Fairfield | 7 Mayflower Lane, Weston, Conn.
Custom-Built House
$2.495 million
A six-bedroom, seven-full-and-two-half-bath, 9,212-square-foot home built in 1992, with a wraparound deck, an expansive foyer with inlay hardwood floors, a living room with coffered ceilings and a wood-burning fireplace, a bright dining room with built-ins, a large cook’s kitchen with a dining alcove, a family room with access to a covered porch, an en suite primary bedroom with a fireplace, two dressing rooms, a sitting room and an office, a walkout lower-level with an en suite bedroom and recreation space, a sunroom, a guest wing, an oversized three-car garage with an EV charger, a gunite in-ground pool, a stone patio with a firepit 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
Costs
Taxes: $52,414 a year
Pros
The architecture and interior design are noteworthy, and the home feels intimate despite its size. The neighboring lot is also available for purchase.
Cons
The taxes are very high. The commute to New York City takes over an hour.
Westchester| 135 Dellwood Road, Bronxville, N.Y.
Six-Bedroom Tudor
$1.550 million
A six-bedroom, four-and-a-half-bath, 3,808-square-foot, renovated three-story 1919 house with period details including Juliet balconies and French doors, a living room and a bedroom with fireplaces, a kitchen with a breakfast area and a butler’s pantry, 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
Costs
Taxes: $18,900 a year
Pros
A large and beautifully maintained butler’s pantry adds to the charm of the house. Bedrooms are spacious and include areas for sitting or office work. The large and private backyard is ideal for entertaining.
Cons
There is no garage or central air-conditioning. Some flooring and windows are in need of attention.
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