Gramercy
$3.205 million
This almost-2,000-square-foot three-bedroom, three-bath condo in a new full-service building really does take Manhattan living to another level. The main level features two master bedrooms, each with its own bathroom, plus a terrace. On the second floor, you’ll find the entertaining areas – a living room, dining room and windowed kitchen – plus another bedroom and another terrace. Not to be outdone, there’s a third level – albeit outdoors: a private, 557-square-foot roof terrace. The luxury building has a courtyard, exercise room and high-speed Internet throughout.
Agent: Tamir Shadian, Prudential Douglas Elliman, (212) 350-2873.
Sands Point, L.I.
$6.95 million
In the lexicon of high-end real estate, you’ve got your mansion, your manor and, of course, your country estate. But it takes a special piece of property to qualify as a compound. This “spectacular waterfront compound” built in 1998 includes a five-bedroom, 4 1/2-bath shingle-style Colonial home, a swimming pool, a cabana and a tennis court, all tastefully arrayed on a 3.75-acre property along the Long Island Sound. The gardens have all been professionally landscaped by a local nursery. And set only 23 miles from Midtown, it’s not exactly isolated – in fact, consider it the perfect commuter’s compound.
Agent: Nava Mitnick, Daniel Gale Real Estate, (516) 883-2900.
Greenwich, Conn.
$5.25 million
Here on Overlook Drive in the Milbrook section, where you’ll find this 1927 “Cotswold-style” residence, you really do overlook a lovely rolling landscape. Situated on the .85-acre property is the 4,000-square-foot home, which has been renovated with “every modern comfort and amenity” to make the most of its well-proportioned rooms – from the spacious living room with fireplace to the gourmet kitchen and screened porch to the five large bedrooms. And having been cared for by the same family for the past 50 years, the homestead maintains much of its original country character, and its perfect location – private but close to downtown.
Agent: Elizabeth Douthit, Round Hill Partners, (203) 861-0050.
Darien, Conn.
$2.025 million
Built in 1850, this “antique gem” really is an antique. And, with its location on Ring’s End Bridge, its complete recent renovation and its spectacular water views, it really is a gem, too. True, at 1,480 square feet and set on a modest tenth of an acre, it may not be the grandest dream home to be found in these pages, but with wide plank floors, hewn beams, two brick fireplaces, a formal dining room, a gourmet kitchen and even a balcony, the ambiance is certainly dream-inspiring. Add to that some lovely fenced-in gardens and a newly completed private dock (did we mention this fantastic little home sits right on the water?) and you’ll realize it’s pretty much a perfect spot.
Agent: ChiChi Mayhew, Kelly Associates Real Estate, (203) 621-0955.