Posts Tagged Briarcliff Manor


Video Tour of Historic Colonial Manor, 233 Pine Road, Briarcliff Manor

0 Comments By Suzanne Bijou on December 5th, 2011
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Enjoy this week’s tour of Elderslie, a historic Colonial Manor situated at 233 Pine Road, Briarcliff Manor, NY.

Elderslie is one of Briarcliff Manor’s most illustrious homes for sale and enjoys an equally illustrious history having been part of the original holdings of Briarcliff founding father, Walter Law. Built in 1902 and restored to its original splendor in 2002, the grand residence is set on 4.1 gated acres – private yet convenient to the charming village.  

Rich in Old-World beauty, the surprise at Elderslie is the wealth of 21st century amenities that insure you’ll never be bored. A huge Billiards/Media Room with a mahogany bar is joined by a heated pool, a beautiful pool house with a large entertaining room, indoor spa and sauna; a traditional croquet lawn, Har-tru tennis court, greenhouse and large carriage house. And when it’s time for golf, it’s only a minute’s walk to the club grounds of the prestigious Trump National Golf Club, which surrounds Elderslie on three sides.

For more information on this impressive offering or any other of our Briarcliff Manor homes for sale, please visit us at www.houlihanlawrence.com.

Enjoy last week’s video tour of a Classic Bedford Estate, 90 The Narrows Road, Bedford Hills, NY.

Video Tour of a Briarciff Manor Colonial | 290 Central Dr Briarcliff Manor NY

0 Comments By Suzanne Bijou on October 24th, 2011
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Enjoy this week’s tour of King’s Court in Briarcliff Manor

Fit for a king and queen, this distinguished Colonial is set on beautifully groomed grounds that were once part of King’s College.   Beautifully scaled formal rooms, a stunning chef’s kitchen, library, 2,000-bottle wine cellar  and main level master suite count among the many highlights of this majestic 6 bedroom home situated in a premier estate area.

For more information on King’s Court located at 290 Central Dr Briarcliff Manor, NY or any of our other luxury properties, please visit us at www.houlihanlawrence.com.

Enjoy last week’s Video Tour of Apple Hill located at 140 Titicus Rd in North Salem NY.

Today’s House Pick for LeBron

0 Comments By Frederick Romley on July 1st, 2010
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Dear LeBron,
Now that you are officially a free agent, I’d like to help sway you to the Knicks by finding you a home in the New York area. Westchester County, home to the New York Knicks training facility is our home and we think you’ll like living here also.

The home I’ve chosen for you today is the country estate of the late Brooke Astor, Holly Hill. I’m sure privacy is important to you and this estate is sited on 64 acres in Briarcliff Manor, a village of 7,700 residents located about 30 miles north of New York City.

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Brooke Astor Estate in Briarcliff Manor, NY

I’ve read that your car collection is important to you, so I’d like to point out that this home has a 5-bay carraige house to house some of your collection. There is also both an indoor and an outdoor pool to keep in shape for the Knicks. The spacious grounds could easily accomodate an outdoor basketball court. There are 10 bedrooms so you have plenty of room for guests visiting you in New York. There is also a 4 bedroom gardner’s cottage which would be perfect for your mother Gloria to live in.

Location is an important factor in choosing a home. The Knicks’ training center is a short 7.7 mile drive. The Westchester County Airport, where the team plane is based,  is 14 miles from here. Madison Square Garden is 34 miles away, but traffic can get heavy on the Saw Mill Parkway into the City, so you should allow at least an hour to get there.

If it’s food you are looking for, Briarcliff Manor has one of the best Steak houses in the county, Flames. You can take Mario Batali up on his offer for free food at his newest restaurant in Westchester, Tarry Lodge, a 30 min drive to Port Chester. Looking to take your sons to the beach? Croton Point Park is minutes away and offers year-round events and activities and has facilities for camping, hiking and swimming. 

I’ll be spending the long weekend looking through our website for other homes that might meet your needs. All of us at Houlihan Lawrence can’t wait to cheer you on with the Knicks.

Out and About in Briarcliff Manor

0 Comments By Gay Prizio on February 19th, 2010
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Ask a resident of Briarcliff Manor what makes their town so special and they just might start humming the theme song from Cheers, because Briarcliff is indeed a town where everyone knows your name. This 5 ¾ square mile village sits along the scenic Hudson River and is situated within the Town of Ossining and the Town of Mount Pleasant.

Briarcliff1 Out and About in Briarcliff ManorChances are you will run into someone you know at Law Memorial Park, one of seven parks and three nature trails in Briarcliff. Named after Walter Law, the founder of Briarcliff Manor, Law Memorial Park is the centerpiece of this quaint village and offers residents a pool, clay tennis courts, paddle tennis courts, a playground and a beautiful two-story outdoor pavilion that can be rented for private parties. The Briarcliff Recreation department offers social activities from summer day camp and school vacation programs, to yoga classes, tennis lessons, and seniors programming. Dog obedience classes ensure that Briarcliff dogs are as friendly as the residents.

Briarcliff has a charming downtown with a wide variety of restaurants. Locals gather at Orfino’s and The Patio to catch up on the local chatter while enjoying a great meal. For heartier appetites, Flames Steakhouse serves up perfectly aged beef, succulent lobster and Caesar salad. Club Fit is the go-to spot to work out for both adults and kids after indulging in a meal at their favorite Briarcliff restaurant.

Donald Trump has brought a bit of glamour to Briarcliff with Trump National Golf Club . On number 13, a 101 foot tall waterfall pumps 5,000 gallons of water every minute. Golfers love the beauty — but hate the distraction — of this spectacular sight. 

This small community with a convivial personality is home to young and old, new residents and long-time residents alike, who enjoy their neighbors as much as they enjoy living in Briarcliff Manor.

‘Tis The Season to Stay Warm

0 Comments By Anthony Cutugno on December 29th, 2009
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When it comes to staying warm, most any fireplace will do. But over the years, the fireplace has gone beyond mere functionality to become an important design element in a room. For inspiration, look to some of our area’s grand antique homes where the fireplace plays a key role in the home’s interior design.  Here are a few of our favorites that offer good reason to stay home and relax by the fire on a wintery day.

 Remote1 150x150 Tis The Season to Stay WarmTwo grand fireplaces warm the expansive living room in this circa 1907 Cornwall-on-Hudson Colonial that has been in the same family for over a century.

 

 

 

Maple Pond Farm 150x150 Tis The Season to Stay Warm

A floor-to-ceiling brick fireplace keeps everyone toasty in the Great Room at this 1860′s farmhouse, the centerpiece of Maple Pond Farm in Mahopac.

 

 

6 gables 150x150 Tis The Season to Stay Warm

Staying warm was serious business at the turn-of-the-last century when Six Gables was built by the founding father of Briarcliff Manor, Walter Law, who built the home for his son. The home features 9 fireplaces in total, each uniquely detailed.

 

glenhil 150x150 Tis The Season to Stay Warm

A roaring fire creates a warm ambience in the living room at Glenhil, a graceful antique Colonial that sits high atop Quaker Hill in Pawling.