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The North Fork
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A buzz about the North Fork and its' abundant wineries and tasting rooms with bucolic views, actual farmers who farm, charming country hamlets with farm to table restaurants surrounded by water and more water. A mere couple of hours of driving from NYC; awaits small town country charm with an emerging subtle flair of urban style. As the LI Expressway comes to a close; head North to discover this bucolic open space, farms diverse bodies of waters from, ponds, lakes, canals, the Peconic Bay and the Long Island Sound.
The North Fork is home to a collection of hamlets formally known as Aquebogue, Jamesport, Laurel, Mattituck, Cutchogue, New Suffolk, Peconic, Southold, Greenport, East Marion, Orient, Orient Point, Shelter Island, and Fishers Island.
WHAT TO EXPECT
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A little country, a little bit beach, a lot vineyards and tasting rooms, a lot foodie, sailing and boating...
Rural and peaceful with a focus on organic farming, fishing, wineries and tasting rooms, farm to table food and restaurants, agriculture and open space, beach going, marinas, sea side villages and hamlets, equestrian facilities, camps, water sports, sailing and boating; the North Fork has a buzz all its' own. NOFO, a much gentler, bigger sky with protected organic farms, vineyards and horse farms with an understated beatify all its’ own is surrounded with water, smiling at the South Fork with the Peconic Bay on its’ south side, and the Long Island Sound almost entirely on the opposite side facing its’ New England neighbor Connecticut. In between, farms reminiscent to the mid west, wine country that can rival Napa Valley, sea ports and small quaint towns, canals, ponds, lakes and calmer waters flank the North Fork. While
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With an intimate knowledge of the East Ends neighborhoods, and as a 'bi-forkal' home owner Gail will be busily keeping you in the 'know' to celebrate the very best the East End offers. Should you fall in love with the North or South Fork and want to call the East End 'Home'... look to Gail Toma. She will help you to find that special lifestyle destination where you blissfully can call 'Home'.
THE NEIGHBORS
Neighbors are a collection of farmers, entrepreneurs and locals, professionals, business specialists, leaders in culture, the arts, business, innovators, writers, musicians, artists and entertainers from Manhattan, Brooklyn and Metropolitan New York. While historically a summer destination for respite from the city and the tri-state area; the North Fork has become a year round international destination attracting visitors from the states and abroad seeking to experience this truly special destination and all it offers.
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The season on the North Fork feels longer, Wineries and music begin in late January and extend thru summer activities. But Fall is when the North Fork is at its' peak. During Harvest, vineyards are in full gear, apple picking, pumpkin picking, cider, spirits, and agritourism offer a full calendar. The area continues to lure traditionalists who enjoy the art of cutting their own holiday trees all the way thru December.
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Look to Gail Toma for intimate knowledge of the East Ends neighborhoods, Gail will be busily working to keep you updated on the insider lifestyle of both forks. Should you fall in love and want to call the North or South Fork home, Gail will help you find that very special spot that fits your dream lifestyle.
LIFESTYLE
Country charm, coastal serenity with urban influences from Brooklyn & Manhattan: the North Fork and its numerous vineyards & tasting rooms is constantly evolving. Each hamlet & neighborhood with their unique personality offers a diverse lifestyle. But it is all up to you, if you love music, local theater, opera, wine tastings, biking, running, parks, boating & or sailing, water sports, dining you will find it. Just a peaceful quiet existence is you then you will love the North Fork too. When it comes to finding your dream home on the north or south fork, look to Gail Toma. With an intimate knowledge of the East Ends neighborhoods, Gail will work closely with you to explore the options that fits your lifestyle best.
YOU'LL FALL IN LOVE WITH
The beauty, the open space, the food, the farms, the vineyards, the water and the charm of it all! And just a couple of hours from Manhattan!
REAL ESTATE MARKET
Unique to the north fork experience is the opportunity to enjoy beautiful settings and great views from Farm, vineyard and water views. Or perhaps you prefer to simply enjoy the convenience and community of village or neighborhood life. Properties range in style from classic farm houses, ranches, colonials, capes, Victorians to some contemporaries. The North Fork extends from Riverhead east to Orient Point offering diverse property options in a diverse price range for the region. With two townships; westerly The Town of bustling Riverhead with its' contrasting farmland and old village setting to its' conveniences of big box shopping encompass Baiting Hollow, Northville, Aquebogue, Jamesport and part of Laurel. Easterly, The town of Southold encompasses hamlets and villages that include part of Laurel, Mattituck, Cutchogue, Peconic, Southold, Greenport, East Marion, Orient and Orient Point.
COMMUTE TIMES
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Traveling to the North Fork is easily accessible by Car, the Long Island Railroad, The Hampton Jitney/Ambassor Line, Luxury Liner and or The Orient Point Ferry for New England travel.
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If you are traveling by car from Manhattan and the metropolitan New York areas(Westchester, Nassau County, Conneticut, New Jersey) the below commutes are Mapquest Estimates of your time of arrival from Manhattan heading east.
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BY CAR FROM: Manhattan
AQUEBOGUE
1hr 51min
78.1mi
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JAMESPORT
1hr 58min
81.1mi
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LAUREL
2hr 4min
84.8mi
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MATTITUCK
2hr 3min
84.5mi
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CUTCHOGUE
2hr 3min
87.4mi
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PECONIC
2hr 6min
90.0mi
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SOUTHOLD
2hr 9min
93.1mi
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GREENPORT
2hr 13min
97.5mi
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EAST MARION
2hr 14min
98.4mi
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ORIENT
2hr 18min
101mi
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ORIENT POINT
2hr 18min
101mi
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