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Fashion entrepreneurs Louise and Vince Camuto restore Villa Maria—one of Long Island’s most majestic manors, with an enchanting waterfront setting—to its original Jazz Age grandeur.
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Villa Maria, a historic residence in Water Mill, New York, was dramatically updated by new owners Louise and Vince Camuto, in collaboration with Andre Tchelistcheff Architects and Carol Egan Interiors.
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Entrance Hall
A chandelier from Mecox hangs in the entrance hall, where a wrought-iron balustrade lines the serpentine staircase; the faux-limestone walls are by decorative painter Jerzy Cuban, and the circa-1890 Régence-style sconce is from David Duncan Antiques.
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Living Room
In the living room, twin sofas and an ottoman, all slipcovered in a Calvin Fabrics linen, are grouped with a Giacometti-inspired cocktail table and side table by Carole Gratale; the set of six marble-top bronze tables is by Lucca & Co., and the antiqued mercury-glass mirrors are by APF Munn.
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Kitchen
The kitchen, painted in a Benjamin Moore white, features custom-made holophane lights by Ann-Morris Antiques and cabinetry by Eppley Building & Design; the oak bench and ebonized bobbin chair are antique.
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Kitchen
Carrara marble was used for the counters as well as the backsplash above the Wolf range; the pot filler and sink fittings are by Waterworks.
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Gallery
The paneled gallery is furnished with a pair of circa-1820 daybeds from Anglo-Raj Antiques and a 19th-century English turned armchair; the curtains are of a Rogers & Goffigon fabric, and the sisal is by Merida Meridian.
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Media Room
In the media room, brass chandeliers from English Country Antiques overlook slipcovered seating by Montauk Sofa.
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Dining Room
The dining room, sheathed in Venetian plaster by Kubina, displays a Donald Baechler work on paper atop the mantel; the bespoke sideboard is by Daniel Scuderi Antiques.
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Master Suite
In the master suite, an 18th-century Swedish corona from Dienst + Dotter Antikviteter complements the Ralph Lauren Home bed and linens. At the foot of the bed is a TV cabinet designed by Egan and covered in a Bergamo horsehair; the daybed next to the window is also by Ralph Lauren Home, the X-form stools are by Jonathan Adler, and the antique armchair is clad in an Old World Weavers toile de Jouy from Stark.
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Master Bath
The master bath’s custom-made marble tub features Waterworks fittings.
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Atrium
Bronze-and-leather stools flank a limestone table in the atrium; the wood sculpture is a 1985 piece by Mario Dal Fabbro from Maison Gerard, and the hanging lantern and tile floor are original to the home.
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Pool Terrace
The sandstone-paved pool terrace is outfitted with furniture by Janus et Cie.
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Aerial View of Villa Maria
An aerial view of the estate (lower left) and its lush grounds alongside Mecox Bay on Long Island’s South Fork.
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credits:
TEXT BY MITCHELL OWENS
PHOTOGRAPHY BY SCOTT FRANCES
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