East Coast Sanctuaries

Everyone has a different definition of sanctuary. For some, it's a private escape from the world. For others, it's a place where you can be your authentic self or reconnect with loved ones. The sanctuaries we've rounded up have these qualities in common, but even more, they embody a very particular kind of luxury – the luxury of peace set along the Eastern seaboard.

From a charming Normandy Tudor in a sleepy New York hamlet and two Connecticut estates, this curated selection of homes from the Coldwell Banker Global Luxury program exemplifies the essence of sanctuary. Each, in very distinct ways, features a blend of privacy, idyllic location, and an abundance of outdoor amenities, conspiring to create the feeling of living in a world entirely your own.

Massachusetts

14 Lovers Ln | Southborough, MA 01772

Calling this nearly 13,000-square-foot custom-built architectural marvel nestled on seven private acres about 31 miles outside of Boston a "sanctuary" just may be the most apt phrase ever applied to a residence. Since it's summer, we'll start with the exterior spaces: a spa and a stunning 3-season porch with a kitchen are primed for outdoor living and entertaining. The interiors are no less serenity-inducing with five bedrooms – including a lavish 2nd level primary suite adorned with a gas fireplace, deck, luxury bath and "dream" closet – plus two loft spaces and a fun lower level illuminated with daylight and appointed with a gym, custom bar, rec room, craft room and private bedroom and bath, perfect for guests. Enveloped by wooded tranquility and sprawling greenery in every direction, it's the epitome of an East Coast sanctuary. 

Listed by Lisa Aron-Williams, Coldwell Banker Realty 

Connecticut

640 Sasco Hill Road | Fairfield, CT 06824

Breathtaking water views and Manhattan skyline on the horizon, and expansive space spanning over 2.5 acres – no wonder listing agent Cynthia Raney has christened this ultra-private gated Fairfield County estate, "The Sanctuary on Sasco Hill." Further adding to the portrait of sanctuary: six sun-drenched living levels over 17,000 square feet, eight bedrooms, a 2-bedroom guest house, multiple indoor and outdoor entertaining spaces, two pools, a squash court and magnificent gardens.

Listed by Cynthia Raney, Coldwell Banker Realty 

19 High Point Road | Westport, CT

This five-bedroom dream Colonial in Westport promises to be a timeless personal oasis with a sparkling pebble tech pool and spa, and a stunning pool house that doubles as an entertainer's haven with a full bath, changing room, washer/dryer, and a wet bar complete with icemaker and Sub-Zero drawers. "Crank up the tunes with the built-in sound system and enjoy poolside gatherings or relax under the upper patio's gas fire pit," says listing agent Linda Skolknick, "And for the ultimate outdoor cooking experience, fire up the Lynx grill & take in the warmth from the covered patio's wood-burning fireplace." She calls it a "slice of paradise." 

Listed by Linda Skolnick, Coldwell Banker Realty

New York

161 And 169 Croton Lake Road | Katonah, NY 10536

Secluded within the quiet Bedford hamlet of Katonah and the gate-guarded enclave of Cobble Court, this 17-acre property presents an enticing picture of tranquility only 41 miles from New York City. Designed by award-winning Lester Beach Scheide, the Normandy Tudor masterpiece spans over 7,000 square feet and stands as a testament to superior craftsmanship expressed through bespoke built-ins by John Langenbacher and stained-glass windows by artist Daniel Cottier. Elevating its understated elegance is a newly built 2-story studio/guest or pool house, which has its own 2-car garage and whole house generator. The picturesque grounds further the portrait of a life of outdoor leisure: a fishing pond, brook, firepit, hiking trails, a heated inground pool surrounded by a patio, two tennis Courts and basketball hoops, plus multiple spacious private stone patios for soaking up the serenity of nature. 

Listed by Francesca Mulone, Coldwell Banker Realty