This winter has felt especially harsh for those in the Northeast, so many are now looking forward to warmer months and sunny scenes. One of the most coveted places to spend the summer in the region is the Hamptons, of course. Last year, this modern marvel was a summer rental in East Hampton, asking $550,000 for the entire season. Now, it’s up for sale and can become someone’s permanent getaway for a cool $5.999 million.
While the property’s size, amenities, and location contribute to the price, it’s distinctive design is the star. The Glass House—not to be confused with the same namesake in New Canaan, CT—was designed by Jeffrey Smilow, a renowned structural engineer most famous for helping to create NYC’s One World Trade Center.
The home is truly singular, boasting glass all around—don’t worry too much about privacy though, as it sits on nearly two acres of private land. It has a completely open-concept floor plan free of columns. Minimalism at its finest, the black and white color palette leaves a beautiful canvas for a potential buyer to add pops of color through furnishings or perhaps sculptures. The three-story home poses two staircases to reach the six bedrooms and seven bathrooms upstairs. Twp primary suites with custom walk-in closets and spa-like bathrooms are accessed via one staircase, while four guest rooms and ensuites are accessed by another.
Outsides, a large pool and patio await for lazy days under the sun or splashy pool parties with friends. Perhaps most unusual for even the most luxurious Hamptons property, the residence offers an underground four-car garage, too.
Blissfully set next to a 20-acre preserve, The Glass House exudes tranquility and structural imagination. Jenny Landey and Zach Dayton of Sotheby’s International Realty share the listing.