Not every listing stands out for the reasons you'd expect. It’s not always about square footage or views—sometimes it’s a surprise feature that makes you stop and look twice. A tequila tasting room in Tribeca. A basketball court with ceilings high enough for a dunk contest. A movie theater tucked inside a classic Upper East Side townhouse. These homes come with features you never knew you needed—and now might not be able to live without. From dog elevators to two-car stacker garages, here are some of the most unexpectedly unique features on the market right now.
46 White Street, Apartment #1 - Tribeca, NYC
This isn’t a one-trick loft—it’s something out of a James Bond movie. Hidden tables rise from the floor and drop from the ceiling to create a dinner party setup for 68 guests. There’s a temperature-controlled tequila tasting room downstairs, a dog elevator (really), and 6,000 square feet of cleverly engineered luxury that’s full of surprises.
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37 Burying Hill Road - Greenwich, Connecticut
Yes, the setting is picture-perfect. Yes, there’s a lakefront cottage, a pool house, and a flower-cutting room. But the real surprise is hiding underground. A triple-height basketball court tucked into the lower level—just one of many features that make this custom-built compound perfect for both play and peace and quiet.
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97 Pecksland Road - Greenwich, Connecticut
This 19-acre estate has it all—multiple pools, staff housing, even garage space for over 30 cars. But one of the most unexpected features? A lower-level golf simulator designed for serious downtime. Add in a dedicated dog kennel and a private wine cellar, and you’ve got a home built for every passion—even the four-legged ones.
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36 East 63rd Street - Upper East Side, NYC
This grand Neo-Georgian townhouse has history, scale, and a parlor floor designed for serious entertaining. But tucked into the lower level? A full private movie theater. And just off the service stairs, a second working kitchen connected to the main one above by both staircase and dumbwaiter—perfect for keeping the party running behind the scenes.
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166 Degraw Street - Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn, NY
Finding parking in Brooklyn is hard. A two-car stacker garage in a townhouse? Practically unheard of. This rare corner home has it—and still has room for private roof decks and incredible Manhattan views. Sleek, stylish, and unexpectedly practical. It’s Brooklyn living, upgraded.
