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An iconic residence epitomizes the intersection of
architectural brilliance and cultural depth, gracefully
poised within a serene landscape. Presenting a grove
of manicured pear and linden trees on a vast lawn,
situated on 5½ acres with 450 feet of frontage on
Taylor Creek, is now listed for sale.
Words By: Jessica Hall
SOUTHAMPTON, NEW YORK
MONUMENTAL
GRANDEUR
I
n the luxurious and magical Southampton, New
York, the Ertegun Residence on Taylor Creek
emerges not merely as an architectural triumph but
as a beacon of cultural and historical significance.
Designed in 1990 by the distinguished AIA award-
winning architect, Jaquelin T. Robertson, for Ahmet and
Mica Ertegun, this waterfront home epitomizes design
excellence throughout its 11,000 square feet.
Ahmet Ertegun, the co-founder of Atlantic Records,
together with his wife, Mica, a philanthropist and co-
founder of the celebrated interior design firm Mac II,
designed a residence that provides a grand retreat for both
relaxation and entertaining amid the Hamptons' natural
splendor, in harmony with its panoramic waterfront views
and magnificent sunsets.
e estate's voluminous spaces and towering ceilings
present an ensemble of ten bedrooms, including 2 master
suites, and thirteen and a half bathrooms, 5 fireplaces,
surrounding terraces and decks leading to a majestic
20x75 foot swimming pool with a separate cabana and
bath, as well as a private dock. Separate staff quarters and
a 3-car garage complete the complex, all affording comfort
without relinquishing style.
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