Real Estate

Dream Homes

Upper West Side | $4.395 million

One of the rare pleasures of a 26th-floor home this close to Central Park West, on West 63rd Street, is the “phenomenal, sweeping” views of Central Park. In the case of this condo, you’ll enjoy those vistas from most rooms, including the loft-like living/dining area, the master suite and the separate home office that could likewise serve as a third bedroom (there are also two renovated bathrooms). The 1,670 square feet of interior boasts a windowed, eat-in kitchen with top appliances. Agent: Samantha Reiss, The Corcoran Group, 212-875-2809

Rumson, NJ | $4.8 million


Since when is living down by the river a bad thing? In the case of this spread on the Shrewsbury River, it’s a “waterfront paradise” — 1.3 acres that includes a heated pool, “sprawling” deck, deep-water dock and, to live in, an 8,000-square-foot, five-bedroom home that underwent a total renovation in 2008. Agent: Thomas Laurita, Halstead Property, 201-478-6705

Bedford, NY | $4.5 million

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Although this stately Colonial manor hearkens to an earlier era, it’s very 21st century — built in 2007 and “brilliantly designed for the way we live today.” The interiors of the 9,948-square-foot, five-bedroom, five-plus-bathroom main house are outlined by walnut floors, Venetian plaster walls and “soaring” ceilings. Set on more than four acres, the estate includes a pool and spa. Agent: Patti Howard, Houlihan Lawrence, 914-391-2593