Downsizing? Former Real Housewives star Kelly Bensimon puts her $12M Hamptons mansion up for sale

If you want to live like one of Bravo’s Real Housewives, Kelly Bensimon's Hamptons home is available for a cool $12 million.The former model, who was recently cut from the New York edition of the reality series, just listed her sprawling East Hamptons mansion and she took to Twitter to let her followers know the house is on the market.On Friday, she retweeted a message from the Real Housewives gossip page about the sale.

Stunning: Kelly Bensimon has listed her sprawling Hamptons mansion, which features five bedrooms and a swimming pool, for $12 million

It said: '@RHOGossip: NEWS: Real Estate news! Live in @KellyBensimon's East Hampton estate.'Surburan New York realtor Enzo Morabito listed the home and he posted details on the internet.According to his website enzomorabito.com, the two-story East Hampton mansion is 5800 square feet with five bedrooms.

Picturesque: The home has a large back yard, trees and lots of space for outdoor activities

Kitchen confidential: There is a fireplace in the cooking area, plus plenty of room for the entertaining

Downsizing? Kelly was recently let go from the Real Housewives of New York

The home has a sun-filled formal living room with fireplace and French doors, a luxurious master suite with fireplace and private terrace leading to a bonus office or guest space, and a sleek stainless steel kitchen, which opens up to a spacious family room with fireplace and dining area.The property is located on Further Lane in East Hampton, which is considered one of the most exclusive streets in the area and is home to several celebrities. Bensimon's realtor describes the home as having a 'chic city design' with 'panoramic views.'

Chic: Kelly's real estate agent raved about the home and its wide open spaces saying it has a 'city design'

Relaxing: The bedrooms are spacious with fireplaces and lots of windows

Kelly appeared on The Real Housewives of New York for three years, but Bravo decided not to renew her contract for the series' upcoming season. and she could be suffering a cash crunch.But Kelly has remained upbeat about the situation and is quickly getting on with her life. She took to Twitter today posting several messages about the snow blanketing her hometown of New York City.

The brunette beauty also tweeted a message letting everyone know her new healthy lifestyle book, I Can Make You Hot! with St. Martin’s Press is now available on-line for pre-sale, although it won't hit stores until April 2012.

Inviting: Trees surround the entire house including the front porch

Moving on: Kelly spent three years as a member of the cast on the Real Housewives of New York Kelly is currently working on a shoe line with BBC International called Kelly and a new healthy lifestyle book, I Can Make You Hot! with St. Martin’s Press.The book will be available in stores on April 2012, and she is also developing a new TV project.

Seasoned pro: Kelly has been a model for many years and recently appeared in a layout on the pages of Avenue Magazine

Cold snap: Kelly tweeted today about the snowy that is blanketing her hometown of York City

The former model turned up the heat last month in a new photo shoot for Avenue Magazine, showing off her toned long legs and enviable figure.And far from being upset at being axed from the Bravo reality show after three seasons, Kelly tells the magazine she is grateful for the experience.'I’m a 43-year-old woman who [Bravo] have empowered, who can now support herself and her kids,' said the mother of two.

source the daily mail.