A private retreat south of the highway in Water Mill, this 3,444 square-foot shingled 5 bedroom 5.5 bath home with large heated gunite pool and broad lawn is a welcome oasis.

 

The shy acre on a coveted street is protected by hedges and large evergreens with distant farm views close to ocean beaches and Mecox Bay. A bright and open floor plan includes a spacious chef’s kitchen with bar and island leading to a dining area and floor to ceiling windows and French doors opening onto the poolside patio with BBQ. Steps lead down to a sunken high-ceiling living room with fireplace and views across the lawn. An additional front den with fireplace can also be a formal dining room.

 

One wing includes a ground floor master suite bed and bath with French doors opening to the terrace and upstairs two additional ensuite bedrooms and bathrooms. A second wing offers a lovely second floor master suite with fireplace, sweeping views and large bath with another ensuite bed and bath. The protected back property has expansive lawns and a blue stone terrace heated gunite pool offering both sun and shade from majestic trees. Beautiful hardwood floors throughout, central AC and a 2-car attached garage as well as full basement. Close to both Southampton and Water Mill with numerous restaurants, shops, galleries, vineyards, farm stands and cultural institutions.