Edgewater, N.J.
$6.499 million
The brochure on this co-op proclaims that “you can’t get any closer to Manhattan without being there.” (Which, frankly, is what you’d expect when buying in a town named Edgewater.) And this impressive three-bedroom, 3 1/2-bath apartment really does live up to its billing, with views up and down the Hudson – from the George Washington Bridge to the southern tip of the island. The architectural quality within this 8-year-old home is certainly worth taking notice of, with “soaring” ceilings, walls of glass, steel doors, mahogany ceilings, Brazilian granite, exposed stone and three decks – all overlooking the river and Manhattan.
Agent: Christine Frosini, Special Properties, (201) 934-8100.
Darien, Conn.
$5.975 million
As quintessential Connecticut country estates go, this spacious stone Colonial has all of the required elements: five capacious bedrooms and large entertaining rooms spread out among almost 5,000 square feet, 1.63 professionally landscaped acres of lawns and gardens, a beautifully designed free-form pool and spa, a waterfront setting with access to a private beach and dock and finally, views of Long Island Sound and a lighthouse. Oh, also, don’t forget that even with all of these dreamy details, it’s just an hour’s drive from Manhattan.
Agent: Janet Olmsted, Kelly Associates, (203) 554-4022.
Upper East Side
$4.55 millionIt’s not often that you’ll see a grand Manhattan apartment marked down, but this 1,813-square-foot Trump Park Avenue condo just had its asking price reduced by almost $700,000. It might be a stretch to say that’s a good deal (the concept of a mid-seven-figure bargain strikes us as far-fetched), but the two-bedroom, 2 1/2-bath home with two terraces is worth a long look for those with deep pockets. The 1929 building’s prewar charm has been maintained – but with the addition of elegant amenities like marble-and-pewter baths and a top-of-the-line kitchen. By the way, the “sale” is a limited-time offer – if a contract isn’t signed soon, the price goes back up! Agents: Amanda Young and Ryan Young, The Corcoran Group, (212) 875-2857 and (212) 875-2859.