In the Hamptons, some buyers have their eye on the coast, but others also seek locations inland. They want the privacy, acreage, and sense of serenity of a cozier forested or countryside landscape. Alec Baldwin and late architect/designer Thierry Despont, for example, had this preference. Ready to woo someone with the same sensibility, a modern twist on a cabin in the woods is for sale in Southampton asking $8.495 million.
Crafted by architect Jasmit Singh Rangr of Rangr Studios, the 4,200-square-foot house incorporates elements that allow residents to feel constantly connected to the surroundings, with views of the thick foliage. It is an ambient escape, cantilevered at the top of a hill and clad in Spanish cedar inside and out. The design is so innovative, a blend of brutalist and organic modernism, that it received the Architizer A+ Award in 2015 for its “outstanding features.”
The five-bedroom home is divided into three main levels, with wood flooring throughout. An open-concept floor plan combines the living and dining spaces into a great room, complemented by sliding floor-to ceiling glass doors, which create a breathable and fluid atmosphere. When the weather permits, there is access to a screened porch for al fresco dining, and on the opposite end, a second screened porch with a fireplace that can be used during the colder months.
The home was built in 2013 by a couple who had rented in the Hamptons for many years, according to if it’s hip it’s here. Situated on a secluded 6.2 acres, the property is an idyllic getaway with a wide range of luxurious amenities, including a heated gunite infinity pool and spa, tennis court, and a free-standing gym beside the court at the front of the house.
Bespoke Real Estate holds the listing.