Welcome to this exceptional waterfront ranch in the desirable Idle Hour community of Oakdale. Offering 1,600 sq. ft. of thoughtfully designed living space, this home provides an ideal opportunity to enjoy true Long Island waterfront living with direct canal access just moments from the Connetquot River and the Great South Bay—no bridges to navigate.
Step inside to a spacious layout featuring wood flooring, an open living room with a bay-window bump-out and an adjacent dining room perfect for gatherings. The kitchen offers a breakfast bar, wall oven, and abundant natural light from another bay-window bump-out. The cozy family room, complete with a classic brick wood-burning fireplace offers warm canal views and a perfect place to unwind. The owner’s suite includes a walk-in closet and private bathroom with a walk-in shower. Two additional bedrooms, a full guest bathroom completes the sleeping wing. A dedicated laundry room provides everyday convenience.
Step outside to your own waterfront oasis with desirable southern exposure, a deck, dog run, over 90 feet of bulkhead, and two finger docks suitable for vessels of various sizes. The property also features a natural boat ramp, offering convenient on-site launching and retrieval for smaller boats, kayaks, or personal watercraft. Boaters will appreciate direct, effortless access to open water, making this an ideal home for those who truly love life on the water. A 1-car garage offers added storage with utilities conveniently positioned at the rear.
Set within the scenic Idle Hour community along the Connetquot River, this home offers a rare chance to live in one of Oakdale’s most historic and picturesque neighborhoods. Once part of the famed Vanderbilt estate, Idle Hour is celebrated for its natural beauty, waterfront setting, and close proximity to marinas, parks, dining, entertainment, shopping, and the Oakdale LIRR station—ideal for commuters and weekend explorers. Optional amenities include membership at the private Idle Hour Beach Club - offering pools, a clubhouse, beach access, and marina or Byron Lake Park with its modern pool complex and recreational facilities.
Experience the perfect blend of lifestyle, location, and Long Island charm. Don't miss this rare opportunity—Call today for a showing!
1,600 Sq Ft
0.25 Private Acres Lot Size
single family home
$1,472 Monthly Tax
Built in 1974
MLS/Listing ID 942044
Cesspool
Bulkhead
Lot - Back Yard
Open kitchen
Oil Water Heater
Casement Windows
Screens
Canal Access
Canal Front
River Access
Water Access
Waterfront
River View
Water View
Covered
Porch
Parking - Attached
Parking - Driveway
Parking - Garage
Parking - Garage Door Opener
Parking - Private
Lot - Front Yard
Lot - Landscaped
Lot - Sprinklers in Front
Lot - Sprinklers in Rear
Lot - Views
Lot - Waterfront
Inside
Laundry Room
Breakfast Bar
Eat-in Kitchen
Construction - Wood Siding
Style - Ranch
Dishwasher
Dryer
Electric Cooktop
Electric Oven
Electric Water Heater
Exhaust Fan
Microwave
Refrigerator
Washer
Entrance Foyer
Walk-in Closets
Heating - Baseboard
Heating - Hot Water
Heating - Oil
Concrete Perimeter
Hardwood
Tile
Natural Wood
Family Room Fireplace
Masonry Fireplace
Wood Burning Fireplace
Chain-link
Partial
Vinyl
Wood
Awnings
Dock
Dog Run
Rain Gutters
Cooling - Central Air
Construction - Cedar
Construction - Shingle Siding
Public Water