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 […]
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The $140 million Briar Patch estate may be headed to auction soon
Remember Briar Patch, the amazingly large, amazingly expensive property that hit the market in 2014? Of course you do. It was asking $140 million and was (and is) owned by Chris Whittle, probably best known for Channel One. It’s been off the market for a few years but now is […]
Who says Hamptons waterfront has to be hugely expensive?
Yes, of course, the hilarious asking prices make headlines, but there are plenty of properties available at a much more down-to-earth ask. Such as this one, located in Lazy Point, a quiet area of mostly water and sea birds. For $1.3 million, you can clam, windsurf, kiteboard, and SUP right […]
In Sagaponack, even the chicken coops are chic and award-winning
Ah, Sagaponack. While the hamlet is often ranked number one for expensive real estate in the United States, it also might be the most agricultural Hampton, where a farm field could overlook the ocean. Thus, it is only fitting that a 1.1-acre hobby farm on tony Daniels Lane would include […]
A magical old school estate in Quiogue is now half-price
This estate, which used to be a farm, has been one of our favorite listings over the past few years. The house, built in 1902, is in the Arts and Crafts style, which is our passion, and many of the furnishings reflect that. Peep all the Stickley in the photo […]
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 […]
Let’s see what’s going on with the Latch condo project
In a hot real estate market, condo sales coming along well, too. Gurney’s Residences in Montauk are all sold out, and there are just a few condos left in Sag Harbor’s Watchcase. Over in Southampton Village, the long-aborning The Latch 20-unit condominium project is half sold out already, all off […]
A swell spread in Bridgehampton is now down $2.6 million
Well, you can’t say the owners aren’t serious about selling. This property hit the market in June asking $10.95 million; now, it’s down to $8.3 million. We do like sellers who are realistic about cutting prices if a property doesn’t trade, even in a hot market, so kudos to them. […]
Real estate tycoon Don Peebles relists Noyac house for $12.9 million
Founder, president and CEO of Peebles Corp Don Peebles has re-listed his spread on Brick Kiln Road. In 2016, Peebles asked $14 million for the property; a year later he cut the asking price to $9.99 but no one bit. Now, in a hot market, he’s ask $12.9 million for […]
An enchanting stone castle in Montauk
A friend of ours once asked us why we were planning a stone patio for our house. Why not brick pavers? We thought about it and answered, “Montauk is a stone kind of place.” It is–and no other house we know of exemplifies it better than this one at 34 […]