The grandeur of Bridgehampton returns with the restoration of two prominent historic properties.  It's a welcome change from recent history—we've watched new homebuyers quietly raze historic houses, without even a demolition permit, to make way for shiny, new 7,000 sq ft homes that eagerly encroach on neighbors' privacy.  

Two years ago the Hopping House on the southeast corner of Ocean Road and Montauk Highway was purchased by the Town, spearheaded by former Councilman Dennis Suskind and the Bridgehampton Historical Society. The plan is to restore the house and gardens — just that small matter of fundraising.  It will be called the Nathaniel Rogers House. Now a local resident has purchased the Bull's Head Inn on the northeast corner and plans a full-scale, well-intentioned and somewhat historically-accurate renovation to restore it to an inn with a pub, hotel rooms and meeting rooms in the barn.

The community welcomes these projects—two restored 1800s Greek Revival buildings are a wonderful marker at the eastern entrance to the hamlet.  And a neighborhood pub will be another nice addition. Save us a barstool.