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House, West Lake Drive, $8.5mn
What Overlooking Lake Montauk, the house has four bedrooms, four bathrooms and a private mooring.
Where It is situated on the west side of the 900-acre Lake Montauk, and a 30-minute walk away from Montauk Downs State Park. Montauk airport is less than a 10-minute drive.
Why The property sits on a plot of 0.7 acres, with nearly an acre of additional underwater land. Its 104ft of water frontage includes a private beach.
Who Sotheby’s International Realty
House, Hither Hills, $2.495mn
What A four-bedroom, three-bathroom home across 2,400 sq ft, with cabin-style exteriors and garage.
Where It’s a five-minute drive to 1,755-acre Hither Hills State Park, which offers sports fishing, picnic areas, playing fields and a camping ground.
Why On a hilltop among preserved state woodland, the property has a wraparound mahogany deck, a wood-burning fireplace and private beach access.
Who Douglas Elliman
House, Old Montauk Highway, $13.78mn
What A hilltop property that stretches across 1.75 acres. Built in 2013, there are six bedrooms — five with private balconies — eight full bathrooms and 180-degree ocean views.
Where Located on Old Montauk Highway, the property is a 10-minute walk from Montauk Beach. Amagansett Village is around a 15-minute drive away.
Why Covering more than 7,000 sq ft, the property contains a nine-seat cinema, gym and games room. Outside there are wraparound porches, as well as a putting green, outdoor kitchen, and heated infinity pool.
Who Sotheby’s International Realty
House, Hither Hills, $4.595mn
What A newly renovated property with open-plan living areas, four bedrooms, five bathrooms and an outdoor pool.
Where On Davis Drive, the property is less than 10 minutes’ walk from Montauk Beach and a 10-minute drive from Ditch Plains Beach, a favourite of surfers. Montauk airport is just under 15 minutes away by car.
Why This secluded property is surrounded by trees and is less than two miles from the main entrance to Hither Hills State Park.
Who Compass
House, Fort Pond Bay, $4.35mn
What A modern four-bedroom beach house with two expansive decks facing the ocean, a walk-in closet and a fireplace.
Where On Beech Hollow Court, a 10-minute drive to Fort Pond Bay and a six-minute drive to Fort Pond. It is also a 20-minute walk to the train station, with trains direct to Manhattan.
Why The open-plan living area has dual-aspect windows and is located on the upper floor to capitalise on the sunset views. Nestled between a lake and a beach, the location provides access to fishing, kayaking and paddleboarding.
Who Douglas Elliman
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