Between Beach & Bay: A Hidden Gem Just Outside Amagansett Village (Reprinted from Hamptons.com)

Originally published on Hamptons.com, by David Andrews

A few minutes past Amagansett Village, in that quiet pocket between the ocean and the bay, the new estate built by Bluefin, 137 Cross Highway to Devon, has intrigued me since the moment I saw it — a rare combination of proximity to the Village, craftsmanship, and design integrity in one of the most desirable areas on the East End. 

Real-savvy Hamptons people know that Amagansett North is a quiet kind of magic—close enough to feel the Village’s heartbeat, far enough to hear the birds. If you think 137 Cross Highway to Devon is out of the way, then you don’t know Amagansett.

Four minutes to Amber Waves, under five to Balsam Farms and the Village, and less than ten to the ocean at Atlantic Avenue Beach. 

Location, of course, is the headline anyway. The essentials—farm stands, ocean and bay beaches, golf and racquet clubs, coffee, restaurants, provisions—are so close they become afterthoughts: grab greens at Balsam, seafood at Stuarts, swing back for a baguette at Amber Waves, be home before the ice melts. It’s the rare setup where everyday errands feel like part of the vacation.

Amagansett North has long attracted those seeking Hamptons luxury without Hamptons bustle. Exclusive Listing Agent and longtime East Hampton resident Sarah Minardi calls the area “toney”—polished and understated. “You’re getting the Amagansett Lanes with privacy. Honestly, you can have your cake and eat it too.” She laughs, but the sentiment lands: here, you don’t trade proximity for peace. You keep both.

There’s also an old-Hamptons glamour to this slice of the map. Celebrities and the well-heeled have quietly sought out these streets for generations, drawn by the soft edges—privacy, preserved greens, and a village that feels alive rather than loud. 

The first thing you notice at 137 Cross Highway to Devon, a new Bluefin build, is the hush. Not isolation—hush. The kind that happens when preserved land does the landscaping for you, and the wind collaborates. You get the sense you’re perched between worlds: the village to the south humming with day-to-night liveliness, and the bayside paths to the north offering shade, water, and sky.

“Amagansett has this rare duality,” says Romaine Gordon, exclusive listing agent and longtime East Hampton resident. “It’s all about choice – action when you want it and quiet when you don’t. Whether you are looking for the rush of the ocean waves or a paddle on the bay, a quiet dinner or a fun night out, you are going to find it all in Amagansett.”

The vibrant coastal energy in Amagansett is very real. And yet, minutes later, you’re back home and winding down. There’s a reason people in the Hamptons love this northern pocket: you can lean into the action, then slip quietly away from it in a matter of moments.

Anecdotally, many post-COVID buyers who once lived south of the highway have made the move bayside for space, calm, and that soothing belt of preserved land. It’s like finding out a secret. In a market that loves a headline, this area feels like a footnote scribbled just for insiders.

BUILT BY BLUEFIN

Architecturally, Bluefin’s ethos shows in the details you don’t have to shout about—clean lines, balanced volumes, light stitched across the floors—delivering a home that feels serene and connected without a hint of flash. The estate highlights what life in Amagansett is all about—serene, private, but fully connected. And the site planning is purposeful: rooms are oriented with views that read like paintings, while terraces and paths funnel you toward moments (a long view, an expanse of sky) that reset the mind.

“Bluefin builds homes meant to be lived in year-round,” notes Minardi. “It’s not about excess—it’s about precision and flow. The craftsmanship stands up to time and season, from the millwork to the mechanicals.” 

At 6,600 SF with 7 bedrooms, 6 full and 3 half-baths, the residence feels expansive yet thoughtfully composed. Inside, the open-concept great room anchors the living space, framed by a fireplace and walls of glass overlooking the pool and pavilion. The chef’s kitchen is pure Bluefin: custom cabinetry, a white oak island, and top-tier Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances, each detail intentionally integrated for both beauty and performance.

“You get the best of the Hamptons here,” Gordon says. “Not only are you minutes to the ocean, the bay, and everything you could possibly want in Amagansett Village—but if you do want a change of scenery, you can be in East Hampton Village in under 10 minutes.”

137 Cross Highway to Devon is not out of the way—it’s exactly the way. Five minutes to farmstands and the village shops and restaurants, just another minute or two to the ocean beaches. Bay access in a blink. And home is right around the corner from all of it. So enjoy the liveliness, claim the peace and know that in a place defined by choices, you don’t have to make one—you can have it all!

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