{"id":344207,"date":"2025-07-03T08:18:37","date_gmt":"2025-07-03T12:18:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.sothebysrealty.com\/?p=344207"},"modified":"2025-10-16T16:46:10","modified_gmt":"2025-10-16T20:46:10","slug":"spotlight-on-the-hamptons","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/spotlight-on-the-hamptons\/","title":{"rendered":"Spotlight on the Hamptons: Where Coastal Beauty Meets Creative Legacy"},"content":{"rendered":"

Artists\u2019 enclave or hotspot for the elite? You can choose your own adventure in the beautiful Hamptons, hears Caitlin Gunther<\/span><\/h2>\n

\"\"<\/a>East Hampton, New York<\/span><\/a> | <\/span>Sotheby\u2019s International Realty \u2013 East Hampton Brokerage<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

On the eastern tip of New York\u2019s Long Island, the Hamptons have long drawn bohemian souls, from painters such as Lee Krasner and Jackson Pollock to the charmingly eccentric Bouvier family, including its most famous daughter, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. With beachgrass swaying on windswept dunes, the landscape is captivating in a distinctly Northeastern way. Artistic enclave or beach destination for the elite? It\u2019s always been both.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cAt the turn of the 20th century, the Hamptons were a summer playground for the rich, mostly from New York City,\u201d says Liz Doyle Carey of Sotheby\u2019s International Realty – East Hampton Brokerage. \u201cMansions were built, private clubs were formed, the Long Island Railroad arrived and the arts infrastructure was born: theaters, museums and the artists who sought the exceptional light.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Today, an unknown artist could no longer afford to snap up a barn and create the language of abstract expressionism here. Still, echoes of the past remain: the <\/span>Hamptons Fine Art Fair<\/span><\/a> is a highlight of the season and galleries have proliferated. Then there\u2019s the aesthetic: car-free islands, forest-shrouded beaches and shake-shingle houses framed by blue hydrangeas.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Southampton, New York<\/span><\/a> | <\/span>Sotheby\u2019s International Realty \u2013 Southampton Brokerage<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

That creative legacy is evident in its interiors, says designer <\/span>Damon Liss<\/span><\/a>, who has worked across the region for decades. \u201cWe see a lot of natural woven materials such as rattan, rope, cane and linen, giving spaces a relaxed, coastal feel,\u201d he says. \u201cThese elements are paired with earthy tones, creating a connection to the surrounding landscape.\u201d The goal, he adds, is creating spaces that are comfortable, simple and rooted in the environment.<\/span><\/p>\n

Essentially, the Hamptons are a collection of villages, each with a unique vibe. You choose your own adventure, says Carey. \u201cYou can live the life of a surfer dude, an organic farmer, a champion equestrian, a fishing captain, a lord or lady of the manor, a preppy old-money scion\u2014there are many lifestyles available and the housing and infrastructure to support them.\u201d As Liss says: \u201cEvery part of the region brings its distinctive character to the design process.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Southampton New York<\/span><\/a> | <\/span>Sotheby\u2019s International Realty \u2013 Southampton Brokerage<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Southampton is where high society mingles\u2014\u201cold money at the clubs, new money at the restaurants,\u201d says Carey\u2014with top-ranked beaches and a charming center that hosts a steady stream of philanthropic social events. The village is home to the legendary <\/span>Atterbury Estate<\/span><\/a>, a fully renovated, 30-acre seaside compound designed by Grosvenor Atterbury with landscape architecture by Frederick Olmsted.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Also in Southampton is a 6,500-square-foot <\/span>beach house built in 1989<\/span><\/a>, which showcases striking contemporary architecture, with an open layout and floor-to-ceiling windows that flood the space with light and frame sweeping ocean views. Highlights include an expansive sundeck, 40-foot pool and a private path to the beach.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>East Hampton, New York<\/span><\/a> | <\/span>Sotheby\u2019s International Realty – East Hampton Brokerage<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

East Hampton, known for its jaw-dropping estates along Lily Pond Lane and Further Lane, is a village where the social scene tends to wind down by sunset. Here, you\u2019ll find residences steeped in history, such as an <\/span>Elizabethan Revival architectural gem<\/span><\/a> commissioned in 1916 by philanthropists Lorenzo and Mary Woodhouse as a birthday gift for their daughter, Marjorie. With a 75-foot-long salon and 40-foot vaulted ceiling, the property earned the nickname the \u201cPlayhouse\u201d. In 2020, its glassed conservatory addition won an AIA design award.<\/span><\/p>\n

Also in East Hampton is <\/span>Briar Patch<\/span><\/a>, set on more than 11 acres of secluded land along Georgica Pond, with serene water views. The exterior of the 1931 principal residence is classic Americana\u2014natural cedar shake, black shutters and white-trimmed windows\u2014while the interiors channel breezy coastal elegance, like the set of a Nancy Meyers film. The property\u2019s porches are ideal for summer evenings spent watching fireflies dance across the rolling lawn.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/span>Bridgehampton, New York <\/span><\/a>| <\/span>Sotheby\u2019s International Realty – Bridgehampton Brokerage<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cBridgehampton is very farmy and has a strong equestrian presence, with lots of riding stables and weekly Bridgehampton polo events,\u201d says Carey. Steps from the beach, <\/span>an eco-friendly villa<\/span><\/a> here offers 8,000 square feet of sun-drenched space that feels contemporary but not austere.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Amagansett is on the laid-back end of the spectrum, a place where design increasingly bridges heritage and modernity. Liss recently completed a multi-house compound here that combines traditional Hamptons charm with modern sophistication. At the far eastern tip, Montauk is all about surfing, fishing and golden-hour parties. And Sag Harbor feels more like a year-round place to live, agree Carey and Liss.<\/span><\/p>\n

Across<\/span> the region, homeowners are thinking beyond the summer, Liss adds. \u201cThere\u2019s been a shift towards making homes feel functional, even in the off-season, with more requests for fireplaces, cozy dens and heated terraces,\u201d he says. The result is a high-end destination where old-world charm and modern creativity remain in constant, artful dialogue with the landscape.<\/span><\/p>\n

From Long Island to the <\/span><\/i>C\u00f4te d’Azur<\/span><\/i>, <\/span><\/i>Cannes is also a year-round luxury hotspot<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n

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Artists\u2019 enclave or hotspot for the elite? You can choose your own adventure in the beautiful Hamptons, hears Caitlin Gunther East Hampton, New York | Sotheby\u2019s International Realty \u2013 East Hampton Brokerage On the eastern tip of New York\u2019s Long Island, the Hamptons have long drawn bohemian souls, from painters such as Lee Krasner and […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":232770370,"featured_media":344210,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"advanced_seo_description":"","jetpack_seo_html_title":"","jetpack_seo_noindex":false,"jetpack_seo_schema_type":"","_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_wpcom_ai_launchpad_first_post":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_hide_featured_image":false,"_jetpack_featured_image_duplicate_dismissed":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[1399],"tags":[1472],"class_list":["post-344207","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-home-and-design","tag-new-york"],"jetpack_likes_enabled":false,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/pf4gbL-1rxJ","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":346612,"url":"https:\/\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/inside-a-designer-carriage-house-in-east-hampton\/","url_meta":{"origin":344207,"position":0},"title":"Inside a Designer Carriage House in East Hampton","author":"Natalie Davis","date":"April 21, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"Expanded and rejuvenated by two design luminaries, this 1894 carriage house spans 4,860 square feet of enduring, inviting style embraced by 1.4 acres of lush gardens, vibrant hydrangeas, and flowering trees along with a pool, a pool house, and an enchanting collection of alfresco living, dining, and entertaining areas. 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