By Nancy Kane
As summer draws to a close, farms are bountiful, oceans still warm and a crisp newness in the air makes everything feel hopeful. Turn those dreams of East End living into a reality. Below are some truly special beauties, all unique in their own way.
Come hither to this home for sale at 9 Hither Lane in East Hampton. The new, fully furnished estate by James Michael Howard offers 8 bedrooms and 8.5 bathrooms and asks $24.95 million with Gary DePersia of Corcoran. Set on over an acre, the timeless residence is one-of-a-kind luxury living at its finest. Opulence abounds in the three-level property, accessible by elevator with the grand entrance’s double-height foyer and staircase leading to a drawing room with 14-foot ceilings and a custom fireplace, while the chef’s kitchen is equipped with top-tier appliances and a large center island with an oversize Mick De Giulio sink. The main floor’s primary suite comes complete with a steam shower, tub and European-style walk-in closets; on the second level you’ll find a fireplace in the bathroom of the guest suite. A billiard room, screening room and outdoor living space overlooking the heated gunite pool with a spa, and a pool cabana with a wood-burning fireplace make this an ideal home for entertaining. You’ll want to show off the meticulously manicured grounds, all less than a mile from the ocean and moments from village charms.
At 359 Meadow Lane in Southampton, Michaela Keszler and Paulina Keszler of Douglas Elliman have a listing that is sure to turn heads. With over 700 feet of direct frontage on Halsey Neck Pond and spectacular ocean views, the Swans Crossing estate features a 7,000-square-foot home just across from the Atlantic. Future residents of the 5.6-acre property, situated in the estate section of the village, will enjoy spectacular waterfront wildlife and stirring sunrises. A long, gated driveway leads to a contemporary, 5-bedroom, 6-bath residence complete with a tennis court and pavilion, a pool with a spa, and a pool house with a full kitchen and bath, as well as a pair of 2-car garages, one of them complete with full staff quarters and air-conditioned storage. There are also approved permits set in place, which will allow you to expand or build your own home. Asking $25 million.
With a house as iconic as her haircuts, celebrity stylist Sally Hershberger’s 2-bedroom on Masthead Lane in East Hampton, known as the Butterfly House, has come to market. The mid-century style gem with an inspired 1970s design features a glass wall exterior, clean lines and open spaces. The home comes with the potential for 4 bedrooms; it currently has 2.5 baths, plus a family room with fireplace. Soaring ceilings with skylights bring the outdoors in. A lush landscape has open spaces of indigenous grasses, rolling lawns and specimen trees. Close by, three deeded water access paths lead to private beaches on Gardiners Bay. The listing is with Kathy Konzet of Sotheby’s International Realty, asking $2,995,000.
A fashion executive who once ran J.Crew has listed his home on Upper Seven Ponds Road in Water Mill with Mala Sander at Corcoran, asking $6.75 million. On just under 3 acres, the 7-bedroom (including staff accommodations) has a gated entry and long driveway surrounded by landscaped grounds. A grand foyer leads to a great room with cathedral ceilings and fireplace. Inside, a formal dining room, chef’s kitchen and cozy den with fireplace and full bar set the scene for entertaining, while a covered deck outdoors seats 30 guests for dining, backlit by a rolling lawn with custom lighting. There’s an apple orchard, a heated pool with a cabana, a pool house, a gym and room for a tennis court—a love match for sure.