Is Reydon Shores Bayview’s BEST Neighborhood?

April 21st, 2007 category: North Fork Neighborhoods, People and Places, Southold Real Estate

It was dark, and the dogs needed a walk, so we set off. Just around the corner was a long, wooded street. There were no streetlights, so the feeling was eerie- akin to that childhood adrenaline rush when playing hide and seek with flashlights. A “Lions and tigers and bears” experience. We KNEW that we were being watched. In a whisper speed , blinkandyoumissit moment, a herd of white tail deer appeared in front of us, crossing the street before us in silence, only to become invisible again.

Reydon Shores is a neighborhood with architectural integrity.

Reydon Shores is a neighborhood in Bayview that we accidentally “found” when we first moved to Southold.

Interested in seeing this neighborhood in the daylight, we returned the next morning. This is a neighborhood of small hills, lots of old trees, and the bay as its hidden treasure, complete with small marina for the boating crowd.

It was impossible not to be completely charmed with this diverse neighborhood- small, lovely older cottages with an occasional buoy yard ornament sit beside newer homes- well built, good looking, and respectful of the early architecture present in the area. While each house is completely unique, and the ages vary greatly, there is an integrity to this area. The yards vary significantly as well, yet the tie in seems to be the care taken to preserve this beautiful area. This is a neighborhood that is involved in maintaining the charm.
On the same day, we walked again at twilight. Kid’s voices, some happy, some frantic, accompanied us at various points, adding another special feature of this neighborhood- the presence of summer homeowners, giving their kids a fabulous vacation. Reydon Shores has an intimate feeling, set back enough to enjoy a wooded entrance, with the bay beckoning on the other side- a summer paradise for families.
The halfway point, before returning home, is the bay itself, available to all of the homeowners. There is a great beach area with ample room to enjoy North Fork afternoons, as well as a boaters paradise of dock space. Absolutely beautiful, especially if the sun is setting…

There are currently no homes for sale in Reydon Shores. With only 100 or so possibilities, the availability is limited. We are actively working on obtaining homes for sale in this neighborhood, so please contact us if this sounds like your own paradise. Home prices range from approximately $490,000. to the million plus range. We are happy to contact you when a home becomes available for sale…if we don’t buy it first! Please go to the contact page to request information about availability in Reydon Shores.

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2 Responses to “Is Reydon Shores Bayview’s BEST Neighborhood?”

1. Sean Stark Says:
   April 21st, 2007 at 10:48 pm

   Laurie,
   I’ve noticed myself the trend toward the increased use of natural cedar shingles on some of the homes in Reydon Shores. What value does natural cedar shingles add not just to a home, but to the entire neighborhood?

2. laurie Says:
   April 23rd, 2007 at 4:07 pm

   Exponential value- when the high quality shingles age, they tend to age to a light color, keeping the house looking fresh. It appears that natural cedar used throughout this neighborhood is of very high quality.

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