1. J.P. Morgan’s astonishing Adirondack camp doesn’t quite count as roughing it.
Franklin Ruttan

Have you ever dreamed of living like one of the original titans of industry? Well, now’s your chance. J.P. Morgan’s astonishing Adirondack retreat, Camp Uncas, is up for grabs for a relatively modest $2.95 million. Built in 1895 by William West Durant, the father of the Adirondack “Great Camp” style, Morgan purchased the property directly from the architect in 1897. Located on secluded Mohegan Lake in Raquette Lake, New York, Camp Uncas features a five-bedroom main lodge, two cabins, a boathouse, and a spacious lean-to. With rustic charm to spare, the property retains many of its original furnishings, including a 14-foot sideboard designed by Durant, a Gustav Stickley nightstand, J.P. Morgan’s famously large bathtub and shower, an Old Hickory couch and porch rockers, and a commanding fieldstone fireplace located in the main lodge’s great room. Camp Uncas’ current owner spent nearly forty years restoring this woodsy wonder to its original grandeur. In 2010, the property was designated as a National Landmark by the U.S. Department of Interior. Click here to view the full listing.

2.  How about the ex-playground of the Bancrofts and Barrons. Does the Wall Street Journal and Dow Jones ring a bell?
Jonathan P. Radford

 If you’re looking for high-profile pedigree, this is the property for you. This sprawling 20,000 square foot Georgian Revival mansion has been home to Clarence W. Barron -- owner of the Dow Jones Company, the Wall Street Journal and Barron's Weekly  -- and Jessie Bancroft Cox, Barron’s granddaughter and member of the prominent Bancroft family of Boston. Built in 1932, The Oaks is situated on a private 9.41-acre peninsula in Cohasset, Massachusetts, and features over 1,800 feet of ocean frontage. The ten bedroom estate also boasts beautifully manicured grounds, a tennis court, a swimming pool, a private sandy beach with a deep-water dock, and over 4,000-square-feet of outbuildings. This magnificent estate is a bargain at $19 million as it was originally listed for $55 million. Click here to view the full listing.

3.  Ever thought of owning your own private island close to NYC? Now that's a rare find.
Christie’s International Real Estate

Located in Rowayton, Connecticut, an affluent coastal town roughly forty miles from New York City, Tavern Island is steeped in history. Originally inhabited by European settlers in 1651, the 3.5-acre property features a 6,000-square-foot main house from 1900 and a caretaker's house from the 1700s. The palatial, six-bedroom residence was once home to Broadway impresario Billy Rose, who entertained such icons as Marilyn Monroe and Barbra Streisand at his rolicking parties. In addition to its fascinating lineage, the property features a boat house, a tea house, a private beach, a swimming pool, and beautifully lanscapes grounds and gardens. The price for Tavern Island seems like a deal at $11 million. Click here to view the full listing.

4. What do The Simpsons, Richard Neutra, and LEED Certification have in common?
The Agency

The late Simpsons co-creator Sam Simon’s incredible California estate is chock-full of architectural gems. The 1.5-acre property includes Richard Neutra’s Bailey Case Study House #20 -- one of only twenty-one Case Study Houses still in existence -- and a 7,124-square-foot, LEED Gold-certified contemporary main house designed by master architects Marmol Radziner, who also oversaw a renovation of the Bailey House. The four-bedroom main house, which was built in 2010 using sustainable and recycled, toxin-free materials, features state-of-the-art energy conservation technology, a spectacular theater/bar/gameroom, a stone deck with an infinity pool, and stunning views of the Bailey House. Both homes, which are listed together for $18 million, are sited on pristine, park-like grounds in Pacific Palisades. Click here to view the full listing.

5. One of Santa Fe’s oldest homes, this gem combines historic charm with contemporary luxuries.
Christie's International Real Estate

Built in the 1920s, this 13,400-square-foot residence known as Casa La Luna is one of Santa Fe’s oldest homes. The original structure, which is made of granite hewn from the actual building site, received a contemporary addition in the 1990s, putting a modern spin on the home’s Old World allure. Casa La Luna, which is perched on ten acres just outside of downtown Santa Fe, features six bedrooms, stunning mountain views, numerous outdoor patios, a luxurious indoor infinity pool, and a mosaic entry. The property is on the market for $5.85 million. Click here to view the full listing.