65 Wooley St, Southampton, NY 11968

Nestled within affluent Southampton Village, a shingle-style traditional with a unique artistic heritage is now available for sale for the first time in over 50 years. This charming residence promises the next lucky owner a piece of Southampton's rich history sited on an expansive half acre of property in an amazing location. Bearing the unmistakable mark of craftsmanship from a bygone era the original structure has undergone thoughtful expansion, boasting an artist's studio and a peaceful cottage seamlessly attached by an inviting breezeway sited in beautiful gardens protected by mature privacy hedging.This property is a canvas of immaculate original details that span two floors with a classic pantry, a well-appointed kitchen, a cozy living room and an elegant dining room. But the pièce de résistance is the spacious 24 x 36 ft studio attached to the main house. With a little imagination, it could easily be transformed and enlarged into additional living space if one desires a different style of living in the heart of the village. In addition, through a unique breezeway, a cottage awaits, complete with a stone floor and a captivating cupola. This setup creates a private flagstone garden room that leads to a lush, shaded arbor and the garden beyond.Renowned figurative and abstract artist Paul Waldman, with a career spanning six decades, and his wife Diane Waldman — a distinguished art historian, author, and former deputy director and senior curator of the iconic Guggenheim Museum — have left an indelible mark on this residence. Back in 1968, the Waldman's, along with legendary pop artist Roy Lichtenstein, sought this Southampton sanctuary as their summer escape from Manhattan. Together, Waldman and Lichtenstein constructed the attached artist's studio before the home came under the current owner's sole ownership. The home also played host to an illustrious array of art world luminaries, including famed painter and sculptor Ellsworth Kelly, renowned art dealer Leo Castelli and Guggenheim director Thomas Messe and more.Both the interior and exterior of this unique home is a testament to the owners' exquisite taste implementing and preserving this Village gem to create a beautiful retreat in the Hamptons. There is room to expand the home, add a pool and more. This amazing property awaits your Hamptons vision.