Today comes news that “Twin Peaks” (yes, queue Angelo Badalamenti music now) has finally sold after 5.5 years on the market. Kean Development, which built the ridiculously lavish house (two kitchens–one for the family, one for the hired chef–putting green on the roof, two lane bowling alley, on and on […]
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Here’s the new home of The Dunes rehab facility
The Dunes, the exceedingly upscale (read: expensive) rehab facility, has purchased a property in Southampton. From what we understand, the organization was renting its previous spot on Bull Path, East Hampton. The new property is at 15 Lohan Court in North Sea, close to the bay, and frankly seems ideal […]
Some interesting Hamptons real estate closings reported this week
As always, there are a few interesting points to glean from real estate closings this week. First up is 794 Montauk Highway, Water Mill. This is 6.4 acres of vacant land (immediately east of the Water Mill Shoppes) that, since 1986 or so, has had various planned uses, including a […]
Bespoke says Jule Pond is in contract for a Hamptons record sum
We honestly have a lot of time for Bespoke. Back in the day, people snorted at the Vichinsky brothers founding a brokerage for $10 million and up properties, but we have to admit: those folks get the job done. Time after time they’ve managed to sell trophy properties that no […]
Asking $37 million, a Meadow Lane teardown is now in contract
The house doesn’t matter, folks. The listing for this oceanfront property, at 1210 Meadow Lane, Southampton, doesn’t even bother showing the interiors. (Although judging how terrible the dated 1980s post-mod exterior is, we’re kinda dying to see in the inside….and oddly, the house only sports three bedrooms.) This property, now […]
Which is the most luxurious Hamptons master suite?
The most expensive houses in the Hamptons is a frequent topic of discussion. As we all know, however, the number one rule of real estate is location, location, location, and perhaps this is no more evident than in the Hamptons. Therefore, the most expensive houses may not have the most […]
Former estate of ‘Monday Night Football’ executive sells for $38 million
The former home of Roone Arledge, who basically invented the modern televised sports landscape wtih a show called Monday Night Football, has sold. 382 Barons Lane, Southampton, was listed in 2017 asking an eye-watering $55 million. In November, the oceanfront property closed for $38 million, a hefty discount. Why did […]
5 great East End properties under $1 million
Don’t believe the hype that everyone in the Hamptons lives in a megamansion. Some very nice freestanding houses can still be found for under a million. Let’s take a look at some, and at the end, vote for your favorite! First up is 9 Bruce Lane, East Hampton (main picture). […]
Hamptons rental prices are skyrocketing too: we run some numbers
It’s no secret that real estate sales in the Hamptons are at fever pitch; less often reported on is the robust rental market. To see how much rentals have appreciated in the past few years, we decided to compare 2013 rentals with what’s on offer today. Back in the day, […]
There’s a new hilarious ask in town, and it’s $175 million
Good news, rich folks! You can tell Ken Griffin to eat your dust by buying the property next door to his on Meadow Lane. Sure, Griffin’s purchase of Calvin Klein’s place at 650 Meadow Lane made headlines last year; he paid $84.4 million. But now you can pay more than […]