An Old Sag Harbor Cottage Combines Vintage Charm With Modern Amenities

Built circa 1880, this cottage in Sag Harbor, in New York’s Hamptons, has been attractively updated over the years, most recently by its current owners, principals of ASH NYC, an AD100 design firm. The place, now with a cute new gunite pool, sports a very un-1880s price, though: $2.95 million. For that, the lucky new owner gets the 1,500 square foot house in the Redwood neighborhood, with three bedrooms and three bathrooms, along with an accessory building, all set on 0.33 of an acre. Interested? Contact Jeremy Dunham and Cee Scott Brown at Compass.

Location is great for the property: the Redwood community offers access to kayaking, canoeing and paddleboarding on the calm, quiet waters of the bay and protected coves around Sag Harbor. And the house is just minutes away (just walking) from the increasingly exciting and interesting nightlife and restaurants of the town, including Baron’s Cove, the Beacon, Lulu Kitchen, and Le Bilboquet.

Inside, the house is as appealing as you’d expect from acclaimed designers, yet the interiors aren’t too done and over-renovated. The quirkiness of the corner fireplace and leaded windows are retained, and the kitchen boasts an old cast-iron stove, brick wall, beams, a wide window seat, and vintage cabinets. One bathroom includes an original old iron tub on legs, while another has been updated with a shower.

Outside, the accessory structure includes a bathroom and kitchenette, making it a great studio, workspace, or pool house. Lush greenery (making for privacy), mature trees, pretty flower gardens and lawns surround the charming deck with vine-covered pergola for al fresco dining and entertaining. This is just a perfect getaway from the city, making for easy living in the summers.