Behind the Hedges

The East End is now more than a week into Phase 2 of New York Forward, the initiative to reopen in the wake of the COVID-19 quarantine. As more and more businesses open up to customers and clients, real estate groups weigh in on safety practices, health concerns and more. Brown Harris Stevens Executive Managing…
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The bucolic Northwest Woods seem ideal for a family looking to move to the country. Newly listed by Thomas Cavallo and Camilla Lundengard at Douglas Elliman Real Estate, 198 Two Holes Water Road is a stylish modern home in the classical countryside of East Hampton. 198 Two Holes Water Road, the Numbers: Listed at $5.995…
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The mark of a truly accomplished artisan is the ability to pass those skills down to the next generation. Each craftsman must one day hand down his or her expertise to an apprentice, spending years shaping their chosen heir as an independent talent who can stand on their own, add innovations and one day pass…
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An open floor plan separated by arches. Spotless white walls complemented by pristine white oak flooring. Oversized windows with views of gorgeous Hamptons countryside. Sotheby’s International Realty refers to 40 Wireless Road, East Hampton as an “inhabitable work of art.” We’re inclined to agree. 40 Wireless Road, the Numbers:  Listed at $4.45 million 6 bedrooms 7…
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As part of Phase 2 of New York Forward, the initiative to reopen New York State after the COVID-19 quarantine, real estate offices are permitted to open for business. This is a hugely important step for the East End real estate industry, which has been forced to operate remotely and virtually since March. The local…
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Merging old-world craftsmanship and the requirements of a large, booming business is a challenging prospect for any artisan, even with generations of family history behind them. The road to achieving this difficult balance is littered with wreckage from compromised ideals and failure, but the rare and ambitious few who succeed, stand poised to accomplish anything….
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With its gorgeous estates and rich history, Southampton is an amazing option for those looking to make a purchase in the Hamptons. Incorporated as a village in 1894, Southampton is home to the Southampton Historical Museum, Stony Brook Southampton Hospital, Coopers Beach, a lovely village and much more. Feast your eyes on these stunning homes…
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This oceanside manor in the Fordune enclave is something special. Listed by Gene Stilwell and Emily King at Town & Country Real Estate, this stately brick and stucco estate, with Mediterranean flair, is ready for homeowners looking for a home that combines combines elegance and whimsy. Fordune Drive, Water Mill, the numbers: Listed at $11.9…
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East Hampton custom cabinetry and furniture maker Dereyk Patterson tells the story of following his muse to create DP Knives fine cutlery, and his process.

Former First Lady Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis had connections to the Hamptons throughout her life, including the Lasata estate and the infamous Grey Gardens, which she helped rescue from disrepair. The Bouvier family also owned a lovely East Hampton house, Wildmoor, which was Kennedy Onassis’s childhood home. Today, Wildmoor, 55 La Forest Lane, East Hampton,…
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