The Villa Maria is a
waterfront estate along the Montauk Highway in Watermill, Southampton. The
house was originally built in the 1890's as a private residence, was
extensively renovated and added onto in 1918, and was used as a convent since
the 1940's. We were commissioned to return it back to a private estate. By
removing additions that had been built from the 1950's through the 1980's, and
adding a new wing in keeping with the original structure, the house now has an
overall balance and consistency. We added a Loggia which connects the Main
House to a new Carriage House, containing guest quarters on the second floor.
The landscape was completely reconfigured, with a new tennis court, pool,
gardens, and pool houses. The Gate House was also restored.
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Credits: Seong Kwon