WATERMILL BAYFRONT
ENGLISH COUNTRY | 5 BEDROOMS | 6.5 BATHROOMS | 6.9 ACRES
$29,500,000 | WEB ID# 54376
Utmost privacy surrounded on three sides by land that has been farmed by the same two families since the 1600’s. This 6.9 acre estate is bordered on the fourth side by 360 ft of water frontage on Mecox Bay. This shingle-style traditional house with classic English gardens truly epitomizes the concept of artisanal fueled craftsmanship. Taking 5 years to complete, Listowel truly redefines luxurious living in the Hamptons. The interior and exterior spaces are designed to seamlessly integrate all the modern conveniences yet still maintaining the old world style and sensibility. The home encompasses over 12,000 sq. ft. of living and entertaining spaces including a dramatic two-story library with fireplace as you enter the front door. The large living room with fireplace and French doors that open up to the expansive covered porch. Off the main foyer is the formal dining room with French doors, fireplace and hand-painted chinois wallpaper. The adjacent large gathering room opens on to the trellis-covered outdoor living room with a stone fireplace. Separate, though attached, is the “guest cottage” which features a complete informal living area which includes a fireplace, studio, en-suite bedroom and access to the outdoor spa. Off the main staircase, the master suite encompasses the entire south-eastern wing of the house and includes vaulted ceiling bedroom with fireplace and French doors that step out to the south facing deck with dramatic views of bay and the ocean beyond. There is a large, fully marbled master bathroom with radiant heat floors and views of the farm fields. There are 3 additional ensuite bedrooms, all with vaulted ceilings, and fully marbled spa-like bathrooms. The level of excellence continues outside to the design of the six acres of gardens and accessory structures including carriage house, heated gunite pool within the allée of Sycamore trees, vast rose garden, orchard of 60-year-old apple trees, potager, flower cutting gardens, and specimen mature trees, with room for a tennis court. A beautiful nature path leads down to the large dock, perfect for motor boats and kayaks.
