12 RED CREEK CIR, Hampton Bays, NY 11946

Tucked against permanently protected forest, this custom cedar shake home is where the world goes quiet the moment you turn into the drive. Nothing will ever be built behind you, just tall trees, lush and exotic gardens, and total privacy on nearly an acre.

Inside, 5,400 square feet of finished living space pairs warm tones and rich textures with walls of windows that bring the woods in. The legal 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath layout lives far larger than its count. The formal living room centers on a fireplace made for slow evenings, and the main kitchen anchors gatherings of any size.

The family room boasts space for all to gather for games or a TV night. There's a large breakfast nook for every day and a formal dining room for celebrations. Above the three-car garage, a separate bonus space currently holds an office, a gym, a rec/game room and a kitchenette.

It has room for a full bath, and French doors open onto a private second-story terrace. It works as a quiet place to work, a retreat for guests, or room for more than one generation to share the home while keeping their own space. Outside, the property is built for hosting.

A 4,000-square-foot wraparound mahogany deck creates a series of distinct outdoor rooms. There's space for a 20-person dining table, two fire tables with seating for 12, and sofas and lounge areas throughout. Below, the 35,000-gallon heated gunite pool is framed by trees, and the pool house adds a living room and kitchenette for guests to gather.

Beneath the main house, 1,500 square feet of unfinished lower level walks straight out to the back garden and pool, ready to become a theater, gym or guest quarters (subject to permits). Seclusion doesn't mean distance. Peconic Bay and Hamptons beaches are close by.

Hampton Bays train station now has year-round LIRR service connecting to both Penn Station and Grand Central, including a weekday one-seat ride from Penn, and a permanent second platform is planned. Plans for a revitalized, walkable downtown are taking shape. Hampton Bays is the most accessible hamlet in the Hamptons, has great restaurants and access to everything. Live here full time, escape on weekends, base a hybrid work life here, or hold it as an investment.