Seeking a charming Hamptons home for a reasonable price? This endearing Hampton Bays house owned by ballerina Valentina Kozlova may be the perfect find. Just listed for $569,000, the 1,200-square-foot residence will charm buyers immediately with its bright red door and surrounding lush greenery.Russian-American Valentina Kozlova has been a major force in the New York ballet community ever since she defected to the United States in 1979. While visiting the city to perform as a principal dancer for the Bolshoi Ballet, Kozlova decided to stay and soon joined the New York City Ballet instead. Since then, she has opened her own ballet school called the Valentina Kozlova Dance Conservatory of New York and helped many dancers reached their full potential. The dance school is now located in Norwalk, Connecticut, which is why Kozlova is leaving the Hamptons.For all that Kozlova does for others, it’s no wonder she needed a place to relax and unwind, which she found in this 3-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom abode. Open spaces are filled with light and comfortable furnishings make you feel at home right away.The backyard doesn’t boast many amenities, but matches the lovely home’s simple style offering a quaint deck and an outdoor shower for rinsing off after beach days.Constance Porto, Anne Marie Francavilla, and Carol Pugliese of Douglas Elliman have the Hamptons listing.
