Homeowning in the most popular and elite areas of the Hamptons does not come cheap. Buyers looking for something waterfront from Westhampton to Montauk know to expect high prices, but some properties are on another level. Dune Cottage, listed for $95 million, is one such example. Sitting on over three acres of land and with 225 feet of private oceanfront, it also intrigues with its unique history.
Dune Cottage was built in 1910 as a part of the Wiborg Estate, once the largest estate in East Hampton. It spanned 600 acres. Frank Bestow Wiborg brought in architect Grosvenor Atterbury and builder George Eldredge, according to an article from The East Hampton Star, to create ‘The Dunes’ as it was called, including this home. Wiborg’s eldest daughter Sara Murphy, who was known for her vibrant life in Paris and running in the same circles as F. Scott Fitzgerald and Ernest Hemingway, inherited the residence next. Fast forward and one of the most recent owners of Dune Cottage was Lee Radziwill, the famous sister of Jackie O. According to an old NY Post article, she sold the house for $19 million in 2001 to Thomas Lee, then the CEO of Thomas H. Lee Partners.
Perched between the Atlantic Ocean and the Maidstone Country Club, Dune Cottage still has manicured lawns and ivy trellises that cascade up the side of the home, paying homage to its timeless beauty. However, it’s clear to see that the oceanfront manor has benefited from refined renovations and maintenance, with the most recent remodel noted in 2016. It has a revamped facade and interiors infused with contemporary, eclectic flair. Vibrant wallpapers contrast light wood floors and ceilings that can be seen throughout, while state-of-the-art finishes breathe new life into the century-old home.
A total of ten bedrooms and 12 full bathrooms fill the 13,176-square-foot residence, which is split between a main home and a guest cottage next to the tennis court. Just your average set up, right? Also contributing to the price, the main house has a dreamy lower level that includes a full wellness center, a glamorous media screening room, a gym, and a heated grotto that leads to the pool outside.
Currently one of the most expensive homes for sale in the Hamptons, Hedgerow Exclusive Properties holds the stunning listing with an even more stunning price tag.
