By Tyler R. Morrissey
After a winter that felt longer than the standard three months, spring-like and even summer-like weather is finally here. As the mercury climbs, so does the desire to spend as much time outdoors as possible. From a backyard cookout to a neighborhood baseball game or just simply relaxing poolside, there are endless possibilities for spending a day outside. The following properties will help inspire you to break your cabin fever and enjoy the warmer weather.
99 Stonewall Circle – West Harrison, N.Y.
For more information: Bonnie Stein, bonnie.stein@juliabfee.com, 914.262.0915
Located in Park Lane Reserve is a home with sensational hilltop views like no other property in this subdivision. The .86 acre of professionally landscaped property offers pristine natural beauty year round. In addition to hardwood floors, wonderful flow and generously sized rooms, there is a newly built deck that is accessible via the kitchen, making both outdoor and indoor entertaining a breeze. Additional features include a three-car garage for additional storage and numerous walkouts at ground level. This home offers multiple access points to Metro North and is only 32 minutes from Manhattan.
1084 Sturges Highway – Fairfield, Conn.
For more information: Aaron Greenberger, agreenberger@williampitt.com, 917.318.5494
Secluded on an idyllic landscape spanning 2.32 acres, this majestic Georgian Colonial illustrates timeless elegance in a premier locale. Encompassing 8,300 square feet with six bedrooms and fireplaces, the grand residence has a bright, open layout with sophisticated formal rooms and luxurious custom details. The fabulous gourmet kitchen and inviting family room both open to an extraordinary elevated deck that overlooks the sweeping emerald grounds, which boast a series of incomparable entertaining areas. Framed by a lush border of trees, this bucolic oasis showcases two gorgeous man-made ponds, Zen waterfalls and an expansive stone patio. Just beyond the ponds is a saltwater gunite pool and spa adjacent to a massive temperature controlled pool house equipped with a kitchenette, changing room and full bath as well as separate outdoor shower.
370 Mansfield Avenue – Darien, Conn.
For more information: Andrea Kostanecki, akostanecki@williampitt.com, 203.858.3553
This HOBI award-winning home offers something truly unique with its dramatic architectural details, a charming cobblestone front entrance, converted stables and a livable modern floor plan all set in a private enclave of homes. With majestic panoramic views adjacent to the second hole of the Country Club of Darien golf course, this home is perfect for relaxation in the great outdoors. Sliding doors lead out to the back deck where your eyes meet the sweeping lawns of the fairway and beyond. Inside, the 50×30 foot main room is sophisticated and chic with soaring ceilings and a beautiful stone fireplace.
265 Clinton Avenue – Dobbs Ferry, N.Y.
For more information: HCH Team, hch@juliabfee.com, 914.295.3535
Upon entering the double height foyer of this spectacular Colonial you may confuse the property for a luxury resort. This magnificent six-bedroom home features a spectacular terrace and park-like backyard with a gunite pool and spa. There’s also an outdoor kitchen with fire pits to keep the party going well into the summer night. Interior highlights include the master suite with a fireplace, walk-in closets and a Juliette balcony, which offers remarkable views of your 1.27 acre property.
55 Prospect Street – Litchfield, Conn.
For more information: Donna Membrino, dmembrino@williampitt.com, 203.217.4374
At this unique property in the tranquil Litchfield Hills, you can bask in some history in addition to sunny skies on your patio. This house built in 1786 was used for a time as “Aunt Bull’s” boarding house for the Litchfield Female Academy, considered perhaps the most influential early academy for young women at a time when there was a wave of new grammar schools and academies across the country after the American Revolution. The home’s next life was as a Congregational church parsonage during the 1850s. Today the home maintains its historic architectural integrity with an incredible restoration, and incorporates a later Italianate addition along with all the modern conveniences and numerous recent updates. The residence sits on three English-inspired acres with boxwood hedges, perennial gardens and mature trees, as well as a large bluestone patio and pool.
1 Durham Road – Larchmont, N.Y.
For more information: Phyllis Jacobs, phyllis.jacobs@juliabfee.com, 914.834.0270
This one of a kind Larchmont property sits on almost 1.7 acres of exquisitely landscaped grounds. The completely renovated estate incorporates the architectural integrity of a stately 1930s home with the convenience and flow of a new construction property. Large windows throughout bathe the home in sunlight and provide views of the meandering grounds. Outside amenities that you’ll want to take advantage of this season are a splendid bluestone patio, an outdoor kitchen and a 45×20 gunite saltwater pool and spa. The interior of the home is quite the marvel as well, especially the spacious kitchen with its high-end appliances, two dishwashers and dual sinks.
363 Maple Avenue – Old Saybrook, Conn.
For more information: Sue Cohn Darmon, sdarmon@williampitt.com, 860.707.6879
If you can’t decide between a day at the beach or a day by the pool, then you’re in luck with this amazing property in Old Saybrook. With 335 of direct water frontage, this fabulous home is truly an outdoor oasis with private steps to the water and the beach. Basque in the sun and relax in the heated, gunite pool or warm up in the hot tub located on the bluestone patio. Sliding doors connect your outdoor amenities with the equally as stunning interior, which features rooms that flow seamlessly from one to another. Large windows provide an abundance of natural sunlight and amazing views from almost every room. Cooking is a pleasure in the open concept-kitchen with Sub-Zero refrigerator and double Gaggneau ovens.
