54 Lee Avenue

Rarely do houses as original and compelling as this come on the market. Featured in East Hampton Heritage book, this house, known as the "John D. Stokes House", holds significant historic importance. Completed in 1900, this is one of the original summer colony cottages built by prominent builder and architect George A. Eldrege, who introduced the gambrel style to East Hampton. Set on 1.11 +/- acres, this distinctive three story structure features eight bedrooms, six baths, living room, formal dining room, kitchen with breakfast corner, first and second story sleeping porches, and a beautiful wrap around front porch. Also on the manicured grounds is a large two-story carriage house. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to purchase a special historic estate on the finest lane in East Hampton Village.