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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Media Room
In the media room, brass chandeliers from English Country Antiques overlook slipcovered seating by Montauk Sofa.
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.
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.
Master Bath
The master bath’s custom-made marble tub features Waterworks fittings.
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.
Pool Terrace
The sandstone-paved pool terrace is outfitted with furniture by Janus et Cie.
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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