A historic beach home on Main Street in Sag Harbor has been listed for $3.5 million. The two-family home boasts three bedrooms and two baths in the main house, a cottage, and extensive grounds. It is an ideal purchase for city dwellers hoping to take a restful break over the summer.
299 Main Street is centrally located on one of the most popular and charming streets in the Hamptons. This prime real estate gives potential buyers the chance to own a classic Hamptons home, complete with many original details from its construction in 1900. The main floor features a traditional double parlor living/dining room with beautiful bay windows, fir floors, and original molding. Additionally, on the main floor are two full-sized bedrooms, a full bathroom, and a large kitchen with French doors leading to a covered patio.
The second floor is legally classified as a separate apartment. A second full bath, a third bedroom, a bright and open living area, and a full kitchen adorn the upstairs. In addition, French doors lead to a rooftop deck with a stunning view of nearby Otter Pond. The small, freshwater pond is adjacent to Mashashimuet Park and is surrounded by lush greenery and a World War I memorial.
Featured on the .2 acre property is an additional 500 square-foot cottage. While it may be smaller than the 2,000-square-foot main house, the cottage is practically a third living space. It features a full bath, a bar area, and a wood-burning stove. Buyers can expect extra space and charm from this beautiful, historical cottage.
Location is another reason the property is so attractive to buyers. It is close to well-known bay and ocean beaches, local farmstands, Mashashimuet Park, and Sag Harbor’s waterfront activities. Main Street is home to art, theater, music, shopping, and dining, making it easy to enjoy amenities close to home.
The quaint village of Sag Harbor, located in East Hampton, is known for its history as a whaling community. The two-square-mile town was the first point of entry into the state of New York, established in 1789 by President George Washington. Sag Harbor thrived as a seaport until the mid-1800s when expansion into the West began. The village turned to industry and was home to factories producing hats, watches, sugar, cotton, flour, bottles, pottery, and more.
Some long-lasting enterprises include the Bulova Watchcase Factory, Agwam Aircraft Products, and Grumman Aerospace. The last of the factories had closed by 1981, and the village has since relied on tourism as its main industry. Sag Harbor is now a quiet refuge for those looking for a break from the city in the Hamptons. As the village is so small, Main Street property presents a unique opportunity to reside there.
299 Main Street is being marketed by Sotheby’s International Realty by agents Sharon Stern and Heather Buchanan, who can be reached through the Sotheby’s website. Sotheby’s is a prominent real estate agency in the Hamptons where they currently have nearly 800 properties listed.
