'Oh, THAT house!'; Homes that stand out from the crowd

EAST HAMPTON

 

$725,000

 

WHAT Midcentury modern "Butterfly House"

 

WHERE 1 Maritime Way

 

LISTING HISTORY Listed in June 2008 for $760,000

 

WHAT MAKES IT UNIQUE This three-bedroom, two-bath home, shaped like the wings of a butterfly, was built in the Springs section of East Hampton in 1964 by architect Henry T. Howard. One bedroom was originally designed as an artist's studio and has a foldable wall connecting to the great room. "It's really like living inside a sculpture. It's one of a kind," says listing agent Arlene Reckson.

 

OTHER FEATURES The home is built on .58 acres, with 1,050 square feet of living space and room for a pool. The home is within walking distance of the Springs General Store, whose patrons included Jackson Pollock and Willem de Kooning.

 

LISTING AGENT Arlene Reckson, The Corcoran Group, 631-267-7422