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Parsa’s Picks
Real estate in the Hamptons is some of the most sought after property in the world, and many of them are perfect for the tennis lover. With gorgeous landscapes, modern design and private tennis courts, among other amenities, these properties are truly one-of-a-kind.
With the help of Parsa Samii of Compass Real Estate, we’re showcasing three of these beautiful homes for sale. Parsa is a former professional tennis player and coach who has transitioned into real estate, with a strong understanding of both the tennis aficionado and the home buyer.
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As Compass puts it, “Parsa is the ideal professional to navigate the ever-competitive real estate market.”
For more information, photos or to see more listings, email parsa@compass.com or call (516) 965-7445.
15 Watermill Heights – Water Mill, NY
15 Watermill Heights Drive is a one of a kind Watermill masterpiece to be completed in 2022. This remarkable home spans 11,000 square feet +/- of living space, features eight bedrooms and ten bathrooms, in three levels of living space.
Upon entering the house the double height ceilings open to the living space with floor to ceiling windows overlooking the 50 x 20 salt water heated pool & hot tub and the beautiful manicured grounds. Floor-to-ceiling windows throughout the house allow for natural light to flow through the house and bring a sense of outside living into the interior spaces. There has been tremendous attention to detail and no expense was spared. Adjacent to the living area is the family room overlooking the patio and back yard. The eat-in kitchen is the centerpiece for entertainment at the house with an oversized kitchen island complete with custom cabinetry, countertops, top of the line appliances and custom butler's pantry. There is an ensuite junior master on the main floor. The second floor has five bedrooms all ensuite including the master suite and an additional family/TV room.
The finished lower level has a large entertainment space, two bedrooms and three bathrooms, a movie theater, a wine cellar, a gym and a game room. An elevator can take you to the third floor roof deck where you can enjoy views of the Peconic Bay. Multiple French doors open to the grounds and the fully landscaped yard around the heated gunite pool with tree specimens as well as a private manicured forested area. A beautiful walkway leads the full size tennis court and the guest house cabana of 1,400 square feet +/- with living space, kitchenette, full bathroom and a gym/additional living space on the second floor. Additionally there is a three car attached garage with electric car charger, the option to build a fully green home with solar panels for electrical needs and a backup generator. This beautiful home is a short distance from watermill village and ocean beaches.
22 East Woods Path – Sagaponack, NY
This spectacular Sagaponack estate offers the best of Hamptons luxury lifestyle. The graciously appointed interior, designed by a renowned designer, flows easily to an outdoor living/dining patio, heated gunite pool, hot tub, tennis court and an exquisitely landscaped garden and lawn. The main floor has a living room, great room open to eat-in kitchen, formal dining room, butler's pantry, powder room, and en-suite bedroom.
Upstairs has the master suite, a second bedroom suite with a sitting room and two bathrooms, and two other en-suite bedrooms. The lower level includes two large luxury bedrooms with an excavated window well, a den/media room/exercise room and a staff bedroom and bathroom.
Amenities include a fully enclosed lot with driveway gate, an attached two car garage, ample outdoor parking, double laundry room, speaker system, Wi-Fi, and security system.
21 Wildwood Lane – Quogue, NY
$5,695,000 – Five Beds – Four Baths
This turn-key property is located in the heart of beautiful Quogue and features an array of amenities including a pool and tennis court. The foyer with vaulted ceilings leads into the open floor plan with dining room, media room, living room with fireplace, sunroom/breakfast area, & chef's kitchen with high-end stainless-steel appliances, custom cabinets, & wine fridge.
The first floor also offers three guest bedrooms, three baths, & laundry room. Upstairs you'll find the wellappointed master suite with vaulted ceilings, over-sized en-suite bath, & private balcony overlooking the backyard. The outdoor amenities include ample decking, heated inground pool, hot tub, all-weather tennis court, & detached pool house with bath, kitchenette, & living space.
Escape from Alcaraz
Inside the Spaniard’s meteoric rise
By Brian Coleman
As he watched his backhand slice drop onto the court inside Hard Rock Stadium and inside the line, Carlos Alcaraz fell to his back and put his hands on his head. After shaking hands with Casper Ruud, his defeated opponent, the Spanish teenager climbed into the stands and hugged members of his coaching team who had been waiting in his player box.
At just 18-years-old, Alcaraz had won the first ATP Masters 1000 title of his career, and became the youngest male champion in the nearly four-decade history of the Miami Open.
“I have no words to describe how I feel right now,” Alcaraz said as he addressed the crowd in his on-court interview. “I have an unbelievable team with me…I’m so happy with the win.”
His triumph in Miami was the biggest of his young and blossoming career, but should come as no surprise to anyone who has paid any sort of attention to tennis over the last couple of years. Someone who has voiced his opinion on Alcaraz’s future is his compatriot and idol growing up.
“When you have all that potential and you’re also a hard worker, it’s hard for things to go badly for you,” said Nadal at the Australian Open earlier this year. “You would expect his chances of fighting for the biggest titles to increase as each tournament goes by.”
Juan Carlos Ferraro, another former world number one from Spain who is currently a part of Alcaraz’s coaching team, echoed those sentiments.
“Obviously, Rafa’s words are really wonderful and much appreciated,” Ferraro said. “I really agree with what he said. The potential he has.”
With all of this praise, and now his on-court success, the possibilities for Alcaraz are endless, but the youngster continues to take everything in stride.
“Sometimes it is difficult, but I am trying to make it easy,” said Alcaraz as he prepared for the Monte Carlo Masters. “Doing everything for the first time, I am trying my best, trying to manage the nerves of the first time well.”
That sort of modesty comes from his humble beginnings. Alcaraz was born in El Palmar, Spain in March 2003 to Carlos and Virginia, and is one of four siblings. His father was a former ranked player and was ranked inside the Top 40 in Spain
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during his playing career. Thanks to that influence, the younger Carlos began playing tennis around the age of four.
He grew up watching the greats of the game from his home country, which includes Nadal as well as his current coach Ferraro, who has made the drastic claim of comparing, sort of, Alcaraz to the great Roger Federer.
“It is difficult to compare [anyone] to Roger Federer, of course, but if I had to say one name [in comparison to Carlos], I’m looking for somebody that is very aggressive and is able to do a lot of things on the court, and Roger is the best in these situations,” he said. “He can play on any surface and can play any type of style.”
And it is because of those reasons that Alcaraz has tremendous upside.
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Oftentimes with young players, we tend to assign them out-of-this-world expectations that only set that up for failure, and that may be what is happening with Alcaraz in this situation. But rarely have we seen a player so young, so full of talent, and yet still humble and down to earth, unbothered by his or her sudden meteoric rise.
Alcaraz is the best of both worlds in that case. He is modest enough to get too high on himself, but still has that killer instinct that is necessary to win on the court, especially in the biggest stages.
“His dynamism on the court is his biggest asset,” Ferraro added. “He is capabale of doing what is asked of him and that’s very difficult to get from a player: serve-volley, play high or fast balls, he can do it all. That courage and ability to finish off a point is something I would have liked to have had in my career.”
With all the talent in the world, and the proper attitude and coaching team in his corner, there is no telling how far Alcaraz can go in his career. The next step is going deep consistently at the four majors. He reached the quarterfinals at the U.S. Open in 2021, and will look to build on that sort of result and try to make a habit out of advancing deep into the second week of majors.
“I’m grateful that people can see that I can be the best in the world, but my team and I know how difficult it is,” said Alcaraz. “I think I’m on the right path. If I stay on it and continue to do things right, I’ll have chances, although that doesn’t guarantee anything.”
Alcaraz will try to find success on the clay at Roland Garros, a surface he grew up playing on, but no matter what his results are for the rest of the year, the sport of tennis is in good hands with a player like Alcaraz taking the baton from the previous generation of greats.
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