Typical Hamptons "cottage"

Since I have been selling real estate I have noticed that more and more, all the homes look alike. Everyone wants the typical beach cottage. More and more the look is the same.

Cedar shingles, 6500 sq. ft. minimum but usually 9000 sq. ft. or more and with the following “simple home amenities”. Must have huge kitchen with center island with two dishwashers, Sub Zero refrigerator (maybe two) and an 8 burner viking stove with griddle and water faucet over the stove to fill the pot.

Extending from the kitchen a family room with fireplace. French doors leading to a stone patio and the mandatory huge outdoor grill/outdoor kitchen and seating area. Must have a full formal dining room and living room also with fireplace and french doors.

As part of the common space there is needed a den or library and downstairs staff room with bath and master bedroom with bath. There will of course also be an upstairs master bedroom with even larger bath and both master bedrooms will have fireplaces. High ceilings, sweeping central staircase and back staircase that leads to kitchen.

On the upper level in addition to the master bedroom with huge bath which will include a steam shower, separate soaking tub and enough space for additional lounging furniture, the master will also have the additional sitting room. There are usually another 4 upper bedroom,bath suites.
Is this an estate? No, it is just a simple country cottage. It is just a country home that will most likely be decorated with depression glass and old green Pyrex bowls. It is typical of the new construction of today and updated larger house of yesterday.

What else do they have in common with each other – well, there is always molding floor and crown the thickness depending on price. There is always some wainscoting and the hint of old world charm with maybe distressed floors.
Every now and again some builder or architect will attempt to break the mold and the house will sell – but not as quickly or easily as the typical hamptons cottage as described here. The same style holds true in every price range and at every size from 2000 sq. ft. with less bedrooms and common space and amenities. That is what most buyers are looking for “a little beach cottage”.