9 Cliff Road, Port Jefferson, NY 11777

Refined Living Among the TreesSet serenely on 1.28 partially wooded acres within the coveted Incorporated Village of Belle Terre, this distinguished 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath expanded ranch-style residence offers a rare combination of privacy, elegance, and natural beauty on Long Island's storied North Shore. Sitting graciously back from the road, the property commands a sense of arrival - a true retreat from the world, yet moments from everything that makes this corner of the Island so extraordinary. Thoughtfully appointed throughout with a slate-tiled foyer, hardwood floors, Andersen windows, and a whole-home natural gas generator, this is a home built for those who refuse to compromise. Step through a stately entryway to a slate-tiled foyer and into a home that rewards every glance. The sunken formal living room anchors the main wing with a handsome gas fireplace and an exquisite custom hearth - the kind of centerpiece that draws guests in on winter evenings and makes every gathering memorable. Adjacent, is the formal dining room with a tray ceiling, a bay window with a custom built-in window bench invites the outdoors in, and a brass chandelier casts the room in a warm, celebratory glow - perfect for holidays, dinner parties, or quiet evenings alike. At the heart of the home, the spectacular great room addition is a triumph of light and space. Massive rear-facing windows flood the room with natural light and frame views of your private wooded grounds. A classic brick fireplace brings warmth and character, while sliding glass doors open to a private composite deck - for entertaining or quiet morning coffee surrounded by nature. The primary bedroom features two closets, one a spacious walk in with pull down attic stair access and ensuite bath. The second bedroom boasts custom-crafted built in cabinetry and shelving, ideal for a guest room, library, or home office. Adding additional storage space for the kitchen, a hall pantry sits adjacent. Down the hall from the kitchen there is a laundry room/home office, the half bath and access to the basement, garage, and rear yard. Sitting on the hill above the Village of Port Jefferson, you are a moment away from a living, breathing harbor town and transportation with shopping, restaurants, live music, festivals, and a community with a award winning school district. Location can't be beat, Long Island Ferry to New England at your door step, Long Island Railroad to New York City and beyond is right uptown. Resident amenities include a private beac