Fair Field

Fair Field Mansion

Fair Field is a 64,000 square feet mansion [1] located in the Hamptons, Long Island, New York. Fair Field is valued at $249 million, making it the most expensive home in the Hamptons, and the 19th largest home in the United States.[2][3]

Fair Field is owned by billionaire investor Ira Rennert. Rennert commissioned the mansion in 1999, however was unable to move in until 2004 due to outcry from the local community.[4] Many neighbours filed a lawsuit claiming that the construction of the estate would have a negative impact on the neighbourhood. After the lawsuit failed, Rennert continued with the construction of the home. However, due to the lawsuit, local town council passed a by law that limited the size of any newly constructed homes in Southampton. As of now, Southampton homes cannot be more than 20,000 square feet in size.[5]

Fair Field has 29 bedrooms, 39 bathrooms, its own power plant, three swimming pools, a synagogue, two courtyards, an orangery, a 164-seat home theatre, basketball court and bowling alley.[6]

References

  1. ↑ "64,000 Square Feet Not Enough--Rennert Wants More Space - Sagaponack". Retrieved 2018-01-05.
  2. ↑ "10 of the world's most expensive homes". Retrieved 2018-01-05.
  3. ↑ Brennan, Morgan. "Fair Field, Sagaponack, N.Y. - pg.3". Forbes. Retrieved 2018-01-05.
  4. ↑ "Ira Rennert Mansion is Largest Home in the U.S." Zillow Porchlight. 2009-09-30. Retrieved 2018-01-05.
  5. ↑ Shaman, Diana (1998-11-01). "In the Region / Long Island; In Maxi-Mansion Furor, Echoes and Portents?". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2018-01-05.
  6. ↑ "11 crazy facts about junk bond billionaire Ira Rennert's $248 million Hamptons mansion". Business Insider. Retrieved 2018-01-05.

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