Locust Valley, N.Y. Set on 4.8 acres close to the beach, golf, and the village, this sevenbedroom home offers an active life for kids and adults. Designed by Norman Jaffe, the updated 1982 house of cedar, stone, and glass features cathedral ceilings, skylights, three fireplaces, a gourmet kitchen, two main suites, a two-bedroom guest suite, and an indoor saltwater pool. On the wooded property are a children’s playground, lawn, pond, patio, and lighted tennis court. $2,499,000. Lori Sheehan, Douglas Elliman, (516) 382-4242
DeForest, Wis. Built into a hillside above the trees, this five-bedroom ranch house commands a grassy sweep that becomes a prime sledding hill in winter. The three-level home has walnut floors, paneled doors, crown molding, tray ceilings, oversize windows, open kitchen, living room with fireplace, recreation room…