Corcoran’s A-List
October 2023
by INHABIT EDITORS
A monthly showcase of the most spectacular listings across the Corcoran network.
Enjoy our monthly survey of incredible listings across the Corcoran network. Highlights in this edition: Breathtaking townhouses in Manhattan and Brooklyn, a modern retreat in New York’s Catskill Mountains, a sleek Boca Raton waterfront estate with its very own Instagram wall, and a private Lowcountry retreat in Charleston.
New York City
What’s Here: Tireless renovations have brought this 19th-century Italianate-style home into the present day with aplomb. Ascend a timeless front stoop, walking through an arched double door into a marvelous parlor floor punctuated by herringbone hardwood, 10-plus-foot-high ceilings, marble mantel fireplaces, and a restored pier mirror. A spacious living room expands via French doors onto one of two terraces overlooking a back garden — the other is found one level up, off the kitchen. Sunlight flows freely, owing to a fleet of north- and south-facing windows. From a landscaped roof deck to its finished lower level, this Midtown East townhouse stuns.
What We Love: Whether taking the elevator or using the resplendent hardwood staircase, you’ll always want to stop off at the fifth-floor-encompassing primary suite. It boasts a personal fireplace, plus a hall of dressing area closets. Pamper yourself in a skylit marble bath, flaunting a deep soaking tub, separate steam shower, and radiant heat flooring — among other treats.
Represented By: Randy Baruh and Christine M. Calvo of Corcoran’s SoHo Office.
What’s Here: This abundantly skylit home is a triplex, encompassing two full floors and an exposed wooden beam mezzanine between them, all connected via steel spiral stairs. The middle tier particularly shines with its exposed ceiling beams and steel-and-glass doors. On the ground level, the sprawling great room is ideal for entertaining, as is the west-facing living/dining room across the hall. Signature SoHo loft styles abound in this three-bed penthouse — including architectural columns and oversized windows — plus some instant conversation pieces like the living room’s carved marble fireplace mantel sourced from a Parisian flea market.
What We Love: An astounding trio of terraces, each flanking the upper level-spanning primary suite and blossoming with greenery, flowers, and fruit trees. You’ll gain multiple seating areas topped by pergolas, a built-in barbecue, and a jacuzzi totaling nearly 1,200 square feet of indoor-outdoor living.
Represented By: Dana Power and Georgia McDonald of Corcoran’s Chelsea/Flatiron Office.
What’s Here: This townhouse is quintessential Brooklyn Heights. Ceilings rise to nearly 12 feet on the main level, above an extensive floorplan with front and rear parlors and twin hearth-warming fireplaces. Copious mahogany cabinetry lures you to a kitchen boasting an instantly appealing windowed banquette and French doors out to a deck over a blissful backyard space. The third and fourth floors comprise most of the home’s bedrooms (with the primary on the former), and each level has a separate study. A garden apartment can be used as a standout guest space, an expansive home office, or a rental income opportunity.
What We Love: The home dates to 1899 and retains its timeless prewar detailing, including hardwood floors (some with intricate accents), doorway moldings, and a stately arched window overlooking the historic neighborhood from the top floor.
Represented By: The Cornell Marshall Team of Corcoran’s Brooklyn Heights Office.
East End
What’s Here: Close your eyes to picture The Hamptons, and you’ll probably see this shingle-style Southampton compound. Once known as the Ivy Lodge, the c.1830 residence has received a rigorous restoration — even serving as the 2022 Hamptons Designer Showhouse. Stylistic touches render each room with individual personality — from the primary bedroom’s half-vaulted ceilings to the kitchen’s bluish hues to the sunroom’s herringbone ceiling, stone tile floors, and shiplap panel walls. Outside, discover a natural pond, in-ground pool and spa, and multiple dining terraces across nearly 2.7 acres of verdant landscaping.
What We Love: A charming detached cottage can be a secluded haven for guests, boasting a bedroom, a full kitchen with a breakfast nook, two baths, a media room, and a gym.
Represented By: James K. Peyton of Corcoran’s Bridgehampton Office and Aleksandrina Penkova of Corcoran’s Southampton Office.
Hudson Valley
What’s Here: A most sophisticated Catskills retreat in Olivebridge has three striking bedrooms, each with its own en suite bathroom, plus a cleverly concealed Murphy bed in the hallway (as well as a half bathroom) for nights when there’s a full house. And get ready for guests, because everybody will be clamoring for invitations year round: In the summer, there’s the sleek pool with a pool-side wet bar and an outdoor shower, while the chillier days and nights are perfect for the fire pit and the outdoor barrel sauna. During the coldest, snowiest days, step out of bed onto radiant heated floors and curl up next to the living room’s wood-burning stove.
What We Love: There’s an entirely separate studio building that’s an ideal work space — whether it’s writing the Great American Novel, achieving inner peace through meditation, or recording a hit podcast. And if you need a break? It’s right next to the sauna.
Represented By: Rich Vizzini and Michelle Bergkamp of Corcoran Country Living.
Connecticut
What’s Here: This lovely Nantucket-style house has five bedrooms and four bathrooms (plus two half-bathrooms), covering over 6,500 square feet, and is set on more than an acre of beautifully landscaped grounds. Outside, there’s a pool and spa, a bluestone patio, an outdoor fireplace, and a full outdoor kitchen. Inside, the bedrooms are generously sized — the primary suite sports a fireplace, a huge bathroom with a deep soaking tub and a walk-in shower, as well as a boutique-style walk-in closet with a large central dressing table. The double-height foyer has twin staircases backed with a wall of windows, providing an impressive entrance.
What We Love: The house is located in Wilson Point, a deeply beloved Norwalk enclave that’s highly sought after, thanks to its stunning waterfront location. The community has a beach club that’s only available to residents, with a clubhouse, tennis courts, and a private beach with a swim dock, kayak storage, and playground.
Represented By: Jeff Jackson and Konstantine Wells of Corcoran Centric Realty.
South Florida
What’s Here: Excessive in all the right ways, this opulent estate shines on the Boca Raton Intracoastal waterfront. It’s an entertainer’s delight, more than equipped for the largest gathering you can amass. Unobstructed vistas grace an open floor plan, where you’ll find extravagant features like a 100-inch-wide fireplace, wallpaper integrated with LED lights and crystals, plentiful chandeliers, or a private balcony in all six bedrooms. Craft cocktails at the custom wet bar — done up in white diamond quartzite and matte blue paint — or pull a vintage from the dining room’s glass-enclosed cellar. There’s even a home theater flaunting a 120-inch projection screen.
What We Love: The energy flows from interior to exterior. Strike a pose in front of an Instagram-ready hedge wall. Fire up an al fresco feast in an outdoor kitchen sporting a grill, double burner, and pizza oven. After digesting, hop into the saltwater pool or up and down in a trampoline area. Take to the Intracoastal from a private dock with a lift for kayaks and jet skis, plus another capable of accommodating yachts up to 80 feet.
Represented By: Steven Presson of Corcoran’s Palm Beach Office.
Charleston
What’s Here: Enjoy Lowcountry living at its finest in this spacious Daniel Island estate spread across over an acre of land. This property has two connected houses with a total of five bedrooms, a tennis/pickleball court, and a pool. Surrounded by oak and magnolia trees and an electronic security gate, the secluded house also boasts views of the Daniel Island Club golf course and the marshes and creeks of the Wando and Cooper Rivers. The main home has four bedrooms (plus a convertible home office), while the guest house has another bedroom, sitting room, kitchenette, laundry room, full bath, and private balcony.
What We Love: There’s plenty of room here for every family member’s personal interests: A light-filled flex space on the third floor with a cedar-lined storage room and a full bathroom can be used as a playroom, a library, or an art studio (there’s a built-in craft/gift-wrapping table). Meanwhile, the home gym is divided into CrossFit, yoga, martial arts, and weight-lifting areas.
Represented By: Rick Horger of Corcoran HM Properties.
Denver
What’s Here: Live your best life in this charming four-bedroom, five-bathroom house in the popular Bonnie Brae neighborhood. The house is set up as the place for friends and family to gather, with an open-plan kitchen that has plenty of seating — including a dining nook with built-in banquettes — which flows directly into the cozy great room warmed by a fireplace flanked by built-in bookshelves. Walk out the sliding glass doors to the covered deck and patio with a fire pit, or invite everyone down to the basement, boasting its own wet bar and two beverage refrigerators — perfect for game night, whether football or Super Mario Bros.
What We Love: The primary suite is a true sanctuary, flaunting a bedroom fireplace, two custom walk-in closets, and an enormous en suite bath with a tub, dual showers, and dual vanities.
Represented By: Barb Perry and Carla Bartell of Corcoran Perry & Co.
Northern California
What’s Here: Tucked away in the Oakland Hills, this four-bedroom Mediterranean home in Glen Highlands is filled with light and offers lovely views from every room. A connection between indoor and outdoor living is thoughtfully incorporated throughout, as the living room — with its beamed ceilings and fireplace — opens to the formal dining room, which in turn leads to the wrap-around deck. The family room (which also has a fireplace) leads to the front patio. Even the private spaces link to the exterior, as the primary bedroom has its own balcony, and another bedroom opens to the backyard.
What We Love: Downstairs, there’s a bonus room that can be transformed into a home office, gym, or rec room, as well as a bedroom suite that’s perfect for guests, an au pair, or multi-generational family living (or perhaps a teen who needs a little more space).
Represented By: Heidi Marchesotti of Corcoran Icon Properties.
Hawaii
What’s Here: A gated entry begins the approach to this three-bedroom Honolulu hideaway, sat on the banks of a tranquil stream. The area’s unimpeachable natural beauty feels like a part of the home due to the two levels of window walls, making it a kind of living wallpaper. An effortless flow connects the kitchen, dining room, and living room, eventually opening onto a sunny lanai. Worry not if there’s uncooperative weather: that becomes a perfect excuse to curl up next to the fireplace. A finished basement has unlimited potential, whether as a home gym, an artist’s studio, a screening room, or anything else you can imagine.
What We Love: This home exudes peaceful seclusion while still remaining relatively close to downtown Honolulu and the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, each within a 20-minute drive.
Represented By: Sean Lopez of Corcoran Pacific Properties.
Turks & Caicos
What’s Here: Marvel at the indoor-outdoor brilliance presented by this piece of Providenciales paradise. Manifold windows and glass doors allow natural light to gleam throughout while showcasing astounding views from every room. Each of the home’s three bedrooms has a private balcony, and the main level seamlessly folds into the back patio from multiple locations. Out there, it’s all the glory of the interior but with a gentle island breeze (and an infinity pool). Dine al fresco beneath a covered patio section, lounge beside one of two fire pits, or simply soak in the idyllic environs.
What We Love: Homeowners in the Leeward Reserve community gain bonus access to the Opal Wellness Centre, an esteemed club with amenities such as basketball, tennis, and pickleball courts, conference rooms, a spa, and a restaurant.
Represented By: Andrew Ashcroft of Corcoran Turks & Caicos.