Whaam! Pow! A special two-acre property just hit the market in Southampton. It was long home to the late pop art legend Roy Lichtenstein, who purchased it with his wife, Dorothy Lichtenstein, in 1970. The world-famous artist passed away in 1997 while Mrs. Lichtenstein passed this July, so their estate is now selling their cherished residence. It just hit the market for the first time in 54 years priced at $19.995 million.
Located moments from pristine beaches, 50 Gin Lane is a prize for its beauty and its history. The property was originally part of ‘Meadow Beach,’ an estate owned by Henry M. Day that spanned 10 acres right up to the waterfront. After the Lichtensteins purchased their sanctuary, which actually holds Meadow Beach’s original entry gate, they took care to execute expansions and modifications. The three-level, shingle-style house dating back to 1897 is full of traditional woodwork and walls of glass, while also feeling spacious and fresh. Friends and family can easily visit, as there are five bedrooms in total.
Its outdoor spaces are also a delight thanks to the abundance of balconies, terraces, and pathways. Everything looks out to the neat lawn and idyllic landscaping including mature cypress trees, umbrella pines, and cryptomeria trees as well as flowering perennial gardens. Peeks of the ocean further bolster the property’s wonderful sense of place.
While the Lichtensteins’ longtime Hamptons home is ready for an appreciative buyer to move right in, his nearby studio, which was part of their property, is not included in the deal. That structure, which is especially personal, will stay in the hands of his estate.
Harald Grant and Bruce Grant of Sotheby’s International Realty and Tim Davis of The Corcoran Group share the exciting listing.
