The Hamptons is an exclusive enclave of private holiday homes and sandy beaches at the eastern end of Long Island in New York. We've rounded up ten houses that make the most of the ocean views.

Atelier 216 in Amagansett, the Hamptons, by Studio Zung
New York-based architecture firm Studio Zung looked to the traditional barns of the area for inspiration when designing this house in the seaside town of Amagansett.
Three cedar-clad volumes are arranged around a deck with an outdoor swimming pool, and an indoor dining room features huge windows and a 16-foot-high (five metres) ceiling supported by reclaimed pine beams.
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Atlantic in Amagansett, the Hamptons, by Bates Masi + Architects
Local practice Bates Masi + Architects referenced a nearby historic lifeguard station when designing this house. Called Atlantic, the residence is clad in slats of weathered cedar. The upper level is reminiscent of a lookout tower and cantilevers over the pool deck, with a hanging chair suspended underneath.
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Old Sag Harbor Road in Southampton, the Hamptons, by Blaze Makoid Architecture
Blaze Makoid Architecture, which has offices in the Hamptons and Miami, designed this house for a couple who wanted a hideaway amongst the trees.
The three-storey house is clad in cedar and has interiors that include a long fireplace made of blackened steel and a climate-controlled wine cellar.
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