Red, white and blue are the colors of summer, seen everywhere from the flags we wave on the Fourth of July to the season’s blazing sunsets, pale sands and cerulean skies.
In honor of the season, here are 11 homes on the market where those all-important primary colors are on full display.
$650,000
44 Handsome Ave., Sayville, NY
Appropriately set on Handsome Avenue in Sayville on the south shore of Long Island, this red, white and blue Victorian delights from its perch set back from the street. A white picket fence makes the property even more picturesque. Inside, three bedrooms and 2½ fully updated bathrooms are spread over 2,500 square feet with a design that marries traditional style — hello, floral wallpaper — with an Arts & Crafts vibe. A screened-in front porch and rear deck that overlooks a manicured backyard are great places to while away time. Out back, a trim two-car garage recalls the main house’s American pride.
Joanne Sturchio, Douglas Elliman, 631-294-3628
$1.49M
Sag Harbor, NY
This charming cottage — whose address isn’t disclosed in the listing but is located within walking distance of the Hamptons town — offers up classic out-east style despite being less than 15 years old. A bright and open floor plan connects the kitchen, dining and living areas. Two of the 2,578-square-foot house’s bedrooms are on the first floor, including a master suite that lets out onto the property’s lush backyard with a pool. Two more bedrooms (including an American flag-themed kids room) and a finished basement with a yoga room round out the property.
Eve Combemale, Sotheby’s International Realty, 631-255-2455
$4.5M
805 Meadow Beach Lane, Cutchogue, NY
Nestled on nearly 3 acres, this North Fork homestead is a true summer getaway with its 259 feet of private bay and beach access to Cutchogue Harbor. The vast property is home to a modest yet downright charming 3,200-square-foot house built in 1920 that reflects the character of its time in its whitewashed shingle siding and exposed beam ceilings. The five-bedroom, 4½ bathroom home is surrounded by tall, full trees that block prying eyes from the outdoor shower — or a pool, which could be added to the peaceful property. Boaters, note that the property comes with a mooring.
Sheri Winter Parker, Corcoran, 631-848-7730
$2.25M
222 Ide Road, Williamstown, Mass.
In Massachusetts’ idyllic Berkshires, an alluring blue and red Arts & Crafts home stands out against the area’s verdant rolling hills. The nearly 3-acre property is dotted by the 1911 main house and a newer guest cottage and garage that all together hold eight bedrooms and 7½ bathrooms. Among the property’s decorative finishes are more modern additions like a glass walkway that connects the main and guest houses, and a garage that leans more contemporary than turn of the 20th century. There’s an added bonus in the property’s orchard of fruit trees and a sparkling outdoor pool and veranda that overlook the stunning western Massachusetts scenery.
Maggie Barry, William Pitt / Julia B. Fee Sotheby’s International Realty, 413-822-4580
$6.49M
278 Main St., Sag Harbor, NY
Built in 1810 by master craftsman Benjamin Glover, this delightful Sag Harbor house has been recently reimagined by maximalist designer Nick Olsen, who painted, lacquered, and wallpapered the home’s interiors in all manner of colors ranging from sky blue to lipstick red. (The crimson is hard to miss in the library.) The five-bedroom, four-bathroom home features a whopping seven fireplaces, including one in the bright kitchen that overlooks an intimate seating area and dining nook. There’s certainly lots to absorb inside the 3,950-square-foot abode, but there’s just as much to see in its rear yard, where a deck overlooks a gunite pool and a well-kept garden.
Adam Hofer, Douglas Elliman, 631-236-8659
$16.35M
112 Indian Head Road, Riverside, Conn.
Over-the-top mansions in Greenwich, Conn., are as common as strings of pearls, and this 2014-built villa in the town’s Riverside neighborhood is no exception. The nearly 16,000 square feet of this expansive abode are done up in big decorator style that is perhaps most prominent in the glossy blue double-height living room with a retractable glass wall. The room holds one of the mansion’s four limestone fireplaces that are inspired by those at the Gramercy Park Hotel’s Rose Bar. The nine-bedroom house also features two stone garages — one of which is currently being used as an indoor basketball court — and a master bathroom that has both an indoor and outdoor shower.
Steve Archino, Sotheby’s International Realty, 203-618-3144
$1.49M
3 June Road, North Salem, NY
A former schoolhouse built in the 1890s for the family of Ulysses S. Grant in Westchester County has been converted into a private home. The two octagonal towers at either end of the house hold a formal dining room, a beautifully paneled den, a gym and a quaint master bathroom. A grand entryway with a winding staircase, a formal living room, an unusual all-blue kitchen (with the exception of its lime green countertops) and four bedrooms fill the remainder of the space between the towers. In addition to the one-of-a-kind home, the 1.16-acre property comes with a 60-foot saltwater lap pool and pastoral views of a neighboring horse farm.
Sally Slater, Douglas Elliman, 914-584-0137
$949,000
247 Union St., Hudson, NY
An 1890s Victorian with a full 2018 overhaul strikes the ideal balance between original details and modern upgrades. Beyond the house’s stately deep blue exterior, a bright white entryway with a sweeping sculptural banister leads to two traditional sitting rooms connected by sliding pocket doors. The fully updated kitchen embraces present design trends with its navy cabinets, wood countertops and mosaic backsplash. Five bedrooms and three posh-looking bathrooms round out the 3,185-square-foot main house. A garage that can be converted to sleeping quarters and a planted backyard put the finishing touches on this property that’s just two hours north of New York.
Pamela Belfor, Gary DiMauro Real Estate Inc., 917-734-7142
$599,000
456 South Long Beach Ave., Freeport, NY
A 1912-built Colonial stands out on this suburban Long Island street with its vibrant blue exterior and inviting front porch. But inside the four-bedroom house, bright colors take a back seat to the home’s staid interiors and lovingly maintained original and unpainted woodwork. Not everything here is out of the past: The kitchen’s gotten a modern upgrade, with stone countertops and a stainless steel farmhouse sink. So, too, has one of the house’s two full bathrooms with an extra large walk-in shower and a deep soaking tub. The property is a short walk from Freeport’s Nautical Mile, where fresh seafood restaurants and a spirited bar scene enliven summer nights.
Joseph Casale and John Natoli, Coldwell Banker, 516-233-7261 and 631-208-7225
$488,000
380 Washington St., Norwich, Conn.
This mid-1700s crimson home is believed to be the childhood abode of infamous traitor Benedict Arnold, who lore says lived here while apprenticing with older relatives at the state’s first apothecary. Lathrop Manor, so named for Arnold’s cousin, is as rich in architectural detail as it is in history: nine fireplaces, chestnut beams and wide-plank oak floors showcase the home’s age, while a refreshed kitchen and 3½ bathrooms bring the house into the 21st century. The five-bedroom abode is nestled in the middle of historic Norwichtown, and overlooks 21 acres of conservation land.
Dave Thomas, William Pitt / Julia B. Fee Sotheby’s International Realty, 860-367-1452
$1.39 million
175 Comanche Drive, Oceanport, NJ
This grand waterfront Victorian overlooks the serene Shrewbury River in Oceanport, NJ, an hour and a half south of New York. The 1906-built house stuns with its dramatic covered wraparound porch, porte cochere, and gracious-sized rear lawn that stretches toward the water. Inside, it offers up 4,400 square feet of living space, including a fully updated kitchen with an eye-catching azure backsplash and water views, a welcoming corner formal dining room, four bedrooms and 3½ bathrooms. A second-floor balcony at the rear of the house makes an exceptional perch for sunset viewing.
Elizabeth O’Reilly, Coldwell Banker, 732-456-4476