An oceanfront co-op in Amagansett has resort vibes down pat, including a tennis court as seen in this listing photo
Photo-Illustration: Curbed; Photo: Douglass Elliman
Part of living in New York City is thinking about moving out of New York City. Each month, we’ll round up the best listings within commuting-ish distance, places where entire houses go for the cost of a “junior one-bedroom” (or less), but you’ll have to fix your own toilet.
This month, we have a wide range — everything from an Amagansett duplex for $775,000 to a mixed-use Art Deco building in Hudson for just under $2,100,000 million.
$2,475,000; four-bedroom, three-bath
The white interiors are a little “Severance”-y, but at least you can warm up in front of the marble fireplace shown in this listing photo
Photo: BerkshireMLS
Designed by architect Francesco Galetto and artist Zak Kitnick, this giant, blinding-white block is surrounded by woods and calls to those seeking a little quietude in their life — or who just need to crash a deadline. The interior admittedly feels a little Severance-y with the all-white choice not just on the outside but also on the walls, bathroom tiles, and cabinetry. But we love the glass doors looking out onto the breathtaking views and the marble fireplace, perfect for warming up after long nature walks.
So what do I do if I live there?
Take a plunge in Copake Lake.
How do I get back to the city?
It’s about a two-hour, 15-minute drive.
$2,095,000; two-bedroom, three-bath
This full-floor apartment in a mixed-use building comes turnkey with the furniture shown in this listing photo and has been greenlit to be rented out on Airbnb
Photo: Columbia Greene Northern Dutchess
This Art Deco building boasting an Arcadian entrance is your chance to ditch the marketing nine-to-five and open the Hudson grocery store of your dreams. Renovated in 2010, the building’s ground floor contains 2,100 square feet of retail space with tin ceilings and massive display windows to showcase your specialty-coffee selection or organic apples. Upstairs are two spacious floor-through one-bed, one-bath apartments with windowed kitchens, both of which are green-lit for Airbnb in case there are slow periods at the shop. Both come turnkey, though you can stock them with whatever mid-century-modern pieces call out to you at the many antiques stores dotting the block.
So what do I do if I live there?
Go hiking in the Greenport Conservation Area, a six-minute drive away.
How do I get back to the city?
It’s about a two-hour trip via Amtrak, or a two-hour, 45-minute drive.
$775,000; two-bedroom, two-bath
Residents at this Ocean Colony duplex can treat their sunburns with happy hour around the kitchen island seen in this listing photo
Photo: Douglas Elliman
This upper-level duplex at Ocean Colony in Amagansett is resort vibes to a T, with tennis courts on the grounds and cabana staff to bring you chairs for lounging on the private beach right out the back door. The kitchen includes quartz countertops and an island that can easily seat six for happy hour. All this and a main-floor balcony for the price of a Manhattan studio. You think you’re too good for a beach co-op? Think again!
So what do I do if I live there?
Play pickleball with your neighbors on the resort’s court; become a regular at Shark Bar down the road.
How do I get back to the city?
It’s about a two-hour, 45-minute drive.
$733,000; four-bedroom, two-bath
The fireplace seen in this listing photo is one of two in this Queen Anne Victorian home that also includes several living spaces
Photo: Compass
Is this late-19th-century Queen Anne home haunted? Who knows? But having a few paranormal roommates would be worth the original tiger-oak parquet floors and intricate stained-glass windows. There are at least two living rooms, one of which includes a jade fireplace perfect for holding parties and/or seances. A bifurcated staircase leads to four massive bedrooms on the second floor, and the unfinished attic can double as an office or a studio. Plus, there’s an in-ground pool in the backyard, if that’s your thing.
So what do I do if I live there?
Grab a beer at Zeus Brewing Company.
How do I get back to the city?
It’s a one-hour, 45-minute drive.