This $13 Million Hilltop Hamptons Home Lets You Extend Summer With a Saltwater Pool
Summer’s winding down, but that doesn’t mean weekends out in the Hamptons have to end. And, if the remote outpost of Montauk, popular for its sandy beaches, excellent surf breaks, and low-key vibe, is your seaside jam, a contemporary home designed by East Coast-based West Chin Architects & Interior Designers is newly listed at $12 million. The boxy, modern residence sits on just over an acre of land, on a slight rise above Lake Montauk with breathtaking views over a vast carpet of emerald-green treetops that roll down towards both the Long Island Sound to the north and the Atlantic Ocean to the south.
Located at 31 Startop Drive, the three-floor spread—two above ground, another below—sprawls out over 6,800 square feet of light, bright open-plan living space with six bedrooms, five bathrooms, and two powder rooms. It was completed in 2021 atop verdant grounds that slope down towards an existing horse stable that has been converted into a gym. Vast walls of glass ensure the interior of the home is flush with natural light, while a saltwater pool trimmed in bluestone anchors the grassy yard, and a 1,500-square-foot rooftop deck affords 360-degree water views for unmatched sunrise and sunset vistas.
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In order to take maximum advantage of the abundant sunlight, ocean breezes, and wraparound views, the home was built “upside-down,” with the guest bedrooms on the ground floor and the main living and entertaining spaces, along with the primary suite, on the upper floor, where they sit just above the treetops. The three en-suite guest rooms on the ground floor are complemented by an expansive family room with concrete-colored Italian porcelain tile flooring and a built-in entertainment unit. An adjoining seated bar facilitates relaxed entertaining, and sliding glass doors open to the swimming pool.
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Upstairs, the airy great room spills out to a terrace with an 80-inch linear fireplace and al fresco dining spot. The custom Boffi kitchen is configured around an oversized island with breakfast bar seating. The Italian Statuario Venato marble countertop complements the latest Miele and Gaggenau appliances, which include double dishwashers. At the opposite end of the upper level, the primary suite is decked out with two customized walk-in closets by Porro in addition to a spa-like bathroom with a Boffi soaking tub, double rain showers, heated flooring, and a private terrace.
For entertainment, head down to the 1,800-square-foot finished basement, where there’s a climate-controlled wine storage and display room, a home office, and a spa area with a trough-like plunge bath and a sauna. Two additional bedrooms for guests and staff share a full bathroom area also accessible on this level.
Outside, the heated 55’ x 25’ saltwater pool has a Baja shelf for lounging in the pool while only partially submerged, while two astutely positioned exterior staircases link a bluestone patio outside the family room and bar area to the rooftop deck, where glass railings ensure nothing detracts from the spectacular 360-degree views. Other highlights include custom outdoor lighting, an outdoor sound system, and a climatized two-car garage, which means, winter or summer, never having to get into a hot or cold car.
Kyle Rosko and Marcy Braun of Douglas Elliman hold the listing.
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