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WITH GORGEOUS WATER VIEWS
the same vicinity but were burned
to the ground,” the homeowner says.
“Charles’ home hers is the only one
remaining.”
This six-bedroom, six-bathroom
manse (with an en suite master),
enjoyed a total kitchen/mudroom/
laundry room/powder room renovation
in 2008. Additional living
space was added to the kitchen.
Designed by Glen Grayson of
Hoffman Grayson Architects
LLP, the expanded space embraces
views to the north, west, and east,
bringing in an abundance of light,
and water views that were previously
unavailable, according to
Dworjanyn. A central feature
of this kitchen/great room area
is a large stone fireplace, modeled
after a 19th century French
farmhouse fireplace the architect
had visited. Stone elements were
quarried in China and bush hammered
locally to create this warm
central hearth.
During the reno, the kitchen was also
connected to the front of the house
via a “kissing stairway” landing,
allowing direct access to the front
porch and water. The architects also
designed the custom stained-glass
doors leading to the dining room.
Numerous parties were hosted here. This amazing wraparound porch overlooks a large double lagoon pool
nestled into the hill, allowing unobstructed views of Northport Harbor, Asharoken, and Long Island Sound.
Cool kitchen features include a
professional stainless steel 48-inch
Dacor Range, double ovens and
double Sub-Zero refrigerators, and
a copper farm sink with a second
large stainless sink in the island.
The cabinets were custom built by
Joe Brittman & Son, Northport, and
are double height to take advantage
of the 10-foot ceilings. And two large
skylights were added.
“The kitchen was conceived to be
organized around specific functional
spaces,” Dworjanyn explains. “Of
particular interest is a baking center,
complete with custom drawers and
cabinets. To accommodate the needs
of a busy family, the cabinetry takes
advantage of every nook and cranny
to keep life organized with minimum
clutter.
“A functional drop zone was created
next to a new side entry, to bring
21st century functionality to this
19th century home,” she continues.
“The architect included a generous
area for desk space, filing, and
cookbooks.”
Outside renovations included rebuilding
the mahogany wraparound
porch, which overlooks a large
double lagoon pool nestled into the
hill, allowing unobstructed views of
Northport Harbor, Asharoken, and
Long Island Sound.
From the upper part of the outdoor
kitchen, the view from the grill looks
over toward the Northport Yacht
Club and south toward Northport
Village Dock.
“Every renovation was completed
with careful deliberation, using quality
materials, to remain in keeping
with the home’s character and history,”
says Dworjanyn. “We feel that
we are caretakers of the property, as
much as we are owners.
“Living in this home has been the
dream of a lifetime, a truly incomparable
experience,” she adds. “We feel
honored to have owned and loved a
piece of Centerport history, and hope
that as it passes on to the next buyers,
it brings them as much happiness as
it has brought to our family.”
For more information, contact Elena
M. D’Agostino and Joyce E. Mennella,
Licensed Real Estate Brokers at 631-692-
7100 or team@luckytolivehere.com.
This architect-designed space embraces views to the north, west, and
east, bringing in an abundance of light, and water views. The central
feature: A massive stone hearth, modeled after a 19th century French
farmhouse fireplace
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