Caviar, anyone? Champagne? Hors d’oeuvres? It’s time for some fun! So let’s do a search of the housing market so far in mid-2022, in one of America’s favorite window-shopping areas; the Hamptons. New York has the distinction of having some of the most expensive real estate in the country. In 2021, zipcode 11962 in Sagaponack (located in the Hamptons) was New York state’s most expensive zip code and the third priciest in the whole country.
If you love looking at places you’ll never be able to afford, but love drooling over them anyway-? You’ll fit right in, so join me on one of my epic ‘adventures in real estate’, as I comb the listings and find the most expensive house in the Hamptons, and the other highest-priced Hamptons mansions on the market. (Of course that means you’ll have to put up with my weak attempts at humor, but hey – that’s a pretty small price to pay, isn’t it?;) These top ten priciest are in no particular order.
Most Expensive Listings in Southampton
Southampton Superstars
1. $44,950,000
Located at 1080 Meadow Lane in Southampton, the above picture is actually a lot, where you can build your Hamptons dream house. However, there is a picture of the exterior of a house, included with the listing, but no information on it, per se. Instead, it says this lot offers over 300 feet of direct oceanfront beach, accessed easily by your private walkway. {Private walkway… from? to?… a bottomless ocean to a private abyss?? Or what?!} Size of the lot can accommodate a 12,000 ft²+ residence, tennis courts, and an oceanside pool! To find 5 acres of land in total, next to the ocean and in this trendy, prime location in Southampton, is extremely rare and highly valuable {obvi!}. However, it’s not much fun to drool over… too much brain power is needed to imagine everything. But at that price, we had to include it!
2. $39,500,000
This modern-looking architectural wonder is located at 1100 Meadow Lane in Southampton. But, being very near the other lot, this one is also being advertised as a “building opportunity.” The existing home has 6 bedrooms and 8 bathrooms and is over 5,000 ft². It’s definitely gorgeous, but as advertised, the lot can accommodate a 10,000 ft² home instead, and a tennis court! {Gee, whiz, makes my puny house feel so small and insignificant!} Private walkway right to the beach, and unobstructed views make this “glass house” an enticing retreat. {Be sure you remember not to throw any stones, though…you know what they say about people in glass houses.}
3. $23,500,000
{Insert proper English accent, here}: Or how about this lovely Hamptons mansion? Also in Southampton, at 320 Majors Path, this elegant beauty measures a whopping 9,500 ft² and has ten bedrooms and twelve bathrooms. The place is called the “Rosewood Farm” Estate, and not only is it on more than 34 acres but it’s also located on the original site of the Southampton Hunt & Riding Club. {Selling point, check ✅} Additionally, the current owner has transformed the previous buildings into liveable space. It actually consists of a main residence with 6 bedrooms and a separate guest house with another 4 bedrooms, plus a courtyard with a fountain and more. {Translation: Used to be a couple of barns and a stable, now it’s a main residence, guest house, and a 4-car garage. Presto~Change-O! Voila! You’re a multimillion-dollar estate.}
4. $19,500,000
This Southampton mansion is a treasure, located at 540 Halsey Neck Lane it measures 10,000 ft², tying it for first place as the biggest house in the Hamptons currently for sale. There are 9 bedrooms and 12 bathrooms, and another 2,700 ft² to be had on the third floor. Private gates, mature landscaping, double-height grand entry, just look at this magnificent and well-cared-for piece of primo property. Top-of-the-line, ample appliances, marble fireplace, granite countertops, French doors, stone terrace, elevator, second staircase, billiards room, game room, and so much more!
Most Expensive Listings in Bridgehampton
Bridgehampton Beauties
1. $27,5000,000
{British or possibly Irish accent here}-: Bridgehampton South, to be exact, this mod design is precisely situated at 180 Pointe Mecox Lane. Just look at that stunning view and 6,000 ft² of house, with 5 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms. BMA Architects are nearing completion, along with landscape architect Laguardia Design Group, who together have created this newly constructed home with the killer 360° views. Saltwater pool, spa and private dock, the residence was made for entertaining.
2. $12,950,000
637 Halsey Lane in Bridgehampton won’t be completed until 2023 but is an absolutely gorgeous home with 9,500 ft². It offers 8 en suite bedrooms plus 2 half baths, a gunite pool, and separate pool house, a bluestone patio perfect for entertaining in the summertime, private terraces, his and her walk-in closets, etc. White marble adorns the kitchen and bathrooms, matching the rest of the clean, white theme. {Speaking of clean white – does this place come with a housecleaner, for almost $13 mil?!}
Most Expensive Listings in East Hampton
East Hampton Hotties
1. $39,500,000
Located at 15 West End in East Hampton, this sizable mansion measures 5,000+ ft², plus includes a separate guest house that measures 1,500+ ft². They both sit on 2 acres of highly coveted land on a highly coveted street, and the land includes 165 feet of oceanfront on Georgica Beach. The main residence has 9 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms, and the guest house has 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. The house has a private pool, of course, and mature and manicured gardens and landscape. It doesn’t get much better than this, in the Hamptons, folks.
2. $19,500,000
This is one of my favorite Hamptons mansions, located in East Hampton at 104 Georgica Close Road. Keep in mind that these are conceptual renderings so won’t be realized until a lucky purchaser dives in, but we can dream about the future of this home. On 2+ acres and 5,500+ ft², this classic beauty is by renowned builder Jeffrey Colle. It has 6 bedrooms and 8 bathrooms, 300 feet of linear frontage on Georgica Pond, a private pool and private water access. Tons of windows give natural light to the home throughout, and spectacular water views from a rooftop terrace add charm to this entertaining paradise! Waterside pool, separate 1,400 ft² pool house and pond-side 60′ X 120′ tennis court. Now this place has class…
3. $9,5000,000
The regal-looking mansion shown here is located at 534 Hands Creek Road in East Hampton. The unique residence is more than 10,000 ft², custom-designed with 6 bedrooms, 7 full bathrooms, and 2 half baths. Has 12-24 foot tall ceilings throughout, an ornate wood-burning fireplace, and French doors that open onto a heated, covered porch and another fireplace plus a big-screen TV. There are plenty of fireplaces all throughout the ornate interior, more than one staircase, and a huge manicured yard with a massive 50′ X 16′ gunite pool, heated and with a water fountain feature. Free-standing hot tub and full-sized bocce ball court, too. Now this is a Hamptons mansion, and the price is certainly right. It’s the least expensive of today’s Hamptons houses but has the most square footage. Go figure. This is therefore the biggest house in the Hamptons (currently on the market)!
Final Remarks
As always, I hope you enjoyed tagging along with me on my “Hamptons Odyssey.” After all, it’s always more fun to look at expensive, luxury real estate with someone else who can’t afford it either! {Am I right?!} In any case, be on the lookout for the next piece like this I do – where we’ll be looking at the most expensive listings in NYC – and let me tell you, this is what all the hype is about! I mean, all the ungodly prices and outlandish stories? Only in Manhattan, folks. Wait’ll you see this list – so please join me on my next adventure in real estate, and until then, happy coveting! (Wink-wink 😉
Rochelle Harris is a passionate writer originally from Phoenix, AZ. who credits her success to integrity and determination. She has a great sense of humor, loves music and her family, and writes fiction and poetry in her spare time. She is excited about the New York experience and lifestyle! Follow Rochelle on Twitter at @LinguisticAnRky or get in touch at [email protected]