I'd just love to get my hands on a cyclocross bike period. But they're pretty expensive and hard to find in my size (I'm only 5'2). If I had the money I'd start off with a Ridley Crossbow I think.
I don't get the extra break levers that some cross bikes have. Seem pretty useless to me. If you're in a situation where you need to break I'd think you're much more likely to have your hands on the hoods and not on the top of the bars.