Hamptons homes, neighborhoods, architecture, and real estate

Hamptons open houses to check out this week

Seeing a home before making a purchase is a big step in home-owning. Attending an open house is a great way to do that.

by Grace Cassidy November 20

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How much for an oceanfront Water Mill home with views of Mecox Bay?

The master bathroom features a dual vanity, massive soaking tub with ocean views, and French doors leading to what looks like a private deck.

by Grace Cassidy November 20

Sagaponack compound with a barn from 1880 just relisted for $16M

It was listed for a whopping $22.5 million back in 2015, but was removed after a few months.

by Grace Cassidy November 20

Grey Gardens estate sale brings hundreds to the East Hampton home

Owner Sally Quinn announced recently that she’d be having an estate sale to sell some of the furniture that was included in her purchase of the home.

by Grace Cassidy November 20

Hedge funder Barry Rosenstein puts oceanfront Hamptons manse on the market for $70M

The 1920s shingle-style home has been completely reconstructed since Rosenstein purchased the property in 2005 for $19.2M.

by Grace Cassidy November 17

North Haven home on three acres was once part of a farm, asking $3.495M

There’s an incredible pool house on the property with a full bathroom, living space with wood-beamed ceilings, a bonus room, and two outdoor showers.

by Grace Cassidy November 17

Open thread: How do you stay busy in the Hamptons during the winter?

Many locals only refer to the Hamptons as having two seasons: summer and winter—and winter (or, the "off-season") starts right after Labor Day.

by Grace Cassidy November 17

The family home of 'Girls' actress Jemima Kirke lists in East Hampton for $3M

Originally built in 1900, the 2,000-square-foot home has four bedrooms and four bathrooms on a half-acre lot located right on Gardiners Bay.

by Grace Cassidy November 17

Manse on Sagg Pond cuts its listing price in first month on the market, now asking $13.75M

After just two weeks on the market, it’s already come down in asking price. Currently, the home is listed for $13.75 million.

by Grace Cassidy November 16

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Waterfront Georgica Cove estate on over two acres lists for $16.5M

Outside, there’s a Har-Tru tennis court, heated pool, spa, attached three-car garage, manicured grounds, and a private dock.

by Grace Cassidy November 16

Big Reveal: $3.295M for a renovated Water Mill cottage sitting south of the highway

The home last sold in 2016 for $2,275,000. Most of our readers—about 42 percent—guessed the home was currently asking between $2 million and $3 million.

by Grace Cassidy November 16

Windmills in the Hamptons, mapped

Have you seen all these windmills?

by Grace Cassidy November 15

What $1M buys you in the Northwest Harbor section of East Hampton

The real estate in Northwest Harbor tends to be less expensive than other areas of East Hampton, so we’re exploring what a $1 million budget can get you.

by Grace Cassidy November 15

Bridgehampton estate with 9,400 square feet on two acres asks $15.4M

The home is 9,400 square feet with eight bedrooms and seven bathrooms on almost two acres of land.

by Grace Cassidy November 15

Ground cleared on affordable housing project in East Hampton on Accabonac Road

They are hoping to have at least some of the homes available for move-in by this time next year.

by Grace Cassidy November 15

The most iconic sites in the Hamptons

Check out these historic and iconic buildings on the East End

by Grace Cassidy and Laura Euler November 14

Southampton’s former Lobster Inn cuts its asking price, now listed at $9.2M

Originally asking $11.5 million, the first price change came back in June which brought it down to $9,995,000. This second price cut leaves the listing at $9.2 million.

by Grace Cassidy November 14

Sag Harbor contemporary with 3,000 square feet hits market for $3.35M

There are four bedrooms and three bathrooms in the home, including two master suites and two guest bedrooms—all of which have private entrances.

by Grace Cassidy November 14

How much for a renovated Water Mill cottage sitting south of the highway?

Originally built in 1966, the home has been recently renovated to bring it up to date with new flooring, a new roof, and a fresh coat of paint.

by Grace Cassidy November 13

Southampton Murray Place estate receives $10M price cut, now asking $55M

Built in 1990, the home has 9,200 square feet but just four bedrooms and five and a half bathrooms.

by Grace Cassidy November 13

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Century-old Amagansett traditional style home lists for $3.85M

Outside, there’s a covered front porch, screened-in back porch, brick patio with dining and entertaining space, and a gunite pool.

by Grace Cassidy November 13

J. Crew chairman Mickey Drexler cuts the price of his Hamptons home after just one month up for sale

The oceanfront estate went on the market just last month

by Grace Cassidy November 13

A ’70s Georgica home on La Forest Lane quickly sells after four months on the market

After a little over two months up for sale, a contract was signed under the $7.5M ask. Now, after four months, the home has sold for not too much under the original listing price.

by Grace Cassidy November 10

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$1.1M cut from 0.62-acre oceanfront Sagaponack property with teardown

Nearby, a much larger oceanfront property last sold in 2006 for $6.1 million.

by Grace Cassidy November 10

Restored 1800 Sag Harbor home goes up for sale, asks $3.495M

Check out that sailboat wallpaper in the bunk room

by Grace Cassidy November 10

Montauk fixer-upper on compound lot on Culloden Point lists for $2.15M

The two properties combine to make a 0.34-acre lot

by Grace Cassidy November 9

Anthony and Theresa Scotto’s Hampton Bays home sells for just under $3M

In 2004, the Scottos purchased the 0.83-acre property for $850,000, and the home that currently stands on the property was built in 2007.

by Grace Cassidy November 9

Big Reveal: $2.195M for a Water Mill home next to a 100-acre nature reserve

About 28 percent of our readers voted in the correct range of between $2 million and $3 million, while 22 percent guessed over $4 million.

by Grace Cassidy November 9

Downtown Bridgehampton may become a historic district

It would be the first historic district in Southampton Town outside of an incorporated village.

by Grace Cassidy November 8

Amagansett Dunes cottage lists for $1.175M, contract signed days later

The master bedroom’s ensuite bath looks like it’s been recently updated, as does the second shared bathroom.

by Grace Cassidy November 8

Waterfront home in Sag Harbor village with private dock asks $8.25M

What do you think of the price?

by Grace Cassidy November 8

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Open thread: Do you live “on” Long Island or “in” Long Island?

We know that you live "on" an island, but "in" a town or area. But what if your residence is both a geographical island, but also has "island" in its name?

by Grace Cassidy November 7

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Springs home with lots of natural light lists for $1.2M

While it looks like some more updates could be done to the space (namely swapping out the tile floors for hardwood), the structure has the bare bones necessary for a great home.

by Grace Cassidy November 7

What $2M buys you on Shelter Island

Let’s see what a $2M budget will get you in the patch of land between the North and South Forks.

by Grace Cassidy November 7