Mind Your Manor
August 26, 2010
If you pictured your dream home as a quaint, shingled beach cottage, this Sagaponack gem should draw your attention. One caveat: At 7,200 square feet, you may have to broaden your definition of quaint a little bit. Built by Michael Davis for his own use, this home leaves no detail unattended. The property is a lush 2.3 acres of rolling greens and orchard trees, complete with a gunite pool surrounded by thick foliage for a sense of peaceful seclusion. The elegant interior features antique pine floors, a paneled foyer and six bedrooms, including a master suite outfitted with its own fireplace. Not to be outdone, the living room fireplace is made of French limestone, making it the focal point of this sun-drenched room. A 1,100-square-foot carriage house adjacent to the main home offers guests roomy sleeping quarters, a full bathroom, a kitchenette, yet another fireplace and a two-car garage. Listed at $14.95 million by Ginger Thoerner, The Corcoran Group, Sagaponack, 646-322-7861—DALIA LITTMAN
Great Escape
August 19, 2010
This Wainscott property, on Georgica Pond, is suited to fulfill your most extravagant real estate fantasies. Fully renovated in 2005, the 19th-century four-bedroom residence has a traditional floor plan but a modern interior. Unwind with your favorite novel in the library or get in the mood for romance in front of the living room fireplace before taking the elevator to the master suite, which includes a sitting room and a spacious sundeck. Outside, the two-and-a-half-acre peninsula is replete with natural elements like specimen trees, marine life, open lawns and, of course, the radiant pond. When you’re not sailing, kayaking or canoeing the waters, retreat to the home’s heated swimming pool or grill on the bluestone terrace. Listed at $29.9 million by Peter Turino, Brown Harris Stevens, 903-6115—JUEL GRANGE
American Beauty: Farmhouse chic in the Hamptons
August 12, 2010
Down a 240-foot, tree-lined driveway in rural Amagansett sits a dream home designed by renowned architect James D’Auria. He built the modern barn interpretation with Tuscan influences for himself to complement the neighboring barns and farmhouses. The 4,800-square-foot structure features four bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths and four fireplaces—including one in the dining area and another on the covered porch. The two-story living room has 24-foot-high ceilings with exposed steel framing and clerestory windows, giving the roof a “floating” illusion. Outside is just as spectacular: The property occupies 2.25 acres, giving way to views of both the rural meadows and the nearby ocean; a heated pool sits at the base of an Italianate garden. And while the home is immersed in the beautiful countryside, it’s only eight minutes from the hustle and bustle of East Hampton. Listed for $7.5 million by Jennifer D’Auria, Devlin McNiff, Amagansett, 917-287-5533—KRISTA-ALANA TRAVIS
Southern Comfort
August 05, 2010
East Hampton delivers its personal rendition of sweet country living with this picturesque gambrel-style abode. The two-story home, built in 1978, sits majestically atop a gently sloped hill, generously stretching its 2,800 square feet across 1.2 acres. The property’s expansive garden and lawn provide ample accommodation for hours of outdoor activity or simply soaking up nature. You can easily idle away your weekends on the alluring grounds—wading or doing laps in the heated pool, perhaps—or head to the beaches and village shops located a hop, skip and jump away. Inside you can unwind with a glass of your favorite wine in front of the fireplace. Four spacious bedrooms, a fully stocked kitchen, an artist’s studio and a great room complete this first-rate dwelling. Listed at $3.195 million by Bryan Midlam, The Corcoran Group, East Hampton, 907-1470—JUEL GRANGE
The Perfect Find
July 29, 2010
This new five-bedroom, five-plus-bath postmodern residence has all the amenities you’ll need whether you love to entertain or long to escape. Built this year, the 4,700-square-foot property features an extensive media system, fireplace and top-flight kitchen, as well as a private den, family room and hardwood flooring. The generous two-acre parcel includes a heated gunite pool and space for a tennis court. List price: $2,395,000 Listed by Patrick McLaughlin, Prudential Douglas Elliman Real Estate Sag Harbor, 631-725-0200, 917-359-4138
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