Is it a pyramid — or a house? See ‘undisputed architectural masterpiece’ for sale in NY
A house with a wow factor as massive as the Great Pyramid of Giza has landed on the real estate market on Fire Island, New York. It’s known as “The Legendary Pyramid House,” and though it’s a tad smaller than most iconic pyramids, it’s just as awesome.
And listed for $4.25 million.
“This extraordinary home offers an irreplicable site, true mid-century style, unparalleled tranquility and sophisticated yet unpretentious living,” the listing on Realtor.com says, calling it an “undisputed architectural masterpiece.” “The centerpiece is the great room with its soaring ceiling, staggering views and wall of glass in the living room, kitchen and dining room, overlooking the dunes, the ocean and the bay.”
The three-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom estate was designed in 1961 by Buenos Aires architect Julio Kaufman and owned by the nephew of financier J.P. Morgan, John Goodwin, Fire Island Pines reported.
“The house was built on a 300 foot lot extending from the bay to the ocean,” Fire Island Pines said. “Kaufman explained the design centered on the view of the whole island from the middle of the living room. A pyramid shape was the solution to that.
“The first floor of the house has a large living room that gives a panorama of the island landscape, two bedrooms, a bathroom with an extraordinary sink that a tall man can reach without stooping, and a kitchen. The interior decor is Asian in character. All of his designs were completely different in feeling. He was about putting his client’s personality into his homes.”
In 2006, the residence was updated by architect Hal Hayes, Realtor said.
“The home is extremely private, with a casual yet sophisticated elegance,” listing agent Glenn Rice said to Realtor. “The great room has 25-foot ceilings and a wall of glass looking out over miles of protected dune scapes, the bay, and the ocean.”
Features include:
Private study
Deck
Pool
Two guest cabanas
Bathroom cabana
The listing is held by Brown Harris Stevens.
Fire Island is off Long Island’s southern shore, about 55 miles southeast of Manhattan.
This story was originally published March 3, 2024 at 11:00 AM with the headline "Is it a pyramid — or a house? See ‘undisputed architectural masterpiece’ for sale in NY."