Introducing the red barn

Introducing the red barn
This is our 19th century Bridgehampton barn. And for the next few years we will embark on a journey together to tranform this home in the cottage of our dreams.

Thursday, April 23, 2009

The way it was

















And just a pebbles throw from Main Street, is our little barn. 2500 sq feet, 4 bedrooms, 3 bath, two levels on just shy of a one acre overlooking breathtaking farm views. The barn was constructed and designed by infamous Hamptons builder William Thompson who transformed many old barns into homes in the 70 and 80s. One of his many mentorees was Peter Cook, the successful architect most famous now for being the ex-husband of Christie Brinkley. Cook assisted him in amongst many projects constructing Bullhead Village in Bridgehampton. However, the barn itself dates back to the early 1800s and moved from its original location in Water Mill. When Thompson originally designed the home in the 70s, the barn had 3 bedrooms, with the master bedroom situated on the 2nd floor. In 2002, the previous owner constructed an expansion to the barn which included a new modern master bedroom with fireplace and french doors that go out into the garden, a full bath and a walk in closet.