This $4M Hamptons House Was Once a Potato Barn
Award-winning artists Karl Mann and Hector Leonardi turned the property into their home and twin studios, complete with an 18th-century spiral staircase from Paris.
![This $4M Hamptons House Was Once a Potato Barn](https://images.dwell.com/photos-6063391372700811264/7226947043717447680-small/award-winning-artists-karl-mann-and-hector-leonardi-turned-a-potato-barn-into-their-home-and-twin-studios-complete-with-an-18th-century-spiral-staircase-from-paris.jpg?#)
Award-winning artists Karl Mann and Hector Leonardi turned the property into their home and twin studios, complete with an 18th-century spiral staircase from Paris.
![Award-winning artists Karl Mann and Hector Leonardi turned a potato barn into their home and twin studios, complete with an 18th-century spiral staircase from Paris.](https://images.dwell.com/photos-6063391372700811264/7226947043717447680-large/award-winning-artists-karl-mann-and-hector-leonardi-turned-a-potato-barn-into-their-home-and-twin-studios-complete-with-an-18th-century-spiral-staircase-from-paris.jpg)
Location: 488 Ocean Road, Bridgehampton, New York
Price: $3,995,000
Year Built: 1993
Footprint: 3,780 square feet (three bedrooms, three full and one half baths)
Lot Size: 0.33 acres
From the Agent: "This unique property located in Bridgehampton South was built as a haven for creativity and beauty. The home has a rich artistic legacy, having been the residence and workspace of award-winning artists Karl Mann and Hector Leonardi. The thoughtfully designed entry courtyard leads to a wall of glass and into the twin sun-filled art studios. An 18th-century spiral wooden staircase sourced from Paris leads to a loft that overlooks the studios. Beyond the studios, the living quarters offer thoughtful design, comfort, and elegance. The first level features three bedrooms and three full baths. A stunning display of painted plates is incorporated into the wall of the staircase, which has a handrail crafted from iron park benches sourced from Ireland. The second level has a spacious living/dining area, an open kitchen, and a powder room. This Bridgehampton South home combines charm with modern amenities, making it an enchanting find."
![The A-framed, cedar-shake home sits on a lush green lawn, surrounded by soaring trees.](https://images.dwell.com/photos-6063391372700811264/7226947046098792448-medium/the-a-framed-cedar-shake-home-sits-on-a-lush-green-lawn-surrounded-by-soaring-trees.jpg)
Clad in cedar shakes, the A-frame home sits on a lush green lawn, surrounded by tall trees.
Photo by Rise Media / Alessandro Manglaviti
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Photo by Rise Media / Alessandro Manglaviti
![Expansive windows and glass doors line the front and back exterior, ensuring ample natural light is ushered inside.](https://images.dwell.com/photos-6063391372700811264/7226947040007991296-medium/expansive-windows-and-glass-doors-line-the-front-and-back-exterior-ensuring-ample-natural-light-is-ushered-inside.jpg)
Large windows and french doors line the front and back of the home, bringing in lots of natural light.
Photo by Rise Media / Alessandro Manglaviti
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