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You know how some places seem to let you breathe a little deeper the second you arrive This ten bedroom estate at 660 Halsey Neck Lane in Southampton feels exactly like that I remember walking up the driveway with the afternoon sun streaking through huge old trees and there is this hush that just kind of lets you slow down a bit Honestly you feel the French style of the main house right away It is that old world charm paired with classic Hamptons energy and it just sort of wraps around you
This home has been here since the nineteen twenties so there are stories in these walls It was even designed by Peabody Wilson and Brown which is a name you hear when talking about the truly timeless New York estates You see the history but it does not feel dated The owners have kept that elegance alive but made the spaces so easy to live in Every part of the house opens up on almost seven acres and it is not just one big house either There are different wings guest spaces a pool house a cottage for caretakers every bit of the property has its own style with its own roof even but it somehow all fits together in a quiet understated way
Inside that grand old entrance is full of gold older candle sconces and little navy details that feel a bit royal without ever being over the top Those big double oak doors open into a living room that I honestly just wanted to sit in and watch the world pass by Sometimes you catch yourself staring out those huge French windows because the garden goes on and on and the sunlight kind of pools across the vintage furnishings The fireplace is real stone carved and chunky and the ceiling details are the kind you find in magazines but here they just feel warm more than formal
The dining area connects to a real working kitchen and there is something inviting about it People often say eat in kitchens but you could actually see Sunday morning pancakes or late night snacks at the counter Everything you need is already fitted in with more than enough space if you are into proper meals or even cooking together as a group All the rooms really get natural light and the furnishings keep that mix of comfortable old world with lighter touches so you do not ever feel weighed down
Bedrooms stretch out across the main house and guest wings You have ten in all though honestly it never feels too big It is just well spread out and kind of peaceful Many rooms tuck away their own little corners or views You can open windows in the master suite and step straight into the garden The garden itself is just about picture perfect It is level and green all summer sometimes you see deer in the mornings and there is enough space to invite nearly anyone you want to a summer party or wedding if you happen to be so bold
The pool is huge not just for a few laps but for those proper weekends in the Hamptons where everyone brings a towel This pool house is proper too with space for lunch after swims so family never tracks water through the main space Behind that you have a private pond sometimes you see birds hanging around or the sun hitting the water early in the day There is even a little greenhouse where roses and herbs somehow seem to thrive even when you forget about them for a while
All this sits in Hamptons most timeless part just a quick drive to town or down to the beach The pace here is just a touch slower Neighbors stroll or wave You might see kids riding bikes at dusk or couples walking dogs down the lane Southampton village is minutes away so coffee shops and little grocery runs are easy Honestly it just feels easy living here
The best way to know if this historic French estate in New York is right for you is to feel the space The rooms pictures and details are lovely but they only tell part of the story If you want to walk through at your own pace or chat about what living here is really like reach out any time At LuxuryProperty dot com we just want to help your next move feel simple and comfortable
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