HOMES
The Steinhardt Estate
JULY | AUGUST 2025 HOMES ISSUE
MOUNT KISCO, NY
MICHAEL STEINHARDT is a renowned Wall Street pioneer, has been a shaper of the American political landscape, and is famous for having amassed the largest private Judaica collections on the planet. He’s also put decades of work, and a lot of heart, into developing his residence in the estate section of Mt. Kisco, called Iroki - Japanese for ‘garden of surprises’ - which is complete with a zoo, one of the largest displays of flora and fauna and tree varieties in the U.S., and years of collected follies. …And when it comes to lifetime achievement, and the kind of things by which the life of a man is judged, Michael Steinhardt’s devotion to Jewish philanthropy, and to his wife, Judy, and their family, will be his real legacy.
JULY | AUGUST 2024 HOMES ISSUE
NEW CANAAN, CT
To The Nines in New Canaan
Across from the Glass House, the Terner estate redefines country living. The 1772 farmhouse, modernized with flair, now brims with classic cars, peacocks, miniature horses, and an indoor poolhouse that feels like Saranac Lake meets the Polo Bar.
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Oatland Mansion
RIDGEFIELD, CT
Oatland Mansion, a historic home in Ridgefield, was built in the late 1800s for the Tuttle Smith family. It later served as executive offices for Schlumberger Oil & Gas Company and then as apartments and event space for St. Stephen's Church. By 2020, the house needed significant repairs and was put up for sale. -
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Rolling Orchards
NEW CANAAN, CT
Rolling Orchards epitomizes timeless living. Across six and a half acres, the estate boasts apple orchards, tennis court, pool and cabana, guest cottage, and a historic home rich with fireplaces, gathering rooms, and refined charm.
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Ridgefield Holiday House Tour
RIDGEFIELD, CT
Join B&NC Mag as we take you inside four of the most special historic homes in Ridgefield: The Lounsbury House, The Olmstead House, The 1740 Benedict House and Cobbler Shop, and The Benjamin Keeler House.
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Bedford Royalty
BEDFORD, NY
Paul Bluhdorn and Anni de Saint Phalle bring art, history, and horticultural grandeur to Blue Meadows—an extraordinary 100-acre Bedford estate of true aristocratic spirit. -
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Newcomers Holiday House Tour
NEW CANAAN, CT
Five fabulously furnished New Canaan residences are showcased on the iconic New Canaan Newcomers Holiday House Tour.
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Homefront Farmers
GARDENING
Turn your backyard into a flourishing, organic oasis. With custom design, expert care, and abundant harvests, Homefront Farmers brings the beauty, and bounty, of country living right to your door.
The Reimagining of a Landmark
Built in the mid-1800s, the home was once part of the historic Hunt Farm, originally tied to the Purdy family, who were among the area’s earliest and most prominent settlers.
Over the next century and a half, the house passed through only two families.
“Where others saw a teardown, we saw potential. We knew within minutes that
we were going to buy this place,” John says. “It just had a presence.”
Living The Dream on Guard Hill
“The paddock was empty when I started to operate the property, together with several colleagues, as a healing center, back in 2005,” renowned doctor of Integrative Medicine, Michael Finkelstein recounts. “We built out the farm and rescued two horses, and built a large community garden - welcoming lots of people who were nourished by the process and the produce. It wasn’t until 2010, when Robin and I moved in, that we made the changes to make it a comfortable home.”
Exceptionally Extraordinary
The Fertik’s home is a masterpiece of engineering, architecture, and design.
The home includes 7,000 square feet of living space - with 5 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, a massive dining room and even more impressive kitchen/pantry and adjacent family room, a living room, an office, a playroom, and gym - and an additional 4,750 square feet of basements - with a full machining and workshop and a hoist for lifting heavy objects from the basement to grade level - and an oversized 3-car garage.
Pound Ridge Masterpiece
“I brought in some real craftspeople to fulfill my vision!” Lisa declares. From an indoor pool to an all-black kitchen, a massive marble mantle, and a Japanese garden… this Pound Ridge house has it all.
Darlington Manor
“I brought in some real craftspeople to fulfill my vision!” Lisa declares. From an indoor pool to an all-black kitchen, a massive marble mantle, and a Japanese garden… this Pound Ridge house has it all.
The Bluhdorn Estate
MAY | JUNE 2023 HOMES ISSUE
MOUNT KISCO, NY
An invite into Dominique Bluhdorn’s estate is something special… with the scores of deciduous trees and medley of gardens, poetry cottage, guest house, barn, tennis court and pool and pool house Louis-Dreyfus originally installed when he moved onto the property a half-century ago. Through the large iron gate and ascending the switchback driveway - and still getting GPS directions - there’s the feeling of having arrived in a Bronte novel with the landed gentry in the English countryside. Turning into the courtyard, the house immediately impresses, but for its classic beauty more than its size.
Getting inside is a glimpse at great design…
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Maturity Meets Modernity
NEW CANAAN, CT
The 9,606 square foot Tudor-style mansion was designed and built in the era of excess and grandeur immediately prior to the Great Depression, including oversized living spaces, six bedrooms with eight full and two half baths, and gracious details throughout. -
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Phenomenal Home Finds
From antiques to estate sales and chic new design shops, our HOMES issue spotlights the best local sources for treasures that layer texture, color, and character into the most remarkable homes… and shares where you can find them! -
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Luxe At The Lake
POUND RIDGE, NY
The re-imagination of a lakeside guest retreat as a warm, functional, and stylish haven where multiple generations can gather, complete with serene nature-inspired interiors, playful bunkrooms, and thoughtful details designed for memory-making. -
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Bespoke Builder
BEDFORD, NY
With two decades in custom construction, Bedford’s Jason Drake has built a reputation for thoughtful, detail-driven homes—and a life centered on family, community, and craft. -
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An Exquisite Estate
BEDFORD, NY
This Country Estate, completed in 2007, has the timeless feeling of a cottage in the Cotswolds and the stately presence of a made-for-today American mansion. The owners recently called-in Rob Rizzo to decorate the living room, the breezeway, and the patio areas.
