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Picturesque destinations like Manhattan, the Hamptons and the Rocky Mountains capture the essence of year-round living.
8 & 10 On the Bluff, Sag Harbor, New York. Douglas Elliman Real Estate

by Nancy Kane

Nestled high above Peconic Bay and enveloped in the natural beauty of North Haven Point in Sag Harbor, New York, 4 waterfront acres—8 & 10 On the Bluff—offer an opportunity for those seeking to create an exceptional waterfront estate. This rare dual-parcel property has 322 feet of private water frontage, with views for a private compound or a meticulously crafted multi-lot development. Panoramic vistas and tranquil surroundings come together to offer the ultimate Hamptons lifestyle. The lots are also available for sale separately. This listing is co-represented by Martha Gundersen and Stephen Kane of Douglas Elliman, asking $29,900,000.

208 East 62 Street, NYC. Photo courtesy of Brown Harris Stevens

A four-story townhouse in the Treadwell Farm Historic District of Lenox Hill, 208 East 62nd Street stands as a piece of history. Impeccably maintained and move-in ready, the residence has nearly 5,000 square feet of elegant living space, including a cellar and a south-facing garden (originally created by landscape designer Edwina von Gal). Built in 1870, the home has been updated while preserving its architectural integrity. There’s a spacious chef’s kitchen with a sophisticated reverse-osmosis water filtration system and a private elevator for maximum convenience. The light-filled living room and intimate mahogany-paneled library are enhanced with five-zone climate control, and the primary suite features a striking 19th-century working fireplace (there are four in the home) as well as a spare room, currently used as an office. Upstairs, 2 additional bedrooms, one with a charming Juliet balcony, provide room to grow and lodging for guests. There’s even a humidification system installed for art preservation. Asking $7,895,000, listed with Norhana Ariffin and Christopher Kromer of Brown Harris Stevens.

Château V, Evergreen, Colorado. Photo courtesy of The Denver Creative Group

If out west is more your style, look no further than Château V, an estate that blends the romance of a French castle with the raw beauty of the Rocky Mountains. The limestone mansion has 6 bedrooms, plus a guest apartment, all with private laundry, as well as 10 bathrooms, a private gym, a wine cellar with tasting room and an 1885 antique billiard bar. Just 45 minutes from Denver with views of majestic Mount Blue Sky, this one-of-a-kind property offers a spiral staircase, 8 fireplaces, plus a heated pool, outdoor kitchen and a spa-grade Jacuzzi. A private retreat, a luxury rental or a generational asset, Château V sits in a highly desirable corridor of Colorado. Asking $49,998,000, the property is listed with Melissa Temple of Engel & Völkers.

Fellows Ranch, Carbondale, Colorado. Photo courtesy of Coldwell Banker Mason Morse

A private mountain retreat, perched high on a 22-acre ridge between Basalt and Carbondale, delivers majestic views of Mount Sopris and the Elk Range. Listed at $9.8 million, with Christy Clettenberg of Coldwell Banker Mason Morse, Fellows Ranch combines privacy with the amenities of a five-star country club. Eight bedrooms and 8.5 baths accommodate gatherings of every size, while multiple living spaces, lofts and offices allow for work and play to coexist. A double-sided wood-burning fireplace anchors the great room, where decor by A Great Find Interior Design complement mountain views beyond floor-to-ceiling windows. The open-plan living space is enhanced by radiant heating, air conditioning and a solar hot water system throughout. The home is offered fully furnished. Outdoors, a pavilion, outfitted with a full kitchen and a cigar ventilation system, overlooks a pond stocked with trout. A professional-grade pickleball court with spectator seating, a sporting clay shooting range and a new sauna and hot tub complete the luxurious family compound.