In a Hamptons market where inventory remains historically tight, land has taken on a different kind of importance. We all know the adage, “they’re not making any more of it.” And, as far as land listings are concerned, the recently listed parcel at 20 Fieldview Lane, represented by Romaine Gordon and Sarah Minardi, just outside East Hampton Village, is almost unheard of.
The nearly one-acre parcel is 100% clearable, borders a 20-acre agricultural reserve, and comes with approved architectural plans for a gracious estate that could no longer be permitted under today’s zoning regulations. Any one of those details would be notable. Together with the incredibly desirable location, they create an exceptionally rare offering.
Set back on a flag lot, the property looks out toward open agricultural land, creating a welcome sense of breathing room—wide skies and privacy. “There is a real South of the Highway feel, without the South of the Highway price,” says Romaine.
Even more appealing is the flexibility for the next owner. A house currently stands on the property and may be renovated for a quicker move-in, used as a weekend base, or occupied while a larger plan is considered.
As the surprisingly poetic ad copy reads, “The name says everything…unfold[ing] beneath open skies, its horizons defined by the quiet geometry of open land…” You can tell when a real estate agent really understands their listing – and few know East Hampton as well as Sarah Minardi and Romaine Gordon. Beyond the shy acre parcel, life in the Village is only moments away, placing restaurants, boutiques, galleries, world-famous ocean beaches, and year-round cultural life within easy reach.
The site’s approved plans include seven bedrooms, six full bathrooms, two half baths, three fireplaces, a finished lower level, a detached two-car garage, pool, cabana, outdoor shower, and cabana bath.
“The plans at 20 Fieldview were thoughtfully designed to take advantage of the lot’s generous proportions and privatized location. The fact that this scale of build could not be recreated today, given the changes to East Hampton Town’s building code, only heightens the opportunity,” Sarah Minardi tells me.
That clarity and certainty are especially significant in 2026 when regulations, clearing restrictions, and permitting timelines can reshape a project long before ground is broken. Today, a home of that scale could not receive approval on this parcel. The existing plans provide approximately 30 percent more living space than current zoning would allow, giving a future owner a meaningful advantage before construction even begins.
“The appeal is immediately apparent,” says Sarah. “You have a fully clearable parcel, protected reserve frontage, close proximity to East Hampton Village, and approved plans for a substantial residence that could not be replicated today. Buyers are seeing fewer opportunities where all of those pieces are already in place.”
For someone ready to build, the approved design offers an unusually advanced starting point. For a buyer with a different vision, the parcel provides the freedom to pursue a custom project while benefiting from the site’s rarity and location. Moreover, the existing home can be renovated to serve as a home base while the next chapter is written.
That combination also makes the property relevant to experienced builders and investors. A clearable lot beside protected land, with approvals secured for a home of considerable scale, carries a kind of built-in momentum that is increasingly difficult to source in East Hampton.
At 20 Fieldview Lane, the opportunity is defined by more than acreage. It is found in the approvals already secured, the reserve that protects the view, the flexibility of the existing house, and the chance to create a substantial home near East Hampton Village without starting from square one.
“Not surprisingly, we have a lot of interest…..Everyone knows that this is a unique opportunity that won’t be around for long!” says Romaine.
For more information about 20 Fieldview Lane in East Hampton, reach out to Sarah Minardi and Romaine Gordon.
