High Top

Most of the Eastend is very flat. There is a big bluff where North Sea Harbor opens into the Peconic Bay. This large sandy bluff is know as Holms Hill and is visible from much of the bay, a helpful reference point when boating. Houses set on this hill have a stunning view out over the Bay. The photo of the beach with two rocks from my earlier posting is from the base of this bluff.

Cold Tolerant

Some plants are more cold tolerant than other. Basil can not take any cold. Placement can also help as low spots can hold the cold air. These pansies are planted id in wide pots up on a garden wall. These plants are so alpine in nature that they did not seem to mind the lumps of frozen earth in the potting soil when I planted them.

Traffic Patterns

Main Street runs north south through the center of Southampton Village. Taking the road north the main artery becomes North Sea Road, with North Main branching off as a minor road. Further north Noyac Road splits off North Sea Road. Most traffic takes Noyac Road in the direction of Sag Harbor. The remaining section of North Sea Road becomes a quiet back water and ends at this fine bay beach. 

Expansion Plan

I have seen homes like this referred to as a 'telescope houses'. The house looks like you might just slide the smaller sections into the larger sections like a telescope. The center section was probably built first and the appendages added later. The formal front door has a very nice transom light and side lights.

Starting Point

This trail of crushed stone leads out to the tip of Conscience Point. The point is a fine walk jutting out into North Sea Harbor. The spot is claimed as the first spot that English settlers from Lynn, MA landed in New York State in 1640. The town of Southold, NY does not share this view of history.

Twin Trees

This home sports a pair of Cryptomerias flanking each side of the front door like sentries. The Cryptomeria is a Japanese Cedar tree, often sold as shrubs, it is easy to forget that they can grow into large trees. I like this tree a lot and have made a point of planting one at my home.

Secret Forest

This little know grove of redwoods are located in a quiet corner of East Sea Neck off Cedar Towd Road just north of the Mid-Hampton Peaks area. The state DEC does not encourage people to frequent the area as it is also home to the giant tiger salamander.  These large salamanders many over eight feet long are a rare and endangered species, larger than Komodo dragons, they can also be dangerous to people.