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\n Photo-Illustration: Curbed; Photo: Smart MLS\n <\/p>\n

Part of living in New York City is thinking about moving out of New York City. Each month, we\u2019ll round up the best listings within commuting (ish) distance, places where entire houses go for the cost of a \u201cjunior one-bedroom\u201d (or less), but you\u2019ll have to fix your own toilet.<\/p>\n

This month, we\u2019ve got plenty of fireplaces, but we\u2019re looking toward summer with two lake houses.<\/p>\n

Four-bed, five-bath; $2,995,000<\/a><\/p>\n

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\n Who wouldn\u2019t love the wood-burning fireplaces with marble mantels shown in this listing photo?
\n Photo: Four Seasons Sotheby\u2019s International\n <\/p>\n

A stately centuries-old house that\u2019s retained all of its original details (those wide plank floors, for one), while sneaking in some\u00a0upgrades, like a new slate roof and a generator. The entrance is flanked by two sitting rooms, though one is configured as a breakfast room \u2014\u00a0and both have working fireplaces. The kitchen is all\u00a0custom cabinetry and marble countertops, as well as a La Cornue range. Lots of statement wallpaper throughout, assuming it\u2019s to your taste. (Plus the wood-burning fireplaces with antique marble mantels and crown molding, which are basically to everyone\u2019s taste. ) We imagine this is all the work of the \u201cnotable interior designer\u201d mentioned in the listing, who turns out to be Hudson-based Nicole Fisher<\/a>. The primary has its own sauna. Bedrooms have fireplaces. There\u2019s a gym tucked into a floral attic. At nearly $3 million, it\u2019s way high for the area median, but it\u2019s clearly a splashed-out house trying to attract a certain kind of buyer. One who, presumably, will pay for the privilege of\u00a0not having to do anything to the house after moving in.<\/p>\n

How do I get back to the city?\u00a0<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a 20-minute drive to the Hudson Amtrak, then a two-hour train ride to the city from there.<\/p>\n

So what do I do if I live there?\u00a0<\/p>\n

Get a drink at the Saisonnier.<\/p>\n

Three-bed, three-bath; $1,649,000<\/a><\/p>\n

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\n The house has sleek lines and built-in bookcases, as featured in this listing photo.
\n Photo: Smart MLS\n <\/p>\n

Designed by architect Leonard Perfido, who was on a bit<\/a> of a run<\/a> of modern homes in the region in the 1970s, this one looks like two houses glued together (and I mean that in a good way \u2014\u00a0it\u2019s fun). The living room is, true to form, open and spacious, with sleek lines, sharp angles, and oversize windows. (There\u2019s also a fireplace.) The house is built in such a way that most rooms have views into the forest. The place appears to be a recent flip (it sold just last year), so there have been some upgrades: a new electric panel, a home theater, a 50-foot heated Gunite pool, a \u201cpuppy spa\u201d in the garage (whatever that means), a Tesla charger. There are upgrades yet to be made, though: The wall-to-wall carpet may be back in vogue, but you\u2019ll likely want a refresh on the kitchen. Lots of storage to be found in a huge walk-in closet and built-in bookshelves. Priced slightly higher than the local median ($1.3 million), but do those houses have puppy spas?<\/p>\n

How do I get back to the city?\u00a0<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a 20-minute drive to the Westport train station, then an hour\u2019s train ride.<\/p>\n

So what do I do if I live there?\u00a0<\/p>\n

You\u2019re probably rich, so maybe get into sailing?<\/p>\n

Three-bed, four-bath; $1,790,000<\/a><\/p>\n

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\n You\u2019ll have to love wood paneling, as shown in this listing photo, as this house is full of it.
\n Photo: Smart MLS\n <\/p>\n

A true mid-century lakehouse vibe \u2014 ample wood paneling and stone. (The Ilya and Shane of 1965 would love.) Interiors are open and angular, with an emphasis on views. A stone fireplace in the living room anchors the house. The kitchen could use a little updating (or maybe a lot of updating), but you\u2019ll probably spend most of your time grilling outside. The downstairs bedroom has\u00a0skylights and the primary suite is on its own floor with a domed ceiling. The home is winterized, so\u00a0good for year-round living \u2014\u00a0summer retreat or winter escape.\u00a0In the cold season, there\u2019s a huge deck to look out at the water and a private dock for diving when the weather warms up.<\/p>\n

How do I get back to the city?\u00a0<\/p>\n

It\u2019s less than a two-hour drive.<\/p>\n

So what do I do if I live there?\u00a0<\/p>\n

Fish and kayak on the lake at your doorstep.<\/p>\n

Three-bed, one-bath; $445,000<\/a><\/p>\n

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\n The cabin\u2019s wraparound deck, shown in this listing photo, really ups the coziness level.
\n Photo: Houlihan Lawrence, Inc.\n <\/p>\n

Another cottage near a lake, but more humanely priced.\u00a0The land was once home to a boy\u2019s camp, and the homes have maintained that quaint vibe. (It\u2019s not the Borscht Belt, but it\u2019s kind of giving Borscht Belt.) There\u2019s a screened-in porch with mahogany floors and an open wraparound deck, so it\u2019s truly outdoor-indoor living. The bedrooms are compact and cute, though you might want to pull up those rugs. The bathroom is no frills. Similarly, the kitchen could use more counter space, but otherwise it has everything you might need. It\u2019s a charmer \u2014\u00a0you can sort of just picture the tomato sandwiches getting stacked up for an afternoon spent swimming. The lake itself is only a five-minute walk from the cottage, and you get access to a private beach and mooring rights. It\u2019s technically a three-season house but could be converted for year-round use if you added insulation to the floors. It\u2019s a bit cheaper than other homes that sold recently in the area \u2014 those aren\u2019t as pretty,\u00a0but they are on the lake.<\/p>\n

How do I get back to the city?\u00a0<\/p>\n

It\u2019s around a three-hour drive.<\/p>\n

So what do I do if I live there?\u00a0<\/p>\n

Go to Tanglewood for concerts. Invite friends up and drink light beer.<\/p>\n

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