The nuts and bolts
4 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
2,700 square feet
1.63 acres
House proud
Built in 1969 by the Swedish-born artist and sculptor Hans Hokanson, this handcrafted home in Northwest Creek reflects his artistic vision, his woodworking talent and use of personal space. Two generations of artists have lived in the bespoke house, which contains completely unique details.
What’s the plan?
The “upside down” house in the woods was specifically designed so that the common living spaces elevated above the bedrooms give the impression of being in a treehouse says Janette Goodstein, who is representing the listing with Bonny Aarons at Douglas Elliman. The upper level features an open format kitchen/dining and living room, a sunroom leading to a deck and a separate den. A full bathroom is shared by bedrooms on the upper level, including the 236-square-foot primary bedroom, and there is a large hallway closet. The ground/lower level, with an 8’ 8” ceiling height, includes a full bathroom, an office, bedroom and climate-controlled storage space.
What’s cooking?
The light-filled 300-square-foot kitchen offers access to the sunroom, with a row of skylights, and beyond that, a large deck for dining. It features both traditionally styled and wood-toned hand-hewn cabinets, exposed brick, hand-crafted chandeliers, and wood and marble countertops. The stainless-steel appliances are up to date.
What else?
The staircase was designed by the artist, who was also a master cabinet maker, and has Mackintosh and Arts and Crafts influences. Furnishings, some of which were designed by the owner, may be negotiated in a separate transaction.
Amenities and more
- Wood-burning fireplace
- 575-square-foot studio
- Desk and sunroom
One cool thing
The dedicated studio space can be accessed from the interior (currently closed off) and the exterior. Hokanson’s work is represented in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Brooklyn Museum, the Smithsonian American Art Museum, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden in Washington, D.C., among other notable institutions.
Agent’s callout
“It’s a very unique property that reflects the owner’s artistic and personal tastes,” says Aarons. “The grounds are very interesting with a native landscape, stonework and sculptures, and its backed on two sides by a nature preserve.”
Location, location, location
The home is about half a mile from the Northwest Harbor Tidal Wetlands Area and Northwest Harbor County Park, and 3.7 miles to the Linda Gronlund Memorial Nature Preserve. It’s is 4.2 miles from Sag Habor and 4.9 miles from the center of East Hampton.
Details
The bespoke treehouse in the woods at 3 Phoebe Scoys Road lists for $1,600,000 and the details can be seen here.
