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The historic oceanfront getaway in Montauk, Long Island, was one of the Hamptons' "Seven Sisters," designed back in the 1880s by none other than architect Stanford White. Purchased in the 1960s by comedy writer and talk show host Dick Cavett, the house had a sparkling history, until 1997, when it was destroyed by a fire. Like a phoenix, the house has risen again, completely rebuilt by Cavett. And now his treasure is for sale. Lee Cowan reports. Known as Tick Hall, it was built in 2001 after the original home on the 20-acre property burned down in 1997. Now Cavett is looking to sell the plot he's owned for 50 years, and he's listed it for $62 million. In an email to the Wall Street Journal, he said that offering up the estate was "the hardest thing in the world to do." The Corcoran Group has the listing. Tick Hall lies on 20 acres of property in Montauk, New York, on the far eastern end of Long Island. The Corcoran Group It's surrounded by 77 acres of preserved land that Cavett sold to a government consortium for $18 million in 2008. The Corcoran Group Click "Next" for more photos and information on this gorgeous home. The home is clad in the classic Hamptons slate shingle siding. The Corcoran Group In 1997, the original structure burned down. It was recreated from memory and photos. The Corcoran Group How alike is this new and improved house to its predecessor? Click "Next" to find out. It was rebuilt in the exact same spot, as close to the original property as possible. The Corcoran Group The rebuilding of the house itself was the subject of a documentary, "From the Ashes: The Life and Times of Tick Hall." The Corcoran Group What are some famous names that have visited the house? Click "Next" to find out. Cavett told the WSJ that Muhammad Ali, Woody Allen, and Alec Baldwin have all visited the home. The Corcoran Group The home measures about 7,000 square feet in total. The Corcoran Group Where else did Cavett live besides this house? Click "Next" to find out and for more photos of the house. Cavett considered the house his primary residence, though he maintained an apartment in Manhattan as well. The Corcoran Group A swimming pool, half-acre pond, and variety of hiking trails surround the house. The Corcoran Group What beautiful views surround all the sides of the home? Click "Next" to find out. Since the home sits on a bluff, there are views of the ocean and surrounding areas from all sides. The Corcoran Group The home is beachfront property, and the nearby area is now colloquially known as Cavett's Cove. The Corcoran Group Source: (Business Insider)