Water Island, a small and exclusive residential hamlet on Fire Island, New York, is a lesser-known vacation spot where people seek out both privacy and luxury. The quiet beach community comprises 48 homes, and one just listed with 200 feet of coveted water frontage. The stunning, beachy estate is asking a whopping $6.25 million, which would easily break the record for the priciest home sold on Water Island over a property that sold for $3.4 million in 2023.
This property draws a sandy path connecting the angular, one-bedroom main house to the four-bedroom guesthouse. Together, these homes measure 3,600 square feet and exhibit striking architecture inspired by George Nakashima and Hans Wegner. The guesthouse provides visitors with its own bar, sun decks, and an outdoor kitchen and pool. No effort needs to be made to relax or unwind here.
When you walk inside the main house with glassy gables, you’re welcomed by its warm features such as the cedar woods and the natural light spilling throughout the home against the pure white walls, aiding in the cozy, tranquil atmosphere. You’ll notice the living spaces frame the ocean as the focal point, clearly making it center stage. The first floor holds the bedroom suite with spa-inspired bathing areas, while the second-floor naturally opens to the full landscape with tall floor-to-ceiling windows and sliding glass doors.
The estate’s location and design skillfully meld indoors and out, making this place ideal for those seeking a summer sanctuary where no other sounds enter except the glistening curls of the ocean waves. Meg Smith and Nate Larson of Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty hold the listing.
