$765,000
4 Talcott Rd, Rye Brook
4 bedrooms | 2.5 baths | 2,268 square feet
What’s to like? This 1979 contemporary in Talcott Woods overlooks a spring-fed pond. Features oversized windows, skylights, and high ceilings; all-new bathrooms; updated kitchen with granite counters and stainless-steel appliances; new deck—ideal for duck-watching; and waterway views from the master bedroom. Other updates: a 40-year roof, new hot water tank, refurbished furnace and central A/C, and outdoor sprinklers. Homeowners association clears driveways, walkways, gutters, and handles lawn maintenance. Access to Talcott Woods Pool.
What’s not? Long walk to pool; walk-out basement is not finished.
Alix Prince, (914) 673-9324, Julia B. Fee Sotheby’s International Realty
$800,000
96 Round Hill Rd, Briarcliff Manor
3 bedrooms | 2.5 baths | 2,723 square feet
What’s to like? This 1976 California contemporary is set on a quiet cul-de-sac adjacent to the Hardscrabble Wilderness Area with 235 acres of parkland, rolling hills, brooks, walking trail, and pond, making the .73-acre property feel much larger and extremely private. Easy access to the outdoors and oversized patio with hot tub from spacious kitchen, master bedroom, den, dining room, living room, and study. All-new oak floors, Andersen windows, central air conditioning, heating, and recently re-stained exterior.
What’s not? One-level living means no basement.
Bruce Banks, (914) 325-7065, Prudential Douglas Elliman Westchester
$850,000
60 Inningwood Rd, Ossining
4 bedrooms | 3 baths | 2,850 square feet
What’s to like? A 1900 stone farmhouse set on more than 13 acres that still retains its charming period integrity despite updates over the years. Features a light, bright interior with high ceilings, oversized arched framed windows, a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, and hardwood floors throughout. A spacious screened porch overlooks the lush lawns that also include an in-ground pool, a tree-lined pond, two barns, and a cottage. Includes parking rights at the Chappaqua Metro-North station.
What’s not? Plenty of cross ventilation, but no central air conditioning.
Ellen Grollman, (914) 523-0745, William Raveis Real Estate, Mortgage & Insurance
$3,200,000
200 Croton Lake Rd, Katonah
4 bedrooms | 2.5 baths | 3,800 square feet
What’s to like? A nature-lover’s paradise on almost 50 acres of untouched, wooded land—possibly one of Bedford’s last large parcels. It’s a 1998 custom stone and wood shake Colonial with exceptional details, including custom woods, high-end molding, cherry library, cherry floors, two stained-glass windows, and three fireplaces with stone from a Vermont quarry. Other features: oversized country kitchen, access to outdoors from most rooms, wrap-around porch, massive flagstone terrace, and dog run. Tucked-away setting offers quiet, serene privacy just two minutes from the Metro-North station.
What’s not? Long, unpaved driveway.
Eileen McGrath, (914) 506-1577, Prudential Douglas Elliman Westchester
$3,695,000
7 Brittany Cl, Scarsdale
6 bedrooms | 5.5 baths | 7,434 square feet
What’s to like? One of two remaining opportunities to custom-build your own dream home in a cul-de-sac private enclave of stunning English Manor homes. Fortune Home Builders even promises to make the design and construction process as stress-free as possible. Each residence features remarkable craftsmanship and exquisite owner-selected details throughout, along with outstanding views of the picturesque pond with flowering trees, plantings, and quaint walking paths. The just-under-an-acre property includes room for a pool.
What’s not? Takes an estimated 10 to 12 months to build your dream home before moving in.
Dawn Dresher Knief, (914) 393-1159, Julia B. Fee Sotheby’s International Realty
$3,800,000
159 Campfire Rd, Chappaqua
4 bedrooms | 5 full, 2 half baths | 6,267 square feet
What’s to like? Eight-acre Chappaqua estate with an authentic Arts-and-Crafts-style house with panoramic views. Distinguishing details include mahogany front doors, imported antique interior door, Brazilian rosewood flooring, 300-year-old imported Italian stone, intricate exterior stonework, and wrap-around bluestone porch with wisteria-covered pergola. Lush grounds include a clay tennis court, pool with flagstone surround, and caretaker’s cottage. Offers separate purchase of adjacent 13-acre parcel with private lake.
What’s not? Master bedroom and guest suite are on the second floor.
Joanna Rizoulis, (917) 359-7885 or Amy Smith, (914) 523-0678, Julia B. Fee Sotheby’s International Realty
$9,900,000
0 Premium Point Rd, Larchmont
8 bedrooms | 9 full, 3 half baths | 21,306 square feet
What’s to like? Historic 1890 estate surrounded by water was custom-designed for banker/yachtsman Charles Oliver Iselin by renowned architect Stanford White (who also designed Madison Square Garden II and the Washington Square Arch). Completely restored in 1994, it retains its distinctive architectural details, including a grand marble entry with dentil molding and classical column-flanked marble fireplace, Palladian windows with spectacular water views, decoratively carved plaster ceilings, and wood-paneled elevator. Taxes are being grieved with an excellent chance for large reduction.
What’s not? Time for a little TLC and updating.
Betty McMillan, (914) 309-1825, Coldwell Banker
$10,450,000
2 Lincoln Ln, Purchase
9 bedrooms | 9 full, 3 half baths | 13,430 square feet
What’s to like? Living large in this sprawling five-acre gated estate leaves little reason to leave the grounds. Packed with resort-style amenities, including expansive flagstone patios, tennis court, putting green, pool, hot tub, guest house/cabana with its own living room, kitchen, bath, and laundry. The elegant brick Colonial features six fireplaces, 2,000-bottle wine cellar, paneled library, plush home theater, custom gourmet kitchen with soaring two-story ceiling, 24-camera security system, and an additional 3,685 square-foot finished basement.
What’s not? Every convenience imaginable doesn’t include walking distance to train.
Fran Klingenstein, (914) 772-4203, Julia B. Fee Sotheby’s International Realty
$10,600,000
4 North Island Dr, Rye
5 bedrooms | 6 full, 2 half baths | 6,254 square feet
What’s to like? A 1999 waterfront custom Colonial in the exclusive Manursing Island gated community with gorgeous views of the Sound from nearly every room. Features many amenities, including vaulted ceilings, living room with fireplace and wet bar, and master bedroom suite with fireplace, marble spa bath with steam shower, and Jacuzzi. In addition to its own in-ground pool, hot tub, and extensive seawall with ample room for seating and launching kayaks, includes access to private beach.
What’s not? The property isn’t able to have its own dock, but the private homeowners association dock is just steps away.
Fran Klingenstein, (914) 772-4203, Julia B. Fee Sotheby’s International Realty
