NEW KDHamptons Design Diary: Monica Graham's Magical East Hampton Compound

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The East Hampton Historical Society kicked off the 2013 House & Garden Tour in style over the weekend, showcasing some of the finest examples of historic and modern architecture in the Hamptons. This year’s tour – comprised of five unique homes – took place on Saturday, November 30th. The annual event, now in its 29th year, is traditionally held over Thanksgiving weekend, ringing in the East End holiday season. Whether you tend toward the charm of a classic, historic East Hampton “cottage” or the clean lines of modern architecture, this year’s tour offered an enchanting combination of houses that left guests with a serious case of home envy.

 

 

 

 

“We believe it is the mix of architectural styles – from the turn of the century to today – that gives East Hampton its unique character and flavor,” said Richard Barons, the Executive Director of the East Hampton Historical Society. “Our House Tour Committee selected five homes that uniquely express the spirit of living by the sea. Different yet complementary, these private homes invite the viewer to take a ramble along the coast to ‘look inside’ some of East Hampton’s most alluring homes,” he added.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pictured in this feature, my favorite house on the tour was Monica Graham’s magical compound with incredible Japanese-inspired gardens, complete with a koi pond, conservatory, and renovated barn. In the spirit of Frank Lloyd Wright, the main house offers spaces that open out to larger terraces and lawns as well as intimate gardens, reflecting the owner’s desire to live within the landscape. This sophisticated oasis also boasts both indoor and outdoor pools.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The buildings and gardens at Graham’s house reflect her desire to live within the landscape. While stylistically different, the main house, guest cottage, media barn, and greenhouse share a theme that is rooted in their connection with an eclectic landscape of gardens, tree, and rigorous detailing. Taking its cues from traditional Japanese detailing in the spirit of Frank Lloyd Wright, the main house offers spaces that open out to larger terraces and lawns as well as private intimate gardens. A cedar-shingled guest cottage and barn share a wooded shade garden. Tucked away is a greenhouse and formal garden for the owner to explore her love of horticulture.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

….stayed tuned for more of my features on the other homes in the East Hampton Historical Society 2013 House and Garden tour!

 

***all photos by Kelli Delaney Kot for KDHamptons