Water Mill Estate

Hamptons Manor Home in Historic Water Mill

A gated mansion on 1.68 verdant, private acres in the prestigious Hamptons’ hamlet of Water Mill, this 3,900-square-foot estate has been magnificently renovated. The five-bedroom mansion has three full bathrooms, plus two half bathrooms, and it impresses from the minute you cross its threshold into the spacious foyer and double-height living room.

French doors open to the expansive lawn and garden green, with both a covered patio and pergola, and outdoor living and dining areas. The majestic living room includes a gas fireplace, and the main floor also includes a formal dining room that opens to the patio, a professional quality eat-in kitchen with Bertazzoni appliances, a breakfast area, and a cozy den with a wood-burning fireplace. Two bedrooms, a shared bath, office, laundry room and two powder rooms complete the main floor.

Upstairs, the primary suite features an en-suite bathroom, walk-in closet and a private terrace overlooking the lush grounds and the preserve beyond. Two additional guest bedrooms upstairs share a full bathroom. Speakers with Sonos compatibility are built in throughout the house and back patio.

Outdoors, a manicured private parkland extends for over an acre and a half, and includes a heated pool, outdoor shower, pergola, patios, and a three-car garage. Outdoor living and dining areas offer alfresco entertaining.

Layout: Main floor: Entry foyer, double height living room with fireplace, formal dining, kitchen, breakfast area, den with fireplace, two bedrooms with shared bath, office, laundry room, two half baths

Upper level: Primary bedroom with ensuite bath, walk-in closet and terrace, two additional bedrooms with shared bath

Outdoors: Dining and lounge areas, pergola, patios, manicured 1.68 acres, heated pool, outdoor shower, three-car garage, ten minute drive to local beaches.

Around

A historic Hamptons hamlet dating back 300 years, Water Mill is named for the state’s first water mill, but the enclave has become better known for its vast, glittering estate homes owned by affluent urbanites and celebrities. An artistic village located near Southampton and Bridgehampton, the Water Mill neighborhood offers waterfront acreage, rural farmlands and thick woodlands. The hamlet’s Watermill Center and Parrish Art Museum, the latter with collections by William Merritt Chase, Esteban Vicente, James Brooks and others, bring culture to the small community, and celebrity residents include talk show hosts and fashion designers, renowned artists and directors. Small, farm-to-table markets and shops offer gourmet groceries and the Mecox Bay Dairy Farm in town is a great place to grab fresh cheeses for your evening spread. Beaches in the community include Flying Point Beach, W. Scott Cameron Beach and Ocean Road Beach, Flying Point a favorite of sunbathers, surfers and picnickers.

Famed for its affluent, mostly summertime residents and pretty white sand beaches and scenic small towns, the Hamptons lie on the far southeastern end of Long Island in New York State, beginning about 80 milal charms, oceanfront living, delicious farm-to-table cafes and upscale restaurants and clubs, plus a decided air of exclusivity, given its small size. A sophisticated arts and culture scene add to the atmosphere, as does an annual slate of coveted summer party invitations.

Location

Water Mill, Southampton, New York. Nearest airports: NYC airports (2.5 hours), East Hampton and Long Island airports for regional and private flights

Best time to visit

Beautiful year-round, and a coveted summer destination