{"id":344368,"date":"2025-08-05T09:00:59","date_gmt":"2025-08-05T13:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.sothebysrealty.com\/?p=344368"},"modified":"2025-10-16T16:41:49","modified_gmt":"2025-10-16T20:41:49","slug":"inside-a-luxurious-modern-getaway-in-the-hamptons","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/inside-a-luxurious-modern-getaway-in-the-hamptons\/","title":{"rendered":"Inside a Luxurious Modern Getaway in the Hamptons"},"content":{"rendered":"

This new 9,200-square-foot residence in sought-after Water Mill pays homage to classic Shingle style while bringing contemporary lines and sophisticated minimalist interiors into play.<\/h2>\n

\"\"<\/a>When esteemed architectural firms such as McKim, Mead & White began designing cottages on the coastline of Long Island in the late 19th century, they launched a trend that has since gained iconic status\u2014the Shingle style. So named for its generous use of striking woody shingles, it has over the decades become nearly synonymous with the Hamptons and its soign\u00e9 seaside getaways. This new 9,200-square-foot residence<\/a>\u2014constructed south of the highway in Water Mill\u2019s prestigious enclave of Jule Pond\u2014pays homage to its stylistic predecessors while bringing crisp contemporary lines and angles and sophisticatedly minimalist interiors into play.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Water Mill, New York<\/a> | Harald Grant<\/a>, Bruce Grant<\/a>, Sotheby\u2019s International Realty \u2013 Southampton Brokerage<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Throughout the main level, expanses of glass turn scenery into dynamic art and admit floods of glorious natural light. Lofty ceilings conjure a sense of airiness and volume, while wide-plank blonde hardwood floors provide a grounding, organic quality. Living and dining rooms accommodate festive gatherings in style. The kitchen will please the entertainer and cooks of all skill levels with its outsize island, counter seating, abundant cabinetry, superior-caliber appliances, and sunny breakfast area and family room. The busy professional will appreciate the handsome, contemplative office. In one of the home\u2019s relaxed lounges, a disappearing wall of glass opens to a terrace and the grounds. Other highlights include a state-of-the-art media room and\u2014on the lower level\u2014a gym and a variety of versatile auxiliary spaces.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>The primary suite enjoys a quiet location on the main level and is accompanied by a walk-in closet and a spacious, luxurious bath with glass-walled shower and soaking tub. The guest bedrooms are secluded on the upper level; each benefits from a view or access to a private balcony with glass railings ensuring that views of the verdant surroundings remain uninterrupted. The 11 full baths are sleek and modern, and some are accented with eye-catchingly colorful tilework.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>The home shares its impossibly lush 3.3-acre estate with a tennis court, a swimming pool and spa, a sun-soaked pool terrace with a fire feature, and a chic pool house of remarkably generous square footage. Expanses of grassy lawn, stalwart mature trees, and meticulously manicured landscaping encourage blissful wandering, creating a virtual resort of one\u2019s own. For moments of diversion outside the bounds of this extraordinary compound, the charming village of Water Mill is mere moments away, and the Jule Pond community enjoys private access to a sunny, breezy Atlantic Ocean beach.<\/p>\n

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This new 9,200-square-foot residence in sought-after Water Mill pays homage to classic Shingle style while bringing contemporary lines and sophisticated minimalist interiors into play. When esteemed architectural firms such as McKim, Mead & White began designing cottages on the coastline of Long Island in the late 19th century, they launched a trend that has since […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":232770370,"featured_media":344372,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"advanced_seo_description":"","jetpack_seo_html_title":"","jetpack_seo_noindex":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[1399],"tags":[1472],"class_list":["post-344368","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-home-and-design","tag-new-york"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/aerial.jpg","jetpack_likes_enabled":false,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/pf4gbL-1rAk","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":346816,"url":"https:\/\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/inside-an-impeccable-east-hampton-idyll\/","url_meta":{"origin":344368,"position":0},"title":"Inside an Impeccable East Hampton Idyll","author":"Natalie Davis","date":"May 12, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"On four verdant acres near the villages of East Hampton and Sag Harbor, this Shingle-style residence is filled with timeless character and impeccable craftsmanship that harmonize effortlessly with contemporary comforts and conveniences. 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