Lily Pond Lane is one of the most picturesque and sought-after streets in East Hampton. Lined with many historic charmers on the way to the ocean, there’s a classic, New England coastal feel that hangs in the air. Fun fact: Martha Stewart owned a stunning estate on the lovely street, which was featured in HC&G, from the 1990s until 2021. While the opportunity to nab the lifestyle guru’s house has come and gone, 1 Lily Pond Land is currently asking $25 million for those who can afford it.
Stewart’s former home was built in 1864, but this one was built in 1905 by renowned architect Joseph Greenleaf Thorp. It’s known as Frederick G. Potter House, named after the famed Hamptons real estate developer, and sits across the street from EC Potter House, which belonged to his brother. Stories are half the fun of buying a historic Hamptons abode, both old tales and more recent ones. Jon Bon Jovi owned EC’s house, while Chevy Chase sold the Frederick G. Potter House back in 2001, according to an article from Dan’s Papers.
Getting to the current listing as it stands today, buyers can expect traditional Hamptons beauty inside and out. An acre and a half of rolling lawns hold the three-story home, complete with front porches and lattice windows. Stepping inside, there are 7,500 square feet of elegant rooms to take in. Beautiful woodwork, playful wallpapers, and an overall green and white motif fosters a fresh and nature-oriented atmosphere. Aspiring chefs have a massive kitchen as their canvas, while those who prefer to relish time with guests can take to the expansive dining room, one of the many living rooms, or out to the back patio, pool, and pool house for sunny entertaining.
A total of 13 bedrooms and eight bathrooms awaits you, allowing more than enough room for friends or family to visit. At a price point like $25 million, one would hope you’re not often pulling out the air mattress.
Intrigued? Ed Petrie of Compass holds this listing.
