Montauk was the place to see and be seen in summer 2015, and rentals were hard to come by. But why rent when you can own? Pick up one of these five Montauk homes now, and never struggle again to find a place to stay on The End.
256 West Lake Drive, $3,500,000
This two-story traditional on .54 acres is 2,800 square feet with four bedrooms, three bathrooms and a half bathroom. Situated on Lake Montauk, the residence has a large open living room and dining room area with high coffered ceilings and dark wide plank floors. The kitchen has white marble countertops, a Sub Zero refrigerator, a Wolf stove and a wine cooler. The den/media room is set up for enjoying music, television and gaming. Outdoor features include a heated gunite pool, a stone hot tub and a wood-burning fireplace.’
248 West Lake Drive, $3,850,000
With its own 165-foot sandy beach on Lake Montauk, this 1.25-acre property has a contemporary residence that is 2,000 square feet with three bedrooms and two-and-a-half bathrooms. All rooms have expansive lake views and living areas have cathedral ceilings, an extra tall fireplace and a zen garden portico. The modern kitchen catches plenty of sun and the house also has a breakfast nook and a formal dining room. The ensuite master bedroom has a sitting area, a dressing room a walk-in closet and its own entry to a deck. The lower level is fully finished. Among the amenities are central air conditioning, a two-car garage and a mature perennial garden. Extra room affords the possibility of expanding and adding a pool.
This 1,500-square-foot shingle-style house on a 1-acre flag lot fronting Fort Pond Bay has four bedrooms and two bathrooms. A private walking path leads to a secluded beach area. The property is adjacent to a large park reserve.
42 Old Montauk Highway, $49,995,000
This 7,000-square-foot modern sits on 35 oceanfront acres, which include a freshwater pond and abut the former Warhol estate, which is also on the market. The residence has five bedrooms and five bathrooms.
This modern is 7,300 square feet on .9 acres. Built in 2014, the residence has five ensuite bedrooms, a bunk room and two powder rooms. Three living areas open to the terrace pool and the home boast two fireplaces, including one that is two-sided. Siberian oak floors are throughout the house, which also includes two bars, Carrera marble countertops, a 150-bottle wine cellar and a 500-square-foot gym. The custom kitchen is by Arclinea. The gunite infinity pool is 45 feet and saltwater. A hot tub fits eight. Set high up, the property has fantastic views of the ocean.