On the Market: 11 Glorious Great Rooms to Enjoy this Holiday Season

There’s nothing better than cozying up in a large, beautiful great room with your pastime of choice. Whether you prefer coffee or tea, browsing on your phone or catching up with a great book, these great rooms are your go-to place to anchor during these next colder months. Just in time for the holidays, these rooms are your canvas, allowing you to decorate any way you’d like, or simply enjoy the view from their walls of stunning windows. New York City One57, 157 West 57th Street, 87 – Midtown, NY | $49,800,000 Arrive at a private elevator landing and enter this sprawling full floor, 4 bedroom, 5 and a half bathroom home through a gracious foyer that opens onto the living-dining room. The great room boasts ceilings of approximately 11’8 and 57 ft’ of unparalleled views of Central Park through floor to ceiling windows. From the great room the views include the Hudson River, well past the George Washington Bridge and to the west, and the East River to the Atlantic Ocean and beyond. A windowed eat-in kitchen by Smallbone of Devizes features custom cabinetry, double Sub-Zero and Miele appliances and custom designed Macassar ebony kitchen island stools that fully integrate into the island. An elegant gallery leads to the master suite as well as the 3 additional bedrooms, each with an en-suite bath fully clad in onyx, marble or travertine, radiant floor heating and Dornbracht fixtures. The master suite includes a massive dressing room and en-suite bathroom with dual vanities, dual water closets and dual showers in Italian Statuario marble and complete with Dornbracht fixtures. The master bath also features a wet room with a custom carved marble Waterworks soaking tub and steam shower. The master bedroom has northern, southern and eastern exposures that offer amazing views all day. Hardwood floors, custom door hardware, central HVAC system, custom designed perimeter heating and electrical pathways provided for motorized window shades complete this amazing home. Heralded as New York’s most luxurious residence, One57 defines the ultimate in luxury living. Residents enjoy the unprecedented services of the flagship Park Hyatt located in the building through a separate fully attended lobby. With multilingual concierge services, health club with pool and spa, restaurant, library, screening room, pet wash room and attended parking, every whim will be expertly satisfied. Located steps from Central Park, Columbus Circle and Fifth Avenue, the location is unparalleled and offers the best in dining, shopping and entertainment.   88 Laight Street, 2 – Tribeca, NY |$4,249,000 Magnificence awaits you at the ultra-contemporary Glass Condominium, a stunning 7-unit luxury gem in prime Tribeca affording the best of downtown living! Sophisticated Residence 2 at 88 Laight Street reflects the exceptional attention to detail and design sensibility inherent in each expansive modern home. Accessed via a private elevator that opens directly into the apartment, the fabulous floor-through duplex with 2 bedrooms, 3 baths, a home office nook for working remotely, AND 3 incredible outdoor spaces is bathed in light from walls of south-facing windows. This showplace home impresses in every way, from the ornate double wrought-iron doors with entry glass that welcome you inside to the soaring 17′ ceilings in the voluminous living area, to top-of-the-line fit and finish throughout. Topping the allure are the large, newly and completely-renovated front and rear terraces on the main level that have been redone to perfection including new flooring and lighting. The great room is truly a work of art and built for entertaining. Gorgeous heated white Calacatta marble floors, a 54″ Swarovski Crystal chandelier, and striking wrought-iron and marble spiral staircase rising to an open landing enrich the ambience. A massive wall of glass with motorized silk curtains and double glass doors gives way to the sprawling 320+ sq ft front main terrace with Hudson River views, 2 outdoor fire pits and barbecue, perfect for cocktail parties, al fresco dining, and lounging with guests. On either side of the great room sits an elegant formal dining room with silk damask wallpaper and white leather tufted walls, and a lovely living room with vent-less fireplace and plenty of space for a home office. At the center of the great room is a sleek open kitchen, finely appointed for the chef, featuring a big double-honed marble island with wine fridge and seating, surround sound, and suite of premium appliances by Miele with 2 refrigerators, a 5-burner gas range, oven, steam cooker, dishwasher, microwave, even built-in coffee machine. After dinner, enjoy the ultimate relaxation on the blissful rear terrace complete with a very unique and private wood pergola-covered Jacuzzi. Back inside, tucked behind the staircase, you’ll also find a deluxe full bath and convenient washer-dryer. Ascend to the upper level which indulges with a dramatic open landing overlooking the living quarters below and generously-sized split-layout bedrooms behind glass walls. Refresh and renew in your spacious master retreat with a light-filled bedroom, custom closets, built-in shelving, and marble-clad en-suite spa bath. A comfortable sitting area with adjoining full marble bathroom opens to a serene balcony that looks out to the peaceful courtyard. On the other end is a secondary bedroom with huge custom walk-in closet. Enjoy the charm of living on a desirable tree-lined street in Tribeca’s sought-after Historic District, in a modern glass condominium near the waterfront. The building offers an inviting wood-paneled lobby, part-time doorman who’s on call 247, and great address near some of the city’s chicest restaurants and other attractions. Long Island 44 Crane Neck Road – Old Field, NY | $5,999,000 Located In The Village of Old Field, On Over 7 Acres of Panoramic Waterfront Property, This Luxurious Mediterranean Inspired Estate is Enveloped By Lushly Landscaped Property, Verandas, Gunite Pool, Stone Patios And Outdoor Living. Well-Proportioned Rooms Are Grand In Scale, While Light And Airy Bringing The Outdoors In Through Walls Of Windows And French Doors. Dramatic Elements, Decor and Detail Are Evident In The Total Masterful Custom Millwork Throughout The Residence. Elegant Dual Story Entry Foyer With Marble Floors, Breathtaking Great Room With High Ceilings And Stunning Waterviews, Spacious Gourmet Granite Kitchen With Beautiful Tuscan Accents, 6 Bedrooms, 7.2 Bathrooms, Full Basement, Wine Cellar & Gym. Luxury Living On The Gold Coast Of Long Island With Beach Rights To Your Own Private Beach. 100 Sweet Hollow Road | $7,900,000 Inspired by the villagescapes of Provence, meticulously designed and engineered, 100 Sweet Hollow Road is an estate like no other. Its centerpiece is the main house, Escapade a la Campagne, with more than 10,000 square feet of luxurious living space, clad in stucco and stone in concert with its surroundings. Every detail in this home represents the best of the best. Radiant heat flooring throughout. Sited on 5.4 acres of rolling property with exquisite gardens, a solar farm, bocci court, and salt-water pool, all adjoining a protected nature preserve. This is truly an unparalleled offering. 95 Lake Road – Manhasset, NY |$11,800,000 Tucked away on a quiet waterfront road in Plandome Manor, a rare opportunity awaits for you to own a magnificent piece of local history. A unique waterfront estate, ‘The Whitney Boathouse’ is a fully renovated masterpiece. The former weekend retreat of Jock Whitney, inspiration for F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby, this gem features the largest private dock in Manhasset Harbor with spectacular sunsets, a private beach, guest house, deep-water dock and luxury living space. Walls of glass windows and doors throughout with indoor heated pool and spa, a ballroom-sized clubroom with stone fireplace, multiple patios and decks, plus a long pier accessing a large dock and floating dock. Florida 7213 Fisher Island Drive – Miami Beach, FL | $19,500,000 Encompassing over 12,000 Square feet of interior and exterior living space on exclusive and prestigious Fisher Island. Unique Ground Floor unit with Over-sized terrace accessible from every room with spectacular Ocean views, Government Cut, and Miami Beach. Customized in its entirety, this plush 5 bedroom5.5 Bath residence features White-Oak Wood and Limestone floors, custom kitchen and lavish bathrooms with Watermark fixtures, Apparatus lighting and impressive 1,500 Temperature controlled wine cellar. This unit sets a new benchmark for luxury and quality Designed by Ford Interiors and exquisitely furnished with Holly Hunt, Christian Liaigre, and Bespoke furnishings. Complete with state-of-the-art, fully automated Crestron Smart-Home system, Gym and Custom eco friendly fire place. Hamptons 231 Little Noyac Path – Water Mill, NY | $11,950,000 Hidden in a blanket of trees on all sides, this approximately 11.7-acre Water Mill compound is a symphony of architecture, design and nature. The pinnacle of privacy, the property abuts a six-acre reserve to the south and approximately 68 acres of Southampton Town and Suffolk County land to the north. Thoughtfully designed by award-winning architect Daniel Romualdez and built by master builder Ed Bulgin, the home was inspired by Richard Morris Hunts style of architecture. This stately home consists of approximately 11,000 square feet of impeccable living space. The main eight-bedroom, eight-full-bathroom and two-half-bathroom residence is perched high on a hill offering breathtaking ocean and bay vistas. Unique design details include three turrets, an entry courtyard with a French formal garden, a double-height barrel ceiling in the living room with a grand wood-burning fireplace, an expansive patio overlooking the in-ground pool, a custom library, natural wood moldings and paneling throughout, and a chef’s kitchen. Additional amenities such as a formal dining room, multiple offices and sitting areas, a separate guest wing with a kitchenette, a workshop leading to an attached two-car garage, and a fully finished lower level with a billiards table, media room and sauna complete this impressive home. The lush ground are professionally landscaped by Bob Dash and feature a rolling lawn leading down to a pond, a heated Gunite infinity-edge pool, cut flower garden, and a Har-Tru tennis court. This one-of-a-kind property that leaves nothing to be desired. California 670 Perugia Way – Bel Air, CA | $38,500,000 Singular World Class Gated Estate is balanced on a generous acre-plus lot overlooking fairways of the Bel Air Country Club. Situated at end of the cul-de-sac on prestigious Perugia Way. Built 2015 by London-based architect, Felicity Bell, this indescribable residence is nothing short of a masterpiece, it could be characterized as a Villa Moderne. As the ultimate Los Angeles retreat, meticulous craftwork presents unparalleled European quality & timeless elegance, comprising over 14,000 SF of living space wjaw-dropping ceiling heights. The formal foyer & sky-lit Main Gallery lead to the large Grand Room wfloor-to-ceiling motorized glass doors opening to expansive outdoor entertaining areas, sprawling lawn & infinity edge pool. Significant dining room, gourmet Kitchen, & Den. 3 guest bedroom suites, extraordinary dual walk-in closets, silk carpets, spacious Office wbath, 2 bedroom staff quarters residence, & indoor lap pool & gym. From sublime to the eternal. Westchester 7 Carlton Road – Bronxville, NY | $6,975,000 Chateau isle de France in the middle of historic Lawrence Park West, Bronxville. Fall in love as you enter through the custom designed gates to find this brand new architectural masterpiece. Impeccable attention to detail, over 8600 SF w 5 br, 6 full & 1 half baths. Smart home technologies, (lynx) outdoor kitchen, heated pool & spa. Jaw dropping foyer w custom designed floating staircase, mill work, railings & front door. 1st flr features 12 ft. coffered ceilings, show stopping kitchen, libraryfamily rm, livingdining rm w 1 of 3 custom designed fp mantles. Home office plus master w en-suite bathrm. 2nd level has 17 ft. ceilings, bonus family room w fp, sliding glass doors to deck, & elegant master suite w a closet & bathrm fit for royalty. 3 add l brs, 2 bathrms & laundry complete the 2nd level. 4400 add l SF in LL includes wet bar, wine cellar, movie theater w state of the art 4k projector & gym. The entire house can be controlled w a touch of a button. Sonos system & stealth (invisible) Triad speakers hidden in the walls, infrared cameras, 2 car garage designed for a lift. Landscaped to perfection, low taxes, only 28 minutes to New York City. Texas 3433 Westheimer Road, 201 – Houston, TX | $3,900,000 Living in luxury at The River Oaks in your one-of-a-kind residence gives amazing opportunity to customize an extensive 7,400 square foot interior with 4,500 square foot private yard! Dining and family room flowing onto your open breakfast bar kitchen giving Northern and Western light exposure. A truly refined experience is elevated as the space showcases your garden eye-catching views. The second floor features master suite and bath along with two bedroom and two bathrooms. The River Oaks provides a level of class nestled on three-acres of pristine landscaping. Extensive building amenities and heightened common areas with study, living room and lounge. Live the lifestyle with an exceptional 24-hour concierge and doorman, gracious pool, soaking tub, private guest suites, pet-grooming spa, dog park, massage room, yogaPilates studio and state-of-the-art fitness center. Call today for a private viewing. Massachussetts 300 Boylston, PH1201 – Boston, MA | $6,245,000 Rarely available front-facing Penthouse at Heritage on the Garden wSW and NW terraces. Located on the 12th floor in the West Belvedere wing, this 2,490sqft, two bed, two & one half bath home offers timeless elegance. Multiple exposures and picture windows capture breathtaking views of Boston’s Public Garden, the City Skyline and Back Bay. Enter the vestibule to the distinctive gallery which spans the length of the home. Open concept livingdining room has a wood burning fireplace, intricate coffered ceiling and distinctive cherry wood floors. Crown moldings and exquisite attention to detail throughout. The kitchen was custom designed from the finest burled maple wood, and finished wgranite. Luxurious master bedroom with sitting area, and two walk in closets. The ensuite master bath has double vanity, separate soaking tub and steam shower. One deeded parking and one storage unit complete this home. Heritage on the Garden offers exceptional service and amenities. Find your next home with a spectacular great room today.