If You Crave Ocean Views, This Glass House Off the Coast of New York Is a Clear Choice
Location: 5722 Clay Point Road, Fishers Island, New York
Price: $8,250,000
Architect: Thomas Phifer
Year Built: 2008
Footprint: 4,744 square feet (one bedroom, two and one half baths)
Lot Size: 3.15 acres
From the Agent: "This modern glass house marries 180-degree waterfront views of Fishers Island Sound with a minimalist space by acclaimed New York City architect Thomas Phifer. Glass walls offer an unparalleled connection to the land through the lens of modern architecture. The effect is a singularly unique island retreat in a spellbinding setting. The 4,600-square-foot house is built as a single-story, 180-foot-long rectangular glass pavilion, 28 feet wide, with a basement underneath. A limited palette of glass, steel, black carbonized bamboo flooring, and white walls set the tone for the streamlined interior spaces. A reflecting pool extends outside to the terrace, while an indoor/outdoor moss garden mirrors the surrounding grounds. White gallery walls, perfect for displaying art and highly curated furnishings, are the only concessions to interior decorating."
The sprawling property sits on a lush, three-acre waterfront lot overlooking the distant Connecticut coastline. Tall trees provide ample privacy.
The dramatic roof overhang creates a partially covered, wraparound patio.
Floor-to-ceiling sliding-glass doors open the living areas to the landscaped lawn.
"The gardens surrounding the home were designed with lyrical theatricality, following an undulating path through 25 different scenes," notes the agent. In addition to featuring annual and perennial gardens, the property also includes a rocky shoreline path and two water features with fountains.
5722 Clay Point Road in Fishers Island, New York, is currently listed for $8,250,000 by Leslie McElwreath of Sotheby's International Realty - Greenwich Brokerage.
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