Exemplifying the timeless Shingle-style aesthetic of the Hamptons, this refined residence on a lush two-acre perch feels destined to encourage relaxation and recreation for generations.

Virtually synonymous with the Hamptons, Shingle-style architecture is an iconic American aesthetic with roots dating back to the late 19th century, when notable firms began designing seaside cottages as summer getaways along the East Coast. Echoing the timeless style of those vintage homes—handsome wood shingles, pitched rooflines, dormer windows, and generous patio spaces—the refined residence at the heart of this magnificent 1.94-acre Southampton compound offers a rare, coveted combination of the classic and the contemporary.

Southampton, New York | Ginger Thoerner, Debby Koster, Sotheby’s International Realty – Bridgehampton Brokerage

A tranquil lane in one of the village’s most desirable locations serves as the idyllic setting for the home, which dates to 2001 and has been painstakingly maintained and thoughtfully updated in the intervening decades. Interiors—which measure more than 10,000 square feet on three levels—run the gamut from comfortable and casual to expansive and formal, affording options for both quiet private moments and grand festive gatherings. Living and dining rooms and a peaceful den are anchored by a cook’s kitchen clad in elegant white marble and adjoined by an inviting family room. The welcoming billiards room on this level could easily serve as an additional bedroom, if desired.

The primary suite is secluded on the serene uppermost floor and features a spa-like bath with a shower and a soaking tub, a dramatic two-story walk-in closet, and a sitting room or office. Each of the five generous guest suites benefits from a distinctive palette and design scheme along with access to two balconies that overlook the lush grounds. The home’s lowest level is dedicated to the elements of a more leisurely lifestyle, offering a media room, a recreation room with a wet bar, a game room, a wine cellar, a fitness center, and two baths. 

The carefully planned and maintained grounds are postcard-perfect, encompassing sweeping swaths of emerald lawn, flourishing colorful flowering plants, pathways, privacy hedges, and mature specimen trees. Just off the living spaces of the home is a terrace designed for lounging and dining. Beyond, the alluring swimming pool and spa are surrounded by another sun-washed terrace, with a breezy wisteria-draped pergola with a fireplace nearby. Further afield, the sunken tennis and pickleball court is enveloped by stately evergreen hedges. Surely this enchanting estate has seen many an alfresco celebration over the decades, and with beguiling ocean beaches and celebrated shops, restaurants, and cultural attractions mere moments away, it feels destined to encourage relaxation and recreation for generations to come.

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