Bridgehampton Offers the Best of the Hamptons

The Hamptons is plural because, as you probably already know, more than one hamlet in this area has “hamptons” in its name. For example, if you were not already aware, Bridgehampton is not a town unto itself, but part of the Town of Southampton.

In its earliest days, Bridgehampton was known as Bullhead and we are not at all displeased with that name change. The area earned its new name after Sagg Bridge was built in 1686 to link Mecox and Sagaponack. In early town records, the name was listed as two separate words–Bridge Hampton–but it was later changed into one word.

Its namesake bridge lasted for almost a century and although it no longer stands, Bridgehampton continues to thrive. One of its most popular events is the summer polo tournament, so if you enjoy that sport, you are sure to want to be close to all of the action. Bill Williams of Sotheby’s International Realty is not only a real estate professional, he is also a polo aficionado, and would be happy to discuss polo with you while you talk Hamptons real estate. Part of the fun of living in The Hamptons is getting to take part in its social live and recreational activities. And if this is important to you, you will want to find a Hamptons home that allows you to be close to activities that you enjoy.

Life in Bridgehampton incorporates all that you would expect from The Hamptons, including luxury homes, a relaxed lifestyle and proximity to the beach and great parties. As in other parts of The Hamptons, such as Amagansett, you will find that if you buy a home in Bridgehampton, you will have some celebrity neighbors. Madonna, Kelly Ripa and Boomer Esiason have properties in the area.

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