Great Expectations
6 Five Rod Highway, Wainscott
Did you know that Wainscott was named after a little town in Kent, England made famous in Dickens Great Expectations? With a one room school house, a population under 1000, and an area of only 7 square miles, this seaside hamlet might get overlooked. But then one might also miss out on the new construction now complete south of Main Street and surrounded by iconic Beach Lane, Town Line and Wainscott Pond. And if you missed out on the last stunning house by the Lifton-Green team on nearby Gibson Lane, then this is your opportunity to own a larger, improved version on an idyllic acre designed by noted local architect Val Florio. One enters the 6,300+ SF 6 bedroom shingled traditional through a...
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Did you know that Wainscott was named after a little town in Kent, England made famous in Dickens Great Expectations? With a one room school house, a population under 1000, and an area of only 7 square miles, this seaside hamlet might get overlooked. But then one might also miss out on the new construction now complete south of Main Street and surrounded by iconic Beach Lane, Town Line and Wainscott Pond. And if you missed out on the last stunning house by the Lifton-Green team on nearby Gibson Lane, then this is your opportunity to own a larger, improved version on an idyllic acre designed by noted local architect Val Florio. One enters the 6,300+ SF 6 bedroom shingled traditional through a double height paneled entry foyer over richly stained 6 inch wide rift and quarter sawn white oak floors that fan out to include great room, den and covered porch, all warmed by fireplaces. The superbly outfitted kitchen with gathering room has its own fireplace as well as a butlers pantry that leads to the formal dining room. A guest suite, staff quarters and a pair of powder rooms on opposite sides of the residence, a laundry facility and a 3 car garage complete the first floor. Upstairs the master bedroom, stretching from front to rear of the house offers expansive bath, his/her closets and secluded terrace, is joined by 3 additional bedrooms, with baths all ensuite. An additional 3000+ SF is found in the lower level which offers a luxurious spa experience including gym and sauna as well as wine cellar, recreational areas, full bath, staff lounge and an optional movie theater with refreshment area. Outside, the 20' x 50' heated Gunite pool with 8 x 8 spa is serviced by a pool house that includes bathroom and kitchen. Great expectations, indeed!
About Wainscott
Loving the Hamptons is easy to do. Getting there, especially during peak months, can be a horror. But if you live in Wainscott, the bauble-sized outpost south of the highway and west of Georgica Pond, you can make the trip in a half hour.
All you need is a helicopter, which is the preferred mode of transportation of so many who live here. The convenience of East Hampton Airport is one of the amenities you can take for granted. So are the pristine sand beach, the roaring chant of the Atlantic, and the fabulous beach homes Wainscott is known for.
A visit to Wainscott is not complete without a detour to the Seafood Shop, where the piscatorial delights include possibly the b...
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Loving the Hamptons is easy to do. Getting there, especially during peak months, can be a horror. But if you live in Wainscott, the bauble-sized outpost south of the highway and west of Georgica Pond, you can make the trip in a half hour.
All you need is a helicopter, which is the preferred mode of transportation of so many who live here. The convenience of East Hampton Airport is one of the amenities you can take for granted. So are the pristine sand beach, the roaring chant of the Atlantic, and the fabulous beach homes Wainscott is known for.
A visit to Wainscott is not complete without a detour to the Seafood Shop, where the piscatorial delights include possibly the best lobster roll ever. Then go around the corner to Breadzilla, where every handcrafted calorie yields a magic moment that is better than Proust could have imagined.
