622 Halsey Neck Lane, Southampton, NY 11968
Saunders Exclusive: $12,250,000
Palm Beach meets the Hamptons in this remarkable estate residence on a prestigious lane in the Southampton Village Estate Section well south of the highway. “The ocean is so close that you can hear it, and of course the fragrance of salt air is another reminder of the beach right down the street,” explains listing broker Michelle Berman. This impressive estate was created with weekend entertaining in mind and room for multiple guests. A 12-room main house has four en-suite bedrooms, 5 full and 3 half baths in 6,149+/- sq. ft. A two-story pool house features a cabana and full pool bath, plus there is an expansive second floor studio with an additional full bath.
This gated retreat blends a formal elegance with whimsical elements for a playful, casually sophisticated feeling. “This is a very happy house,” says Ms. Berman, “the whimsical decor and the overall vibe puts a smile on your face.” Meticulously designed, with every detail carefully considered, there are many places to entertain or to find some quiet solitude. A central living room anchored by a gas-burning fireplace with a unique surround invites you through French doors onto a rear terrace overlooking the grounds and pool area.
Principal living rooms include an eat-in kitchen with high end appliances, sunny breakfast area with banquette, a lacquered-ceiling dining room and a hand illustrated and painted sunroom/den. On one side of the home is the huge master suite centered by a cozy sitting room and graciously scaled bedroom with fireplace. Her bath is off one side of the bedroom and his bath is off the other; both are sumptuous, marble, with heated floors and each has a room-size walk-in closet. Upstairs are three more en-suite bedrooms, a central family room/media room, and an office with half bath that could be an additional bedroom. As Ms. Berman observes, “The home’s layout is gracious and really flows nicely from room to room.”
The grounds are exceptionally lovely and well thought-out. Manicured banks of huge boxwood grace the front of the home. Off the rear is a serene, symmetrical formal garden. A stone pathway leads to the 45′ heated gunite pool, defined by a towering conical spruce in each corner. The exceptionally large pool house compliments the main house but adds a light-hearted element with its more playful and less formal design.
Ms. Berman notes that “the house is reminiscent of Palm Beach but also feels like the glamour of old Hollywood too, like you are sitting poolside at the Beverly Hills Hotel.” This unique home perfectly expresses its owner/designer’s sensibility. Embrace the special ambiance of this home as it is or transform it to express your own style in this coveted location.
MICHELLE S. BERMAN
Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker
MBerman@Saunders.com
Cell: (917) 749-1697
For more information, visit www.HamptonsRealEstate.com.
