{"id":347765,"date":"2026-08-11T11:46:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-11T15:46:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.sothebysrealty.com\/?p=347765"},"modified":"2026-08-11T11:46:00","modified_gmt":"2026-08-11T15:46:00","slug":"inside-a-distinctive-distinguished-hamptons-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/inside-a-distinctive-distinguished-hamptons-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Inside a Distinctive, Distinguished Hamptons Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Serene and sophisticated, this 8,000-square-foot Hamptons residence\u2014along with its heated pool, sun-washed terraces, and glorious grounds and gardens\u2014is one of a very few homes in the prestigious Fordune Estate, founded by a scion of American icon Henry Ford.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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For more than a century, the Hamptons have drawn prominent members of society and distinguished dynasties. One of the most notable of these was the family of Henry Ford II, grandson of the automotive industry pioneer, who established his family\u2019s 250-acre oceanfront compound in 1960, encompassing Channel Pond and other inlets near Mecox Bay as well as the dunes and sandy shoreline of Flying Point Beach. That property has since been transformed into a highly coveted gated community known as the Fordune Estate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Water Mill, New York<\/a>| Michaela Keszler<\/a>, Paulina Keszler<\/a>, Sotheby’s International Realty – Southampton Brokerage<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Serene and sophisticated, this meticulously maintained and updated 8,000-square-foot home is one of a very few residences ensconced within that prestigious compound. Generous in scale and suffused by a bright, airy, open quality, it is a true oasis in a setting that is inextricably linked with its enviable prestigious surroundings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Designed in 1999 by architect Michael Goldman and reimagined in 2023 by esteemed Scottsdale-based designer Mathew Boland, the residence blends timeless style with distinctive contemporary flair, creating an ambience that is both urbane and inviting. The ideally proportioned living and entertaining spaces include formal living and dining rooms with soaring beamed ceilings and a library or den with a fireplace and built-in bookshelves. The cook\u2019s kitchen boasts an island, custom cabinetry, a walk-in pantry, top-caliber appliances, and an office alcove; a light-filled family room with an outsize bay window adjoins. Opportunities for relaxing and gathering continue on the lower level, which offers a media room, a massage room, and generous storage, including a cedar-lined closet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The luxurious primary suite enjoys a convenient location on the main level; a truly restful retreat, it includes two walk-in closets and dressing rooms as well as an elegant marble-clad bath. Accompanied by a thoughtful coffee bar, three chic guest suites benefit from the privacy and treetop views of the uppermost level, while additional accommodations\u2014for visitors or staff\u2014are secluded on the lowest level. On the upper floor, a versatile unfinished wing of roughly 2,600 square feet could be adapted to serve as a studio, fitness or meditation space, or additional bedrooms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The landscapes of southern France serve as inspiration for the glorious 2.5-acre grounds and gardens. Beyond the vast, breezy screened porch are a heated gunite swimming pool with deck jets, sun-washed stone terraces, a walled garden with a classical fountain, a gazebo, a potting shed, swaths of impossibly lush lawn affording space for a tennis court, mature trees, and an array of vibrant flourishing flora. The adjoining protected reserve helps maintain an uninterrupted pastoral view and the sense of serene privacy. Fordune\u2019s exclusive sandy ocean beach is minutes away, allowing a discerning new owner the opportunity to continue the Ford family\u2019s tradition of a life of consummate seclusion and convenience in one of the most desirable seaside locales.<\/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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Serene and sophisticated, this 8,000-square-foot Hamptons residence\u2014along with its heated pool, sun-washed terraces, and glorious grounds and gardens\u2014is one of a very few homes in the prestigious Fordune Estate, founded by a scion of American icon Henry Ford. For more than a century, the Hamptons have drawn prominent members of society and distinguished dynasties. 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