Great news for us Hamptons old-timers: the Old Stove Pub is back! The 200-year-old farmhouse with the red horse in front* has been purchased by Joseph DeCristofaro, who intends to keep it open year-round. (We’re happy for our own selfish reasons: our entire life, we’ve driven past that sign on […]
Month: July 2020
Revealed! How much for a renovated cottage in Montauk?
Address: 100 Edgemere Street, Montauk Price: $895,000 Tie this week with the higher price of $995,000. We really like this place—of course it’s teensy, but there’s everything you need, including a laundry room, a wine fridge, high-end appliances and all. It even includes trendy matt black hardware in the […]
It’s not too late to nab a Hamptons summer rental
There’s still plenty of summer left. If you haven’t landed a Hamptons rental yet, now is a great time to get one, as landlords are ready to make deals. Here are three at different price points. Amagansett 75 Montauk Highway Price: $55,000 (Aug) The Lowdown: A deep lot in the […]
How much for a renovated cottage in Montauk?
Price That House! is our price guessing game. We provide some details and pictures from a local listing, and you have a go at the price. Thursday, we reveal the answer. Remember, this is all for fun, so please: no wagering. What/Where: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms / Montauk Square footage: […]
Start your retail empire with the Water Street Shops in Sag Harbor
Well, maybe. The mixed-use property is listed this week with Enzo Morabito of Douglas Elliman for $13.9 million. This is prime real estate adjacent to the new John Steinbeck Park, with current tenants 7-Eleven, Sing City Chinese restaurant and Water Street Wine & Spirits. Located at 22 Long Island Avenue […]
A stunning original Southampton Shingle Style cottage for sale
There are a lot of so-called Shingle Style houses around the Hamptons. But this is the real thing and it’s a knockout. Originally known as Crossways, this house was built in 1888 by Mr. and Mrs. Edward Bell. The Bells bought a number of acres from the original Foster family […]
Revealed! How much for 8 acres on the ocean in Sagaponack?
Address: 1145 Sagg Main, Sagaponack Price: $22,950,000 Oh you sweet beautiful bastards. None of you got the answer right; all guesses were on the higher side, with the majority at $24,950,000 but many at the higher end. What, do you think it’s still the glory days of 2014. (Those were […]
In Defense of Mayor Larry Vaughn from ‘Jaws’
Larry Vaughn, the mayor of Amity in the movie Jaws, is having a hard time as of late. The poor hapless politician is now a pandemic meme, with opinion pieces in the New York Times comparing him to Donald Trump. In the movie, Mayor Larry ordered the beaches to stay […]
After five years on the market, less than half price in Georgica
We’ve said it so many times–price your property right when it’s listed and you’ll be much better off. With, of course, the caveat that it can be hard to tell what a good initial ask is. However, we all know there are those sellers who insist their property is worth […]
How much for 8 acres on the ocean in Sagaponack?
Price That House! is our price guessing game. We provide some details and pictures from a local listing, and you have a go at the price. Thursday, we reveal the answer. Remember, this is all for fun, so please: no wagering. What/Where: 10 bedrooms, 11 bathrooms / Sagaponack Square footage: […]