{"id":345803,"date":"2026-01-06T13:39:24","date_gmt":"2026-01-06T18:39:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.sothebysrealty.com\/?p=345803"},"modified":"2026-02-05T15:55:39","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T20:55:39","slug":"inside-an-architectural-heirloom-in-coastal-new-york","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/inside-an-architectural-heirloom-in-coastal-new-york\/","title":{"rendered":"Inside an Architectural Heirloom in Coastal New York"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A rare piece of architectural history, this six-bedroom residence on Shelter Island was one of famed Norman Jaffe\u2019s early creations, exemplifying his style with its strong lines, generous use of stone and wood, and harmony with its serene seaside setting. A recent painstaking renovation by an esteemed designer has honored the original architecture while elevating the home as a bastion of luxurious modern living.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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After numerous sojourns on Long Island in the 1960s, young American architect Norman Jaffe quickly developed an affinity for designing beach houses. By the early 1970s, he had become the most prolific architect in the Hamptons, ultimately credited with pioneering the iconic rustic modernist aesthetic there. His legacy\u2014an innovative use of natural materials, bold geometry, and an aim of integrating architecture with nature\u2014has endured well into the 21st century.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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East Hampton, New York<\/a>| Nick Brown<\/a> | Sotheby’s International Realty – East Hampton Brokerage<\/a> <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the late 1960s, Meir and Eileen Osofsky commissioned Jaffe\u2014then still in the early days of his career\u2014to design a retreat on exclusive Shelter Island, on an estate site bookended by two other, smaller properties and elevated like a crown jewel above the water. So dedicated was Jaffe to the relationship between a home and its land, he is reported to have slept on the property until construction commenced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The resulting residence, built in 1971 and considered one of Jaffe\u2019s finest, is a rare piece of architectural history, with strong lines, pervasive stone and wood, and a clear affection for geometry that exemplify Jaffe\u2019s singular style. Its expanses of glass and distinctive cantilevered decks make it ideal for appreciating its coveted seaside setting, on the coast of Gardiners Bay, and sweeping ocean views. A 1981 Jaffe expansion, also commissioned by the Osofskys, added a guest wing that affords visitors consummate privacy as well as their own relaxed living area and space for dining. This wing connects seamlessly and feels at one with the original residence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Benjamin Brougham\u2014senior creative director of Jonathan Adler and an esteemed design professional behind the restoration and modernization of the storied Grey Gardens\u2014purchased the property in 2020 and, with the help of revered Shoshi Builders, embarked on a painstaking two-year renovation that added some 1,600 square feet to the floor plan. Simultaneously respecting and elevating the original architecture, this rejuvenation moved the cook\u2019s kitchen to the lower level, where it opens to an alfresco dining area, and created a chic cocktail bar with a dumbwaiter on the main level. The attached garage was transformed into a well-outfitted theater.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Today, the main level is dedicated to easy, luxurious living and sophisticated gatherings, with a fluid collection of dining and lounging spaces walled in stacked stone and uninterrupted glass. Six serene bedrooms with en suite baths allow for the comfortable accommodation of more than a dozen people, affording a rare combination of privacy and togetherness. The home also features a gym and an office with a balcony. No detail has been overlooked, and the quality of every fixture, furnishing, and finish is of the highest quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Multiple decks and terraces encourage basking in fresh air, sunshine, and sea breezes. Festivities can continue outdoors thanks to a deep heated gunite pool and an alluring pergola\u2014added during the most recent expansion\u2014with an open-air kitchen, a fireplace, a living area, and dining space for up to 14. Further afield on the 1.7-acre grounds is a tennis and pickleball court. Landscaping by celebrated designer Vickie Cardaro added enchanting pollinator gardens and carefully chosen native coastal flora.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This idyllic setting, which includes 175 feet of frontage of Gardiners Bay, helps the estate accomplish one of the core goals of modernism, beloved by Jaffe and discerning aficionados the world over: the creation of harmony, well-being, and sustainability by uniting a home with its environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Discover luxury homes for sale and rent around the world on sothebysrealty.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A rare piece of architectural history, this six-bedroom residence on Shelter Island was one of famed Norman Jaffe\u2019s early creations, exemplifying his style with its strong lines, generous use of stone and wood, and harmony with its serene seaside setting. 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