Wednesday, September 23
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Page Six has reported that the Clintons will be renting for the second summer running an Amagansett house owned by “Republican art collector Andre Nasser” and his wife, “real estate guru” Lois for the last two weeks in August. Price tag: $100,000. The paper implied that this was a huge amount to pay.
It’s been a fantastic summer in the Hamptons, with the real estate market very dynamic. With prices at an all time high, lots of inventory, and new construction booming, the Hamptons market is strong. Traditionally, the fall season has always been a busy time for Hamptons real estate.
Vines are seldom the stars of the garden or landscape, but they play important supporting roles in many successful landscapes. Vines enhance the focal points and features of the garden, and in the right location at the right time of year can have their chance to shine, too.
“You can judge the quality of a house by the quality of its art,” so said Rick Friedman, the head of Art Hamptons during his latest art fair in July. And many builders, brokers and interior designers have discovered that staging houses with art helps their properties sell.
Imagine owning a home that is capable of removing all the stress from everyday life. Well, we found such a home at 14 Maple Street, in Montauk. This modern masterpiece is not just a home - it’s an experience.
One of the Hamptons’ hidden treasures is Pembrooke Fine Landscapes, a boutique landscape design/build company that for ten years has worked with select clients. Pembrooke’s founding partner, Bill D’Agata, is as talented as he is meticulous, overseeing the smallest detail.
It used to be that a media room was de rigueur in the upscale Hamptons residence. Not so any longer. Ditto for wine cellars. While awfully nice (especially for oenophiles), they’re a bit passé. Gyms are still the norm but yoga rooms are much more now. Homeowners on the South Fork are nothing if not trendy.
What better way to spend some warm summer days and cool summer nights in the Hamptons than listening to great music at the theaters, clubs, and other venues. As August arrives, the sounds of summer can be heard from Westhampton Beach to Montauk as live musicians perform all across the Hamptons.
The Hampton Classic is internationally known for its spectacular displays of accomplished riding, and its sponsor and spectator donations. From high-profile celebrities to beginning riders, the Hampton Classic offers a full immersive equestrian competitive experience, with a wide spectrum of activities focusing on animal welfare and the betterment of the local community.