On the Market – St. Patrick’s Day Edition: Five Homes with Greenhouses

With St. Patrick’s Day upon us and spring coming around the bend, we can’t help but see everything through emerald-tinted glasses. To celebrate the green days ahead, we’ve rounded up five properties currently on the market and featuring gorgeous greenhouses. Colorado 5616 County Rd 100, Carbondale, Colo. | $7.15 million Spanning 45 acres with stunning views of Mt. Sopris and the Roaring Fork Valley, this equestrian estate in Carbondale, Colo., features several spacious greenhouses. The 6,500-square-foot log cabin includes five bedrooms, five baths, wraparound porches, a chef’s kitchen, two offices, a caretaker’s apartment, three-car garage and pool. Long Island, N.Y. 99 Crescent Beach Road, Glen Cove, N.Y. | $9,950,000 Located on over 8 acres of land on Long Island’s North Shore, this magnificent waterfront estate offers the ultimate privacy. The main home dates back nearly a century to 1927 and has been meticulously maintained and updated, while guest cottages make it easy to host any time of year. The property is also home to mature specimen plantings, woodland paths, foot bridges, a smokehouse, Tudor-style playhouse, heated garages and fully functional greenhouses. Wheatley Road, Old Westbury, N.Y. | $4,750,000 This private Old Westbury mansion is available for the first time since it was originally built in 1912. Designed for Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney, the estate features 20-foot ceilings, magnificent murals, extraordinary details and a magnificent eat-in kitchen with a fireplace. A tunnel connects the main home’s basement to a separate four-car garage, a two-bedroom cottage and a small greenhouse. Texas Photo by James Ruiz. 1408 Canterbury Street, Austin, Tex. | $1,050,000 This stylish Austin compound features a two-bedroom, one-bath main house at the front of the property and an secondary house in the back. Originally built in 1930, the home has been updated and modernized for contemporary living. Residents will appreciate an enchanting garden, multiple porches and greenhouse that allows for year-round gardening. 1503 Palo Duro Road, Austin, Tex. | $649,000 Located in Austin’s Brentwood neighborhood, this 1,000-square-foot, two-bedroom retreat features stylish hardwood and tile flooring. Upgrades throughout bring the 1950s cottage into the 21st century. Along with a gorgeous patio, the outdoor space maximizes gardening potential with raised beds, a storage shed and a greenhouse.