Historic Hamptons Home Featured In Hollywood Films On Market For $55M

WAINSCOTT, NY — Movie buffs who's seen films such as "Wall Street," "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind" and "The Nanny Diaries" now have a chance to own the majestic historic home featured on the big screen.

According to Realtor.com, a gorgeous beachfront home known as Kildare is now on the market for $55 million; the traditional shingled retreat is up for sale for only the second time in 140 years, the post says.

And it's a masterpiece: Perched high on a dune overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and Georgica Pond, Kilkare is an iconic, three-story, Victorian beachfront "cottage" set on 2.81 acres, the Reator.com listing says.

Built in 1879 by shipbuilders from Connecticut, the storied Hamptons oasis boasts 5,000 sq ft of "beautifully-finished, classically-inspired living space with 7 bedrooms, 7.5 baths, 9 fireplaces, modern amenities and elegant detailing. Fabulous wide porches and outdoor areas provide sweeping views of the ocean and picturesque landscapes. Entertaining is seamless, whether hosting in the grand and gracious main living/dining spaces or out by the wonderful heated swimming pool, surrounded by a stone wall built by Irish masons," the listing adds.

It's the perfect place to revel in solitude, just steps from the ocean beach, and with a Zen garden with yoga platform waiting to instill peace.

The home was once owned by Jonathan Edwards, a preacher and theologian, and Eleanora and Michael Kennedy, who purchased the property in 1976 and restored it, according to the listing.

A grove of cherry trees was even shipped from New Hampshire to Sag Harbor, and then to Wainscott by horse-drawn carriage — all to beautify the property.

"Soon after moving in, the Kennedys honored Kilkare's centennial with a Victorian cotillion, and have continued to cherish the lifestyle," the listing says.

The home has been featured in publications, unique with a definite nautical feel "evident in the Victorian stairwell that leads to a ship's knee, and built-in bench on the landing where ladies had tea watching the sailboats glide by on Georgica Pond," the Realtor.com listing says.

According to a Realtor.com post, the glorious abode was spotlighted in “Wall Street,” “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind,” and “The Nanny Diaries.”

Oversized windows bring the glory of nature indoors; amenities include tennis, sailing, baseball and a clubhouse in an active community that offers many events such as picnics, barbecues, and sailing races.

To view the entire listing, click here.

Listing and photo courtesy of Realtor.com.