Storied Talmage Property Sells In East Hampton For $1.55 Million

EAST HAMPTON, NY — A new owner now has the chance to walk in the footsteps of one of East Hampton's founding families.

Sold for $1.55 million with Jeanine Edington of Douglas Elliman, 8 Haynes Lane off Talmage Farm Lane was owned by one of the original families of East Hampton; the 1.7-acre property was once home to polo grounds near the Talmage dairy farm.

It now houses a contemporary 3,300-square-foot shingle-style home designed by Tom Behringer, with four beds, three baths, fireplaces and open floor plan. In keeping with the history of the land, the property is now enclosed by scenic white plank horse fencing. Additional amenities include a heated Gunite pool and Har-Tru tennis court.

According to the Douglas Elliman Real Estate listing, "Situated on 1.7 lush acres on a private cul-de-sac, this contemporary East Hampton one story home designed by Tom Behringer offers 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, and 3,300 sq ft. Light, white, and bright with clean lines; styled with minimalist design. Shows like brand new. Double front doors open into the expansive great room, setting the tone of grandeur with 25 ft cathedral ceilings, a wood-burning fireplace, and a wall of windows that flood the living and dining areas with natural light.

"Two guest bedrooms, a full bath, designer kitchen with 20 ft ceilings, and a mud room entrance from the two-car detached garage lie in the west wing of the home. The east wing houses the fourth bedroom, second bath, and the master suite, complete with 20 ft ceilings, full bathroom, and wood-burning fireplace. Originally a polo farm owned by the Talmage family, this home's fully cleared grounds are as grand and lavish as its interior, surrounded by white plank horse fencing to preserve the polo farm atmosphere, located on a scenic easement.

"This land's great history is just one of the details that make this listing so wonderful and unique. Walls of 7 ft glass French doors line the great room, kitchen, and master suite and provide access to the brand new bluestone patio, 42 x 20 ft heated in-ground gunite pool, and regulation Har-Tru tennis court, allowing for seamless indoor/outdoor entertaining. Full, unfinished 3,300 sq ft basement with 9 ft ceilings is perfect for finishing and doubling your square footage. One level allows for easy living, entertaining, and maintenance. Bay beaches are only five to ten minutes away from this sprawling estate. The perfect home for anyone seeking the high level of luxury and privacy the house has to offer."

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Photo and listing courtesy of Douglas Elliman.