Painter’s Retreat

Painter’s Retreat: New York

If you’ve ever imagined what a high-flying artist’s escape from NYC looks like, this home may give you a better idea. You might even mistake it for something you’ve seen on Architectural Digest’s celebrity homes. Slightly pitched ceilings and zig-zagging staircases give the home’s central living space a lofty feel, making it the ideal space to imagine an artist sitting around with friends discussing their latest commissions over a games of chess. The trendy pool deck is where days will be spent sun lounging between dips and snacking on fresh charcuterie from the nearby town. Water Mill rose to prominence in recent years for no longer being the place that's just a pit stop on the way to glitzy Southampton. Now the sleepier town is where demand far outweighs supply and where snatching up a stay is something of legends. With woods on one side where you'll find your own private bonfire and beaches on the other where New York's elite convene, this hamlet enclave is no short of fabulous.

Home truths:
*If you’re looking to explore other nearby towns, a car is recommended
*There is a fence around the pool for maximum privacy
*The home is not suitable for people with limited mobility
*The pool is only available for use from May through September