Kim Cattrall Lists Cozy Waterfront Hamptons Cottage for $3.25M

When iconic Canadian-American actress Kim Cattrall wants to kick back for a summer getaway, she heads to this stunning oceanfront cottage in the Hamptons. In addition to the spacious main cottage, the property also features a detached studio and numerous outdoor spaces dedicated to fun in the sun.

Related: Beyonce and Jay-Z’s Former Hampton’s Rental is on the Market for $50M

Cattrall told The New York Times that she purchased the cottage for $450,000 in 1998, the year Sex and the City first hit the air, as a head-clearing refuge “outside the glam” of Hollywood.

Related: Matt Lauer’s Surprisingly Small Hamptons Cottage Just Sold For $3.95-Million

The home’s East Hampton location is as prime as they come, offering a full-on ocean view from the expansive mahogany deck overlooking Gardiners Bay. A large landscaped lawn leads to another seating area closer to the water, complete with a firepit.

Related: Take in the Breathtaking Views in These 12 Celebrity Homes

As the home’s listing notes, the cottage is situated on a large lot, four-tenths of an acre, “stretching from Gerard Drive to Gardiner’s Bay, offering seclusion, sophistication and the laid-back waterfront lifestyle that this unique Springs peninsula has offered for generations.”

Related: 8 Celebrities Who Live in Small, Normal-Looking Houses

In addition to the main cottage, there’s also a small freestanding studio. Complete with its own half-bathroom, the studio is heated and cooled for maximum comfort.

Related: Granny Pods to Yoga Studios: 15 Ways to Makeover Your Garage or Shed

The studio features quaint built-in banquette-style seating beneath a bank of windows. “I always wanted a quiet beachfront home outside the glam,” Cattrall told the The New York Times of her Hamptons vacation getaway, “a home that would be restorative and simple to maintain, where I could have privacy, relax and decompress. My home has been my sanctuary.”

Related: Malibu Beach Living Meets West Lake With Scott’s Vacation House Rules

The kitchen is spacious but minimal, with gorgeous custom-made blonde-wood cabinetry. The kitchen also features marble countertops and wood-panelled appliances.

Related: From Modern to Minimalist: Top Kitchen Design Styles

The cottage’s dining area opens to the living room, and is adjacent to the den. French doors that open to the deck at the home’s rear offer an abundance of natural light.

Related: 13 Celebrity Homes You Can Rent Right Now

The main living area features an open concept, with a wall of windows making the absolute most of the stunning ocean view.

Related: Step Inside a Bright BC Condo That Brings Beachy Surf Vibes to City Turf

As the listing notes, the home boasts “an L-shaped open living/dining area with wood-burning fireplace, highlighted by an oversized wall of water-facing windows, providing sweeping views.”

Related: Hot Topics: 15 Gas, Electric and Wood Fireplaces for a Cozy Fall and Winter

The living area has been decorated in contemporary furnishings for a comfortable-yet-elegant look, boasting plenty of areas for chilling. Wide oak plank flooring is featured throughout.

Related: You’ll Want to Cozy up in These Celebrity Living Rooms

The double-height living area features enough space to include an additional sleeping area in an elevated loft, accessed by a library-style ladder.

Related: This Vancouver Yaletown Home Was Originally Two Apartments, Now It’s an Industrial Loft Dream

Above the double-height living area, this loft-style guest bedroom is surrounded by the warmth of wood. Two skylights also flood the entire area with natural light.

Related: How to Brighten up Your Home When It’s Getting Darker Outside

The living room features an insert wood-burning fireplace, in addition to a motorized 59-by-80-inch movie screen and projector that descends from a recessed area within the ceiling, transforming the area into what the listing describes as “a Hollywood-style screening room.”

Related: 10 Home Theatre Designs That Will Make Movie Nights a Hit

As Cattrall told The New York Times, she’s decided to sell because she’s now been spending time at another vacation home, a waterfront house on the east coast of Vancouver Island (where she grew up) that she purchased in 2014. “We are now spending more time there close to my mum and family,” she explained.

Related: This $2.25M BC Waterfront Home is the Perfect Spot to Get Away From It All

The cottage’s library/den has been set up for casual TV viewing, but can also double as a guest bedroom. The room includes built-in shelving and built-in seating.

Related: How to Recreate Celebrity Amenities in Your Own Home

The master bedroom isn’t particularly large, but it offers plenty of relaxing charm. It features a cushioned window seat with a lovely garden view.

Related: 18 Rejuvenating Zen Bedrooms That’ll Help You De-Stress

The master bathroom is small but modern, featuring a ceramic-tiled walk-in shower and partially wood-panelled walls.

Related: Inspiring Ways to Incorporate Wood Into a Bathroom

According to the listing, the recently installed outdoor shower and freestanding hot tub are positioned in order to take full advantage of the views, while offering privacy from neighbours thanks to fencing and lush, mature shrubbery.

Related: 10 Outdoor Reno Projects to Start Now for a Stress-Free Summer

Closer to the water, this outdoor seating area offers stunning views. “We usually have a fire in the fire pit until the first snow falls,” Cattrall told The New York Times. As she told the newspaper, she has
“wonderful memories” of all the time she’s spent at her oceanfront Hamptons retreat, but has come to the conclusion that it’s finally time to move on. “I thought about selling the property after my divorce in 2004,” she said, “but I just couldn’t – 22 years later, it’s time.”

Related: Sarah Richardson’s 10 Best Cottage Tips