Spend the Summer in a Whimsical Windmill Where Marilyn Monroe Once Lived

We all know the famous photo that involves Marilyn Monroe and a powerful breeze, but that apparently isn’t the only connection the celebrity had with things wind-related. In 1957, Monroe and Arthur Miller leased an East Hampton windmill home in the historic neighborhood of Amagansett, and for $55K you can follow in their famous footsteps and live there for the summer.

The windmill itself was built in the 19th century and later remodeled, by Samuel Rubin, the founder of the Faberge perfume company in the 1950s; he renovated the structure into a charming 1,100 square foot residence that is brimming with character. This whimsical escape may not have a breezeway , but it does pack a lot of into its meager three floors, in addition to maintaining its characteristic blades and what looks like some of the operational mechanisms within. The main living area comprises the first floor with beautiful exposed beams and a fully stocked kitchen. Two bedrooms make up the second floor, and the third currently is mainly used for storage, but there’s nothing to say it couldn’t be converted into a third bedroom, studio or yoga room.

Monroe was not the only celebrity to stay at in this idyllic home. According to Curbed, author Kurt Vonnegut and actor Terence Stamp are other notable renters. Although windmills inherently don’t allow for much interior space, it does sit on five acres of property, so it’s an ideal summer hub for the nature lover, and even includes an apple orchard on the property. Plus one last dichotomy it offers is the feeling of being ultra-secluded while remaining in close proximity to both beaches and the train station. You can definitely let yourself get swept away by this quaint estate.

Alex Piccirillo and Susan Alvine of Nest Seekers International have the listing according to Out East.