Homes for Sale in Connecticut and New York

Fairfield | 46 Valley Forge Road, Weston, Conn.

1967 Riverfront House

$1.875 million

A three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath, 3,093-square-foot midcentury modern home overlooking the Saugatuck River, with a stone entryway and original woodwork, cathedral ceilings, a renovated open kitchen with white cabinetry and a large island, a wood-burning fireplace with brass inlays, a primary suite with an office and a soaking tub, sliders to a deck, a walkout lower level with a family room and two bedrooms, a gym, a mudroom, a two-car garage and a spacious deck, on two acres. Kristi Law, 917-576-6638; Jim Gricar, 917-592-4425. William Pitt Sotheby’s International; williampitt.com

Costs

Taxes: $24,569 a year

Pros

Most rooms in the house offer river views. There is a small detached cottage with a deck, currently used as a music studio/office.

Cons

The layout is suited for a weekend retreat, but may have limited functionality for active lifestyles or growing families.

Suffolk | 1 Lilac Drive, Stony Brook, N.Y.

Former Carriage House

$1.45 million

A five-bedroom, three-full and two-half-bath house built in 1928, with a foyer, a wood-burning fireplace, French doors, built-in shelving, a built-in China cabinet, a den/office, an eat-in kitchen with high-end appliances and an island, a main-floor en suite bedroom with a separate entrance, a partially finished basement with laundry, storage and recreation space, on 0.58 acres. Miriam Ainbinder, Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty, 631-988-9200; danielgale.com

Costs

Taxes: $22,708 a year

Pros

Originally a carriage house on an estate, the property is beautifully landscaped and includes a heated swimming pool with an attached hot tub and a gazebo.

Cons

There is a covered carport instead of a garage. A couple of the bathrooms could be updated.

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