Homes for Sale in Connecticut and New York

Fairfield | 61 Marchant Road, Redding, Conn.

1954 Craftsman-Style Home

$1.65 million

A four-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath, 4,146-square-foot home from 1954 with artistic accents by the owner, Jitka Exler, known for her work on the “Sesame Street” Muppets. There is abundant natural light throughout, a stone walkway, a foyer with curved windows, a living room with a brick fireplace and a vaulted ceiling, a sky-lit eat-in kitchen with granite countertops and custom cabinetry, a dining room with a coffered ceiling, an indoor Endless Pool, an in-law suite with a separate entrance, an en suite primary bedroom with a spa-style bath, a finished basement with a bar, a two-car garage, a patio, a vegetable garden and a greenhouse, on 3.8 acres. Jay Contessa, 203-461-3880, Laura Ancona, 203-733-7053, William Pitt Sotheby’s International; williampitt.com

Costs

Taxes: $20,222 a year

Pros

The property has a long driveway off a picturesque road. Some sculptures and other art throughout will be available for purchase.

Cons

The layout and dimensions of the basement family room may be limiting.

Nassau | 12 Beech Street, Point Lookout, N.Y.

Corner House Near the Beach

$1.075 million

A three-bedroom, one-and-a-half-bath corner property, built in 1938, with a wraparound front deck, a rustic entryway, a wood-burning fireplace in the living room, a dining area with French doors, a kitchen with wood floors and a laundry area in the attached garage, on 0.06 acres. Leah Tozer, Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty, 516-860-5784; danielgale.com

Costs

Taxes: $11,639 a year

Pros

There are two driveways. The property is just two blocks from the beach.

Cons

The kitchen is dated. There’s no central air-conditioning. The primary bedroom has just a half bath.

Given the fast pace of the current market, some properties may no longer be available at the time of publication.

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