Greenwich, CT
Real Estate
'Great Estate' In Greenwich Listed At $22M 'Great Estate' In Greenwich Listed At $22M
'Great Estate' In Greenwich Listed At $22M If elegance and fine craftmanship are on your list of criteria for your next home, a $22 million custom-built Connecticut estate may be the one for you.  The 14,569-square-foot French-American "modern day Great Estate", located in the Fairfield County town of Greenwich at 471 Lake Ave., was custom-built in 2011 with European imports and the "finest craftsmanship," according to its Zillow listing.  Located in the wealthy "Golden Triangle" neighborhood of Greenwich, the 9-bed 13-bath residence boasts over 12-foot ceilings, custom millwork, and "beautifully scaled" interiors, accordi…

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by Ben Crnic
Hamilton Township, NJ
Real Estate
Luxurious 7-Bedroom Princeton Home With Saltwater Pool Yours For $3.45M Luxurious 7-Bedroom Princeton Home With Saltwater Pool Yours For $3.45M
Luxurious 7-Bedroom Princeton Home With Saltwater Pool Yours For $3.45M A luxurious seven-bedroom home tucked away in a quiet section of Princeton can be yours for $3.45 million. Near trails and Stony Brook, 28 Audubon Lane is just minutes from the university and vibrant downtown, according to its listing. A Belgian block-lined driveway leads to French-inspired architecture and comfortable living designed by Denise Vokolos and constructed by Palomar Builders.  This 87,120-square-foot home has eight bathrooms, 10-foot ceilings and many other unique features, including its modern kitchen.  A "culinary dream," it is equipped with a 60" Wolf double oven…

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by Jon Craig
Quincy, MA
Real Estate
$12.5M Mass Home, Designed By Well-Known Architect, Hits Market: See Inside $12.5M Mass Home, Designed By Well-Known Architect, Hits Market: See Inside
$12.5M Mass Home, Designed By Well-Known Architect, Hits Market: See Inside A secluded and contemporary Massachusetts estate with plenty of amenities is on the market — if you’ve got a few million to spare. Sitting on a whopping 31.4-acre lot, 300 Summer Street in Westwood offers modern living in a private setting. The Norfolk County home, which is listed for $12.5 million, was designed by Richard Levey of the well-known RBL Architects, based outside of Boston, and features 20-foot-tall floor-to-ceiling windows that look out to the infinity pool and stream-fed pond with boat house outside. With over 10,300 square feet, the open living spaces are airy with moder…

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by Sophie Grieser
Pittsfield, MA
Real Estate
Elegant 95-Year-Old Cottage On 40-Acre Property In Western Mass Hits Market For $5.5M Elegant 95-Year-Old Cottage On 40-Acre Property In Western Mass Hits Market For $5.5M
Elegant 95-Year-Old Cottage On 40-Acre Property In Western Mass Hits Market For $5.5M Those looking to combine early 20th-century grandeur with more modern sensibilities will want to check out a $5.5 million cottage now on sale in Berkshire County.   The 10-bedroom and 8-bath cottage, located in Berkshire County at 101 and 107 Yokun Ave. in Lenox, is now on sale for $5.5 million, according to its Zillow listing.  The residence, built in 1929, has been restored for modern life yet retains its original configuration. The 11,748-square-foot property includes a smaller mid-century modern residence at 95 Yokun Ave.  The main house's design is a great example …

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by Ben Crnic
Hyde Park, NY
Real Estate
'Modern Day Tour De Force': Waterfront Hudson Valley Estate Listed For $19.9M 'Modern Day Tour De Force': Waterfront Hudson Valley Estate Listed For $19.9M
'Modern Day Tour De Force': Waterfront Hudson Valley Estate Listed For $19.9M Expansive water views, a hefty price reduction, and indoor and outdoor pools, and gardens are some of the highlights of a $19.9 million estate for sale in the Hudson Valley. Called a "modern-day tour-de-force," the estate located in Dutchess County offers an "incredible" waterfront setting on a peninsula in the town of Hyde Park, overlooking the Hudson River with a two-bedroom guest house, sculpture garden, collector's garage, and outdoor kitchen, according to Zillow.  The living room.  Zillow A helipad also sits on the property at 46 Ledgerock Lane.  Zillow says the nin…

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by Kathy Reakes
Massapequa, NY
Real Estate
'Shangri-La' NY Estate Listed At $33M 'Shangri-La' NY Estate Listed At $33M
'Shangri-La' NY Estate Listed At $33M A luxurious estate on Long Island, featuring two pools, ponds, a greenhouse, and more, is on the Long Island market — all for a cool $33.5 million. One Dupont Court in the village of Brookville, dubbed “Shangri-La” by listers for its idyllic and tranquil grounds, is looking for its next owner. Sitting on 21.86 acres, the eight-bedroom, 13-bath home was designed by architectural firm Shope Reno Wharton, known for its luxurious and artistic elements. The estate sits covered in ivy and stone at the end of a long drive and the trees surrounding the property seem to make it seem as if it's in…

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by Sophie Grieser
Franklin Township, NJ
Real Estate
$35M Magical NJ Estate Neighbors US Equestrian Team (LOOK INSIDE) $35M Magical NJ Estate Neighbors US Equestrian Team (LOOK INSIDE)
$35M Magical NJ Estate Neighbors US Equestrian Team (Look Inside) Natural beauty coupled with pristine architecture and serenity are just a few of the modern characteristics you’ll find at a New Jersey estate neighboring an equestrian team. The property at 151 Spook Hollow Road in Bedminster is on the market for $35 million, and it’s compared to likes of luxury in Ocala, Wellington, and Lexington. 151 Spook Hollow Road, BedminsterCourtesy of Turpin Realtors Featuring 75 gated acres adjacent to The United States Equestrian Team, the 4-bedroom, 6-bathroom property — built in 2007 — boasts two staff cottages, 20 horse stalls, and several other horse amen…

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by Valerie Musson
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Real Estate
$2.3M North Jersey Mansion Is 'Contemporary Gem In Historic Town' (PHOTOS) $2.3M North Jersey Mansion Is 'Contemporary Gem In Historic Town' (PHOTOS)
$2.3M North Jersey Mansion Is 'Contemporary Gem In Historic Town' (Photos) They call her O'Zanda — and she could be yours for $2.3 million. That's the Morris County farmhouse-turned-mansion, designed by renowned, New Jersey-born architect Richard Meier. He's most well-known for designing the Getty Center in Los Angeles, the Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art, and San Jose City Hall. To put it simply, the home at 125 Pleasant Hill Road in Chester Township is a a masterpiece. Built in 1966, O'Zanda served as a farmhouse before Meier rebuilt it (see PDF attachment for more on O'Zanda's history). 125 Pleasant Hill RoadKienlen Lattmann Sotheby's International Re…

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by Valerie Musson
Newark, NJ
Real Estate
Montclair Mansion Built By Renowned WWII Engineer Hits Market At $2.9M (LOOK INSIDE) Montclair Mansion Built By Renowned WWII Engineer Hits Market At $2.9M (LOOK INSIDE)
Montclair Mansion Built By Renowned WWII Engineer Hits Market At $2.9M (Look Inside) A North Jersey home built by famed engineer August Komendant can be yours, though you'll have to pay up. The home at 205 Highland Ave. in Upper Montclair has hit the market for $2.9 million. The home is listed by West of Hudson Real Estate. During World War II, Komendant worked with Gen. George Patton and afterward helped rebuild bridges damaged by the war.  He was the engineer for the famed Habitat complex in Montreal and the Kimbell Art Museum in Fort Worth, while making a home in Montclair. 205 Highland Ave., MontclairWest of Hudson Real Estate via Zillow 205 Highland Ave., Mont…

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by Sam Barron
Westport, CT
Lifestyle
$5M Westport Home Shares Same Architect With UN Building in NYC $5M Westport Home Shares Same Architect With UN Building in NYC
$5M Westport Home Shares Same Architect With UN Building in NYC For those that have $5 million for a home, a new listing in Fairfield County offers not only luxury but also bragging rights as it's designed by a renowned architect known for his stylish New York City office buildings. The home, located in Westport at 88 Partrick Road, was designed by award-winning Howard Lathrop, a renowned architect who traditionally designed commercial buildings -- such as the United Nations building in NYC -- but also designed a handful of homes in the Westport area, where he resided, for high-level executives.  Highlights of the home include: 2-story library inspir…

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by Kathy Reakes
Hampden-Silver Spring, PA
Obituaries
Roller Derby Star Killed In UTV Crash In PA: State Police Roller Derby Star Killed In UTV Crash In PA: State Police
Roller Derby Star Killed In UTV Crash In PA: State Police A 38-year-old roller derby star died in a utility task vehicle rollover crash in Leidy Township, on April 1, 2023 Pennsylvania State Police announced the following day. Rachel S. Gaddis— known by her derby name Blackout Betty or just Betty by her friends— of Spring Mills was ejected from the 2023 Yamaha Wolverine RMAX2 1000 on Stewart Hill Road just south of Old Township road around 4 a.m. on Saturday, according to PSP. Preston C. Gaddis, also 38 of Spring Mills was driving the UTV south with Betty "straddling the center console" and Samuel G. Hoy III, 42, of Mill Hall in the passenger seat…

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by Jillian Pikora
Ridgewood, NJ
Real Estate
Renowned Architect Designed Ridgewood Home Listed At $6.2M Renowned Architect Designed Ridgewood Home Listed At $6.2M
Renowned Architect Designed Ridgewood Home Listed At $6.2M A well-known architect designed this $6.2 million home in Ridgewood. The 8,000-square-foot mansion was designed by Jordan Rosenberg, and sits on two acres of land in Ridgewood's prestigious Country Club section, according to the listing.  There are huge light-filled open living spaces throughout the modern interior, and at the heart of the home is a designer kitchen with a 10-foot marble center island, Wolf and Thermador appliances, overlooking a great room with a coffered ceiling and a grand chic fireplace.  The curb appeal is perfection with NuCedar siding, copper gutters, cust…

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by Jon Craig