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MONTAUK LIVING
WHAT’S NEW AND HAPPENING IN MONTAUK THIS SUMMER
Sandbar Montauk - Royal Atlantic Resort
BY ALICE PHILLIPS
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inally, it’s summer and July 4th festivities are fast approaching! When planning your Montauk trip, there are some new and notable places to visit – as well as the perennial favorite spots. There are some new eateries in and around the Village this year. Sandbar Montauk located in the Royal Atlantic Resort is the new go-to breakfast, lunch and dinner spot right on the ocean. Open every day from 7am to midnight, there’s a newly refurbished beachside dining area and bar as well as a low-key, casual indoor dining room. Covid permitting, there will be a roster of live, local bands and artists for diners’ entertainment.
Tacquito’s on Montauk Highway across from the Plaza. The glassed-in space will house a classic Italian market, café and pizza joint. Look for the grand opening around July 4th weekend.
works with more than 20 local farms to create a menu highlighting seasonal ingredients, delicate homegrown herbs, sustainably caught fish and responsibly sourced meats.
Finally closed for good, Sloppy Tuna has been reengineered as Bounce Beach Montauk, part of an upscale sports club chain based in Manhattan and Chicago. While the restaurant is reservation only, beachgoers can get lobster rolls
Kissaki, the cutting edge sushi joint, has teamed up with NYC Thai restaurant Fish Cheeks to present Kissaki x Fish Cheeks, a quick service pop-up restaurant at the Montauk Anglers Club. The menu features seafood-focused Thai food as well as a full sushi menu. Order from the counter and sit at tables overlooking the marina. Other oldies but goodies with new menus: Kenny’s Castaways, now serving high-end Italian fare featuring gourmet brick oven pizza; Morty’s Oyster Stand serving fresh seafood in the old Cyril’s locale on the Napeague stretch.
Gary Costello, proprietor of the pink and white palace TT’s Montauk is busy revamping the old
and cocktails from the takeout windows. In a nod to reducing pandemic exposure, dancing shall be restricted to one’s reserved table. Similarly, late-night dining/hot spots Ruschmeyer’s and Surf Lodge reopen this season as reservationonly while following strict(er) social-distancing measures. Patrons will be required to remain seated: no table-hopping permitted. La Fin Kitchen and Lounge takes over the former Swallow East spot on West Lake Drive. A south of France-inspired farm-to-table restaurant, La Fin
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After a tough 2020, Montauk shopping is back in full swing. High-end Wyld Blue is back for another season offering unique and timeless vintage handbags, jewelry, clothing and vintage accessories. Montauk Surf & Sports remains the premier purveyor of all things beach for sale or rental, including clothing, footwear, surf boards, paddle boards, mopeds and bikes. The shop also runs Ryde Montauk, a contactless bike share company. Simply download the app, locate a bike station, pick a bike, unlock it from the app and ride away. When you’re finished your ride, just bring it back to any available station and
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ECO-LUXURY LAKE AND SUNSET VIEWS FROM A HILLTOP $7,995,000 - To be completed this summer. MTK MDRN’s “Hilltop” is a modern sanctuary of eco-luxury set atop a hill with stunning views of East Lake, wonderful sunsets, the ocean to the southwest, and a lush green canopy all around. 5,000 SF, 6 BR, 7 BA, 1.1 acres, salt-water pool, spa, patios, pool house and 2-car garage. Web# 880435
EAST END ESTATES
$2,150,000 | 1.03 Acres | Web# 879469
OCEANFRONT ACRE IN SURFSIDE
$9,995,000 - 42 Surfside Ave | One Acre | Web# 4407
MID-CENTURY MODERN
$5,995,000 - 3BR | 3BA | 1.14 Acres | Web# 879439
Corcoran’s Top Producer - Montauk Office
Helen Stubbmann Licensed Real Es tate Salesperson m 6 31. 3 75 . 3 7 78 h s t u b b m a n n @ c o r c o r a n .c o m
Real estate agents affiliated with The Corcoran Group are independent contractors and are not employees of The Corcoran Group. Equal Housing Opportunity. The Corcoran Group is a licensed real estate broker located at 729D Montauk Hwy, Montauk, NY 11954. All information furnished regarding property for sale or rent or regarding financing is from sources deemed reliable, but Corcoran makes no warranty or representation as to the accuracy thereof. All property information is presented subject to errors, omissions, price changes, changed property conditions, and withdrawal of the property from the market, without notice. All dimensions provided are approximate. To obtain exact dimensions, Corcoran advises you to hire a qualified architect or engineer.
MONTAUK LIVING press “end rental” in the app. It’s that easy. Don’t forget to grab a post-ride donut from Sundae Donuts, downstairs in Montauk Plaza.
from Deep Hollow Ranch. Hike the trails and see the remains of WWII bunkers at nearby Shadmoor State Park.
There’s so much to do in and around Montauk aside from beaching, surfing and boating. World class public golf is available at Montauk Downs State Park, which boasts a 6,500-yard championship course designed by Robert Trent Jones. New York State residents can get in a round for $48; non-residents pay double. Tennis is also available, with six Har-Tru courts open for daily play.
Families can get into the swing of things at Puff & Putt Family Fun Center located in the center of Montauk Village. Play mini golf or rent sailboats, paddle boats, kayaks and stand-up paddle boards to tool around Fort Pond. Of course, there are myriad fishing and boating rental places all along the harborside and Lake Montauk for additional family fun.
Hikers, birdwatchers and animal lovers have tons to do as well, as Montauk boasts a plethora of state and county parks. Historical attractions abound at Montauk Point State Park, featuring the Montauk Lighthouse and its extensive collections of exhibits and photographs. The 724-acre property has trails, rocky beaches and freshwater ponds. Hither Hills State Park is the largest park in Montauk, featuring 1,755 acres of bay and ocean beaches, hiking trails, horse trails, fishing and campgrounds. Along with its pristine Atlantic coastline, visitors can also fish the 40-acre freshwater pond in Hither Woods. Camp Hero State Park is the site of an abandoned Cold War era Air Force radar station, now turned into hiking trails with spectacular surfing and surfcasting. Theodore Roosevelt County Park houses the site where Teddy Roosevelt and his Roughriders quarantined after returning stateside after the Spanish-American War. Tour the park on horseback with guided trail rides
And the highlight of the July 4th holiday? The Stars Over Montauk fireworks show by Grucci sponsored by the Montauk Chamber of Commerce. Based upon current NYS pandemic guidelines, the show is tentatively scheduled to go off on July 4 (raindate July 5) at 9pm from Umbrella Beach – but sightlines are terrific from anywhere in town. For additional information: www.montaukchamber.com/events.
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Amazing Sunsets in Montauk
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96 Tuthill Road, Montauk $3,500,000 | Sited on .53 acres high upon a bluff crest, this property offers breathtaking sunset vistas. Ability to build an approx. 2,931sf above ground residence.
elliman.com | web# H357035
Experience with a Proven Track Record of Success Martha Gundersen Lic. Assoc. R.E. Broker
O 631.537.6535 | M 631.405.8436 martha.gundersen@elliman.com
Paul Brennan
Lic. Assoc. R.E. Broker O 631.537.4144 | M 631.235.9611 paul.brennan@elliman.com
2488 MAIN ST, P.O. BOX 1251, BRIDGEHAMPTON, NY 11932. 631.537.5900 © 2021 DOUGLAS ELLIMAN REAL ESTATE. ALL MATERIAL PRESENTED HEREIN IS INTENDED FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY. WHILE, THIS INFORMATION IS BELIEVED TO BE CORRECT, IT IS REPRESENTED SUBJECT TO ERRORS, OMISSIONS, CHANGES OR WITHDRAWAL WITHOUT NOTICE. ALL PROPERTY INFORMATION, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO SQUARE FOOTAGE, ROOM COUNT, NUMBER OF BEDROOMS AND THE SCHOOL DISTRICT IN PROPERTY LISTINGS SHOULD BE VERIFIED BY YOUR OWN ATTORNEY, ARCHITECT OR ZONING EXPERT. EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY.
SPOTLIGHT
HAPPY 225 ANNIVERSARY TO MONTAUK POINT LIGHTHOUSE! TH
LIGHTING NEW YORK STATE’S EASTERNMOST POINT SINCE 1796
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BY RICHARD LEWIN
veryone on the East End has driven behind a
of the land, so that oxen could pull the Connecticut
car with the famous “Montauk — The End”
sandstone blocks up to the building site. Credit for
sticker on its bumper. Mia Certic, Montauk
choosing and surveying the site and drawing up the
Historical Society’s first Executive Director, has
blueprints goes to then New York State Senator Ezra
a vision for Montauk Point Lighthouse’s current
L’Hommedieu. The octagonal Lighthouse Tower
225th Anniversary year that would read “Montauk
itself was designed by architect John McComb, Jr.
Lighthouse — A New Beginning”. Mia has planned book signings, live performances and special exhibits
For Richard “Dick” White, Jr., the current Chair
at the Lighthouse Museum, to focus attention
of the Montauk Historical Society’s Lighthouse
and increase worldwide appreciation of the first
Committee, Montauk Point Lighthouse is a family
lighthouse in New York State, and the fourth oldest
affair. His late wife Elizabeth Lee “Betsy” White was
active one in the United States. Major restoration
M.H.S. President for 20 years. For many years the
of the Lighthouse tower, renovation of the attached
U.S. Coast Guard tried various ways to hand over its
“1860’s Building”, reconstruction of the pillbox that
Lighthouse responsibilities to another party. Betsy
was purposely pushed off the cliff in 1976 because
White played a key role in the Montauk Historical
of erosion, and revetment of the receding shoreline,
Society’s assumption of the duties of managing the
currently reduced from the original 300 feet from
Lighthouse property, including concessions, the
the tower to a current 95 feet, are advancing at high
Lighthouse Museum, care of buildings and grounds
speed in this special year.
and the tower itself. The Coast Guard would retain only control of the Aids To Navigation (A.T.O.N.),
Before President George Washington commissioned
that is, the light and fog signals.
the installation of Montauk Point Lighthouse in Henry Osmers, Mia Certic and Richard White, Jr. Photos: Richard Lewin
1792, the most effective method of warning nearby
In April of 1986, the takeover was proposed at
boats that they were approaching Montauk Point,
a meeting on Governors Island, home of U.S.
was creating huge bonfires on the bluffs at Turtle
Coast Guard District 1. In attendance were M.H.S.
Cove,
commonly
President Peggy Joyce, Betsy and Dick White,
set by Montaukett
Craig Tuthill, Lena Greenwald and George Biondo.
Indians, the local
Legislation transferring Lighthouse property to the
residents
MHS was officially signed by President Bill Clinton
at
the
time.
on September 30, 1996. For the latest updates about the Anniversary celebration, please visit:
Surprisingly, it took only five months to construct the 110foot
Lighthouse
in 1796, with the cornerstone
being
laid on June 7th. Since
there
were
no roads on the property at the time, custom utility roads had to be carved out
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SCAN FOR FULL LISTING
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Montauk Colony: If You Lived Here, You’d Be Surfing Right Now Montauk. ONLY TWO LOTS REMAIN. An extraordinary opportunity has emerged at the edge of the ocean on two 1 acre parcels, each sprawling along nearly 100’ of beachfront and with each lot offering 180° views to the Atlantic over Montauk’s fabled Ditch Plains. With Suffolk County septic approvals for 6-bedroom houses, the fortunate new owner of one of these parcels merely needs a building permit to create something of their own design from 5,800 SF over 6,000 SF with ample room for pool, spa and patios that would afford epic views of the ocean from the first floor. If more property is needed to complete your Montauk vision, you could combine 2 lots to create that coveted guest house or unique compound. With Montauk experiencing a renaissance, this property is close to chic restaurants, beach bars, marinas, the Robert Trent Jones designed Downs and even a private airport just a short drive away. With all this plus world class surfing beckoning at the other end of your own beach-side staircase, your dream of that perfect summer awaits at the Montauk Colony. Exclusive. Lot 3 - 44 Deforest Road $6.995M WEB# 870647 Lot 4 - 46 Deforest Road $7.995M WEB# 870650
S P E C I A L P R O M O T I O N A L F E AT U R E
22 Lakeside Court, Montauk
JOAN HEGNER OF THE CORCORAN GROUP BY CLAUDETTE GREENSTEIN We had a chance to speak with veteran real estate broker Joan Hegner who gave us the 411 on the Montauk real estate market. What is the vibe like in Montauk this year, compared to last? It is apparent that Montauk will have a summer unlike any other this season as we are already seeing record numbers visiting and seeking homes. With COVID restrictions lifting, and venues able to open for greater use — town is literally buzzing on all cylinders! What does your crystal ball say about the Montauk market for the rest of the year? As reported, inventory is quite low — especially in the $2/$3M and under price points, so any owner looking to make their move, now is the perfect time to get listed with all the pent up buyer interest still seeking their ideal wish list. I predict once this happens, we will see a banner second half of 2021! How is the rental market shaping up this summer, is there any inventory left? Interesting question, my sense is twofold; as so many bought in 2020, and prices of rentals went much higher from the frenzied 2020 rental market, there appears to be a larger inventory remaining across the board so owners should adjust accordingly if they want to realize a rental going forward. What is the best advice you can give a new home buyer looking for real estate in Montauk this summer? With lower inventory, interest rates dropping, and sky high interest, when you see what you want, don’t delay as homes will get scooped up quickly! Can you tell us about a favorite Montauk listing you have, and why it’s a good deal? My lakefront listing at 22 Lakeside Court is the rarest of jewels having a peaceful locale, almost 200’ along the lake, a stunning window walled sleek design and coveted lakeside pool permit which is so valuable in today’s tough zoning. After a recent price adjustment, this will be sold soon!
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A QUICK LOOK: Price: $2,700,000 Location: Montauk Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Full & 1 Half
EXCLUSIVELY PRESENTED BY Joan Hegner, Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker The Corcoran Group 631.697.5730 | jhegner@corcoran.com
Lake Montauk Sanctuary $2,700,000 - Fabulous waterfront opportunity at 22 Lakeside Court. Embrace this sleek modern retreat set along peaceful cul-de-sac amidst carefree landscape and offering 180º lake views. Conceived by architect Robert Young, this stunning window walled home features views from all rooms, with generous lakeside lawn spaces, gentle path to the waterfront and a rare waterfront pool permit in place. First level features stone flooring through the en suite master, 2 guest bedrooms, guest bath and deck for serene viewing and relaxation. Upper vaulted living boasts floor to ceiling windows bringing the expansive views inside this sun-filled great room with fireplace, open granite, stainless kitchen, al fresco dining for soaking in the views. Gas heat, central air, low maintenance and year round living make this a stellar offering and Montauk’s best waterfront buy. Web# 870242
40 Years Listing & Selling Montauk and the Hamptons. 2020 Silver Councel Member
Joan Hegner Licensed A s sociate Real E s tate Broker m 6 31. 69 7. 5 73 0 | j h e g n e r @ c o r c o r a n .c o m
Real estate agents affiliated with The Corcoran Group are independent contractors and are not employees of The Corcoran Group. Equal Housing Opportunity. The Corcoran Group is a licensed real estate broker located at 729D Montauk Hwy, Montauk, NY 11954. All information furnished regarding property for sale or rent or regarding financing is from sources deemed reliable, but Corcoran makes no warranty or representation as to the accuracy thereof. All property information is presented subject to errors, omissions, price changes, changed property conditions, and withdrawal of the property from the market, without notice. All dimensions provided are approximate. To obtain exact dimensions, Corcoran advises you to hire a qualified architect or engineer.
MONTAUK LIFE
SHOWCASE SALES SOME OF THE MOST RECENT DEALS IN MONTAUK
UNIQUE MONTAUK COMPOUND 88 Tuthill Rd, Montauk Last Asking Price: $4,950,000 Paul Brennan & Martha Gundersen Douglas Elliman Real Estate
CULLODEN POINT SPLENDOR 28 Wills Point Rd, Culloden Point Last Asking Price: $3,400,000 Joan Hegner The Corcoran Group
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MODERN DESIGN WITH OCEANVIEW 187 Old Montauk Highway, Montauk Last Asking Price: $4,900,000 Helen Stubbmann The Corcoran Group
PRISTINE LAKE VIEWS 324 East Lake Drive, Montauk Last Asking Price: $2,199,000 Susan Ceslow Douglas Elliman Real Estate
Oceanview Living Reinvented in Montauk
Architect's rendering
$7,950,000 | 6 BR, 5.5 BA | This new construction modern home is located 500 feet from the deeded beach path to the Atlantic Ocean. The upside down design takes advantage of the hilltop elevation with panoramic ocean views from the living room, dining room and kitchen as well as the magnificent upper level infinity edged pool and deck. Planned completion is Summer 2021.
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Susan Ceslow Architect's rendering
Lic. Assoc. R.E. Broker O 631.668.6565 M 631.335.0777 susan.ceslow@elliman.com
Joseph Van Asco Lic. R.E. Salesperson
O 631.329.9400 M 631.353.1043 joseph.vanasco@elliman.com
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Magnificent Montauk
2488 MAIN ST, P.O. BOX 1251, BRIDGEHAMPTON, NY 11932. 631.537.5900 © 2021 DOUGLAS ELLIMAN REAL ESTATE. ALL MATERIAL PRESENTED HEREIN IS INTENDED FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY. WHILE, THIS INFORMATION IS BELIEVED TO BE CORRECT, IT IS REPRESENTED SUBJECT TO ERRORS, OMISSIONS, CHANGES
$13,700,000 | 6 BR, 6.5 BA | Perched 125 feet above sea level, providing 180-degree unobstructed Atlantic Ocean views, this architectural masterpiece is crowned with an approx. 1,745sf rooftop deck and fire pit, taking full advantage of its superb location and breathtaking views. elliman.com/H355856
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