Behind the Hedges

What had been an ugly wasteland right in the heart of Sag Harbor is about to become the jewel in the crown of the village’s renaissance. For many years–13 in fact–the prime land at 2 West Water Street and the adjacent 1, 3, and 5 Ferry Road sat unused, while developers and owners squabbled about…
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“Ride your horse to the ocean,” says listing agent Carol Nobbs of this 10.4 agricultural parcel. Sounds like a scene from a Harlequin romance novel, but in this case it’s the plain truth. With frontage on Parsonage Lane (called this year “the most expensive street in the Hamptons” by Property Shark) and Hedges Lane right in…
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Open houses are a great way to find your next home, see inside a house that you have always been curious about, or just get design ideas. 17 Bay Road, Quogue Open house: Thursday, August 8, 11:00AM-1:00PM Ask: $3.495 million Beds: 5 Baths: 5 Size: 1.8 acre;  square feet NA Features: On a prestigious street, this…
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Read our in-depth, My Hamptons interview with Sir Ivan, the Water Mill castle lord, recording artist, philanthropist, reality television star and real-life superhero famous for his epic parties and charitable giving.

The Amagansett Lanes were becoming an elegant, tony part of the East End by 1926. There was just one little problem: one of the main streets was called the inelegant name of Dog’s Hole Highway. The residents petitioned the name for a name change, and ever since it’s been known as Hedges Lane. Tony Tiska’s…
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The East End is lucky enough to boast some of the most beautiful residential real estate in the world. And the best way to experience it, we think, is via a house tour. This Saturday, August 3rd, it’s Shelter Island’s turn to show off some of its finest houses. From 2PM to 5PM, enjoy the tour…
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So what’s going on in Hamptons real estate this week? Plenty. The East Hampton barn that was our property of the week just two weeks ago (below) is already in contract. We’re not surprised. Yes, the property is on Pantigo Road, but it’s set far back on a flag lot. James MacMillan of Brown Harris Stevens,…
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This cottage in East Hampton Village is so charming, we half-expect lollipop trees on either side of the door (rather than the hydrangea standards that are there). But there are gas lanterns and a picket fence. Listing agent Angela Boyer-Stump, of Sotheby’s, says “I have enjoyed watching the transformation of this Hampton Classic that is…
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Open houses are a great way to find your next home, see inside a house that you have always been curious about, or just get design ideas. 69 Old Depot Road, Quogue Open house: Friday, July 26, 11:30AM-1:30PM Ask: $2.295 million Beds: 4 Baths: 4.5 Size: 0.54 acre; 4,126 square feet Features: On a private…
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The Sag Harbor home owned by former Northern Island Secretary of State Shaun Woodward and his partner, cameraman Luke Redgrave (yes, those Redgraves) is now on the market with Matthew Breitenbach and Beth Felsen of Compass. It’s asking $8.995 million. The 1840s Egyptian Revival (really–look at the window and door surrounds) sea captain’s house was previously…
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