9 Indulgent Primary Suites
The sense of retreat in a primary suite is a pleasure to treasure — after all, there is no love like self-love. For February, we are highlighting listings where nobody would judge you for never leaving your room, whether it’s because of moody aesthetics, a jaw-dropping view, or an en-suite bath that would make a spa steam with jealousy.
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An escape within a paradise, this primary suite is the haven of your island imagination. Fall asleep, wake up, and pass any other idle time to the soothing sounds of the sea, gently crashing in the distance. From this villa’s hillside perch, you’ll also spy unimpeded water-centric vistas, whether from a bed beneath vaulted ceilings or from a personal terrace overlook. If you can pry yourself out of this scene, even more joys await. The property, which comprises two houses, also boasts lovely living spaces (with views to match, naturally) and two swimming pools.
Listed By: Marion Sautereau and Noëlle Carter Dussaule of Corcoran St Barth.
Dream a little dream and then make it a reality on the Oahu oceanfront. Your eye will catch the Pacific sprawling out in all its blue majesty from the private lanai adjoining this primary suite. However, if you can pull yourself back inside, you’ll discover a glorious bedroom and bath. Each takes full advantage of the property’s location with accompanying ocean vistas that also include Diamond Head and the Honolulu skyline. Once you’ve had your fill of staring, step to the property’s edge, where a private strip of beach fades right into the waves.
Listed By: Mary Lavoie Olson of Corcoran Pacific Properties.
A primary suite should always offer a warm embrace. Fittingly, the main bedroom in this Quogue residence does so literally, with its personal fireplace and abundant natural light, and metaphorically, with irresistible charm — found in features including a seating alcove and a private terrace, each gazing across the two-plus-acre property toward the ocean. Adjoining are a rather luminous home office, a dreamy dressing room, and a stunning en-suite bath with a soaking tub, a windowed stall shower, and a stained-glass window.
Listed By: Tim Davis and Thomas P. Davis of Corcoran’s Southampton Office.
Elegant dynamism pervades the primary suite and every room of this Hudson Valley estate. Hardwood floors form a timeless bae, accompanied by their more high-minded relative — crown moldings. Extra-tall windows pull double duty, simultaneously showing off the picturesque surroundings and inviting in natural warmth. An intricately carved fireplace mantel, not to mention a functioning fireplace, puts a final stamp of stateliness on things. Access to a screened-in porch provides an all-weather outlet to unwind as vistas all the way to the Catskill Mountains unfold before you.
Listed By: Michael Stasi and Jeb Hart of Corcoran Country Living
Find your own little corner of the world at this sweeping Davidson estate, abloom with features across over 13 acres. It takes a lot to stand out here — competing with a private vineyard, a two-story office (with its own staircase), and more — yet the primary suite does so by providing respite, with flair. The sleeping quarters themselves boast resplendent hardwood floors and eye-catching exposed beams, and are met by an extensive bath. Even better, upgrade downtime in the separate sitting room or in the personal courtyard.
Listed By: Josh Tucker and Joey Adams of Corcoran HM Properties.
The Manhattan primary suite game is taken to literal new heights in a rounded corner of this remastered prewar residence, steps from Riverside Park. This double-height space has an inherently impressive scale, and sunlight appropriately drapes it through two tiers of southern exposures. A personal fireplace only enhances the atmosphere. Marble bedecks an en-suite bathroom with radiant-heated flooring, and a voluminous walk-in closet can hold even the boldest wardrobe. All the way across the floorplan, a dramatic great room effortlessly incorporates living, dining, and kitchen areas across herringbone hardwood — facing the park all the while.
Listed By: Kathy Murray of Corcoran’s East Side Office.
Wake up with the sun (or slightly before it for maximum scenic potential) in this east-facing primary suite in Nyack. The property, known as Tharp Cove, was once owned by pioneering oceanic cartographer Marie Tharp. Although it has been totally reimagined, along with the rest of the Dutch colonial-style home, the bedroom still feels true to the residence’s c. 1900 origins in details like its hardwood floors and decorative moldings. Wood transitions to limestone tile in the adjoining bathroom, which flaunts a shower with river views, a freestanding tub, and custom walnut cabinetry.
Listed By: Ellen Hilburg of Corcoran Baer & McIntosh.
Never forget to treat yourself like royalty at this primary suite, set on well over two acres in Palm Beach Gardens. Sleeping isn’t the only thing on the docket in these quarters, which rests below an opulent tray ceiling. A separate fireplace lounge area, joined by twin stained-glass windows, is an ultimate mood-setter and an ideal spot to enjoy morning coffee or an evening cocktail. Ditto for an immense covered balcony that takes full advantage of the home’s Intracoastal Waterway frontage. Dual primary baths and dressing rooms are the icing on the cake.
Listed By: Suzanne Frisbie of Corcoran’s Palm Beach Office.
Sail down the Hudson to this Dobbs Ferry home, where the primary suite teems with charm. Its vaulted ceilings sport handsome exposed beams spanning above hardwood floors, with natural light filling the space between through an oversized transom window. A wood-burning fireplace featuring a stone surround completes the cabin-like environs, while a loft above is an ideal bonus space for a home office or gym. Access to a private deck and Hudson River panoramas is one slide of a glass door away. For another perspective, hop in the ensuite’s soaking tub positioned directly below a window.
Listed By: Debra K. Goodwin of Corcoran Legends Realty.
