Morning Glory: 4 Charming Breakfast Areas
Designed for effortless day-to-day dining, these delightful breakfast areas adjoin expertly outfitted kitchens and feature built-in banquettes, bright windows with enviable views, and distinctive styles that make them appealing morning, noon, and night.
Sutton Place Sophistication
Sotheby’s International Realty – Downtown Manhattan Brokerage
Supremely stylish and wonderfully bright, this condominium home in the Grand Beekman features inviting living and dining rooms perfect for entertaining and three bedrooms, including a primary suite with a Juliet balcony, a dressing room, a custom-designed walk-in closet, and a marble bath with a soaking tub and a glass-enclosed shower. The kitchen boasts appliances from Viking, Sub-Zero, and Miele; a 42-bottle wine chiller; Carrara marble countertops; and a breakfast area with a large window and French doors admitting westerly light.
Houston Haven
Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty
This elegant new five-bedroom residence in Houston’s leafy landmark neighborhood of River Oaks offers a rare combination of Old World style, expert craftsmanship, and contemporary comforts and conveniences. The floor plan features five bedrooms, a light-filled “salon,” a formal dining room, a contemplative library, and a true chef’s kitchen with a butler’s pantry and a delightful breakfast area overlooking and opening to the bucolic gardens, lush lawn, and chic swimming pool and spa.
Grand Greenwich Manor
Sotheby’s International Realty – Greenwich Brokerage
On 1.1 acres on the banks of Greenwich Creek as it widens toward Indian Harbor, this distinctive 6,753-square-foot manor dates to 1936 and was recently renovated to offer new appliances, hardwood floors, and landscaping. In addition to five bedrooms, it features numerous spaces for formal and casual living and entertaining and a spacious kitchen with plentiful cabinetry and stainless-steel appliances. Adjoining is a window-wrapped breakfast room that gazes out toward flourishing trees and the water.
Upper East Side Elegance
Sotheby’s International Realty – East Side Manhattan Brokerage
Atop a building dating to the early 20th century, this recently renovated 5,802-square-foot loft-style penthouse is a standout among the coveted residences of Tribeca. Spaces for festive entertaining and restful relaxation are plentiful and found on both floors. One of five bedrooms, the primary suite features walk-in closets and an eye-catching marble bath with a luxurious soaking tub and unique rain shower. Soaring 11-foot ceilings contribute to a serene sense of airiness throughout. Two terraces allow for enjoyment of fresh air and Midtown skyline views.
This article was originally published in Sotheby’s International Realty Extraordinary Blog in Feb 2023.
