"The Stone House," a lavish estate overlooking Montauk's majestic shoreline that has been called home by a plethora of celebrities over the years - including Marilyn Monroe, Joe DiMaggio and John Lennon, John F Kennedy - has just been listed on the market for $18 million.
According to the listing by Douglas Elliman, the 4,027-square-foot, 3 bedroom, 4.5 bathroom single-family estate nestled on 3.2 acres of property located at 408 Old Montauk Highway - consisting of a main house, a separate artist's studio, and a pool house - features a unique architectural style and impressive views of the neighboring Montauk lighthouse and Block Island.
"This exquisite estate offers a majestic main residence drafted by the finest artisans with custom copper handmade windows and masterful stonework with hand carved wood exterior," the listing reads. "Consisting of two bedrooms and two and a half baths it sits perched on a nearly 70-ft. vegetative bluff and protected by a rare rock revetment on the Atlantic Ocean. The property also boasts a separate 608 sqft +/- lofted 1-Bath artist's studio with a covered porch overlooking an open meadow. Additionally, a 186 sqft +/- pool house with bath, outdoor shower overlooks a pond-shaped 35 x 15 saltwater pool lined with large stones surrounded with expansive lawns, gardens and the ocean beyond."
Originally built in 1912, the home was rebuilt in 1991 by renowned designer Tony Ingrao, whose intention was to preserve the integrity of the original structure but breathe modern conveniences into the living experience.
"The first floor of the main house features an eat-in kitchen with elevated details such as marble countertops, hand painted custom cabinets and high-end stainless-steel appliances. Arched doors in kitchen look out to unobstructed ocean views," the listing says. "The living room, formal dining room and media room/den each boast large wood-burning stone fireplaces and stunning views over the ocean and gardens, there are three chimneys in the house. The property soaks in an abundance of natural light from sunrise to sunset. The meticulously crafted hand-painted wood staircase in the entry hall leads to the second-floor primary bedroom suite which features 14ft. vaulted ceilings, a spacious marble and stone bath with a separate soaking tub, a steam shower with glass walls overlooking the ocean, private wood balcony overlooking the Montauk Lighthouse and block island."
There is also a second antique wood staircase on the east wing of the house leading from the media room/den to a guest bedroom, an office/gym, a bathroom and laundry.
"This home is by far the most recognized for its unparalleled exclusivity, by way of location, history, architecture and garden design," the listing concludes. "Since the 1950s, the house has been occupied by several Hollywood and Entertainment elites, such as Marilyn Monroe, Joe DiMaggio and John Lennon, John F Kennedy & among others, and is cited frequently in Andy Warhol's infamous diaries. Truly a once in a lifetime opportunity to be the steward of one of the most Private, rare and collectible estates in the world."