a large carriage style door leading out to the private patio with its own hot tub. The lower level is completed by an elegant powder room featuring a custom vanity with Calacatta gold marble countertop, and Waterworks fixtures. Enjoy country living at its finest in the outdoor spaces and outbuildings. The heavy timber barn currently features a powder bathroom with porcelain wood tile, a Waterworks sink and faucet, and has space for horse stalls, a large car collection, or an additional three bedrooms. At the head of the gunite pool, the pool house offers a