September has a way of resetting the clock. The backpacks are packed, the calendars are filling up, and after a summer of long lunches and late mornings, it’s time to get back to business. Fortunately, “back to work” doesn’t have to mean “back to the cubicle.”
Here are five homes where the workspace might just be your favorite room in the house.
43 Old Orchard Lane | East Hampton, NY
The Hamptons home office with room to think
At 9,200 square feet, this newly built East Hampton residence has plenty of room for both work and play. The three-level modern home features soaring ceilings, expansive windows, a finished lower level and a remarkably comprehensive collection of spaces for living, entertaining and wellness.
And when it comes to working from home, the scale of the property means there is no shortage of possibilities for creating a serious workspace. The lower level alone includes a theater, wine room, gym and yoga space — meaning that once the workday is over, the commute to your next activity is approximately zero minutes.
The work-from-home perk: A sprawling, private setting just moments from East Hampton Village — with enough space to make working from home feel decidedly less like working from home.
6350 SW 107th Street | Pinecrest, FL
The executive office
Some home offices are designed for Zoom calls. This one is designed to run the company.
This spectacular 11,200-square-foot Pinecrest estate includes an executive office/library, complete with rich dark wood custom paneling and meticulous built-ins. The office is part of an expansive European-style residence with six oversized bedrooms, eight-and-a-half baths, soaring ceilings and abundant natural light.
And because no one said productivity has to be all work and no play, the property also features a billiard/game room, wine cellar, bar, media/playroom, exercise room and resort-style outdoor spaces.
The work-from-home perk: An executive office that looks like it belongs at the top of the corner office — only the corner office happens to be in your own home.
26 Hill Farm Road | Weston, CT
The office that comes with options
Flexibility is the name of the game at this renovated Weston contemporary. The six-bedroom home includes a finished lower level with a dedicated office/possible sixth bedroom, along with a family room, fireplace, gym, recreation space, renovated bath, laundry and mudroom.
Translation: there is a legitimate place to close the door on the rest of the house when the workday begins — and plenty of room to repurpose the space when priorities change.
Set on 2.27 acres at the end of a serene cul-de-sac, the home also offers nature views, a private backyard and an oversized deck.
The work-from-home perk: An actual office, away from the main living spaces, so “Do Not Disturb” can mean exactly that.
148 Essex Avenue | Glen Ridge, NJ
The office that can grow with you
Not every office needs to be labeled “office” on the floor plan. At 148 Essex Avenue, the spacious third floor offers a fourth bedroom, full bath and abundant closet space — and the listing specifically notes that the flexible space can function as a home office or creative studio.
It’s the kind of setup that makes sense for modern life: work here today, a guest retreat tomorrow, a creative space whenever inspiration strikes.
The classic Glen Ridge home also offers a finished lower level with even more possibilities, including a recreation room, home gym, media room or playroom.
The work-from-home perk: A whole floor that can become your own professional headquarters — with a full bath and enough flexibility to evolve along with your needs.
90 Furman Street #N808 | Brooklyn Heights, NY
The city office — with a view
For those who prefer their workday with a skyline, 90 Furman Street delivers.
This 1,814-square-foot duplex at Pierhouse offers floor-to-ceiling windows framing iconic views of the Brooklyn Bridge and Downtown Manhattan, with a dramatic 18-foot-ceilinged living room below.
While the residence doesn’t boast a traditional dedicated office, its generous duplex layout offers flexibility for creating a sophisticated work-from-home setup — and residents also have access to a conference/dining room with a full kitchen among the building’s extensive amenities.
The work-from-home perk: When your office view includes the Brooklyn Bridge and Manhattan skyline, even the Monday morning meeting has a little more atmosphere.
As September gets everyone back into a routine, having a dedicated place to work — whether you’re answering emails, taking a conference call, launching a creative project or simply trying to finish your coffee before someone asks what’s for dinner — has never looked better.
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