LITCHFIELD | 35 UNDER MOUNTAIN ROAD, CANAAN, Conn.
A seven-bedroom, six-full-and-two-half-bath, 8,654-square-foot home built in 2001, with a double-story foyer; heated floors; pocket-doors; Mahogany built-ins; floor-to-ceiling windows; multiple fireplaces; a 110-foot wraparound deck; an eat-in kitchen with Birchwood cabinets, granite countertops, Sub-Zero refrigerator and Wolf double-oven; an en suite primary bedroom with deck access, a jetted tub, dual sinks and a walk-in shower; a second level with the remaining bedrooms and a loft area; a basement with a family room, art studio, office and vault; and an attached three-car garage with an upper level in-law suite with a private entrance. John Oliveira, 914-806-6981, Jillian Pajer, 845-591-4202, Douglas Elliman; elliman.com
TAXES
$35,335 a year
PROS
Rear-facing bedrooms have their own balcony. Much of the hardwood used for floors was harvested on the property and milled on-site. The home is abundant with storage and designed for entertaining.
CONS
No detail was spared by the owner, but the fixtures and finishes may not suite all tastes. The beautiful, yet hefty, acreage will require more upkeep than a typical backyard.
NASSAU | 19 New York Avenue, Long Beach, N.Y.
A four-bedroom, two-and-a-half bath contemporary house built in 1992 with an eat-in kitchen that has an island, a built-in bar, a gas fireplace and granite floors on the main level; bedrooms, laminate floors and a laundry room on the second level; and a one-car garage, on 0.08 acres. Joyce Coletti, Douglas Elliman, 516-432-3400; elliman.com
Taxes
$20,857 a year
Pros
The house was renovated a few years ago and is steps from the beach and ocean. There’s a heated private pool in the rear.
Cons
There is no basement or attic. A column and built-in bar in the oddly shaped living room might limit furniture placement.
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