Immediate bay access and water views in a coveted South of the Highway location offering ease to Southampton Village as well as NYC. Traditional Hamptons home with guest cottage offers 4 bedrooms, 4 baths and many custom details throughout. The entry foyer leads to an open light filled living area with a gas fireplace and water views. The airy flow extends to the dining room and country kitchen, complete with top of the line appliances, honed Batticino marble counter tops and access to the manicured gardens. The first floor offers two bedrooms, one with a subtle water view and the second providing access to a private outdoor patio. An inviting library/study on the second floor opens to the master suite offering every amenity including a private viewing balcony, generous walk in closet and a marble master bathroom. A finished lower level completes the home. Grounds feature a heated gunite pool with electric retractable cover and specimen trees. A trellised porch lines the pool area and opens to the one bedroom guest cottage complete with vaulted ceiling living space and kitchenette. Finishing touches include antique leaded glass windows, backup generator, select oak flooring, central vac, Carrera marble flooring, handset mosaic tiles and grounds that are worthy of being featured in a landscaping editorial. [[Rental Registration # RP190498]]