New constructions are relatively rare in the village, but what we like about this one is that it’s clear that the architects have kept Sag Harbor’s history in mind.
For small families or a few roommates sharing a space, the home has attractive interiors, hardwood floors, a decent sized kitchen with plenty of storage and a center island, and lots of natural light.
Built in 1840, the home at 31 Hampton Street once belonged to Captain Daniel Smith. It’s been available to rent over the last few years, but this is the first time since 2007 that it’s been on the sales market.
Because there’s such a limited amount of space inside, the cottage only has two bedrooms and two bathrooms—but the second-floor lofted area is currently being staged as a master bedroom with an ensuite bathroom.
During the prohibition era of the 1920s, this house is rumored to have served as a place where the owner was "rum-running" out of a 3-bay garage on the property that he specifically built for his bootlegging.
Inside, there are just two bedrooms and one bathroom—but there is room for expansion and the addition of a pool on the 0.15-acre property. However, that pool would be tiny.
Interiors include historic period details, a front parlor with a fireplace, and a totally renovated and up-to-date kitchen with stainless steel appliances and an adjacent dining room with a fireplace.
Outside, the 2,000-square-foot pool house is fully screened. Barn doors open to expose the living room with fireplace, which makes it perfect for entertaining.
We love the kitchen’s teal blue cabinets that add a pop of color against the white walls and countertops. Hardwood floors and wainscoting give the living room a classic Hamptons look.
Spanning a decent 6,700 square feet in size, there are four bedrooms and five and a half bathrooms. According to the listing, the house has been "re-envisioned and added onto" more than once, but was totally refurbished in 2012.
Off the first-floor junior master suite is not just an outdoor shower, but an outdoor bathtub as well. We love how the suite leads out to the gardens and outdoor bathing space through French doors off the bathroom.
The Sag Harbor Yacht Club purchased the 42 Bay Street property and plan on adding 20 parking spaces for its members, thus freeing up spaces for public use.
The kitchen is sizable, but there isn’t a whole lot of countertop space. We’re thinking the new owner will want to keep the kitchen’s square footage but change the layout to maximize the room and make it more functional.
French doors lead to an outdoor deck, a waterfront dock on Upper Sag Harbor Cove, and a winterized studio with a full bathroom but there isn’t a pool on the 0.31-acre property.
It’s recently undergone a total renovation and has interior features like a two-story great room, a chef’s kitchen, a wood-paneled library with a fireplace, and an entry foyer. A finished lower level hosts a guest room and spa-like bathroom.
This tiny Southampton home has multiple reclaimed wood details—including century-old barn doors, decorative wood from a Sag Harbor home, and hardwood floors from a sustainable pine farm.
Parts of the interiors could definitely benefit from a face lift—especially since the home looks quite dark—but we’re really hoping that this 325-year-old gem doesn’t get torn down.
This week’s Curbed Comparisons explores Sag Harbor village homes, including a Green Revival fixer-upper, two other renovated 19th century homes, and one ’90s turnkey home.
According to a representative from Compass, the house has not been finished being built, so we’re curious to see if the new owners are going to tear it down or finish it with their own design.
Some of the original details have been maintained (though restored), such as the millwork and hand-pegged wood beams, but 21st century amenities like smart home technology and new materials had been added to modernize the home.
We love that period details that the home has maintained—but the interiors still need some updating. In particular, we’re thinking that the kitchen cabinets will be replaced and the original hardwood floors will be restored.
Interior features include wood-beamed cathedral ceilings in the living room, wide plank hardwood floors, exposed brick behind the fireplace, and a wall of windows.
Stainless steel appliances and marble countertops give the kitchen a contemporary feel, while hardwood floors and vaulted ceilings make the space feel cozy.