Corcoran’s A-List
April 2022
by INHABIT EDITORS
A monthly showcase of the most spectacular listings across the Corcoran network.
From the Atlantic coast to the middle of the Pacific, enjoy our survey of Corcoran’s most incredible listings across the country and beyond. Taking center stage this month: A restored Brooklyn brownstone, a sleek double-waterfront in South Florida, a remote island oasis in Puerto Rico, two listings with slides (yes, you read that right), and a soaring oceanfront masterpiece in Southern California.
Manhattan
What’s Here: Top-floor living in a coveted pre-war building, with four exposures and all the treasures of the Upper East Side right out the door. Soaring atop a c.1917 J.E.R. Carpenter-designed co-op, this four-bedroom residence has been completely reimagined by Hottenroth + Joseph Architects. The majestic living and dining rooms form the ideal entertainment space, replete with a wood-burning fireplace and unobstructed skyline views. Whatever adjectives you use to describe it, this home’s kitchen is undeniably adorned—black cosmic granite countertops, custom cabinetry, modern appliances, and more—with top-of-the-line form and function.
What We Love: The expansive primary bedroom suite is adjacent to—and shares a double-sided fireplace with—a handsome library along Park Avenue, meaning you’ll always have a bedtime story close at hand if you need one.
Represented By: Cathy Franklin, Alexis Bodenheimer, Jamie Hannon, and Nika Kneitschel of Corcoran’s East Side Office.
List: $16,750,000.
Brooklyn
What’s Here: A Queen-Anne style brownstone—with its Mansard roof, terra cotta detailing, and weather vane—with next-level curb appeal even. Situated in the Cobble Hill Historic District, the four-bedroom residence has windows facing north, south, and west, flooding it all with natural light. You’ll enter into a charming living room with custom shelving and a fireplace, which flows seamlessly into the dining room and kitchen. There, you’ll find a staircase to the windowed lower level, with even more living space. The primary suite sits upstairs, boasting a dressing room in addition to a skylit, hardwood-floored, mosaic-tiled ensuite bath.
What We Love: Retreat from city life without leaving it. A verdant back garden and a top-floor bedroom terrace provide a dynamic duo of serene, private outdoor space.
Represented By: James Cornell, Leslie Marshall, Nick Hovsepian, and Ashley V. Banker of Corcoran’s Brooklyn Heights Office.
List: $5,250,000.
East End
What’s Here: Cottage-like spirit contained within the archetypal Southampton Village estate. There is a humble elegance to this eight-bedroom home, which spreads across two vibrant acres. After taking a deep anticipatory breath on the columned front porch, exhale with awe as a tremendous sense of highly-honed detail greets you with coffered ceilings, arched doorways, and more. The exterior of this home is as vital as the interior. Entertain guests in many fashions, whether it’s an afternoon by the pool, bocce tournaments on the private court, or simply gathering ‘round the wraparound back porch for dinner and libations.
What We Love: An added air of cozy grace emanates from the home’s numerous fireplaces. Find them only enhancing the refined atmosphere in the wood-paneled library, living and dining rooms, and the primary suite.
Represented By: Susan Breitenbach of Corcoran’s Bridgehampton Office.
List: $15,995,000.
New Jersey
What’s Here: Originally built in 1950, this six-bedroom stone manor underwent a complete renovation in 2022, resulting in what is essentially 9,044 square feet of new construction. The house is set on almost two acres, with a grand circular driveway that leads to the entryway. There are two well-outfitted kitchens, a wine room with a wet bar, and a heated pool surrounded by a stone terrace, as well as a six-car garage. A magnificent staircase leads from the foyer with its dramatic black-and-white parquet floors to upstairs.
What We Love: Careful attention has been paid to the decoration of each room, with different designs of molding of the walls of the bedrooms and living areas. The four full bathrooms and three powder rooms have each have their own distinct personalities—some are sleek and serene, while others boast whimsical wallpapers and chandeliers.
Represented By: Reed Tighe of Corcoran Baer & McIntosh.
List: $5,888,888.
South Florida
What’s Here: The best of both worlds in South Florida. Want white-sand beaches and endlessly blue views over the Atlantic waves? Look east. Is today more fit for the calming solitude of the Intracoastal? Turn around to the west. It’s a rare treat, but one this coast-spanning Jupiter Island enclave takes full advantage of. Explore immaculate grounds that incorporate tropical gardens, water features, and entertaining areas (when you’re not daydreaming out the primary suite’s ocean-view windows). Inside, all three stories of this Art Deco-inspired residence wow with flairs like double-height ceilings, a floating staircase, and floor-to-ceiling glass walls.
What We Love: The home is designed as a six-bedroom but offers flexibility to transform any sleeping space into an office, gym, or whatever else is needed.
Represented By: Susan Turner and Joanne Wagner of Corcoran’s Hobe Sound Office.
List: $21,500,000.
Central Florida
What’s Here: There’s enough room in this custom-built 12 bedroom manse for the whole gang. Built on a double lot, the house overlooks the 14th-hole of a Jack Nicklaus golf course, and is located in the popular Reunion Resort. The house serves as its own vacation destination, boasting a Disney arcade room, a movie theater with seating for 12, a Star Wars bowling alley, a game room, a private gym, and a fully equipped spa with a sauna and a steam room. Outside, there’s a large pool, a hot tub, a fire pit, and an outdoor kitchen. The ten bedroom suites are each inspired by a different city, with Paris, London, and Cairo-themed rooms. There are also two bunk rooms designed to sleep eight in each, including a Harry Potter play area with a slide and a foam pit.
What We Love: If, by chance, the house is not enough to tire out all the guests, there’s an active transferrable membership available to the Reunion Resort, which includes access to three golf courses, foot golf, mini golf, six restaurants, twelve swimming pools, a water park, tennis courts, pickleball courts, and more. Finally, Disney World and Universal Studios are a couple of miles away.
Represented By: Alice Anne Jackson of Corcoran Premier Realty.
List: $6,500,000.
Southern California
What’s Here: For those in the know, Point Dume is the ultimate Malibu location. Though filled with multi-million dollar estates, it still manages to feel little wild, with every property surrounded by spectacular landscapes. This three-bedroom, three-bathroom house, is sited on more than .5 acre of land. The property stretches from a very rare and coveted ocean bluff frontage overlooking Zuma and Westward beaches, past a terraced front yard with direct beach access, and back to a secluded pool and pickleball court behind the house. Built in 1964, the two-story house has been beautifully maintained, with panoramic views throughout.
What We Love: The property is a long rectangle of land, which gently unfurls a new view with every few steps. The primary bedroom faces the ocean, with glass doors that open directly onto the delightful garden, which has a fire pit and a path to the beach.
Represented By: Delaram Rivani of Corcoran Global Living.
List: $19,900,000.
Colorado
What’s Here: This contemporary light-filled house with four bedrooms and six bathrooms occupies a corner lot in Cherry Creek North. Designed by architect Steve Barsch, the house’s floor plan takes advantage of its spacious 5,902 square feet to create a layout that allows for graceful entertaining on every floor or solitary relaxation. There is a private courtyard within the interior of the property, and the many floor-to-ceiling windows ensure that light comes into the house from every direction. The third floor has a wet bar that fully opens to the terrace—perfect for parties or sunset cocktails. There’s also a gym and a 700-bottle wine cellar.
What We Love: There’s snow melting technology on the driveway, entryway, and private courtyard, eliminating the need to ever shovel snow again. The primary suite has a built-in office space with an adjacent coffee bar, so you can always have a hot cup of coffee during any work-from-home session.
Represented By: Joshua Robert Demby of Corcoran Perry & Co.
List: $4,950,000.
Texas
What’s Here: Overlooking Lake Woodlands, this five-bedroom house is in the coveted East Shore neighborhood. Head to the Town Center—just under two miles away—on foot, by car, by bike, or by boat. This house is in the finishing stages of a complete remodel that includes intricate wood floors, a gourmet kitchen with a Lacanche stove, an elevator, and outside, a fountain, and a built-in grill. The primary suite overlooks the lake and it’s easy to take your boat to go out to dinner—just hop off your private dock and sail away.
What We Love: The estate includes a spacious one-bedroom apartment that’s ideal for visiting friends and family or for staff.
Represented By: Beth Ferester of Corcoran Ferester.
List: $3,975,000.
Puerto Rico
What’s Here: This hidden oasis on the remote island of Culebra, off the east coast of the main island of Puerto Rico, was designed by architect Pedro Rodriguez Flores and landscape designer Gabriel Berriz. There are four separate units on the property, with a total of five bedrooms, each with an en suite bathroom and a private balcony. In addition, there’s an underground “casita,” with two additional bedrooms. The living room has dramatic 20-foot cathedral ceilings, with arched doors that open to the oceanfront view. Designed to be hurricane- and earthquake-resistant, the property runs on renewable energy generated by solar panels, wind turbines, water cisterns, and a full-power generator. This is the most private compound on Culebra, which has only 1,300 full-time residents.
What We Love: Outside, there’s an infinity pool and rose and vegetable gardens—all surrounded by the mountains and the sea.
Represented By: Erika Acosta Montalvo of Corcoran Puerto Rico.
List: $8,250,000.
Cayman Islands
What’s Here: A playful five-bedroom, five-bathroom house located right on the canal in Grand Cayman’s West Bay. Though this house has many unusual features—including a slide from the second floor to the first—it‘s not a house that was built just for show. Instead, it’s served as a true family retreat to its current owners, who have truly rejoiced in every detail including its record-holding private fish tank of 20,000 gallons, a large swimming pool, and an enormous outdoor koi pond. Inside, you’ll find a wraparound mezzanine walkway with a Juliet balcony and a spiral staircase from the second level that leads to a surprise third-level bonus space.
What We Love: It’s easy to get to other parts of the island via boat, as the property sits directly on the canal. There’s a wraparound dock that can accommodate a 50′ boat, as well as covered jet ski storage, and a jet ski launch. The house is also environmentally friendly, with solar panels on the roof and a rainwater collection system stored under the garage.
Represented By: Paul Michael Young of Corcoran Cayman Islands.
List: $5,995,000.