With graduation season upon us, we thught we'd celebrate some of our most unique homes in a round-up of superlatives, channeling a time-honored high school tradition.
Most Likely to Inspire a Coffee Table Book
322 Rose Hill Road - Water Mill, NY
One of the most notable homes in the Hamptons, this historic home has already been featured in several books - so its own coffee table book is likely in the cards! Nestled in the heart of Water Mill South, this historic luxury estate is a rare opportunity to own a masterpiece of Shingle Style architecture. Renovated in 2007 and conceived and built in 1885 by Henry Turbell Rose, Rosemary Lodge stands as a testament to exceptional craftsmanship and enduring elegance. This beautifully designed home boasts 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, and 1 half bathroom. Impeccably preserved, the home retains its museum-quality original paneling, hand-carved woodwork, stained glass windows, and intricate moldings. Each of the five bedrooms was individually crafted. Throughout the home, delicate floral motifs, ships, butterflies, and birds are carefully etched into the wood, along with the initials 'RL,' a homage to its storied past.
Best Dressed
1460 S Ocean Blvd - Manalapan, Florida
This monumental minimalist home makes a first impression like no other. Decked out in natural materials with an entrance framed by dramatic waterfalls, this oceanfront Miami masterpiece is as stylish as it gets. Full slab limestone and wide plank oak floors set the stage while exterior glass walls invite abundant light. The home also boasts both indoor and outdoor pools. Truly the intersection of high fashion and high function.
Most Star Appeal
828 Sasco Hill Road - Fairfield, Connecticut
Designed in 1927 by renowned architect Francis Hamilton, this coastal Fairfield home was later owned by Broadway producer John C. Wilson and his partner, the celebrated English playwright Noel Coward. Over the years, the estate better known as Pebbles became a summer retreat for a remarkable circle of artists and tastemakers, including Vivien Leigh, Laurence Olivier, Diana Vreeland, Jean Schlumberger, and Richard Rodgers. Expansive formal rooms, high ceilings, and sunlit living spaces open to terraces that overlook the water and the meticulously landscaped grounds, anchored by a striking pool featured in the 1968 film "The Swimmer" starring Burt Lancaster.
Most Likely to Make it to Carnegie Hall
285 Riverside Drive - Upper West Side, NYC
With direct views of Riverside Park and the Hudson River, this was the longtime home of concert pianist Joan Rowland. The 15" x 25" living room held two grand pianos with room for recitals and holiday gatherings of 60 for carol singing. This uniquely musical abode is tucked inside a distinctive Rosario Candela building and is ready for its next impresario.
Congratulations to the class of 2025!
