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On the Market: Coastal Cottagecore Homes That Keep Summer Alive

by Elliman Insider Team

September 2024

By Grace Cassidy With summer now in its post-Labor Day home stretch, many of us are looking for ways to hang onto the warm weather and longer days of the season. As the sun sets on summer, we’ve rounded up a collection of homes on the market around the Northeast that epitomize a certain seasonal vibe popularly associated with the films of Nancy Meyers. Whether you call it Coastal Cottagecore , Coastal Grandmother or simply the Nancy Meyers Aesthetic , these eight homes in the Hamptons, New Jersey, Connecticut and Massachusetts keep the spirit of summer alive a little longer—until it’s time to become cozy cold weather retreats during the winter months! The Hamptons,  NY 9 Hither Lane, East Hampton, NY | $24,950,000 Designed by James Michael Howard, this newly built East Hampton estate features an 11,644-square-foot main house on over an acre of land. The eight-bedroom, fully furnished mansion features a double-height foyer, chef’s kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances and marble countertops, multiple fireplaces and a radiant-heated mudroom. The luxurious primary suite boasts a fireplace and a spa-like bathroom with a steam shower, tub and dual walk-in closets. Enjoy entertaining in the warmer months at the beautiful outdoor living area with a heated gunite pool, sun deck and cabana. A two-car garage with a loft space, outdoor shower and multiple garden areas are also included. 16 Wills Point Road, Montauk, NY | $8,195,000 This shingle-style home in Montauk’s Culloden Point is situated on 1.38 acres, offering beautiful water views from almost every room in the 6,000-square-foot home. Cathedral ceilings, hardwood floors, multiple fireplaces, a double-height great room and an eat-in chef’s kitchen define the five-bedroom, eight-bath retreat. There are two primary suites, each with a fireplace. The oversized two-car garage includes a private second-floor artist’s studio with a full bathroom and deck, while the exterior living space boasts a heated saltwater gunite pool, professionally landscaped lawn and generous deck ideal for entertaining. 33 Lily Pond Lane, East Hampton Village, NY | $44,500,000 Originally constructed in 1970 and refreshed in 2023, this 7,000-square-foot oceanfront East Hampton estate is waiting for its next owner. The six-bedroom, eight-bathroom home features a stunning double-height great room with vaulted ceilings and walls of windows, a professional chef’s kitchen and an oceanview primary suite with a fireplace and luxurious spa-like bathroom with a skylight. The nearly 2-acre property also includes a separate guest house, pool, jacuzzi, sauna, lighted tennis and basketball courts and 171 feet of private ocean frontage. Massachusetts 133 Surfside Road, Nantucket, Mass. | $3,495,000 With hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings and a beautiful shingled exterior, this Nantucket home is a charming beachside retreat just minutes from ocean beaches and downtown shops and restaurants. Originally built in 1996, the nearly 3,000-square-foot home features three bedrooms and two bathrooms, a wraparound deck, and a spacious yard with an in-ground swimming pool. The finished lower level hosts an additional living space, den or office, and laundry room. 1 Marchants Path, Edgartown, Mass. | $2,949,000 Located on Martha’s Vineyard, this 2,254-square-foot colonial home includes three bedrooms and two and one-half bathrooms on a half-acre parcel. The double-height main living and dining area features a gas fireplace and sliding glass doors for effortless indoor-outdoor entertaining in the warmer months. The recently updated kitchen boasts stainless-steel appliances and a center island with butcher block counters, while the first-floor primary suite offers direct access to one of two outdoor showers. A mahogany covered screened-in porch, west-facing views over farmland and a detached artist’s studio complete this property. 14 Nonantum Avenue, Nantucket, Mass. | $14,495,000 This stunning Nantucket property has everything needed in a private beachside compound. Sited on a full acre, the property showcases a three-bedroom, four-and-one-half-bathroom main house, a three-bedroom guest house, swimming pool and hot tub, pool cabana with a half-bathroom and a two-car garage with a studio apartment. Interior features include hardwood flooring, wide windows, fireplaces and contemporary fixtures. A rooftop deck is ideal for watching the sunset with loved ones. New Jersey 1119 Sampson Road, Point Pleasant, NJ | $1,999,000 This shingle-style Point Pleasant retreat is situated directly on the Manasquan Riverfront, offering a perfect place to entertain during the summer. Inside 2,828 square feet, the home features four bedrooms and three bathrooms, beautiful hardwood flooring, a stone fireplace in the double-height living room, an open-concept design, and well-equipped kitchen with top-of-the-line stainless-steel appliances and stylish beamed ceilings. Residents appreciate 55 feet of water frontage with a fiberglass bulkhead, a 270-foot private dock, and sliding glass doors that make indoor-outdoor living simple. Connecticut 46 Compo Mill, Green Farms, Westport, Conn. | $6,995,000 Affectionately referred to as Sandbar, this shingle-style waterfront Westport retreat just underwent a two-year update to now offer a Brazilian hardwood deck and an erosion protected bulkhead that spans the length of the waterfront. Sited on a half-acre, the 5,567-square-foot home includes five bedrooms, five full bathrooms, two half-baths, hardwood flooring, fireplaces, a well-equipped chef’s kitchen and butler’s pantry, winding staircase and a generous primary suite complete with a private bathroom and office. Sandbar is found within a gated community just one hour from New York City.

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