Look Inside an Art Collector’s $25M Oceanfront Home in Montauk

In the August 2017 issue of HC&G, the compound at 404 & 406 Old Montauk Highway was dubbed “This Issue’s Biggest Deal.” A sprawling, three-acre spread in Montauk, the property owned by art collector Adam Lindemann was then asking $23 million. Two years before that it sought a steeper $29.5 million, and now, offering an additional three-acre parcel of land, the estate has returned to the market at a price somewhere in the middle, $24.95 million.

In addition to the listing’s new acreage, the home itself has also undergone a significant upgrade. Already in 2019 the home has undergone a significant redesign, safely in the hands of acclaimed designer Bob Melet with “design elements” coming from Sir David Adjaye as well. Completely furnished and turnkey, the 7,500-square-foot end result includes 6 bedrooms and 8.5 bathrooms.

A traditional exterior holds modern yet inviting interiors, which is felt most with the vast, open floor plan. Upon entrance, a gigantic, light-filled space holds a dining room and living room. Separated by a freestanding, 2-sided fireplace of poured concrete, the areas introduce Melet’s modern take on wood-paneled walls. They bring a warmth to the home that follows you to the remaining living areas, including the kitchen and master suite. One level below, a finished basement is populated by a vintage bar, home theater, wine cellar, and staff suite with separate staircase leading to the kitchen. A heated Gunite pool rounds out the property’s amenities.

Each room is bound together by two things, according to listing with agent Gary DePersia of Corcoran; “impressive views … [and] handsomely-finished walnut floors.” The former is arguably the oceanfront property’s greatest strength. With the iconic Montauk lighthouse in the background, who wouldn’t want to watch ships set sail whilst the sun sets?