Salt Acres Ocean Estate

The mansard-roof mansion, built in 1856 and extensively renovated in 1927, sits high above the flood line and commands unobstructed panoramic views of Montauk and Orient Points on Long Island to the south, Fishers Island New York, Watch Hill Rhode Island to the east and Stonington Borough Village to the west.

The two-story front entrance hall with dramatic curved double staircase leads to formal living and dining rooms, sized for entertaining; a library office with working fireplace; a sunroom/studio; an enclosed breakfast porch; and an eat-in chef's kitchen with large pantry.

Each of the five spacious bedrooms with bathrooms feature breathtaking views of the gardens, the sea and three states.

There is a huge north-facing artist studio - sized to accommodate ten artists with easels and model, with sufficient wall space to exhibit up to 100 paintings - with track lighting and controlled heating and air conditioning.

The compound's two separate guest houses can each comfortably accommodate an entire visiting family, with full living room, dining room and kitchen, and ensuite bedrooms commanding similar spectacular views.

Complimenting Salt Acres Ocean Estate's panoramic vistas, expanses of sweeping lawns extend to the north and south ending at a protective 8-foot-high seawall at the water's edge in the west.

Cultivated for nearly two decades by a master gardener, the five acres of gardens have been featured in many publications. From the upper terrace with a goldfish pond to the lower secret garden, the grounds are an endless source of delight and discovery. Sweeping lawns and shade trees grace the circular front drive, and roses bloom near the pool terrace. Windbreak trees protect the sunken all-weather tennis court. English cutting and vegetable gardens abound, and fruit trees line the nepeta-bordered alley to the sea.

The five acres of varied garden sectors have been featured in numerous publications including the New York Times, Yankee Magazine, House Beautiful, Hartford Courant and the Garden Club of America's coffee-table- book "Gardens Private & Personal" ISBN 978-0-8109-7280-3 Harry N Abrams Inc(2008).