If you’ve been following our site from the start, you know that we love the rustic-meets-modern works of Bates Masi + Architects. So you can imagine our excitement when we were told that this small but stunning retreat, just steps away from the ocean, is now up for sale. Simply named the ‘Beach Hampton House’, this structure situated on the shores of Amagansett is a study in geometry and space at just 600 square feet, and offers luxurious seaside living with a minimal footprint.

The story of this house began 40 years ago when a couple purchased a quarter acre of land just 500 feet away from the Atlantic Ocean. Unfortunately, when they finally decided to build, the state, county and town codes had evolved, and what was bought as a buildable lot, now required extensive negotiation on their part. The architects were ultimately allowed to construct only 600 square feet, and with these limitations they decided to experiment with the home’s geometry to open up the space....Continue Reading

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