Fordune Estates Exceptional Compound
Located south of the highway in Southampton's prestigious Fordune Association and just moments from the ocean and very close to town, this exceptional estate represents the epitome of luxury living in the Hamptons. Spanning over 5.5 acres, the property boasts expansive lawns, meticulously-maintained gardens and millions of specimen plantings, ensuring unmatched privacy, tranquility and a parklike, amenity-rich environment. Built under the most rigorous commercial building standards/codes, every aspect of this turnkey estate, from its grand architectural design to its lavish interiors, showcases a dedication to excellence and sophistication. The compound includes a magnificent residence of approximately 20,000 square feet (including the finished lower level) and a 2,634 square foot accessory building that serves as a state-of-the-art fitness center with a gym, yoga studio with a 4-station yoga wall, massage room, spa and salon (for your private hair stylist). The grounds also feature a pool house, saltwater 40x60 swimming pool, tennis court with pavilion, basketball court and a 2-car garage/service building, primarily used for storing golf carts, which provide access to the ocean beach via the Fordune Association's beach access right of way. The main house is constructed with a combination of wood frame and structural steel, featuring western red cedar shingles and northeastern granite in a random pattern on parts of the faade, along with a recently replaced western red cedar roof. The home includes 13 bedrooms, 14 full baths and two half baths. The interior spaces are vast, with a grand foyer boasting 20-foot-high ceilings and a one-of-a-kind Natural American and Brazilian walnut staircase and wood flooring. Further on, the impressive 35 x 25 foot living room offers 21 foot ceilings. This sublime space includes a fireplace and walls of glass overlooking the expansive terraces and pool area. Off the living room, the east wing first floor houses a media room, a beautiful office/library with a stunning walnut finish and coffered ceilings, plus a bedroom suite. The second floor of the east wing, accessed by the main staircase in the foyer, includes a library and two bedroom suites, including the expansive primary bedroom. This suite features a sitting area, 4 closets, including a large walk-in, two bathrooms and a balcony overlooking the pool. The west wing first floor features two bedroom suites, plus a junior primary bedroom, a formal dining room and a professional kitchen that is both enormous and high-end, well-equipped and ideal for a private chef. The kitchen includes an expansive sitting area and a separate breakfast area. A second staircase leads to the very private guest wing with five bedroom suites. The generous lower level, accessible by two staircases, includes a state-of-the-art wine storage facility, a 400 square foot dedicated electrical, media, telephone and internet center, as well as a recreation room with a fireplace and media room. There is also a separate and private staff apartment with a living room, two bedrooms and two full baths.