Straight Down the Middle

Straight Down the Middle: New York

Escape the frenetic pace of daily life and revel in an unmissable opportunity to relax and recharge at this stunning Shelter Island getaway. Set on a quiet tree-lined street and just a ten-minute walk from the pebble-strewn seashore, the home is perfectly set up for family holidays and weekend retreats with friends.

Stepping inside, you could be forgiven for thinking you've been transported to the south of France, or the rolling Tuscan countryside. A gorgeous terracotta floor ties the open-plan layout together. The space includes a couple of seating areas, a well-equipped marble-topped kitchen and a dining table with seating for six.

Interior sliding doors allow for the creation of a self-contained king-size suite complete with a sitting room, while numerous glass doors line the walls, peeling back to reveal direct access to the large garden. Out here, you'll find plenty of comfortable seating areas and lots of green space for children to run around and play endless games of table tennis.

Three further bedrooms are situated on the top floor – all are well illuminated thanks to overhead skylights and windows that afford garden and golf course views.

For days out, pack up the beach chairs and parasols from the garage and make your way to the nearest pebble beach, a quarter of a mile away. Alternatively, saddle up on the included bikes and cycle fifteen minutes into town for family-friendly restaurants, ice cream parlours, and even a couple of upmarket eateries.



Home truths:
*While there is sleeping space for twelve guests, due to local regulations, up to eight guests may stay here, with no more than two people per bedroom
*You will be checking yourself in with the lockbox
*The home is located overlooking a private golf course – however, if you want to play you'll need to travel to one of the public courses on the island
*While a car isn't a necessity here, there's ample on-site parking should you need it
*There's one bedroom on the ground floor, so the home may be suitable for those with limited mobility
*Access to the home is via a private entrance
*The dining table doubles as a laptop-friendly workspace