$1,395,000
29 Donbrook Rd, Pound Ridge
5 bedrooms | 4.5 baths | 4,600 square feet What’s to like? Renowned Westchester architect Vuko Tashkovich designed a sophisticated contemporary with an interior as dramatic as its exterior. Set on nearly five lushly landscaped and woodland acres, the recently updated property showcases Tashkovich’s signature style with grand open spaces, soaring ceilings, walls of glass, three fireplaces, and a multi-level Brazilian wood deck overlooking the property’s brilliant perennial gardens and free-form gunite pool with waterfall. The sumptuous master suite opens to a private deck with access to the pool. What’s not? A dramatic exterior also means no sprawling, flat backyard. Mary Anne Condon, Houlihan Lawrence
(914) 299-9956
$1,460,000
18 Tarry-A-Bit Dr, Waccabuc
4 bedrooms | 5 baths | 5,432 square feet What’s to like? Who wouldn’t want to tarry a bit in this light-filled contemporary set on a private road surrounded by 3.66 acres of lawns, woods, and gardens right in the heart of Waccabuc? Bordering a nature sanctuary and Lake Waccabuc, the property has floor-to-ceiling windows and a spacious kitchen that opens onto a lagoon-style outdoor pool and spa. A separate garage accommodates three cars, along with a private studio. Best of all, the property’s tax assessment has recently been reduced by 13.5 percent. What’s not? The exterior opens to a more traditional interior with common living spaces on the first level and bedrooms upstairs. Kenneth Sobel, Douglas Elliman Real Estate
(914) 763-2000
$1,495,000
22 Marling Ln, Pleasantville
4 bedrooms | 4 baths | 4,337 square feet What’s to like? Architect Paul Gleicher had anything but cookie-cutter in mind when he designed this stone and clapboard Colonial on a quiet cul-de-sac. The home features a spacious kitchen with marble countertops and high-end appliances, and a grand master suite with a cathedral ceiling, a Juliet balcony, and a luxurious bath. The nearly one acre of property with a
garden, patio, stone walls, and a gunite in-ground pool round out the luxury. What’s not? Though close to highways and train stations, the property is on the opposite side of town from the elementary school. Dana Bieff, Houlihan Lawrence (914) 912-6004
$1,500,000
33 Whippoorwill Lake Rd, Chappaqua
4 bedrooms | 4.5 baths | 5,201 square feet What’s to like? Set on two serene acres, this custom contemporary offers a unique style with an innovative floor plan and finely crafted details. Walls of glass give spectacular seasonal views of Whippoorwill Lake. Luckily, since the property comes with lake rights, appreciating the popular scenic water landmark doesn’t have to be from a distance. What’s not? The plush master suite, featuring a sitting area, walk-in closets, and private veranda, is separated from the other three en suite bedrooms on a separate level. Joanne Georgiou, Houlihan Lawrence (914) 584-9408
$1,589,000
32 Erie St, Irvington
6 bedrooms | 3.5 baths | 3,900 square feet What’s to like? Although this elegant 1919 Colonial has been expanded and updated for a modern lifestyle, it still retains its original charm and character. Designed for gracious living, it features a seamless flow and spacious rooms, including a formal dining room and new gourmet kitchen that open to a bright and airy family room with French doors to an oversized stone patio and yard. Luxury living within walking distance to the train station. What’s not? In a unique positioning, the house faces side of property. Cindy Rafeld, Julia B. Fee Sotheby’s International Realty (917) 202-6039