Deeds and Don'ts

The era of being overly impressed by the sunken living room is over. These days, there seems to be a new sunken item that is garnering admiration: the sunken tennis court. It's hard to say why it's become quite the popular accoutrement among the private court set. Less visual stress? That happy feeling gazing down at it? Fewer stray balls on the manicured lawn? The court shown above is a perfect example. And this one also happens to come with a lovely mansion in Southampton. Marc Heskell of The Corcoran Group has the $14,995,000 listing (631-899-0118).-W.O'B.