Sag Harbor's Historic 'Lanford Wilson' House Is For Sale

The tiny village of Sag Harbor is rich in beauty and history. In the 19th century, it was a major whaling and shipping port. By the 20th century, Sag Harbor became a popular summer destination for the wealthy , as well as an enclave for artists and writers.

One of those creatives that made his home here was Playwright Lanford Wilson. For him, home was a charming Egyptian Revival Sea Captain's cottage dating back to the 1840's. Wilson, who won a coveted Pulitzer Prize, treasured the community and lived in the home until his death in 2011.

The home, rare as it is to have a nearly 200 year old property come to market, was soon snapped up by another man of distinction - Shaun Woodward, a prominent British politician and the former Secretary of State for Northern Ireland.

Woodward set about restoring and renovating the home which he shares with Luke Redgrave, a well known cinematographer and the grandson of Sir Michael Redgrave. They enlisted the help of noted interior designer David Kleinberg. In an interview with Mansion Global, Woodward said it was important to him to remain faithful to the house’s Egyptian Revival concept to ensure it would be still standing and looking great in the next 150 years.

The enlarged home includes terraces, gardens and a unique 50-foot gunite pool and spa, creating one of the great historic and most luxurious houses of the Hamptons. The 6,200-square-foot, 5 bedroom, 4 and two half bathroom, four-level home with great ceiling heights embodies a rich architectural and cultural history, expertly restored in every custom detail.

The home is on sale for $8.995 million with Matthew Breitenbach and Beth Felsen of Compass.