1. Armonk, N.Y. This five-bedroom Colonial house with a wet bar sits on 3 acres, and has both an indoor and an outdoor kitchen. Inside, the chef’s kitchen features granite countertops and a Viking double oven with six burners. The outside kitchen has a Lynx grill. Exterior details include a fire pit and a hot tub. $2,375,000. Harriet Libov, Houlihan Lawrence, (914) 659-6200
2. Dallas The kitchen of this house flows into the dining and living areas and includes energy--efficient appliances. The two-bedroom home has solar panels, polished concrete floors, and a creek view, and the property is located in the sustainable community of Urban Reserve. $465,000. Christy Berry, Briggs Freeman/Sotheby’s International Realty, (214) 693-1600
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4. Benton Harbor, Mich. This eight-bedroom contemporary home sits on 3.87 acres overlooking Lake Michigan. The eat-in kitchen has SubZero and Gaggenau appliances, a butler’s pantry, and a built-in aquarium. The kitchen opens onto an outdoor patio with Japanese-style gardens and a waterfall. $2,495,000. Chad Gradowski, Coldwell Banker, (269) 469-3950
5. Los Angeles Set on a cul-de-sac in Silver Lake, this two-bedroom house has a fully stainless-steel, commercial-grade kitchen with a Traulsen refrigerator, a Garland six-burner stove, and a Curtis coffee maker. The home also includes a wet bar and views of downtown and nature. $1,299,000. Bill Thon, Lamerica/Top Agent Network, (310) 570-2334
6. Sarasota, Fla. This five-bedroom, six-bathroom home features views of the Gulf of Mexico. The spacious, custom-designed kitchen has stainless-steel appliances and Italian marble countertops. Other amenities include a 47-foot pool and a grotto. $6,500,000. Stephanie Church, Michael Saunders & Co., (941) 724-5448
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