Homes for sale in New York and Connecticut
Fairfield | 7 Mayflower Lane, Weston, Conn.
Custom built home
$2.495 million
A six-bedroom, seven full and two half-bath, 9,212-square-foot home built in 1992, featuring a wraparound terrace, a grand foyer with inlaid hardwood floors, a living room with coffered ceilings and a wood-burning fireplace, a bright dining room with built-in appliances, a large kitchen with dining area, a family room with access to a covered veranda, a master bedroom with en suite bathroom with fireplace, two dressing rooms, a sitting room and an office, a lower level with a bedroom with en suite bathroom and recreation room, a conservatory, a guest wing, an oversized three-car garage with an EV charger, an in-ground pool, a stone patio with a fire pit and a private dock, on 4.53 acres overlooking the Aspetuck Valley Country Club golf course. Bobbie Abagnale, 203-240-9537, William Pitt Julia B Fee Sotheby’s International Realty, williampitt.com
Cost
Taxes: $52,414 per year
Plus points
The architecture and interior design are remarkable and despite its size the house feels intimate. The adjacent plot is also for sale.
Cons
The taxes are very high. The commute to New York City takes well over an hour.
Westchester| 135 Dellwood Road, Bronxville, NY
Tudor with 6 bedrooms
$1,550 million
A renovated three-story 1919 home with six bedrooms, four and a half baths, 3,808 square feet, with period details including French balconies and French doors, a living room and bedroom with fireplace, a kitchen with a breakfast area and a pantry for the butler, a heated sunroom, a partially finished lower level, a stone patio and a heated in-ground pool, on 0.29 acres in the Cedar Knolls section. Megan McSherry, 917-446-2221, Houlihan Lawrence; houlihanlawrence.com
Cost
Taxes: $18,900 per year
Plus points
A large and beautifully maintained butler’s pantry adds to the charm of the home. The bedrooms are spacious and equipped with sitting or office workstations. The large and private backyard is ideal for entertaining.
Cons
There is no garage or central air conditioning. Some floors and windows need attention.
Given the rapid pace of the current market, some properties may no longer be available at the time of publication.
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