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A private beach, views of the Hudson River, on-site equestrian facilities—Westchester’s luxury homes are all different, but all offer elegance if you have the cash to spare.
While real estate prices are soaring, the high-end market remains active, with approximately 191 luxury homes sold in the second quarter of 2024, an increase of 48% over 2023.
We reviewed the five most expensive homes on the market in Westchester, with locations in Bedford, Rye, North Salem, Chappaqua and Irvington.
The most expensive listing as of July 31 was a 3,700-square-foot, five-bedroom, five-bathroom colonial in Bedford on a 100-acre lot with woods, green lawns and mature trees. It went for $14.9 million. The most expensive home sold last year was a 26-acre lot in Bedford Corners that sold for $13.55 million.
It is possible that one or more of these offers have already been sold or withdrawn from the market at the time of publication.
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Situated on a private hilltop, this 100-acre estate is set over woodland with green lawns and mature trees. Behind its stone walls are five bedrooms and five bathrooms. The 3,700-square-foot colonial home was built in 1940 and features a pool and pool cabana.
This estate, known as Longmeadow, has a Hollywood tradition: Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas are the current owners. It was even the site of a fundraiser to elect President Joe Biden to a second term (back when he was still the candidate).
Built in 1929, this 11,653-square-foot, eight-bedroom, 12-bathroom home sits nestled on 12 acres of land. The main floor loggia opens to a 100-foot outdoor deck facing the river with stairs leading to the garden. The lower level includes recreation and game rooms, a gym, a kitchen, a full bath and an indoor heated pool.
Sitting on 83 acres, this 10,700-square-foot home is a replica of “Salutation,” an English Georgian-style estate originally built by Edward Lutyens in London. Built in 1995, the home features 10 bedrooms, 9 bathrooms, an outdoor pool, an indoor pool with spa, an English garden, fruit trees, a lily pond, and a pond for fishing. There are equestrian facilities including paddocks, grooms’ stabling, 11 stables, a tractor barn, and a jumping field.
Custom built in 2004, this 770-square-foot, five-bedroom, eight-bathroom stone and slate home offers views of Long Island Sound to the east and Tide Mill Harbor out front. This home is located in a gated community where residents enjoy biking on private roads, launching boats on Long Island Sound from the community harbor, or relaxing on the private beach.
Built in 1906, this 650-square-foot home features five en-suite bedrooms, four additional half baths, a gym, multiple offices and family rooms, a heated swimming pool with LED lighting, and a three-car garage. It is equipped with smart lighting, radiant heat, Sonos sound, and a full camera security system. There is a separate Greek Revival-style guest house/office with a sunlit walk-through.
Helu Wang covers development and real estate for The Journal News/lohud and USA Today Network. Reach her at [email protected].
