Private Air New York Magazine
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www.privateairny.com Private Air New York | Summer 2015 36 PROPERTY T here is a special, verdant aura unique to the historic estate section of Southampton. In this elegant community where stately homes sprawl across manicured lawns, summer means lemonade and sultry afternoons while winter means steaming mugs of coffee, and the lure of a crackling fire and throughout all seasons, the deeply rooted sense of place that seems to illustrate everything that is Southampton. Home to more than seven miles of scenic oceanfront, Southampton is also where you will find Shinnecock Golf Club – the country's oldest, private 18-hole golf course, notable cultural gems including the lauded Parrish Art Museum and acres upon acres of bucolic landscape upon which sit some of the most breathtaking private residences anywhere in the country. Case in point? A certain, extraordinary 'cottage' on Ox Pasture Road. With a landscape designed by Brady Anderson, the estate on Ox Pasture Road is a park-like daydream where century old trees stand sentry, where meticulously groomed hedgerows lend an air of whimsy to geometric spaces, and where elegant paths lead to outdoor places that beckon you to live under a ceiling of sky. A pool house replete with fireplace sits adjacent to a sparkling pool while Bluestone patios welcome sun worshippers, and stepping stone paths lead to a storybook pergola designed to offer cool respite under dappled shade. For chilly days, marshmallow nights, or simply to keep summer celebrations alive well into wee small hours, the pool area also boasts a gas fed fire pit with remote electronic ignition. Tucked into the rear of the property an all-weather tennis court is waiting to welcome serious players or just-for-fun fans of the sport, and throughout the estate, spacious areas of crushed stone create outdoor rooms among the towering Beech and Gingko trees. Collectively, the classic design elements juxtaposed with modern features gives the landscape the feeling of being a young, vibrant interpretation of a timeless Frank Lloyd Wright masterpiece.