The Hamptons' Stone House, an Oceanfront Estate in Montauk
Set atop Montauk’s southernmost bluff, this oceanfront Hamptons estate offers panoramic Atlantic views and over a century of storied history. Built in 1912 to serve the Montauk Lighthouse, The Stone House remains one of the East End’s rarest coastal legacies—now on the market for $18,000,000, listed with by Kyle Rosko and Marcy Braun of Eklund Gomes Hamptons | Douglas Elliman
Located near “The End” of Long Island, it commands one of the most dramatic positions along Montauk’s legendary shoreline.
The property spans 3.2 acres with nearly 180 feet of direct ocean frontage and a commanding position along one of Montauk’s most coveted stretches of coastline. A rare rock revetment protects the nearly 70-foot vegetative bluff, adding privacy and long-term security to the estate’s ocean-facing edge.
Originally built to support the historic Montauk Lighthouse, the home was reimagined in 1991 by renowned designer Tony Ingrao, who preserved the structure’s original integrity while introducing modern comfort and craftsmanship. Today, the property includes a two-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath main residence and two outbuildings: a 608-square-foot lofted artist’s studio with bath and porch, and a 186-square-foot pool house with outdoor shower.
Inside, custom details include hand-carved woodwork, stone fireplaces, and handmade copper-framed windows. The light-filled eat-in kitchen features marble countertops, hand-painted cabinetry, and stainless appliances, with arched doorways that open to sweeping ocean views. The living room, formal dining room, and den each center around large wood-burning fireplaces framed by garden and sea vistas.
A hand-painted staircase leads to the vaulted primary suite, complete with a private ocean-facing balcony and a marble and glass-clad bath with soaking tub and steam shower overlooking the water. A second antique staircase connects the den to a guest suite, office/gym, and full bath.
Outside, a pond-shaped saltwater pool lined with large stones sits amid coastal gardens and expansive lawns—designed to frame uninterrupted views of the Atlantic, the Montauk Lighthouse, and Block Island on the horizon.
The Stone House has long drawn artists, icons, and public figures. Since the 1950s, it has hosted Marilyn Monroe, Joe DiMaggio, John Lennon, and John F. Kennedy, and is even cited in Andy Warhol’s personal diaries.
With architectural provenance, oceanfront positioning, and cultural legacy, The Stone House is one of the most distinctive estates in the Hamptons. Perched at The End of Long Island, it offers a rare blend of privacy, history, and Atlantic drama—rarely available, and impossible to replicate.
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