Get a taste of those "Hamptons tomatoes" yourself: a Whalers Lane home in Amagansett, which was featured in the establishing shot of the famous "Seinfeld" episode "The Hamptons," is for sale through Corcoran for $8.75 million in an estate sale.
That 1994 episode is perhaps most famous for popularizing the word "shrinkage" and for Elaine’s interaction with a less-than-attractive baby. But that wasn’t the Long Island home’s last brush with celebrity: It was also used in the 1998 film "Deep Impact."
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The broker for the house, Jackie Dunphy, said that the home’s vibes made it perfect on film. "It’s a very casual house which is nice," she said. "The owner didn’t mind the film crews."
The home’s location, set on top of the dunes instead of behind them, makes the house a standout in terms of privacy and beach views, perfect for an on-screen close-up, according to Ms. Dunphy.
"The interesting thing about this house is normally, on the dunes, most homes only have second-story views," she said. "This one has an 180-degree view and is the furthest most property on the dune so it’s got that unbelievable sense of privacy."
Aside from its star turns, the home also has a military history, too. It began its life as an army bunker used in World War II, according to a news release. The bunker was concealed in an oceanfront cottage, so that spies and enemy soldiers wouldn’t recognize it as such. The bunker’s concrete structure and windows are permanent historical artifacts, and the rest of the house was built around the bunker. The bunker’s original metal doors are still there, and the second story of the bunker is now the master bedroom’s closet.
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"No one has ever built a house around a bunker. It’s the only one in the world and certainly in the United States," Ms. Dunphy said.
The 4,000-square-feet home, which was renovated post-"Seinfeld" in 2003, is set on 1.4 acres and offers 228 feet of beachfront. There’s a pool, two-car garage, four bedrooms with en-suites and a powder room, two fireplaces, and a second story deck. The guest wing is separate from the master bedroom.
The former owner expanded the entryway, second floor, and kitchen area. According to Ms. Dunphy, special care was given to the kitchen renovation. "The late owner was thinking of starting a catering business," she said. The kitchen has an eight-burner Wolff stove, two Miele dishwashers and oversized SubZero fridge.
"The creature comfort is you roll out of bed and roll into the ocean," said Ms. Dunphy. "It is not your typical cookie cutter Hamptons home. It has the lovely feel of the old Hamptons."