Look Inside a $60M East Hampton Dream Home with an Influential Past Owner

The Hamptons is full of some of the priciest real estate in the country, so seeing a house go up for sale for $60 million is not all that unusual. What makes this pristine abode stand out is its constant ocean views and its notable owner. James H. Evans, who died in 2015 at 94 years old, was the Union Pacific Rail chairman in the 1970s and ‘80s and custom-built this exquisite abode to be his home in 1986. Evans also built a guest house on his neighboring lot, which is being sold as part of the $60 million listing.

Offering 6.7-acres in total, these two lots make up quite the estate. Evans clearly saw the land’s value when he created this masterpiece of a home, which is now seeking its second owner ever. On top of having beautiful open spaces for breezy indoor/outdoor entertaining, massive windows throughout the 5,500-square-foot main house ensure that you can see the ocean from every room. There’s no forgetting you’re on the water at this thoughtfully designed Hamptons home.

With the views in your face all day long, it’s impossible to say not to the 50-foot heated pool and private path to the beach. Take full advantage of coastal living with 300-feet of white sand beach at your fingertips.

In total, the property has 8 bedrooms and 9.5 baths so you needn’t worry about cutting the guest lists for splashy summer weekends. Zoning would allow you to build even bigger structures, though, if this size doesn’t quite suffice.

Valerie H Smith and Frank E Newbold of Sotheby’s International Realty have the listing, which Mansion Global first reported belonged to the late railroad tycoon.