Enchanting Modern Beach House
This enchanting 1930s cottage has been exquisitely restored and meticulously renovated, preserving its charming Hamptons character while embracing modern comforts.
Nestled along the picturesque, tree-lined Accabonac Road and just moments from East Hampton Village, this home is surrounded by properties valued between $5 million and $10 million. It reimagines the essence of a Hamptons getaway, a retreat where weekends unfold with leisurely mornings, meals are shared with friends, and the boundaries between indoor and outdoor living blur seamlessly.
The cottage pays homage to its rich heritage while embodying contemporary living. The landscape remains quietly wild and tailored: tall sea grasses frame the garden, and a gorgeous and brand new gunite pool sits within the open meadow, encircled by native trees. The intervention is minimal, allowing nature to lead the experience.
Inside, the design prioritizes light and flow. The bright, modern kitchen flows effortlessly into the backyard, featuring an outdoor bar that accommodates four, an al fresco dining deck, and a summer kitchen. It would not be a beach house without a proper outdoor shower for a summer experience. A diagonal staircase acts as an axis, connecting the kitchen and indoor dining areas, keeping the living spaces open and dynamic. Expansive glass doors meld the interior with the landscape, inviting the beauty of the outdoors into every moment. The first floor is enriched by original exposed wooden beams, enhancing that unmistakable Hamptons charm.
Upstairs, the primary bedroom soars beneath a cathedral ceiling, flooded with natural light and refreshing cross-breezes. A tranquil sitting area, generous closet space, and a serene ensuite bath complete this private retreat. A cozy desk nook overlooks the trees, creating an ideal spot for reflection or quiet reading.
The landscape is a series of gentle experiences woven within a remarkable canopy of decades-old trees.
The land was sculpted to create movement throughout the property, with soft rolling contours that catch the light and guide the eye across the garden. You are naturally drawn from one vista to the next, discovering places to gather with friends, stretch out in the sun, or spend a quiet afternoon beneath the sky and canopy.
Hydrangeas, bayberry, ornamental grasses, dappled willow, pines, spruce, and evergreen plantings provide texture, movement, seasonal beauty, and year-round structure. Together they create a garden that feels abundant, relaxed, and established, filled with romance, whimsy, and an enduring connection to the natural beauty of the East End.
This Hamptons cottage epitomizes simplicity and connection between architecture and nature, between the essence of its heritage, and the ease of modern living.