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MONTAUK, NY 8 Captain Balfour Way When summer rolls around, the Hamptons is a no-brainer. But, how about calling a slice of this idyllic stretch of the country yours all year round? One of the most exciting properties currently on the market is 8 Captain Balfour Way, an all-new waterfront construction currently being built by Studio Robert McKinley. Perched on its own 1.6 acres of private land in Fort Pond Bay in Montauk’s Culloden Point, the stylish property brazenly moves away from the sweet — if ever-so-slightly overdone — rustic-coastal style that is so synonymous with the Hamptons. Yes, there are still plenty of quaint touches (it’s not the Hamptons without some white paneling), but the presence of exposed natural wood and modern black-framed windows make the fi nish more Cali-cool than coastal grandmother. The property covers a total of 5,100 sq ft of interior space, sprawled across three fl oors. The fi rst is dominated by a fl owing open-plan living and dining area, with the front door leading directly into a spacious lounge with an open fi replace and terrace access. Adjacent is a well-appointed kitchen featuring a large island and window-front worktops, and a dining space that looks directly onto the bay. From the kitchen, owners have direct access to the open patio, in fi nity pool and deck, from which the property’s west-facing position promises some spectacular sunsets, too. Another lounge area completes the fi rst fl oor. Upstairs, all fi ve bedrooms are fi nished in the same stylish vein, with vaulted ceilings and fl oor-to-ceiling windows creating light, airy spaces. Some have direct balcony access, and all have en-suite bathrooms. Said bathrooms are a real highlight, with meticulous tilework, ranging in shades of emerald to pearly white, taking the property’s overall look to a whole new level. $11.9m. Contact Rylan Jacka, associate broker, +1 631 324 6000, rylan.jacka@sothebys.realty, sothebysrealty.com

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