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Built in 1820 for Erastus Basset, 23 Howard Street is a quintessential Sag Harbor Greek Revival home distinguished by its elegant porticoed entry and leaded transom window. Inside, the residence showcases beautifully scaled living and dining rooms featuring original paneled doors, rough-hewn beams, wide-plank floors, four working fireplaces, paneled walls, and classic mantels. A sun-filled chef’s kitchen with professional-grade appliances opens to a bright laundry and mudroom and leads to a private garden with a heated gunite pool, lush mature plantings, and a luxurious cabana. Also on the main level are a full bath, an office or additional bedroom, ample storage, and dual staircases.
Upstairs, there are three bedrooms—two with working fireplaces—along with two baths (including one ensuite) and a media room. Generous built-in closets line the bedrooms and corridors. Fully restored and renovated in 2015, the home combines 19th-century charm with modern convenience: five zones of heating and cooling, all-new mechanical systems, monitored security, high-speed internet, Sonos audio throughout, layered lighting, and a whole-house automatic standby generator.
Set on approximately 0.3 acres on a quiet historic street, this serene property offers a private garden, heated saltwater pool, outdoor shower, and cabana—just moments from the shops, restaurants, and harbor. Filled with art and antiques, 23 Howard Street perfectly blends authentic 1820s character with contemporary luxury.
