Hamptons Preview

If you’re looking to buy a home in one of the exclusive New York beach towns that make up the Hamptons, now is the time to start looking for your new summer getaway.

But before you dive in, it’s important to do your homework and learn about the uniqueness and charms each area possesses.

In this special series, Mansion Global will guide you through all you need to know about buying and living in Amagansett, East Hampton, Southampton, Westhampton, Sagaponack, Bridgehampton and Montauk.

The township of East Hampton is made up of several smaller hamlets, and the idyllic hamlet of Amagansett is one of the true standouts. Both areas are the last stops south of the Montauk Highway on the South Shore of Long Island, and each has its own unique charm.

But there are similarities, too. “The easy access to New York, beautiful vistas, natural light, and tranquility calls to visitors from all over the globe,” said Karen A. Benvenuto, associate broker with Brown Harris Stevens. “The resale value in both areas is consistently strong, and homes here are always in demand...READ MORE

The allure of Southampton, said Martha Gundersen, an associate broker at Brown Harris Stevens, is that you can walk from the charming village to the town’s beautiful estate section. “Some of the most impressive estates in the Hamptons are found there on the wide, tree-lined streets that lead right to sandy beaches,” Ms. Gundersen said.

Southampton also happens to be one of the closer Hamptons towns to New York City, coming in at less than 100 miles from the city, cutting down on travel (and traffic) time. It stands on the southeastern end of of Long Island’s South Fork, and is comprised of several villages and unincorporated hamlets...READ MORE

The incorporated village of Sagaponack and the unincorporated (and somewhat more rural) hamlet of Bridgehampton are both part of Southampton, on the east end of Long Island’s South Fork.

The two areas extend north from the pristine shoreline along some of the richest farmland on Long Island. Rolling vineyards and neat rows of vegetables are part of the scenery, as well as pastures where prized horses graze....READ MORE

Like other parts of the Hamptons, Westhampton is popular with New Yorkers looking for second (or third or fourth) homes. But most alluring might be that it’s a mere 90 minutes from the city, making it rather convenient, especially since summer Hamptons traffic can make trips to towns "further out" last many hours.

Settled in 1666, Westhampton is a hamlet that’s part of the larger town of Southampton on the east end of Long Island’s South Fork, and it sits just across the bay from Fire Island. Comprised of Westhampton, Westhampton Beach, Westhampton Beach Village and Westhampton Dunes, it’s location west of the Shinnecok Canal means it’s removed from the infamous bottleneck traffic that clogs neighboring towns as they stretch eastward...READ MORE

While the Hamptons is known for beaches, fun and luxury living to the fullest, it’s also known for its crowds. However, those looking to escape the crowds a bit can head to Montauk on Long Island’s easternmost point.

Roughly 120 miles from New York City, Montauk has long attracted serious fisherman, in-the-know surfers to Ditch Plains for its offshore break, and now draws fashionable weekenders...READ MORE