Calvin Klein's renowned Hamptons estate, formerly owned by the fashion designer, is once again up for sale. The current asking price of $165 million is almost double the $85 million for which Klein sold the property five years ago off-market. Calvin Klein and his ex-wife Kelly Rector originally acquired the 8.2-hectare plot in 1987 for a sum of $3.6 million from the family of Pan Am founder Juan Trippe. They subsequently commissioned architect Thierry Despont for a comprehensive redesign.
The estate, one of the oldest properties on Georgica Dunes, was originally built in 1894. It presents itself in the classic Shingle Style with characteristic hipped roofs and features over 5,000 square feet of terraces, patios, and elaborately designed outdoor areas. These are arranged to afford views of both the Atlantic Ocean and Georgica Pond.
Amenities and Features
Inside the estate, an impressive foyer with a double-height metal fireplace leads to the formal reception rooms. These include a dining room, a tea room, a living room with a glazed walkway, and a screened veranda. Throughout, one finds original wide pine floorboards, imported French stone, bespoke woodwork, high beamed ceilings, and eight fireplaces.
The house is also equipped with three fully fitted kitchens featuring appliances from La Cornue, Viking, and Sub-Zero, complemented by a bar and lounge. The separate tower wing houses its own family room, a wet bar, a sweeping staircase, and a private bedroom suite. The primary suite is located upstairs and offers two bathrooms, walk-in wardrobes, a fireplace, and access to expansive terraces with water views.
Exclusive Location and Grounds
Nestled between the Atlantic Ocean and Georgica Pond, the estate offers over 500 feet of ocean frontage and almost undisturbed 360-degree water views. The plot includes one of the last functioning boathouses in the Hamptons on the pond, a red clay tennis court, established gardens, fountains, and winding pathways that connect the property's various outdoor areas.
- —Price: $165 million
- —Location: East Hampton, New York
- —Living space: 8,865 square feet
- —Plot size: 8.22 acres
- —Ocean frontage: 500 feet
- —Special features: Last functioning boathouse on Georgica Pond, red clay tennis court, developable oceanfront plot, Shingle Style architecture, geothermal system, smart home automation
Included in the purchase price is also the last undeveloped, buildable plot directly on the ocean in this area. This opens up the possibility for additional guest accommodation or a future residence. With its history, location, and exceptional size, Calvin Klein's former Hamptons estate ranks among the most significant residential offerings to come onto the market on the East End in recent years. It combines one of the most coveted locations in the Hamptons with a restored residence, shaped by Klein's decades of care and the recent modernisations by the current owners.
For a future buyer, this estate represents a unique opportunity to acquire an iconic waterfront property where design, exceptional privacy, and an almost unrivalled location come together on one of the Hamptons' most valuable stretches of coastline.
