Best properties on the market
This week: Penthouses
1. Philadelphia Situated between Society Hill and Old City, this two-story, two-bedroom penthouse features floor-to-ceiling windows, a dual-sided fireplace, European wood-grain tile, and a glass elevator. Additional details include SmartHome technology and a 1,810-square-foot terrace with a lap pool and an outdoor kitchen. $3,495,000. Eric Axelson, Kurfiss Sotheby’s International Realty, (215) 735-2225
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2. Charlotte, N.C. Located in the South End, this two-bedroom penthouse has floor-to-ceiling windows, wood floors, and a large loft space accessible by ladder. Additional amenities include a shared rooftop terrace, two parking spaces, and access to the light rail in front of the building. $350,000. Steve Lepow, RE/MAX Executive Realty, (704) 975-8500
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3. St. Louis Located on the 25th and 26th floors, this two-bedroom, 6,518-square-foot penthouse has views in every direction. Interior details include three fireplaces, heated floors, and a glass elevator. Additional amenities include 4,000 square feet of terraces, a private garage, and a building gym, pool, and party room. $2,195,000. Paul Mittelstadt, Coldwell Banker Gundaker, (314) 361-8888
4. Portland, Ore. This two-bedroom penthouse is located in the Pearl District, a former manufacturing area downtown. The 2,092-square-foot home has a gourmet kitchen, white maple floors, and a gas fireplace. The floor-to-ceiling windows provide a view of the city and Mount Hood. $1,029,000. Michele Tumpane, Realty Trust Group, (503) 701-9378
5. Palm Beach, Fla. This two-story, four-bedroom penthouse is located on the edge of Lake Worth Lagoon. The 5,500-square-foot home has a master suite with water views and crown molding. Multiple sets of French doors open onto a 1,000-square-foot wraparound balcony. $5,500,000. Allison Wren, Corcoran Group Real Estate, (561) 312-7901
6. San Francisco Housed in the Ritz-Carlton in the Financial District, this two-story penthouse has two bedrooms, a chef’s kitchen, and a home theater. Additional features include voice-command home automation, a fireplace, and second-floor laundry. Among building amenities are a concierge, a gym, and two-car valet parking. $8,000,000. Stephen Wu, Sotheby’s International Realty, (415) 889-0880
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7. Brooklyn This one-bedroom penthouse is located in a prewar elevator building in the Brooklyn Heights Historic District. The apartment features oak and terra-cotta floors, a private den, and a gas fireplace. French doors open onto a garden terrace that has uninterrupted views of Manhattan. $1,250,000. Jill Seligson Braver and Elizabeth Celano, Brown Harris Stevens, (718) 858-5905
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