Sunlit Sanctuaries: 9 Homes on the Market with Solariums

By Grace Cassidy You don’t have to live in a sunshine state to enjoy the pleasures and benefits of ample natural light. With these nine listings featuring serene solariums, you can basque in luminous tranquility all year long. 16071 Quiet Vista Circle – Delray Beach, Florida This 11,500-square-foot estate on over 2.5 acres in beautiful Delray Beach, Fla., has a two-story entry foyer that receives lots of natural light, while the living room features walls of glass French doors. A conservatory is the perfect place for houseplants to soak up the sun. Enjoy outdoor entertaining and eating al fresco on the covered patio before jumping in the pool for a dip, sitting by the fire pit or playing tennis on the private court. 435 East 65th Street, 12A – Lenox Hill, NYC Located in Lenox Hill, this New York condo features a glass-enclosed solarium that offers panoramic views all the way over the East River and direct access to a private outdoor space. Inside, the 1,475-square-foot two-bedroom, two-bath condo is outfitted with top-of-the-line kitchen appliances, luxury finishes and hardwood floors throughout. The building includes a 24-hour doorman, live-in super and a landscaped rooftop terrace. 324 West 23rd Street, PHA – Chelsea, NYC This spacious Chelsea condo features a double-height living room with walls and ceilings of windows and multiple private terraces, including a condo-length terrace off the family room, private balconies off two guest bedrooms and two spacious terraces off the second-level primary bedroom with views of the Empire State Building. Inside the 3,500-square-foot abode are three bedrooms, an office, oversized gas fireplace and chef’s kitchen. Building amenities include a doorman, renovated lobby and on-site super. 121 East 83rd Street – Upper East Side, NYC This 1899 carriage house townhome on the Upper East Side is a renovator’s dream. The 7,825-square-foot retreat includes four bedrooms, two full bathrooms, four half-baths and 13-foot ceilings. All three stories once served as the studio for the world-renowned photographer Carl Fischer, who shot two of his most iconic images— Andy Warhol Drowning in a Campbell’s Soup Can and Esquire magazine’s Muhammad Ali cover —on site. One of the greatest features of the home is a solarium, which is attached to a bedroom on the top floor. 10 East 67th Street – Lenox Hill, NYC Spanning 13,000 square feet over six floors, plus a rooftop level, this Lenox Hill townhome is a private sanctuary in bustling Manhattan. Dating back to 1897, the meticulously maintained Gilded Age home includes eight bedrooms, eight full bathrooms and five half-baths. An elevator services all seven levels. The rooftop level features a glass-enclosed dining room, spacious terrace, gas fireplace, powder room and outdoor kitchen. 241 East 48th Street – Turtle Bay, NYC Built in 1920, this Georgian-inspired townhome in Turtle Bay Gardens features a double-height living room with windowed walls and ceiling. The 5,500-square-feet home includes four bedrooms, five and one-half bathrooms and an elevator connecting all six levels. Smart home technology, gas burning fireplaces, hardwood floors and marble bathrooms are all included in this incredible retreat. 799 Park Avenue, 18A – Lenox Hill, NYC This two-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bathroom Lenox Hill condo allows for great indoor-outdoor living and entertaining during the warmer months. A wraparound terrace is accessible through a unique solarium, which provides an additional sunlit living space to be enjoyed year-round. The well-equipped kitchen is complete with top-of-the-line appliances and complemented by a butler’s pantry, while both bedrooms feature private bathrooms and walk-in closets. 360 West 36th Street, PH12 – Hudson Yards, NYC This full-floor penthouse in Hudson Yards spans 3,794 square feet with four bedrooms, four and a half bathrooms and a second-floor sunroom that opens onto a spacious rooftop deck. Built in 1926, the Art Deco building retains period details including herringbone hardwood floors, alongside modern updates like the chef’s kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances. 36 Fordham Street – Sag Harbor, NY This comfortable Sag Harbor home features six bedrooms, five and a half bathrooms, vaulted ceilings and a luxurious primary suite situated in a separate wing. The sunroom leads directly outdoors, where the property includes a brand-new heated gunite pool, new decking and a brand-new metal roof.