By Tyler R. Morrissey
As retailers and the media gear up for the holiday season, your mind may wander to thoughts of snow covered front lawns and holiday family gatherings, but this is a reminder that fall is not over yet. According to New England Today’s live foliage map, most of the region is entering its peak season to view the vibrant orange and gold colors of autumn. The following homes offer picturesque landscapes during fall, as well as the other three seasons we are all lucky enough to experience.
103 Longview Dr – Becket, Mass.
This architecturally unique home blends industrial design with the perfect balance of wood and stone details, creating a dramatic yet inviting living space for all seasons. The sleek, steel clad exterior reveals a light-filled interior with simple and elegant angles of perfect scale. The main floor offers an open living floor plan, spa room with heated floors and walls and a first floor bedroom. The second floor offers a spacious, yet intimate master suite with loft space and a large walk-in closet. The bedroom also offers distant views of the most stunning foliage that Berkshire County has to offer.
For more information: Dan Alden, 413.335.9300, [email protected]
1220 Hillside Road – Fairfield, Conn.
This extraordinary, classic Colonial has been updated for today’s active lifestyle and for casual entertaining. A major renovation and expansion in 2011 included new bathrooms, a second floor master suite and a second floor laundry room. The renovations also feature custom, energy efficient LePage windows and French doors throughout the entire house. The master suite is updated with a cathedral ceiling and is easily accessible to the back staircase, making it an ideal space for an in law suite. The gourmet kitchen has granite counters, custom cabinetry, high-end stainless appliances and a center island with a breakfast bar. The sunlit family room with a stone fireplace has three sets of French doors opening to a bluestone terrace, perfect for summer dining, or for stepping out to view the gorgeous changing leaves.
For more information: Cathy Mulrenan, 203.331.3612, [email protected]
591 Breezy Hill Rd – Hillsdale, N.Y.
Comprised of nearly 60 acres, this once-in-a-lifetime property has had only three owners in its history, passing through the hands of the Livingston family, and well-known N.Y. Supreme Court justice Henry Brockholst Livingston. Situated on both sides of Breezy Hill Road, the property reaches toward the peak of Catamount Ski Area on the Mass. border. The land encompasses acres of open meadows, woodlands, walking trails and a swimming pond, offering multiple locations to bask in the beauty of fall. Anchored by the four-bedroom, five-bath main house with indoor pool and views from nearly every room, the property also features a one-bedroom guest cottage. There’s also a spacious greenhouse, attached and detached garages and perennial gardens that refresh the soul in any season.
For more information: Dan Alden, 413.335.9300, [email protected]
582 Nod Hill Road – Wilton, Conn.
Known locally as the “pumpkin hill cottage,” this enchanting home is abundant with charm and history. Built at the turn of the century in 1900, the house includes the original post and beam ceiling in the living room with an inviting fireplace. French doors lead to the patio, yard and completely fenced-in, heated in-ground pool area. Despite being over 100 years old, the home has been meticulously maintained and renovated. All of the floors in the home have been redone and the roof of the main house, three door shed and detached garage were all renovated in 2015. The property also has a new irrigation system, which is one of the many reasons the trees and mature plantings have flourished, making for the perfect autumn setting.
For more information: Donna Karnes, 203.856.0839, [email protected], Shelley Shapiro, 203.451.0873, [email protected],
2 Fairway Drive – Purchase, N.Y.
Masterfully designed by renowned architect Justin Minieri, this stately Georgian residence offers every amenity for a luxurious lifestyle. Unparalleled modern craftsmanship is the hallmark of this unique home with 7,843 square feet of living space. An open floor plan lends to an exceptional entertainment flow and the enchanting private oasis embraces resort-style living. Some of this home’s outdoor amenities such as the gunite pool and spa, charming pergola, built-in grill and fire-pit will make you feel like you are on vacation all the time. This property also borders the 8th hole of Purchase Country Club, a Jack Nicklaus course, and is a short drive from the center of White Plains, which offers plenty of shopping and dining options.
For more information: Gayle Bronstein, 914.262.7914, [email protected]
12 Comstock Lane – Wilton, Conn.
A meticulously crafted five-bedroom Colonial resides at 12 Comstock Lane, offering uncompromising details throughout the entire property. A magnificent foyer with marble floors greets you, as soaring ceilings and an elegant arched doorway lead to the study, living room and a vaulted, tray-lit hallway. The kitchen features a custom butler’s pantry, a two-drawer dishwasher, glass-fronted cabinets and a six-burner gas range. There’s also a large center island and back-lit china cabinet. Venture outside to the radiant and heated courtyard to take in the fall foliage while you still can.
For more information: Laurie Mortensen, 810.923.1098, [email protected], Robert McCullough, 203.803.3974, [email protected]
