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This residence makes the most of the views, which stretch over Sagg Pond, the Atlantic, and reserve. Designed by Stelle Lomont Rouhani Architects, the house features the firm’s signature low, long lines, as does the twin pool and poolhouse structure flanking the residence. They are raised to enhance the views. The main house offers 6 bedrooms and 6 baths,…
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Legendary Hamptons agent Tina Fredericks, who died two years ago at the age of 93, called herself the Realtor to the Stars. But it was basically true, after 45 years in the business. She sold Ron Perelman the Creeks; she sold Andy Warhol Eothen (as an art director for Glamour magazine, she gave Andy Warhol his first…
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Friends of ours have been looking for years for a property like this: “affordable” (for the Hamptons), south of the highway, not too small, and in decent condition. Properties like these always seem to sell quickly, so we’re going to advise them to take a look soon. Check it out: this is a 1930s American Foursquare…
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After nearly two years on the market, Ruschmeyer’s, the Montauk landmark, has been sold, we can exclusively reveal. The new owners prefer to remain anonymous for now, but they have retained Peter Litvinenko and his company Work | Eat | Play  as the operating group. Formerly the Second House Tavern (and back in the 50s, a summer camp…
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Welcome back to our price guessing game! Today we reveal all about the property in question, which was first posted about on Friday.   Address: 21 Old Town Xing, Southampton Price: $6,700,000 Details: Hmmm. The most popular guess was $5.7 million, while the actual answer was the third. Does that mean this property is overpriced? It’s in…
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Now, we don’t mean to brag (wait, actually that’s a lie), but in the past month or so since this blog was launched, we’ve featured a handful of properties for sale, and two have already clicked into contract. (Agents: we’d like the larger Edible Arrangements, please.) First was this totally adorable little cottage in East…
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This house has been languishing on the market for four long years now, gamely listed by Susan Breitenbach at Corcoran. The price back in 2013 was a hefty $19.950 million; the ask has just been lowered again to $17.495 million. But will that be enough? And why hasn’t it sold? The property does have a lot…
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Welcome to our price guessing game, where we give you some details about a property and you guess the price. The answer will appear on Monday. Just remember: please, no wagering. What: 6 bedroom/6 bath/4400 square feet/0.33 of an acre Where: Southampton Village, below Hill St Details: This 1920s traditional has been thoughtfully updated. There’s a new…
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This huge (11,590 square feet) new-build is off Ocean Road. Designed by James Michael Howard and architected by Bobby McAlpine and Greg Tankersley, the house combines a traditional style with luxe modern furniture and fittings. It’s sold fully furnished, so that a buyer need do nothing more (than write a hefty check, of course) to enjoy summer…
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The Hamptons is filled with famous homes—famous because they’re old and historic, or because they’re enormous, or beautiful, or because they’ve had celebrity owners. Other Hamptons homes are infamous; notorious parties have been held there or tragic events occurred, or they’re simply filled with squalor. Let’s take a look at some of the best known…
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