Hamptons Real Estate

44 BASKETNECK LN
$4,500,000
Remsenburg

East Quogue
$2,100
East Quogue

The Hamptons / North Fork Living

Luxury Residential and Rental Properties | The Arts | Sporting | Lifestyle

The Hamptons, bordering the Atlantic Ocean on the South Shore of Long Island, is generally considered the area from Westhampton to Montauk. It covers nearly 50 miles and offers some of the world’s most beautiful beaches. The Hamptons also offer a scenic collage of farms, vineyards, country clubs, and, of course, some of the most desirable addresses on the East Coast.

The hamlets and villages of the Hamptons define luxury, elegance and style in a completely relaxed atmosphere. With shimmering beaches, breathtaking estates and a gently refined way of life, the South Fork of Long Island is one of world’s most desired retreats. The East End of Long Island is preppy, elegant, serene and beautiful; fitting for every lifestyle and temperament.

Southampton, Water Mill, Sagaponak and East Hampton, together, have long been considered the core vacation area of the Hamptons; often referred to as East of “The Canal” (Shinnecock Canal) and South of “The Highway” (Route 27). Today, the Hamptons vacation area is much larger, offering vacation possibilities from the most chic to a simple beach side getaway.

The North Fork

The North Fork of Long Island, long known for its potato farms and rural hamlets, has transformed into vibrant communities with an abundance of vineyards, fine restaurants and cultural attractions. From Riverhead to Orient Point, the North Fork borders the Long Island Sound on Long Island’s North Shore and offers more than 30 miles of beautiful tranquil beaches and quaint hideaways.

The North Fork is fast becoming a viticulturists dream. With over 35 licensed wineries currently operating on more than 3,000 acres, the North fork is one of the country's most exciting wine producing regions.

The North Fork comprises the Southold Town and most of the Town of Riverhead. Both were founded in 1640 as Southold Town, New York’s oldest “English Town”. After many years of near isolation, the region has become a playground for families, couples and anyone looking for a relaxing serene respite. Today, there are many seaside communities, some with a New England feel, as Connecticut lies just across the Long Island Sound.

Luxury Residential and Rental Properties

Offering some of the most desired zip codes and addresses, the East End of Long Island is a perfect summer destination. Though seasonally available, demand for luxury rentals peaks from late spring to early autumn, a gorgeous time to relish in the natural splendor the island has to offer. Off-season rentals are ideal for spending the holidays amidst pristine and peaceful natural beauty.

Waterfront estates with private beaches and gardens, large equestrian properties, charming cottages, and modern, loft-style condominiums are available for a season or for a quick get-away from the demands of urban living.

The Arts

Spilling with talent, surprise and provocation, the summer season is the time for the arts. Playwrights in residence offer intimate performances of their original work at arts centers and private estates. Installations from New York’s finest controversial artists to some of the world’s finest permanent collections, endowed from residents, cater to every taste and mood.

Acclaimed and award-winning musicians, from independent artists to rock-and-roll legends, often give private performances. The East End is awash with superb art; public sculpture gardens, 19th century operas, outdoor Baroque chamber concerts, and crooners performing a routine from the 1940s mark the sights and sounds of summer.

Sporting

Residents of the island’s East End are well versed in sophisticated sporting pursuits. Polo, a sport equal in enjoyment and exhilaration on the field and off, is a mainstay of the Hamptons and North Fork summer life. Sporting goes hand-in-hand with socializing, where athletics and friendly competition are indeed a focus, but also a chance to catch-up with summering neighbors. Stomping on divots, fashion watching, and cocktails under white tents are East End pastimes.

Equestrian sporting, in general, is a staple for the Island’s East End. Watching competitions in the autumn, spending time polishing saddles in the stable, or trotting at sunset on a beach, horsemanship is one of the most cherished sports on both the South and North Fork of Long Island.

Long Island also offers world class fishing. The South Fork, bordering the Atlantic Ocean, offers anglers a wide array of opportunities for different types of fishing. From deep sea to off shore, anglers flock to Long Island’s South Fork for the diversity. The North Shore, bordering the Long Island Sound, is also a highly regarded fishing location, as the areas known as “the race” and “the gut”, referring to where the Long Island Sound meets the Atlantic Ocean, conger up visions of world-class fishing.

Lifestyle

The Hamptons and East End of Long Island offer tremendous natural backdrops for pursuit of one’s hobbies and interests. Yachting, personal aviation, and classic car collecting are just some of the many undertakings enjoyed by the island’s elite. Ultimately, hobbies are pursued to an almost fervent level, where nurturing passions meets social expectations and norms.

The East End of Long Island considers green practices, ranging from organic gardening to comprehensive sustainable living practices, less a hobby and more of a way of life. Electric cars among luxury automobiles, solar panels integrated into palatial estates, and other nuanced ecologically friendly practices are common sights.

Crisp air, laced with just enough ocean saltiness; society events; or sporting, the East End of Long Island is a celebrated and beloved area for luxury living. From the sophistication of the Hamptons lifestyle, to the more gentile and serene North Fork atmosphere, the East End of Long Island will continue to define high-class living.