East Hampton Home Designed By Renowned Architect Changes Hands For First Time in 81 Years

EAST HAMPTON, NY — A home built by a renowned architect in East Hampton is changing hands for the first time since it was built all the way back in 1931.

Listed at $29.95 million, and represented by Paul Brennan of Douglas Elliman, 32 Middle Lane in East Hampton has now closed, according to Douglas Elliman.

While the sellers' and buyers' identities are listed as only Dune Park LLC and 32 Middle Lane LLC, the home has sparked intrigue for years, designed by renowned architect Aymar Embury II, and kept in the same family since 1931.

Embury was a frequent collaborator of Robert Moses and many of his constructions are still found in New York City zoos, parks, playgrounds and swimming pools, Douglas Elliman noted.

The sale marks the second large-scale sale for Douglas Elliman on the East End: 7 Olde Towne Lane, repped by Erica Grossman and Michaela Keszler + Harald Grant of Sotheby's and Tim Davis and Gary DePersia of Corcoran in Southampton, sold for $29.9 million earlier this year.

According to the original listing, "This gorgeous 5.5-acre Estate is located in a coveted section, south of the highway, in East Hampton, designed in 1931 by famed architect Aymar Embury II, is made up of 8,268 sf of luxurious living space and boasts six bedrooms, five full and three half bathrooms. The gracious Manor is also includes a formal dining room, a gourmet kitchen, a grand living room and a fabulous outdoor living space. The exterior of this trophy home has a gorgeous pool, an active pond, acres of sprawling lawn, mature landscaping and magnificent, specimen trees that lead to a guest house. Close proximity to East Hampton Village and ocean beaches make this property even more desirable. This is a unique opportunity to be only the second owner of this home in 81 years."

Listing and photo courtesy of Douglas Elliman.