Water Mill So. Traditional Hamptons Estate on Mecox Bay: Pool,Dock,Gardens,Beach

South-of-the-highway Water Mill, on a one-acre double lot with a private dock on Mecox Bay. Five minutes to the ocean beach, ten to Southampton Village, five to Bridgehampton, fifteen to Sag Harbor and East Hampton.

The house sits at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in the West Mecox neighborhood, screened from the road by specimen trees and shrubs. The front yard is large enough to use as a playing field. The back is fully fenced and includes a heated pool, pool house with bathroom, outdoor shower, gazebo with dining space, pergola with a swing, and a koi pond. The landscaped gardens around the pool have been featured on local garden tours.

Inside: four bedrooms plus two additional rooms that convert to bedrooms, four full bathrooms, two jacuzzi baths, and a steam shower. Two living rooms — one upstairs overlooking Mecox Bay, one opening to the gardens. Sunroom, library, and a dining room that seats twelve. The kitchen has top-tier appliances, three refrigerators, two dishwashers, and both indoor and outdoor gas grills. Whole-house (and outdoor) Sonos stereo system, Fiber Optic WiFi throughout, multiple cable televisions, and extensive landscape lighting. Fully air-conditioned, with cross-breezes off the bay.

The house is set up for families with children: bikes for guest use, toys, games, books, and a fully fenced pool area. Several outdoor dining spaces, including a terrace over the water.

The neighborhood is one mile from the Hampton Classic horse show. Bridgehampton's main street — Round Swamp Farms, Citarella, King Kullen, farmer's markets, galleries, art-shows, boutiques — is a five-minute drive. We're positioned on a migratory bird path, so wildlife viewing from the upstairs living room is a regular event.

For families: we can point you toward summer camps, sailing programs, stables, tennis courts, the Parrish Art Museum, and library programs.

Five bedrooms (with two flex rooms), four full baths, sleeps the whole family with room for guests. Bring bikes or use ours.