40 Ocean Avenue, Quogue, NY 11959

Set on a 1.24-acre peninsula and offering 270-degree water views spanning from the Quogue Field Club Golf Course to the Quogue Canal, Dune Road and the Quogue Bridge, 40 Ocean Avenue is considered one of the most coveted properties in the Estate Section of Quogue Village. The luxurious 5,000 sq. ft. 5-bedroom, 6 1/2 bath Coastal Shingle-style home was designed in 2016 by award-winning architect David Neff and has the feeling of a world-class resort. The architect's vision in designing the house was to "let the amazing setting do all the talking." Natural cedar and stone materials were used on the exterior and Neff incorporated Fleetwood sliding doors that run the full length of the living and dining rooms to let the light in and allow for indoor/outdoor living and entertaining. With breathtaking water views from practically every room, the first floor features wide-plank fumed oak floors and cerused oak walls (with chevron inlays). The sun-drenched great room has an elegant built-in bar, gas fireplace with slate surround, and opens to the three-season screened porch -- the perfect spot for watching the passing boats and listening to the ocean surf. The well-appointed chef's kitchen, outfitted with custom cabinetry by Deane Kitchens and Caesarstone counters, boasts a 60-inch dual-fuel Wolf range, two large serving islands, two dishwashers, two refrigerators, two sinks and a 48-bottle wine refrigerator. The room's whimsical backsplash, made of hand-crafted cement tile from Mosaic House, was featured in the New York Times. Other highlights on the first floor include a powder room, large dining room which opens to an outside dining deck, a roomy den/office (or potential 6th bedroom), and mud/laundry room with full bath. On the second floor you'll find a graciously appointed primary suite with automatic shades, large dressing room and bath. Four additional en-suite bedrooms, including a charming six-bed bunk room, rounds out the bedroom count. Besides the ever-present views, the outside space has Ipe and bluestone decking, a heated gunite pool with built-in spa, and plantings of beach grasses, bayberry, and hydrangea from famed landscape designer Mario Nievera. According to the home's architect, the future buyer for 40 Ocean will be treated to "two magic moments" during the day. "In the early morning, there is amazing light that comes across the water to the east when all the egrets and birds are dancing on the glistening water. And the house takes on an alpenglow as the sun sets over the marsh to the west. By far, this was one of my favorite projects. I hope the new owners will find as much magic as my clients - and I - have."