Dan's Papers - August 3, 2007 - Real Estates by Diane Strecker

As we move to the middle of summer, realtors pull out all the stops in order to take advantage of the short time left when visitors flood the East End gates. House tours, fundraisers and open house events take place throughout the East End. This past week in Sag Harbor, the Corcoran Group partnered with Miracle House, an organization that provides housing for families near city hospitals when in need, to raise money for their cause. This lavish event was promoted by actress Joan Allen and the luxurious Mondrian Resort in South Beach, Florida. The event promoted the 342-unit waterfront location out of the bustle of famous South Beach that features the Auga Spa, state of the art fitness equipment, chic event spaces and a 40 slip marine with a private dock master. The project designed by innovative Dutch designer Marcel Wanders will be completed in December 2007. Resorts such as these are many times showcased in the Hamptons keeping in mind the exodus of the East End snowbirds. Many summer Hamptonites find their way south or to the Caribbean each winter as the weather chills here in the north. Cocktails were served on the bay and an auction commenced on the lawn raising thousands for Miracle House. Gerry Logue another principle host of the event who offered his beautiful Sag Harbor waterfront as a venue, also has another waterfront location in Sag Harbor that is currently on the market. Gioia DiPaolo of the Corcoran Group in Sag Harbor has listed the two-story traditional with a private deepwater dock in the back yard at $2,995,000. This newly constructed bay front on nearly an acre is 3,500 sq. ft. and has 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths and two fireplaces. The pool overlooks the bay.

The Designer Showhouse held their annual gala on Ocean Road in Bridgehampton on the same evening. The 2007 Idea House is also getting underway in Amagansett this season.

West of the canal realtors are hopping as well listing and selling many impressive estates. Exclusive properties in both Remsenburg and Quogue have recently entered the market. The Starr estate in the coveted hamlet of Remsenburg has listed at $13.5 million. This 8,500 sq. ft. Mediterranean Villa is set on almost three acres and was built with Tuscany in mind. It has 5 bedrooms, 7 baths, two gazebos, an oversized granite pool, pool house and 175 feet of bulk heading with deepwater dock. Four of the bedrooms are suites and its grand foyer opens to a dramatic staircase. The open air and outdoor spaces lend to its European flair. The home is listed with Norma Reynolds, Sotheby's International Realty in Westhampton Beach. And, one of the East End's most well-known and historic estates has also entered the market. The 103-year-old Meadowcroft mansion is now listed for sale. In 2004 the estate in Quiogue celebrated its 100th birthday and a book titled Meadowcroft, commemorating the estate was simultaneously released. This 10,000 sq. ft. home was designed by famed architect Wilson Eyre and was built in the true tradition of grand Hamptons living. The magnificent mansion has seven bedrooms and seven fireplaces and has also been a past Designer Showhouse. The back lawn opens from a spreading covered porch running nearly the length of the entire structure. There are fans from the porch ceiling and built-in seating giving the feel of both indoors and out. There is a 57-foot pool that sits flat on the lawn looking out to the bay and the property's 640 ft. of waterfront. There is a private dock, a guest cottage, tennis court and four-car garage. This rare opportunity to own one's own piece of East End history is available through Brown Harris Stevens in West Hampton Beach and is priced at $12.9 million.