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www.privateairny.com Private Air New York | Fall 2016 28 PROPERTY T here is little to be said of the Hampton's neighborhoods that comprise Water Mill that hasn't been said before. Counting Mecox Bay and the Atlantic Ocean among it's neighbors, tree-lined lanes as old friends and an elegance that can only be described as classic; it's easy to see why this tony enclave is so perennially popular. Despite such lauded expectations though, Water Mill does still have a surprise or two under her belt – and the estate known as Listowel is one of the most glittering. Surrounded by more than one hundred and twenty- five acres of sprawling farmland, and with a fresh water pond and the bay beyond adding to the already breathtaking view; Listowel is a sparkling gem that pays homage to a casually elegant, exclusive lifestyle where understated glamour plays a starring role. Built in 2008, Listowel is the masterwork of an impressive collection of design talent that includes the architecture of Kathleen McCoy, the craftsmanship of Men at Work builders, the inimitable landscape architecture of Quincy Hammond, Daniel Romualdez's interior design, sumptuous wall finishes by Torie Burke and a palate of inspired color choices by Donald Kaufman. Arriving at the estate through its resplendent gated entrance, guests are immediately greeted by the striking landscape. Graceful trees shade the spacious lawns with their aged canopies, meticulously groomed gardens seem to burst with a cacophony of white roses, and geometric patterns carve classically laid out pathways. Clad in cedar, the estate is alive with depth and interest; seven stone chimneys rise from the valley of peaks that create the dramatic roof life, round mullioned windows peer onto the landscape beyond and glossy, lacquered mouldings frame architectural elements. Designed to bring into impressive focus water views beyond, Listowel possesses a site line that cuts through its spaces to marry the home

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