Fairfield | 214 Mamanasco Road, Ridgefield, Conn.
Lakeside Contemporary
$1.475 million
This two-bedroom, four-bath, 3,584-square-foot house from 1957 has a wraparound deck and floor-to-ceiling windows showcasing water views from nearly every room. The main level includes a galley kitchen with European-style cabinetry, a dining room, a den and a sitting room, all of which step out to the deck. The upper level is dedicated to the primary suite, which has a pyramidal skylight, a private balcony and a large walk-in closet. There is a compact one-car attached garage. Kristi Vaughan, 203-733-6469, William Pitt Sotheby’s Int. Realty, williampitt.com
Costs
Taxes: $21,597 a year
Pros
The lower level features an expansive lakeside living room and a second bedroom.
Cons
There is a shared parking courtyard with neighbors and no yard. The minimalist white interior creates a gallery-like atmosphere but lacks intimacy.
Westchester | 15 Hewitt Avenue, Bronxville, N.Y.
Renovated Colonial-Style House
$1.795 million
A four-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath, 2,408-square foot house built in 1922, with a formal living room that has a wood-burning fireplace, a formal dining room, a kitchen with counter seating, central air-conditioning, a solarium, a family room, a finished attic, a brick backyard patio, a tiered grassy backyard and a one-car garage, on 0.27 acres. Megan McSherry, Houlihan Lawrence, 917-446-2221; houlihanlawrence.com
Costs
Taxes: $27,384 a year
Pros
Rooms are large and bright, and the house combines period details with modern amenities. The house is in move-in condition. Updates include a new roof, water heater and kitchen, and laundry appliances.
Cons
One of the four bedrooms has been converted into a dressing area for the primary bedroom suite. A hall bathroom needs some refurbishing.
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