It has an unassuming name; Briar Patch. But 11.2 acres on ultra-exclusive Georgica Pondwith 1156 feet of water frontage with all sorts of “water sports” (the outdoor kind the sailing, kayaking, canoeing, and paddle boarding) is THE most expensive house in the country. Amazing views down the length of the pond with the Atlantic Ocean in the distance the main house, “Shepard Krech House” but in 1931, was designed by architect Arthur C. Jackson and was completely renovated in 1990 by Peter Marino. The 10,000 square-foot Georgian Revival house has six bedrooms, a three-story living room, sunken library, gourmet kitchen, and top floor gym. A second house, built in 1990, was also designed by Marino is similar to the main house, with a living room, kitchen, and four bedrooms. Expansive grounds with open lawns vistas trails and a private pond are home to local swans, egret, and heron. An outdoor sundeck with views of the water surrounds the swimming pool and hot tub with secluded tennis courts, a changing cabana. Really one of the MOST beautiful properties in the country. Price? $140 million.
