As technology makes the world more connected and personal lives more visible, the ability to retreat into a truly private home is becoming one of the most valuable luxuries money can buy.

Long before the oceanfront estates and record-breaking sales, the Hamptons were quiet farming, fishing and whaling communities. More than a century of wealth, culture and scarcity transformed them into one of the world’s most coveted summer destinations.

From private wellness suites and resort-style outdoor spaces to invisible technology and sophisticated security, today’s most affluent buyers are redefining what makes a home truly luxurious.