High elevations don't typically come to mind when thinking about Westchester County but our leafy, rolling terrain does in fact provide  many hilltop locales that enjoy thrilling vistas of the scenic Hudson Valley.

Here are a few Westchester homes for sale that offer top-of-the-world views from their lofty perches.

Willow Hill in Katonah is a historic hilltop estate offering unobstructed vistas over the lush green countryside. Centered by a circa 1906 stone and shingle home, the hilltop oasis also offers one of the best values around with extensive outbuildings and the possibility for sub-division.
 

The Pinnacle at Conyers Farm lives up to its  name as it occupies the highest point of the prestigious 1500-acre enclave, which spans both Greenwich, CT and North Castle, NY.  Palatial in its scope and amenities, this lavish estate recalls the great chateaux of Europe.
 

Hightop in North Salem commands inspiring vistas across the entire Titicus Reservoir. The estate is cloistered on a large peninsula and includes a grand brick manor, a pool, pool house, guesthouse, caretaker's apartment, an additional guest home and multiple garages.
 

Fourviews in Bedford is an imposing Colonial home that enjoys remarkable views that reach to Long Island Sound. Set atop one Bedford's highest points, the totally private setting is surrounded on 3 sides by the unspoiled natural splendor of the 400-acre Mianus River Gorge.