The Hamptons & Long Island

For $3.5M, this 1829 Amagansett farmhouse is the picture of East End tranquility, pool included

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December 17, 2019

For $3.5M, this 1829 Amagansett farmhouse is the picture of East End tranquility, pool included

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This postcard-worthy 1829 farmhouse at 384 Main Street in Amagansett village has been meticulously renovated from its gracious front porch and Greek Revival doorway to a gunite pool and boxwood hedges. Located in a prime south-of-highway Hamptons location overlooking protected farm fields, the home, asking $3.475 million, sits on just over half an acre. The property can legally be a bed and breakfast for even more possibilities.
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This resort-like $9.5M Hamptons home has an indoor/outdoor pool off the kitchen

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November 20, 2019

This resort-like $9.5M Hamptons home has an indoor/outdoor pool off the kitchen

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This Water Mill waterfront home at 38 Cobb Isle Road could easily be a glittering international resort, complete with gorgeous indoor pool and spa right off the kitchen. The pool becomes an outdoor pool in warm weather, and the house itself is on Mecox Bay with the views you'd expect, surrounded by water. Asking $9,495,000, the home, designed by renowned Southampton-based architect Mark C. Matthews, spans 6,150 square feet and has six bedrooms; there's a gym and full bath above the garage, which could become a guest suite.
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After an HGTV-worthy renovation, this Sag Harbor getaway seeks $1.5M

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October 8, 2019

After an HGTV-worthy renovation, this Sag Harbor getaway seeks $1.5M

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Ricky Paull Goldin, host of HGTV’s Spontaneous Construction, scooped up this 3,000-square-foot Sag Harbor home earlier this year for $685,000. In the months since, Goldin and his partner, style expert Gretta Monahan (known for her regular appearances on the Rachel Ray Show, Good Morning America, and The View), have completely reimagined the property in a stylish gut renovation. Sited on one acre in the private Northside Hills community and near Peconic Bay, the five-bedroom, five-bath home now comes with a pool, hot tub, and more for the asking price of $1.525 million.
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Mod Montauk retreat with surf-inspired interiors asks $1.95M

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September 27, 2019

Mod Montauk retreat with surf-inspired interiors asks $1.95M

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A mere five minutes from Ditch Plains beach, this surf-inspired Montauk house at 48 South Federal Street was designed by Studio Robert McKinley, known for interiors with laid-back style, including the venerable Surf Lodge. This fetching four-bedroom, 4,000-square-foot getaway on a half-acre hilltop lot has a heated pool outside and lots of light and space indoors. It's the kind of move-in ready summer spot that seems well worth its $1.95 million ask.
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Nate Berkus and Jeremiah Brent buy swimsuit photographer’s $1.6M modern Montauk home
September 19, 2019

Nate Berkus and Jeremiah Brent buy swimsuit photographer’s $1.6M modern Montauk home

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They just listed a fully decorated Village pad they'd bought in 2013 along with their former penthouse at 2 East 12th Street earlier this month, and the famed interior designer duo have made another real estate move, purchasing an appropriately stylish house at 53 Kettle Hole Road in Montauk that was most recently listed at $1.599 million. The seller is renowned contemporary artist and photographer Raphael Mazzucco, who has eight Vogue covers and three Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issues under his belt in addition to numerous campaigns for brands like Victoria's Secret and Ralph Lauren.
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$3M East Hampton retreat mixes Hollywood glam with contemporary geometry

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July 12, 2019

$3M East Hampton retreat mixes Hollywood glam with contemporary geometry

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The Hamptons are known for being a showplace of eye-catching architectural styles from cute cottages to sprawling stone mansions and contemporary creations. This sleek retreat at 5 Discovery Lane in the Settlers Landing section of East Hampton, asking $2.890 million, is definitely the latter. Its glam-packed modern angles conceal a wealth of breezy living spaces and cool comforts like a heated pool and several gas fireplaces.
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Cuomo announces new LIRR station as part of Belmont Park redevelopment project

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July 9, 2019

Cuomo announces new LIRR station as part of Belmont Park redevelopment project

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Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced plans for a new Long Island Rail Road station to be built as part of the Belmont Park Redevelopment Project, which will provide a home base for the National Hockey League’s New York Islanders. The station will serve the proposed 19,000-seat arena, a 250-room hotel, and a 435,000-square-foot retail complex at the state-owned horseracing venue, as well as local commuters who have long needed more transportation options. Located between the Queens Village and Bellerose stations on the LIRR's Main Line, the station will be the first full-time LIRR station built in 50 years. It's expected to be partially open by 2021—as the Islanders arena opens to the public—and fully operational by 2023.
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Patriotic composer John Philip Sousa’s former Long Island mansion seeks a reduced $9M

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July 3, 2019

Patriotic composer John Philip Sousa’s former Long Island mansion seeks a reduced $9M

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Overlooking Manhasset Bay in Sands Point, Long Island the six-bedroom mansion at 12 Hicks Lane—otherwise known as Wild Bank—was home to “American March King” John Philip Sousa in the latter part of his life, from 1915 to 1932. By then, he had already written his most beloved marches, including Stars and Stripes Forever (the national march of the United States) and Semper Fidelis (the march of the United States Marine Corps). Like many of New York City’s elite at the time, he found an idyllic retreat on Long Island’s North Shore and lived in the home until his death at 77. The sprawling property was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1966 but remained a private residence. On the market for exactly one year, the 2.6-acre estate has received several price chops before settling on its current asking price of $8.995 million.
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Storied Westchester Skinny House seeks a buyer with a big heart and $275K
July 2, 2019

Storied Westchester Skinny House seeks a buyer with a big heart and $275K

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It's easy to see that the little red house at 175 Grand Street in Mamaroneck, NY, is no ordinary home just by looking: At a mere 10 feet wide, the Skinny House stands out for its size alone. As 6sqft previously reported, this unique dwelling, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, has quite a tale to tell. The little house on a 12.5-foot lot was built in 1932 by Nathan T. Seely, one of New York’s first African American builders. Its story is one of ingenuity and skill, and it provided for its creator during hard times. In need of a new chapter and some real TLC, the house is on the market–for only the second time since its construction–for $275,000.
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This $19M Southampton mansion has a massive indoor pool and basketball court

Listing images by Lena Yaremenko

June 18, 2019

This $19M Southampton mansion has a massive indoor pool and basketball court

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Ready for a summer getaway? It doesn’t get much better than this luxurious 11,000 square-foot Southampton home, complete with a two-lap pool, steam room, jacuzzi, and indoor basketball court. Sited on a lush two-acre property about a mile from the ocean at Halsey Neck Beach, the shingle-clad mansion boasts seven bedrooms and ten full bathrooms. Built in 2018, the property was first listed last summer for $24.9 million and is now seeking a reduced $18.995 million.
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Christie Brinkley finally sells her $18M Sag Harbor vacation home

Listing images courtesy of Douglas Elliman; photo of Christie Brinkley via Wiki Commons

May 8, 2019

Christie Brinkley finally sells her $18M Sag Harbor vacation home

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Christie Brinkley’s idyllic Sag Harbor home officially has a new owner. The sale closed this week for just under the final asking price of $17,990,000, though the precise amount has yet to be confirmed. The supermodel bought the five-bedroom residence in 2004 for $7,150,000 and first listed it back in 2010. As 6sqft previously reported, the 5,500-square-foot property sought its highest asking price in 2016—a cool $25,000,000 with Enzo Morabito of Douglas Elliman. The price tag was lowered incrementally until it hit $17,999,000 last summer, as Brinkley continued to search for the right buyer.
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14 of this year’s best spring house tours in and around New York City
April 19, 2019

14 of this year’s best spring house tours in and around New York City

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House tour season is kicking off on May 2 this year with the opening of the Kips Bay Decorator's Show House and will continue throughout the summer at various sites throughout the city, New Jersey, and farther afield. For architecture buffs, history junkies, and avid gardeners, this time of year offers the rare opportunity to get an insider's look at some of the most spectacular homes and surprising gardens in and around New York City. Below we've rounded up 14 of the season's best tours, from the Upper East Side to Park Slope to Nyack to Long Beach Island, and we're sure everyone will find something to suit their interests and budget.
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Four-acre Hamptons retreat offers private beach access and a saltwater pool for $14.5M

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April 17, 2019

Four-acre Hamptons retreat offers private beach access and a saltwater pool for $14.5M

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This 9,000-square-foot Hamptons home is a full-fledged resort offering a version of paradise for warm weather outdoor enthusiasts. The four-acre, ocean-front property not only comes with 113 feet of private beach rights, but it also includes a saltwater pool, bocce court, a gourmet outdoor kitchen, a fire pit and outdoor fireplace, and multiple decks and patios for both entertaining and private retreats. Built in 2007, the sprawling eight-bedroom residence just hit the market for $14,500,000—the highest priced residence ever to go on sale in East Quogue.
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For $18M, own a 95-acre North Fork vineyard with two wineries and a historic cottage

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April 15, 2019

For $18M, own a 95-acre North Fork vineyard with two wineries and a historic cottage

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Situated in Cutchogue on Long Island's picturesque North Fork, the historic estate vineyard owned by the late film executive Michael Lynne ("Lord of the Rings" trilogy) who was a key figure at New Line Cinema as well as a wine connoisseur is seeking a new owner. Asking $17.9 million, the 95-acre property includes a cottage and five parcels of land. The property is home to Bedell Cellars, a pioneering family-owned winery. Also included in the sale is the Corey Creek Vineyards winery.
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CNN anchor Chris Cuomo and wife Cristina list cute Hamptons retreat for $2.9M
February 21, 2019

CNN anchor Chris Cuomo and wife Cristina list cute Hamptons retreat for $2.9M

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Journalist Chris Cuomo and his wife Cristina, the editor in chief of Purist, have listed their Southampton's home for $2.9 million, the New York Post reported Thursday. The five-bedroom, four bathroom measures roughly 3,000 square feet and sits on a little under an acre of land. The shingle-style home is fit for summer, with a full-length back deck, backyard, an in-ground heated pool, and a quick drive to the beach.
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The ‘Summer White House’ of the Hamptons is back for a reduced $13.5M
February 15, 2019

The ‘Summer White House’ of the Hamptons is back for a reduced $13.5M

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In addition to his Murray Hill townhouse, President Chester A. Arthur also owned this three-story Victorian mansion built in 1796, which he considered his “Summer White House.” The luxurious fully renovated Hamptons property was last on the market in 2016 for $14.2 million, or $480,000 annually for potential renters. Just in time for Presidents Day, the six-bedroom, four-and-a-half bathroom home is back for a reduced $13.5 million. As 6sqft previously noted, the cost to rent this presidential pad between Memorial and Labor Day was estimated to be $390,000.
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Ralph Lauren in contract to buy playwright Edward Albee’s oceanfront Montauk home
December 6, 2018

Ralph Lauren in contract to buy playwright Edward Albee’s oceanfront Montauk home

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Fashion designer Ralph Lauren is in contract to buy playwright Edward Albee's former estate in Montauk, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday. The property had last been listed for $20 million, the first time on the market in 50 years, but the final sale price has not been confirmed. Located on 2.8 acres with 200 feet of Atlantic Ocean frontage, the four-bedroom home was first purchased in the 1960s by the "Who's Afraid of Virginia Wolf" writer, who died in 2016. With this purchase, Lauren, who owns homes on either side of the property at 320 Old Montauk Highway, adds to his continuous strip of oceanfront real estate.
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Playwright Edward Albee’s Montauk home is on the market for the first time in 50 years asking $20M
November 29, 2018

Playwright Edward Albee’s Montauk home is on the market for the first time in 50 years asking $20M

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Sited on 2.8 acres, with 200 feet of Atlantic Ocean frontage, the estate at 320 Old Montauk Highway in Montauk was purchased in the 1960s by the renowned “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Wolf” playwright, who died in 2016. The property is now for sale asking $20 million. Albee's Tribeca loft is also on the market for $9 million. The legendary stage actress Uta Hagen reportedly convinced Albee to buy the Montauk property, which he proceeded to populate with a collection of native plants and trees. This is the first time it’s been on the market in more than 50 years.
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On Long Island, Santa’s Christmas Tree Farm is for sale for $2.5M (lights included)
November 27, 2018

On Long Island, Santa’s Christmas Tree Farm is for sale for $2.5M (lights included)

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No, really. Santa's Christmas Tree Farm spans 28 acres in Long Island's North Fork, and this cool Cutchogue property [h/t Curbed] is the perfect gift for that special someone on your list who has everything, provided you have the $2.5 million required to close the deal, which incudes 23 planted acres, an 1,800-square-foot farmhouse, an 8,000-square-foot commercial Morton building (lights and trimming, of course) and four irrigation wells.
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At this five-acre Hamptons getaway, a grass roof and infinity pool camouflage with the landscape
August 30, 2018

At this five-acre Hamptons getaway, a grass roof and infinity pool camouflage with the landscape

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This five-acre waterfront family getaway on the Hamptons' Peconic Bay was designed by Manhattan-based firm Mapos with the intention of being sustainable and timeless (h/t Dezeen). The site's existing tree arrangement was maintained at the request of the family, who were particularly taken by an old Sycamore. So as to not disturb the existing fauna on the property, it was also decided that only unfinished materials would be used in the home, including steel and concrete – painted sheetrock was strictly out – and allowed to naturally patina.
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Bought for $156K in ’79, soccer legend Pelé’s East Hampton beach house sells for $2.85M

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August 9, 2018

Bought for $156K in ’79, soccer legend Pelé’s East Hampton beach house sells for $2.85M

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Brazilian soccer legend Pelé's former Hamptons beach house recently sold, the New York Post reports. The seven-bedroom home at 156 Waterhole Road in Springs changed hands for $2.85 million, below its most recent ask of $3.25 million. The famous footballer won three World Cups during his career, which ran from the 1950s to the 1970s when he played for the New York Cosmos. Pelé–born Edson Arantes do Nascimento–bought the waterfront ranch house for $156,000 in 1979 and expanded it into its two-story, 3,400-square-foot form. Located on a landscaped acre next to Clearwater Beach and marina, the unassuming-on-the-outside house with sleek, recently renovated interiors also includes a pool, an outdoor shower and deeded access to the beach. Pelé, who is 77, lives in Brazil.
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Rent this chic East Hampton house with a pool and outdoor fireplace for $12K/week
August 3, 2018

Rent this chic East Hampton house with a pool and outdoor fireplace for $12K/week

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This three-bedroom East Hampton rental on a half-acre of landscaped greenery could be the perfect place to spend an end-of-summer getaway week (h/t Curbed). Dressed to the nines in on-trend decor and fun, fine finishes, this vacation home comes complete with heated pool, grill and outdoor fireplace for $12,000 a week in season or $40,000 a month ($20K after Labor Day).
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East Hamptons’ mortality-fighting Bioscleave House could be yours for $2.5M
July 23, 2018

East Hamptons’ mortality-fighting Bioscleave House could be yours for $2.5M

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In East Hampton, the mortality-fighting Bioscleave House (aka the Life-Span Extending Villa) has returned to the market for the second time in its existence and is asking $2,495,000. Combination experimental art installation and dwelling, the 52-colored Cubist four-bedroom was commission by Italian art collector Angela Gallman from the late design duo Arakawa and Madeline Gins for $1.25 million in 2007, according to Curbed. As 6sqft previously explained, "the duo’s design philosophy is to combat mortality by creating architecture that makes people use their bodies in unexpected ways, challenging them to maintain equilibrium, in turn stimulating their immune systems."
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Scarlett Johansson checks out $8M oceanfront condo at celeb-studded Montauk resort

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July 19, 2018

Scarlett Johansson checks out $8M oceanfront condo at celeb-studded Montauk resort

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Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost have looking at beachfront properties in the Hamptons. According to the New York Post, Johansson and her man recently checked out a five-bedroom condo at Gurney’s in Montauk, in the resort's new 26-unit residential section which opened in 2016. The pair toured a pretty property priced at $7.95 million (reduced from $8.49 million, though it's still the most expensive of the eight available residences).
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Top 10 architecture day trips just outside NYC for Modernism lovers
July 19, 2018

Top 10 architecture day trips just outside NYC for Modernism lovers

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Summer is the perfect time to get out of town and explore what's beyond the borders of the city. While there is certainly no shortage of nature escapes and historic hideouts nearby, just outside of Manhattan in about every direction are also numerous modernist treasures to admire. Ahead is 6sqft's round-up of the 10 best destinations for architecture enthusiasts with a penchant for modern design.
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‘Real Housewife’ Luann De Lesseps is selling her Hamptons home for $6.3M to move upstate

Image of Luann De Lesseps: Wikimedia Commons.

June 18, 2018

‘Real Housewife’ Luann De Lesseps is selling her Hamptons home for $6.3M to move upstate

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Back in 2017 6sqft reported on the growing trend that saw celebrities and the well-heeled-and-hip ditching the hamptons for upstate and Catskills getaways. "Real Housewives of New York" regular Luann De Lesseps must have just gotten the memo; she's put her Sag Harbor house on the market for $6.25 million–and she's asking $150,000 in rent for the place during August. The New York Post quotes a friend of the former countess: “She loves the Hamptons, and her house, but it’s time for a change. The Hamptons is changing, and she’s looking elsewhere to summer. She’s in love with the Catskills.”
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Long Island Arts and Crafts home with a barn and koi pond asks 1.2M
June 4, 2018

Long Island Arts and Crafts home with a barn and koi pond asks 1.2M

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Once a working farm, this Arts & Crafts home sits on a 2.2-acre property that abuts a deeded horse preserve in the Historic District of East Moriches, Long Island. Asking $1.2 million, the home blends vintage details like quality craftsmanship, wood and glass details, and a classic floor plan with modern amenities like a renovated gourmet kitchen, central air, and a new master bath. And the charm extends, too, with rolling gardens, a heated barn, and even a koi pond. 
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