Private Air New York

www.privateairny.com Private Air New York | Spring 2015 47 Stunning views aside, the property is rife with attributes enviable in their own right. Designed by Francis Fleetwood, the structure is wrapped in wooden shingles – an aesthetic element the Chilean born architect is well known for. A large, custom swimming pool and sunken north/south Har-Tru tennis court were artfully placed within the landscape to offer convenience without compromise to the unobstructed views beyond. Within the home, there is an elevator servicing three floors, gas fueled heating system and central air – as well as a generator to provide secondary power. "e house is of a good size, yet is extremely livable," Davis says. "ere's a practicality about the home and one of the main reasons for that is the location of the master suite on the first floor. at placement allows the homeowners to enjoy everything the main living spaces offers without the need to venture from the main floor." In addition to the master, which in itself comprises 1,500sf of the home's 6,700sf and boasts lovely amenities including the his and her bathrooms, an office/sitting room and a spectacular oceanfront porch from which to enjoy morning espresso or evening cocktails; the first floor also offers a grand entry foyer, a living room replete with a bar and marble fireplace, a library/media room with fireplace, a large kitchen offering a spacious island as well as a ermador six burner stove, two SubZero refrigerators, ample wine storage and a butler's pantry. e first floor also has a gym, powder room, the pool bath and an oceanfront covered porch – all the better to drink in the water views visible from nearly every room. On the second level, six additional bedroom suites, including one that is best described as a second master, are ready to welcome guests and house staff while on the lower level, an additional family room as well as the staff sitting room can be found. While the Hamptons is well known for glittering parties and events, it's important to note that part of the lure of this area is how it welcomes you – one needn't be part of any social scene to feel at home here, one is permitted to simply "be". "e high profile residents, the events, the parties, the casual glamour of the Hamptons certainly all adds to its overall popularity," explains Davis. "But that facet alone doesn't define the Hamptons. What really defines the communities here is its sustained charm PROPERTY

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