BEYOND THE BOUNDS
Sea and sky are welcome trespassers at this architectural marvel in Amagansett.
“BARNES COY IS ABOUT BUILDING HOMES THAT FLOW IN AND OUT.” — JUSTIN AGNELLO
SEA AND SKY ARE WELCOME TRESPASSERS AT THIS ARCHITECTURAL MARVEL IN AMAGANSETT NORTH. BY EMILY WEITZ
Smart architects know that any home with the potential for ocean views needs to celebrate that water at every turn. At 150 Cranberry Hole Road in Amagansett North, the architects of Barnes Coy accomplished this masterfully, using a wall of glass about 30 feet high to dissolve the boundaries between wild surf and home turf.
“Barnes Coy is about building homes that flow in and out,” says Justin Agnello, who represents the property with Douglas Elliman Real Estate. “Floor-to-ceiling glass and a deck looking out onto the ocean—that’s the main attraction.”
In fact, the main section of the house is surrounded by three glass walls, overlooking the sea and a nature preserve. “It’s like being in a glass box with nothing but trees and the ocean,” says Agnello. At a roomy acre and a half, the lot slopes toward the water, further maximizing those ideal views.
Organic materials like limestone and cedar bring a natural sensibility into the modern interior while being echoed outdoors. “The limestone on the lower level leads out to the pool patio,” Agnello says, “and a limestone wall goes from inside to out.” This architectural technique helps connect the two environments and is particularly useful in a beachy summer house, where the outdoors is an important part of the experience.
Even with six bedrooms and seven and a half baths, this 5,800-square-foot home
exploits light and space to project a feeling of openness and brightness throughout. The office, typically a darker, more sequestered room, is a floating balcony here, overlooking the living room and the ocean beyond. The roof deck has ocean and bay views, and natural light spills in from massive windows and skylights. The saltwater pool, the 10-seat movie theater, and the bar and game room make the house an entertainer’s delight.
“It’s really a piece of art,” says Agnello. “It’s all incorporated to feel like you’re outdoors, but it’s still very functional. The architects who designed this home crossed every T.”
150 Cranberry Hole Road is listed for $11.495 million by Justin Agnello and the Atlantic Team at Douglas Elliman Real Estate, 20 Main St., East Hampton, 631-267-7334; theatlanticteam.elliman.com. Barnes Coy Architects is located at 124 E. 40th St., Ste. 1102, New York, 212-207-9204; barnescoy.com.