Former HarperCollins CEO Lists $5 Million Frank Lloyd Wright-Inspired Hamptons Retreat

An architecturally significant estate with Asian-inspired influence has just hit the market in East Hampton, NY for $4,995,000.The Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired four-bedroom retreat sits on 2 acres of privacy surrounded by a koi pond and nature trails, with direct access to a bay beach.The current owners have given the interior a Zen-like feel, but listing agent Adam Hofer of Douglas Elliman said the house could easily be given a midcentury modern look if a buyer wanted. "It's a very cool home that I imagine being used as a secondary home," he added.Loading...Living area of estate in East Hampton, NYTyler Sands - Sands Media HouseLoading...Kitchen of estate in East Hampton, NYTyler Sands - Sands Media HouseLoading...Dining room of estate in East Hampton, NYTyler Sands - Sands Media HouseThe residence is owned by Jane Friedman, the former chief executive of HarperCollins and co-founder of Open Road Media, who bought the property for $350,000 in 1999, according to public records. "Over the last year or two, there have been significant sales in the area in the $17-18 million range," Hofer noted. "That's a testament to people realizing it's a great place to maintain your privacy in the t...