Behind the Hedges Digest: Pricey on Chauncey & More

Looking for a deep dive into Hamptons real estate? BehindtheHedges.com is the premier real estate and lifestyle destination on Long Island’s fabled East End, featuring in-depth insights and exclusive content tailored to the Hamptons. Here’s a sampling of what you’ll find on Behind the Hedges.

SEVEN ACRES ON CHAUNCEY CLOSE: BACK ON THE MARKET FOR $85 MILLION
This interesting property, which consists of two parcels right on Georgica Pond with ocean views, first came to market in 2015 asking $45 million. Of course that’s a huge price for non-oceanfront; the house, constructed from an old barn from Hever Castle in England, where the Boleyn family live, was assembled on the site in the 1970s. Charming and different, of course, with 500-year-old adze marks on the beams, but not what today’s high-end buyer wants. So the property didn’t sell, even after it was reduced to $32 million. Read more at BehindtheHedges.com

ALWAYS WANTED TO DESIGN A HOME? GO FOR IT WITH THIS COMPETITION!
Always wanted to be the next Mies van der Rohe? Now’s your chance. Southampton architectural engineering firm Chiffert Engineering P.C., together with local agency Century 21 Agawam Town and Village Realty, is hosting a competition for a residential commission in Hampton Bays. The 2.2 acre property is at 1 Oceanview Road, overlooking Shinnecock Bay. Read more at BehindtheHedges.com