340-Year-Old Home 'Reimagined,' On Market In East Hampton

EAST HAMPTON, NY — One o East Hampton's oldest homes has been reimagined for the future.

Congress Hall, located at 177 Main Street, is one of the East End’s oldest houses, Douglas Elliman said. Originally a colonial saltbox dating back to 1680 — East Hampton was settled in 1648— and owned by the Mulfords, a founding family of the village, the structure was built using no nails, only joined wood, Douglas Elliman said.

The home was named in the mid-19th century as proprietor David Mulford, a bachelor, used it as a gathering place for local men to discuss politics.

According to a listing by Enzo Morabito, who is representing the property for Douglas Elliman, the $4.495 million home has been "expanded and reimagined as a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. The transformation from old world to new — rebuilt to exacting standards and historic district specifications by East End builder William Hugo — now presents as an art-filled abode with modern touches throughout."

Featuring five bedrooms and five-and-a-half marble baths, a Boffi-designed kitchen, three fireplaces, state-of-the-art technology, and a lower level with media/rec room and playroom, the luxe 5,500-square-foot shingle-style compound has kept many of its original historic accents.

Additional amenities at the half-acre property, which overlooks the East Hampton “town green,” include a wraparound Gunite pool, covered front porch, shed/studio and detached two-car garage/potential recreational space.

The home was previously owned by fashion photographer Don Ashby.

To view the full listing, click here.