Choosing the Best Hamptons Home Builder – 3 Important Things to Keep in Mind

Choosing among the best Hamptons home builders can be a daunting task. After all, your summer home in Suffolk County, NY, can’t be built by just anyone. You need a team of Hamptons builders with know-how and experience to earn your trust. With that in mind, we’ve compiled three important things to consider when evaluating home builders in the Hamptons.

High-quality Hamptons builders know that our area is famous for its unique style. That’s why South Fork Custom Home Development only builds homes that are bright, distinctive, open, and modern. The Hamptons builder you choose should also have a portfolio of their work so you can see if they align with your vision. Finally, they should have experience providing luxury amenities that are truly worthy of the Hamptons.

1. The Best Home Builders in the Hamptons Understand What Makes Hamptons Style Unique

Our team at South Fork Custom Home Development takes great pride in building homes with forward-thinking style. As Hamptons home builders, we always strive to produce designs that look toward the future while also paying homage to the past. This includes incorporating the natural beauty of our region in every home we build, as well as nods to our architectural history.

Every architectural design our team develops is founded on four key principles that form the South Fork Style. These principles ensure homes that are:

• Bright
• Distinctive
• Open
• Modern

These core values create the framework for every home construction project that we undertake. They help maintain our commitment to excellence as well as ensure our place as the best Hamptons home builder available. The core components of the South Fork style guarantee that your home will be in style for years to come in the competitive Hamptons landscape.

Bright

Houses in the Hamptons are known for being bright and open. They should be beachy and airy, washed in natural light. Most of the homes we build will become vacation homes for our clients, so our team of Hamptons home builders pay special attention to this aspect of Hamptons home design. Our interiors complement and enhance natural light, brightening up every room.

Whether you’ve been out golfing or have spent all day on the beach, you want your home to match the history and natural beauty of the area. By making brightness a core value of the South Fork Style, every room in your home will feel like you’re about to step outside.

Attention to detail is essential for achieving this goal. Spacious, well-manicured lawns allow for plenty of natural light to reach your windows. These windows have been custom-installed for extra height, allowing the day’s light to pour into your home. This light is maximized in every room thanks to our light-hued color palette combined with gold accents.

Distinctive

If you’re buying a luxury home in the Hamptons then it should be nothing less than the home of your dreams. It should be as distinctive as you are with no other Hamptons summer estate quite like it. Whether it’s in Bridgehampton or Sag Harbor, every aspect of your Hamptons home should be an extension of your own style and personality. 

With South Fork, you get a Hamptons home builder that never builds the same thing twice. This guarantees the unique nature of every home we build. We avoid this by never reusing floor plans and working with our contractors to ensure the individual style of your home. The end result is more than another summer house — it’s a summer home for you and your family.

Open

Few interior designs communicate luxury like open floor plans. These beautiful layouts are expansive and make living spaces feel even larger than they already are. Unlike more traditional layouts, open floor plans enhance the space by blurring the boundaries between outside and inside. This can make it feel like you’re already outside before you even cross the threshold.

Bringing the outdoors inside isn’t the only benefit of open floor plans. With wide doors that create an open wall, you have the perfect space for summer get-togethers with friends, family, and neighbors. Interior designers know that this encourages a natural flow to any party, encouraging you and your guests to move freely for a night you’ll always remember.

Modern

People expect a certain level of classic style when they come to the Hamptons. After all, our region has a rich architectural and design history that’s copied the world over. However, this doesn’t mean that new Hamptons construction should feel old. As builders in Southampton and the surrounding area, we believe we should respect the past while looking toward the future.

 

 

In our homes, this manifests itself as:

• Clean horizontal lines
• Open floor plans
• Abundant windows

Most importantly, it includes the most luxurious amenities such as home theaters, private dressing rooms, as well as his and hers dressing rooms. Other focuses include energy efficiency, glass-enclosed elevators, and top-of-the-line appliances. By choosing South Fork Custom Home Development, you can have the best of the past and the future.

Click here to learn more about the South Fork Style from the best builders in Southampton and beyond!

 

2. When Choosing the Best Hamptons Home Builder, Make Sure They Have an Extensive Portfolio of Their Work

When searching for the best Hamptons home builder, it’s important to look at their previous work. This helps you determine if they have the abilities they claim to have as well as see if their style matches your own. You can check out their homes on their website and social media to see examples of their work and to get a sense of what their style is.

At South Fork Custom Home Development, we provide a variety of our work for you to see. Our team of Hamptons home builders have conceived, designed, and developed homes throughout the area, each with their own unique style and charm. From expansive estates to more traditional homes, you’re sure to find the home of your dreams when you choose our team.

51 Pheasant Lane

This summer estate located in Southampton, NY, has been featured on Selling the Hamptons from Discovery+. Now sold, it features everything one needs for a summer escape from New York City. With eight bedrooms, 10 full baths, and six powder rooms, the owners can also bring their closest friends and family.

The main floor of this 10,000+ sq. ft. home is highlighted by a 28-foot foyer. The floor-to-ceiling windows flood the space with light and glisten from the chandelier. The open living room boasts two fireplaces and NanaWall that lead to the grounds. The main floor of 51 Pheasant Lane also has a library for when there is still a little bit of work that needs to be done.

This floor also has a formal dining room for entertaining. The full kitchen features top-of-the-line appliances, a butler’s pantry, and a waterfall island that gives caterers extra space to work during your celebrations. Residents can enjoy the kitchen’s abundant eating room and wood-burning fireplace during quiet mornings and evenings in. 

After the party, residents and their guests can retire to the second floor with its five ensuite bedrooms. While the guest bedrooms offer plenty to enjoy, the master suite is the true crown jewel of this floor. With its own fireplace, adjoining his and hers bathrooms, and private sitting room, it’s the perfect place to rest up for another day in the Hamptons. 

The entertainment level of this Murray Compound estate features:

• A home theater
• A private gym
• Two ensuite bedrooms
• A living room with fireplace
• Handcrafted wine refrigerators with dual cooling system

For outdoor living, residents and their guests can take advantage of the heated pool and spa, pool house, and sunken tennis courts. That’s not to mention the gorgeous grounds which are the peak of Hamptons living. 

To read our property spotlight on 51 Pheasant Lane, click here!

 

951 Cobb Road West

 

Now sold, this modern summer estate is located south of the highway in the Water Mill area of Southampton, NY. At 10,000+ sq. ft. with eight bedrooms and 12.5 baths, the new owners will have plenty of room for family and friends. Flying Point Beach which is only a short walk away and the gated entrance means that they will also have plenty of privacy for their 1-acre lot.

The first thing guests notice upon entering 951 Cobb Road West is the breathtaking foyer with cathedral ceiling. This leads into the living room where residents and guests can enjoy the double fireplaces. From there, they can go outside via the NanaWall or enjoy the home’s:

• Library
• Dining room
• 2 powder rooms
• Gourmet kitchen
• Butler’s pantry

The second floor holds five of the home’s ensuite bedrooms as well as the master bedroom. Here, the owners can take advantage of their private sitting room, custom wardrobe, private deck, and his and hers baths. One lucky guest will also be able to enjoy the lovely scenery from their own private deck, as well.

The entertainment level houses everything a person could want from a luxury summer estate, including a:

• Glass-enclosed gym
• Home theater
• Sauna
• Full bath
• 2 ensuite bedrooms
• Living room
• Fireplace
• Handcrafted dual cooling wine refrigerators

Outside, residents and their guests can take in the serene beauty of the Hamptons on the screened-in porch. The pool and jacuzzi offer plenty of opportunities to cool off on a hot day or warm up on cool evenings. The outdoor showers provide an opportunity to wash off before coming back inside for a luxurious night in.

Click here to learn more about this Water Mill, NY home from our builders in Southampton!

 

510 Halsey Lane

Located in the rustic hamlet of Bridgehampton, this now sold estate is everything one could want in a luxury summer home. At 10,500 sq. ft., there’s plenty of room for plenty of guests as well as all the most modern amenities one could ask for. With eight bedrooms and 11+ baths, there are no worries about getting in each other’s way on this 1.6-acre property.

Residents and guests of the gorgeous 510 Halsey Lane will enjoy:

• A gracious 20’ x 20’ living room
• Floor-to-ceiling glass doors
• Oversized kitchen and family room
• Screened in porch

The finished basement is home to an entertainment room complete with everything you need to enjoy a relaxing day in. The media room, gym, rec room, and wine cellar can keep even the most distracted guests engaged. For outdoor living, they can take advantage of the pool, tennis court, pool pavilion, and spa.

For more on this immaculate summer home in Bridgehampton, NY, click here!

 

16 Cobb Hill Lane

Another one of our sold properties, 16 Cobb Hill Lane is located south of the highway on a prime 2.1 acres of land. The property entrance matches the luxurious interior as visitors are welcomed by privacy gates and an allee of trees along the driveway. This elegance is amplified by the home’s two-story foyer leading to the living room, fireplace, and NanaWall.

Residents and visitors can also enjoy the main floor’s:

 

• Screened-in solarium
• Paneled library
• Gourmet kitchen
• Butler’s pantry

This 12,000 sq. ft. home provides plenty of private space for residents and guests. There are eight bedrooms including a 2,000 sq. ft. master suite complete with two private decks as well as a private:

• Sitting room
• Dressing room
• Fireplace
• His and hers bathrooms

Our team of Hamptons builders have also included nine full baths and two powder rooms for the convenience of guests. On the entertainment level, residents and guests can take advantage of the home’s leisure options. There they can open a bottle of wine and watch a movie in their own private theater.

Click here to learn more about this property from our builders in Southampton!

 

3. Narrow Your Search to Hamptons Builders Who Can Provide the Luxury Amenities You Dream About

Luxury is everything when it comes to a Hamptons summer home. From linens to decor, every aspect of your home should echo the time, thought, and budget that was put into it. As one of the best Hamptons home builders, South Fork is dedicated to helping you achieve this with our superior home designs and construction.

Every home we design and build includes the latest amenities to make your summer estate into a grand retreat. From outdoor living areas to home theaters, our home builders in the Hamptons can provide you with modern comforts in classic style.

Outdoor Living Areas

Outdoor living areas have always been popular, but the pandemic has made them even more widely desired. You want to be able to leave the walls of your home and feel like you’re in an entirely new space, and our new construction homes are just what you’re looking for. 

Popular outdoor home additions include:

• Custom seating 
• Fireplaces
• Pools and pool houses
• Four-season sunrooms

The key to outdoor living is to make it into an extension of your home. This can include outdoor kitchens and even televisions for watching the big game. Just make sure they’re protected from the elements so that they don’t get damaged.

For more examples of luxury amenities in your home, click here!

 

Smart Home Systems

Few amenities say “modern” like smart home systems. Our Hamptons builders know that new technology makes life easier and better, especially in the palatial homes that we build. With smart technology, you can control virtually every aspect of your home from your phone.

Security is one of the most popular and practical ways to implement smart technology. South Fork works with security companies to install cameras in key areas of your home’s exterior, including the front door. These cameras can be accessed from anywhere on your phone, tablet, or computer. This way you can ensure the safety of your home for your family and guests.

Your lights and temperature are another great use of smart technology. It allows you to turn off the lights in your home from your master suite rather than going through every room after a successful party. With a smart thermostat, you can raise or lower the temperature without having to leave your dining room so you don’t miss a second of the conversation. You can even control it from another city, making sure everything is perfect when you arrive.

Home Theaters

Everyone enjoys a movie night, but not everyone gets to enjoy a movie in their own home theater. Far from your standard home entertainment system, our home theaters create your own private theater experience. We include premium custom seating and acoustics to guarantee the best experience possible.

Other features of our home theaters include:

 

 

• Custom draperies
• Ambient lighting
• The highest quality sound systems

Home theaters aren’t only for watching movies. They’re also the perfect place for watching sporting events or even just listening to music. Most of the homes we build include this high-end amenity, ensuring that you’re the envy of the cinephiles and audiophiles in your life.

Are you ready to find your summer Hamptons home? Contact us today to schedule your one-on-one consultation!

 

As the best home builders in the Hamptons, South Fork Custom Home Development only builds bright, distinctive, open, and modern homes. When choosing a Hamptons builder, it’s important to view a portfolio of their work to see if they can produce the results that you’re looking for. This includes high-end amenities such as luxury outdoor living areas and home theaters.

Conceived, Designed, Developed

At South Fork, we specialize in conceiving, designing, and developing custom homes with distinct attention to detail and quality of life. If you’re ready to begin building the home of your dreams with a builder that prioritizes luxury, satisfaction, and style call us today at (631) 204-8184 or schedule your one-on-one consultation here.