Dazzling East Hampton Compound Featured in Architectural Digest
presenting a masterfully designed estate where pedigree and natural beauty converge. published in architectural digest, with interiors by heidi caillier, this impeccably fashioned 5,300+ square foot home is set at the end of a white pebble driveway amid beautifully manicured grounds by marders. a covered porch opens to a gracious foyer, introducing interiors that balance sophistication with exceptional craftsmanship. an additional adjoining lot with a letter of buildability can support a substantial home, pool, tennis, and garage, completing this four-acre compound ideally situated between east hampton and sag harbor villages and just moments from beautiful ocean beaches. the main level features a spacious living room with two french doors, a marble-mantel wood-burning fireplace, and an effortless sense of light and scale. the eat-in chef′s kitchen by devol includes subzero and wolf appliances, a generous center island with seating, and a walk-in butler′s pantry with two wine cellars. kitchen wall tiles by bddw, painted with offbeat flora-and-fauna vignettes reminiscent of delft pottery, bring an artful note to the space. throughout the home, a series of unexpected design moments catch the eye, including a pantry painted head-to-toe in carmine red. the dining room, with arched doorways, hand-painted walls and ceilings, and an abundance of windows and french doors, creates a striking setting. the library is wrapped in floor-to-ceiling bookshelves and provides a sophisticated, yet cozy retreat. the first-floor primary suite features french doors opening to a private patio, beamed ceilings, built-in closets, a glass-enclosed office, and an elegant bath with a pedestal tub and marble shower. additional highlights on this level include a stone-tiled mudroom connecting to the two-car garage, a custom laundry room, and a full bath with custom tiles by tabarka studio and a marble sink from drummonds. a spindle staircase leads to the second floor, which offers a second primary suite with beamed tray ceilings, six windows, and an en suite bath with an alcove soaking tub and custom vanity. three additional en suite guest rooms and a landing area with built-in seating complete this level. the 2,200 sq. ft. lower level continues the home′s sense of luxury with a large media room, dining area lined with bookshelves, kitchenette with stone counters, and a second laundry room. a sixth bedroom, seventh bathroom, gym, custom built-in seating, and a linear wet bar complete the space. the landscape, designed by charlie marder, surrounds the property in natural beauty with hundreds of trees, including 30-foot lebanese cedars, asian pines, and gingkos. a heated gunite pool and spa are bordered by crepe myrtles, boxwoods, wisteria, and stone fruit trees. the patio offers multiple areas for entertaining, while a hidden path leads to an outdoor shower and a separate outbuilding housing a large sauna.