'Grey Gardens' Estate For Rent In East Hampton

EAST HAMPTON, NY — If you want to spend the summer living like Little Edie, here's the chance to rent the iconic Grey Gardens in East Hampton, now beautifully restored.

"Grey Gardens", an iconic documentary and later, musical, chronicles the lives of two sisters, both named Edith Beale, who lived in squalor in the dilapidated property, which was notoriously overrun by cats and raccoons and without running water, located at 3 W. End Road in East Hampton.

But the completely renovated home is now stunning and available for rent, according to a listing by Realtor.com.

"A piece of American folklore can be yours for a summer or even a year minus August when you rent East Hampton's fabled Grey Gardens 2 acre estate with pool and tennis next to Georgica Beach," the listing reads.

"Originally designed by Joseph Greenleaf Thorpe in 1897, this 6000 Hampton original, was totally renovated and restored to its originally condition with the addition of today's amenities when the current owners rescued it some 40 years ago. With gracious common rooms coupled with enough bedrooms to comfortably house all your special guests, this ode to another era additionally offers heated gunite pool, Har-Tru N/S tennis court and of course the legendary gardens, which are likely to be some of the most beautiful you will ever see.

"Stroll to Georgica Beach a few hundred yards away or sip something iced in the little stucco cottage hidden within the lush landscape. History can never be truly owned but you can become a part of it this year if you are quick enough to rent this storied estate. View full listing information on corcoran.com."

To read the full realtor.com listing, click here.

Photo and listing courtesy of Realtor.com.