Where was Dog’s Hole Highway? Tony Tiska? More Hamptons Place Names
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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This Weekend, Don’t Miss the Shelter Island House Tour
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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Updates: East Hampton Barn, Arc House, and More
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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Property of the Week: Talmage Lane, East Hampton
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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Hamptons Open Houses to Check Out This Weekend
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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A Renovated Sea Captain’s House in Sag Harbor
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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Martha Gundersen Joins Douglas Elliman
Douglas Elliman has just gained more star power, as veteran associate broker Martha Gundersen joins the firm. She has been in Hamptons real estate for more than a decade, with sales topping out over $1 billion. She brings her team–including Dylan Huddleston and Rafal Trawicki–with her to Elliman’s Bridgehampton office. “We are excited to welcome…
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6.7 Acres of Oceanfront in East Hampton Village Lists for $60 Million
Time for another blockbuster listing in the Hamptons! This time, it’s a generously sized property, in two separate parcels, in the very quietest part of East Hampton’s oceanfront. “Stand on the oceanside terrace, and you do not see another house,” says Frank Newbold, who is listing the property with his Sotheby’s colleague Valerie H. Smith. “It’s…
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Update: 94-Year-Old Water Mill Estate Reduced to $18 Million
This waterfront Water Mill property–originally built in 1925–has just taken another $2 million off its asking price. The 5.27-acre estate is now available for $18 million via Sotheby’s agents Harald Grant and Bruce Grant. The property was originally listed in 2014 for $27.5 million. A Georgian-style brick house, with interesting stone carvings, the place was designed…
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