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Doug Johnson, a veteran Emmy Award-winning former anchor with WABC News in New York, is listing his East Hampton home for $11.8 million — down from its $13 million asking price in September.

Johnson shared the home, at 38 Darby Lane, with his late wife Liz Robbins, a Washington power lobbyist who launched the country’s first woman-owned lobbying firm in 1977.

She was known for her work with non-profits, children’s health care and poverty reduction, and for her high-profile clients like the Whitney Museum.


  Doug Johnson. Eyewitness News ABC7NY Doug Johnson. Eyewitness News ABC7NY

  The charming East Hampton dwelling has hosted stars in media, politics and entertainment. Brian Bailey The charming East Hampton dwelling has hosted stars in media, politics and entertainment. Brian Bailey

  The charming abode is 6,000 square feet in size. Brian Bailey The charming abode is 6,000 square feet in size. Brian Bailey

  The residence sits on 1.95 acres and includes a pool. Brian Bailey The residence sits on 1.95 acres and includes a pool. Brian Bailey

  The stately residence fills with light. Brian Bailey The stately residence fills with light. Brian Bailey

The couple bought the home in 2007 for $4.2 million, a spokesperson told Gimme Shelter. It was formerly owned by bestselling author Gail Sheehy. 

Johnson and Robbins had owned a residence in the Hamptons for decades and were known for entertaining high-profile guests, including then-First Couple Bill and Hillary Clinton — along with Nancy Pelosi, Paul McCartney, Jimmy Buffett, Billy Joel, Jon Bon Jovi and Alec Baldwin.

The listing was first reported in 27 East.


  A view of the layout. Brian Bailey A view of the layout. Brian Bailey

  The landscaped grounds include a two-story garage/barn. Brian Bailey The landscaped grounds include a two-story garage/barn. Brian Bailey

  Johnson is an Emmy-winning Eyewitness News anchor. Eyewitness News ABC7NY Johnson is an Emmy-winning Eyewitness News anchor. Eyewitness News ABC7NY

The traditional shingled-style home comes with seven bedrooms, 5½ bathrooms and sits on 1.95 acres.

Inside, the 6,000-square-foot spread features a light-filled open living and dining room with floor-to-ceiling windows. There’s also an eat-in country chef’s kitchen, six fireplaces and a screening room. Design details include vaulted ceilings and exposed beams. Outside, there’s also a pool, a 400-square-foot, one-bedroom guest cottage and a two-story garage/barn.

The landscaped grounds include rose of Sharon bushes and specimen trees.

The listing broker is Sheila Smith of Corcoran. 

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