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The 10 Coolest Houses of 2009
See FrontDoor's picks for the most luxurious and unique homes for sale in 2009
By FrontDoor.com | Published: 12/14/2009
#7: Live in a Lighthouse
Cornwall on Hudson, N.Y.
Cornwall on Hudson, N.Y.
With floor-to-ceiling windows and a private mountaintop setting overlooking the Hudson River, this New York home offers great scenery from any room. But climb up the four-story floating staircase, and you'll find a view that outdoes the others. The home's observation deck -- a glass-enclosed replica of a lighthouse's lantern room -- provides unbelievable panoramic views.
If you have any free time between stargazing and admiring the river, check out the home's custom-designed fireplace and other great features.
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