Bethenny Frankel forks out $2.5m on a second luxury home

Bethenny Frankel has purchased a second home in the affluent Hamptons area of Long Island, New York.

It is believed the reality star and Skinnygirl cocktail entrepreneur, 47, forked out around $2.5 million on the luxury property, complete with seven bedrooms, a swimming pool and its very own gym.

The 4,239 square ft mansion sits on just over half an acre of land and although it was originally listed for $2.95 million, its last asking price was $2.49 million, the New York Post reports.

Fabulous frontage: Bethenny Frankel has purchased a second home in the affluent Hamptons area of Long Island, New York

Second home: It is believed the reality star and Skinnygirl cocktail entrepreneur, 47, forked out around $2.5 million on the luxury property, complete with seven bedrooms, a swimming pool and its very own gym (pictured in Beverly Hills in October) 

Second home: It is believed the reality star and Skinnygirl cocktail entrepreneur, 47, forked out around $2.5 million on the luxury property, complete with seven bedrooms, a swimming pool and its very own gym (pictured in Beverly Hills in October) 

The property in Bridgehampton was known as the Morning Glory House in its previous incarnation as a bed-and-breakfast.

Built in 1910, the seven-bedroom, five-and-a-half-bathroom home was renovated by architect Brian O’Keefe of BOKA and local builder Dennis Boyle. 

The shingle-style structure has a formal entry hall with dark hardwood floors, a skylight and a hand-carved wood staircase. 

Stairway to heaven: Originally listed for $2.95 million, the property's last asking price was $2.49 million, and it includes beautiful period details such as this hand-carved wood staircase balustrade

Stairway to heaven: Originally listed for $2.95 million, the property’s last asking price was $2.49 million, and it includes beautiful period details such as this hand-carved wood staircase balustrade

Warm and cozy: The comfy living room has a welcoming stone fireplace and views over the extensive gardens

Warm and cozy: The comfy living room has a welcoming stone fireplace and views over the extensive gardens

Office sweet: The room, decked out with a desk, a sofa and an exercise machine, looks out over the swimming pool

Office sweet: The room, decked out with a desk, a sofa and an exercise machine, looks out over the swimming pool

The comfortable living room has a welcoming stone fireplace and views over the extensive gardens, with a bright and breezy interior design. 

The gourmet kitchen features top-of-the-line stainless steel equipment including a range and a double fridge-freezer.

There’s also a gym and an outside swimming pool surrounded by a bluestone patio, perfect for entertaining summer guests. 

Gourmet kitchen: Stone tiled, it features top-of-the-line stainless steel equipment including a range and large fridge-freezer

Gourmet kitchen: Stone tiled, it features top-of-the-line stainless steel equipment including a range and large fridge-freezer

Formal dining room: The space is plenty big enough for an eight-person table 

Formal dining room: The space is plenty big enough for an eight-person table 

Master suite: The spacious room, one of seven bedrooms in the 4,239 square feet mansion, opens up to a large bathroom

Master suite: The spacious room, one of seven bedrooms in the 4,239 square feet mansion, opens up to a large bathroom

Splish splash: Decked out in stone tile and marble with a large shower, the house features five-and-a-half-luxury bathrooms

Splish splash: Decked out in stone tile and marble with a large shower, the house features five-and-a-half-luxury bathrooms

This isn’t Bethenny’s first purchase in the area; in 2015, she snagged a five-bedroom property on Lumber Lane in Bridgehampton, according to reports at the time. 

The final purchase price for that home, which listed in 2013 for $3.2 million, is also unclear.

But don’t expect her to move into her new home on a permanent basis with daughter Bryn, seven, whom she shares with estranged ex-husband Jason Hoppy.

Tranquil resting place: A second bedroom is painted in soothing blue and benefits from lots of light thanks to its four windows

Tranquil resting place: A second bedroom is painted in soothing blue and benefits from lots of light thanks to its four windows

Busy pattern: This bathroom also features a large walk-in shower ad mosaic tiling 

Busy pattern: This bathroom also features a large walk-in shower ad mosaic tiling 

A place to relax: The beautiful outside pool is surrounded by a bluestone patio with plenty of room for entertaining

A place to relax: The beautiful outside pool is surrounded by a bluestone patio with plenty of room for entertaining

Plenty of room to play: The 4,239 square foot red-tile mansion sits on just over half an acre in Bridgehampton

Plenty of room to play: The 4,239 square foot red-tile mansion sits on just over half an acre in Bridgehampton

Bethenny’s spokesperson told the Post she had not sold her first home and had bought the second one as an investment property. 

The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills star was among the speakers at the Massachusetts Conference For Women at the Boston Convention Center in Boston, Massachusetts on Thursday.

The celebrity, who looked chic in a white sleeveless top and black mini-skirt,  shared the stage with  Linda Henry, managing director of the Boston Globe. 

Mother and daughter time: Don't expect Bethenny to move into her new home with seven-year-old daughter Bryn, whom she shares with ex-husband Jason Hoppy. Her spokesman said the house is an investment. Here they are seen in NY in September

Mother and daughter time: Don’t expect Bethenny to move into her new home with seven-year-old daughter Bryn, whom she shares with ex-husband Jason Hoppy. Her spokesman said the house is an investment. Here they are seen in NY in September

Speaking up: The celebrity was among speakers at the Massachusetts Conference For Women at the Boston Convention Center in Boston, Massachusetts on Thursday. She shared the stage with Linda Henry, managing director of the Boston Globe

Speaking up: The celebrity was among speakers at the Massachusetts Conference For Women at the Boston Convention Center in Boston, Massachusetts on Thursday. She shared the stage with Linda Henry, managing director of the Boston Globe

 



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