Hamlets & Villages Magazine April, 2015
Featuring Real Estate Of Brookhaven Town
Buying Or Selling A Home? Real Estate Agents And Real Estate Listings Wineries, Breweries And Tasting Rooms Coming To Brookhaven Town? Featured Real Estate Agents Great Spots In Town, And Where To Dine
Coldwell Banker Distinctive Homes
We Move Properties from Sound to Shore™
631.821.2040 99-32 Route 25A ▪ P.O. Box 268 Shoreham NY 11786
www.distinctivehomesli.com
DISTINCTIVE HOMES Each Office Independently Owned and Operated
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BELLPORT 4 Bedroom, 4 Bath Post Modern SOLD PRICE: $463,500
HOLBROOK 4 Bedroom, 4Bath Colonial SOLD PRICE: $519,000
LAKE GROVE 4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Colonial SOLD PRICE: $325,000
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MILLER PLACE 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Cape SOLD PRICE: $386,000
MOUNT SINAI 4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Expanded Ranch SOLD PRICE: $279,000
RIDGE - LEISURE VILLAGE 1 Bedroom, Bath Condo SOLD PRICE: $90,000
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RIDGE 4 Bedroom, 3 Bath Colonial SOLD PRICE: $305,000
ROCKY POINT 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Co-Op SOLD PRPICE: $41,000
ROCKY POINT 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Ranch SOLD PRICE: $280,000
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ROCKY POINT 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Ranch SOLD PRICE: $212,000
ROCKY POINT 4 Bedroom, 3 Bath Colonial SOLD PRICE: $275,000
ROCKY POINT 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Ranch SOLD PRICE: $292,500
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SAYVILLE 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Ranch SOLD PRICE: $385,000
SHOREHAM 4 Bedroom, 3 Bath Colonial SOLD PRICE: $452,000
SHOREHAM 4 Bedroom, 3 Bath Colonial SOLD PRICE: $553,500
Wineries And Breweries In Brookhaven Town? Recent Code Amendments Have Opened The Door For Production And Retail Tasting Rooms
In February, Brookhaven Town Councilman Dan Panico announced that the Town Board recently approved amendments to Town Code Chapter 85 as it relates to the Farmland Bill of Rights, which will provide current and future farmers the ability to make wine, beer, cider and spirits, using ingredients grown on their farms. The board unanimously approved these amendments at a February 4th Public Hearing. During the hearing, Councilman Panico said, “the additions to the current Farmland Bill of Rights have been a long time coming. We have worked closely with members of the Town’s Agriculture Advisory Board to determine ways that will help strengthen and preserve the farming industry in Brookhaven Town. By allowing the production of wine, beer, ciders and spirits, we open up another avenue for farmers to showcase the area’s agricultural assets and continue the important tradition of cultivating the land.” “The new amendments are vital to the future of the agriculture industry in Brookhaven Town,” said Supervisor Ed Romaine. “Wineries are major attractions on the East End that have boosted the local economy and helped many farming families continue doing business. I look forward to working with Councilman Panico and the farmers to accomplish the same for Brookhaven. The Town’s aggressive approach has been successful in helping to preserve approximately 40 percent of the 4,000 acres of farmland that currently exist in Brookhaven Town. The Farmland Bill of Rights has been an important tool in preservation efforts and was established to protect “bona fide agricultural production” in the Town and to recognize the “vital” importance of farming to the Town’s “character, environment and economy, as well as preserving an historically important industry.” The code now permits a Farm Brewery, Farm Winery, Farm Distillery and Farm Cidery, all of which would include a production facility for each use. In addition, the code also provides for a Tasting Room, which would be permitted an accessory use, for retail purposes. Councilman Panico stressed during the hearing that in order to move forward with any of the new uses, a minimum of 5 contiguous acres must be devoted to agriculture. He also noted that the code has safeguards in place to protect the interests of neighbors. Jessica Anson, Public Policy Director for the Long Island Farm Bureau, voiced support for the revised legislation during the hearing. “This legislation is a major step in helping agriculture to survive,” said Anson. “We support these changes…they are critical to help agriculture remain economically viable for farming families. This legislation allows for farmers to capitalize on the local interest in craft beverages.” “The proposed amendments have been thoughtfully considered by the Town’s Agricultural Advisory Board,” said Herb Strobel, a member of the board. “They balance the needs of agriculture within the context of planning issues that affect the broader community.” “I look forward to the day that we can enjoy a glass of wine, beer or cider made at a Brookhaven farm,” said Panico.
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Coldwell Banker Distinctive Homes
We Move Properties from Sound to Shore™
631.821.2040 99-32 Route 25A ▪ P.O. Box 268 Shoreham NY 11786
www.distinctivehomesli.com
BAITING HOLLOW
$499,000
Cul-De-Sac Location Minutes To Golf, Beach & Vineyards. Vaulted Ceilings, Hardwood Floors, Updated Kitchen w/ Ss Appliances, Walls Of Windows, Dual FP, Heated Pool
MOUNT SINAI
$494,900
Have It All! Room For Mom & Room for 5 Cars! 4BR, 3BA, Loft, New Hardwood Floors, 2 Fireplaces, Updated Stainless Appliances, Multi-level Decks, Private Yard
RIDGE
$399,000 to $419,000
Open Floor Plan, Wood Floors, Soaring Ceilings, Window Wrapped Walls, Gourmet Kitchen, New Baths & Roof. Huge Bedrooms, Country Club Yard w/ IGPool, Stone Patio
SHOREHAM
$629,000 to $649,000
MEDFORD
$500,000
Meadowbrook Point Links & Spa 55+ Community. 2 BR, 2.5 BA, Hardwood Floors, Den w/FP & Tray Ceiling, Basement w/Egress Window, 2-Car Garage, Amenities
NORTHPORT
$769,000
Custom Built in 1988. Open Floor Plan, Wood Floors, Vaulted Ceilings, Porch, Deck w/ Gazebo. Cac, Cvac, Skylights, 3 Car Garage, Near Beaches & Golf Course
RIDGE
$449,900
Over 2 Acres w/Pine Barrens Access, 2 Stall Barn, Turn Out Areas, Grand Prix Dressage Arena, 3 BR House plus Room for Mom or Business, Solar Panels, LOW TAXES!
SHOREHAM
$649,000 to $675,000
Be The First To Experience Years Of Memories In This Two Story Entry Foyer Leading To Main Living Space, NEW 3600 SF Home! Open Floor Plan w/Volume Ceilings, Pocket Door Entry To 1st-Floor Suite w/LR, BR, Bath & Wood Floors, Ceramic-Tiled Baths, Fireplace, Basement Sep Entry. Fin Bsmnt w/Exterior Entry, Country Club Yard
SHOREHAM
$610,000
Custom built w/over 3300 square feet of living space. 4/5 Bedrooms, home office, Updated Kitchen w/Stainless appliances, wood floors, Pool, Patios, lavish landscaping
WADING RIVER
$524,900
Nestled On Just Shy An Acre w/Open Floor Plan, 3BR, 3BA, EIK, FDR, Den, 2 Car Garage, Basement, CAC, FP, Skylight, Hdwd Flrs, IG Sprinklers, Heated IGPool, Deck
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MIDDLE ISLAND
$393,000
Gardener’s Delight! Smart House on 1 Acre w/ Lavish Landscaping, IG Pool, Waterfall & Pond, Fin Bsmt, Wood Flrs, 2-Zone Heat & CAC, Stone FP, Generator Hook-up
EAST PATCHOGUE
$369,000
Expanded cape w/ open floor plan and updates galore. Huge basement, extended driveway w/ parking. Opportunity for home office with separate entry. Handicap Accessible!
RIDGE
$335,000 to $345,000
Like New Inside & Out. Neutral Decor W/Open Floor Plan. Vaulted Ceilings, Sunny Kitchen W/ Wood Cabinetry, New Carpet, Deck Off Dining Room, Daylight Bsmt, Level Yard
SHOREHAM
$539,000
Imagine Winter Evenings In Front Of The Marble Fireplace, Morning Coffee On The Front Porch Overlooking Natural Setting & Summer Days In Your Country Club Yard
WADING RIVER
$439,900
Covered Front Porch Charm on Over an Acre! Hdwd Flrs, Dining Area w/ Scenic Views of Pool & Yard, Window Wrapped Den w/FP, Granite Kitchen w/SS Appliances
Great Spots: Smith Point County Park And Fire Island National Seashore
Places In Town...
Fire Island National Seashore & Smith Point County Park
Two treasures on the South Shore of Brookhaven Town are Smith Point County Park and Fire Island National Seashore, both located at the south end of the William Floyd Parkway. Spectacular sunrises and sunsets on Fire Island National Seashore are, in the opinion of many town residents, unrivaled. We all have our favorite spots though, and all of them offer opportunities to make great memories. John’s Pizzeria and Restaurant (Above) for lunch, or Onofrio’s for dinner, both on Neighborhood Road in Mastic Beach, are great places to dine when you’re in the area. These two, quaint restaurants are favored by locals.
Beach At Smith Point County Park | Jim Harrison
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