Tour the East End’s Sleekest Farmhouse
With its linear silhouette and a host of contemporary amenities, this East Hampton retreat invites summer in from every angle.
Words: Hannah McWilliams
Images: Fran Parente
Tradition courses through Long Island’s East End, imbuing this corner of the country with not only history, but heritage. The bountiful agriculture that sustained its original inhabitants is evidenced to this day by acres of vineyards. Gatsby-scale soirées still make summer evenings glitter. And the region’s farmhouses only grow more distinguished as visionaries iterate on the features Hamptons homeowners have cherished for generations.
Conceived by acclaimed New York-based architect Stuart Narofsky, the Gables House of East Hampton is among the best-executed of these. Riffing on the familiar geometry its name suggests, the home marries the textures of an Edward Hopper painting with the modernity of cedar, metal, and glass.
“The home was conceived and designed to celebrate the natural environment,” says Compass agent Tyler Mattson, referencing the pristine plot of farmland upon which it sits. “Its natural light and openness are augmented by plentiful windows and well-executed sight lines from every room.”
Designed in equal parts to serve as restful retreat and convivial gathering space, the house is seamlessly subdivided, with each of its three gables comprising a separate wing and function. The foyer, banked by expansive glass doors, opens in one direction to private living quarters; the entertaining spaces to the other.
“The home elicits the best of contemporary details and traditional elements,” observes its developer Avi Telyas of the layout, which retains fluidity while preserving distinct spaces. “It respects conventional notions of domesticity, just as it upholds the optimism of modern design.”
Spanning an impressive 1,000 square feet, the tranquil master suite is outfitted with a walk-in closet and an exquisite bath with a sculptural stone bathtub and ash-and-Carrera-marble vanities. Further encouraging this wing’s cocoon-like appeal is exclusive access to a second-floor space, easily converted into a meditation or yoga studio, home office, or library. Connected by an interior skylight, the bedroom below benefits from additional light, while the second story enjoys an aerial view of the pristine lawn and treeline below.
Should you turn left at the home’s entrance, you will encounter a state-of-the-art kitchen, outfitted with sleek Gaggenau appliances and Poggenpohl cabinetry.
“This home represents a true labor of love,” observes fellow Compass agent Brian Buckhout, “as evidenced by the consideration and quality of its finishings.”
Directly adjacent is a dining room spacious enough to accommodate parties of 16, resulting in a streamlined dinner service of which the culinary-inclined would only dream.
Also housed in this central wing is the light-flooded living area, designed to proffer views of the lush environs on every side. From here, a glass stairway leads to four additional bedrooms, each boasting a private balcony and en suite bathroom, while below the home’s lower level provides room enough to house a 20-seat theater, home gym, or wine cellar — the choice is yours.
The third and final wing is occupied by a spacious garage, accessible from the living space as well as the grounds, where a sunken stone patio awaits, and further afield, a pristine gunnite pool.
A true marriage of tradition and innovation, this modern farmhouse positions East Hampton in its finest light.
Continue touring the many-windowed wings and walkways of 16 Fieldview Lane at Compass.com.
Offered exclusively by Tyler Mattson and Brian Buckhout of Compass
