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By Suzanne Bijou on April 18th, 2011Enjoy this week’s featured video tour of Mandalay in Garrison.
Historic Estate in the heart of the Hudson Highlands
This unique country compound offers a sophisticated take on country living in the historic Hudson River town of Garrison. Dating to the 1850s, the property offers serene privacy, a pond and eight rustic residences that have been thoughtfully restored. Close to the Hudson River and the charming village, Mandalay enjoys supreme privacy just an hour north of Manhattan.
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By Anthony Cutugno on February 24th, 2011High 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.
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By Gay Prizio on April 1st, 2010Cold Spring is the day tripper’s paradise. Accessible by train or car (only an hour from Grand Central Terminal) Cold Spring offers a wide range of things to do that make it both a destination and a joy to call home. The rampant volunteerism keeps safe this community of neighbors, many whom originate from New York City. They are attracted to the area of shady streets and Colonial and Victorian homes in a spectacular setting of mountains and the majestic Hudson. Outside the village historic area, country roads wind through the hamlets of Garrison and North Highlands, where homes offer hidden havens to residents seeking privacy and solitude.
Activities
The Hudson River borders this historic town and Storm King Mountain sits along the western bank of the river, making Cold Spring ideal for kayaking, boating, and hiking. For those with less energy but just as much town enthusiasm, Cold Spring’s Main Street, lined with 1800s historic structures, offers an array of specialty shops and antique stores such as Jane Krenach Antiques, the Cold Spring Antiques Center and a variety of restaurants to satisfy any palette. Riverview, Cathryn’s and Le Bouchon are a few favorites.
Cold Spring Real Estate
Cold Spring real estate is sought by both year-round and weekend residents. The town’s population is under 10,000 and zoning outside the village historic area generally allows for multi-acre parcels. Cold Spring homes include historic Victorians and a walk-to-everything lifestyle. Weekend lake cottages start in the $300s, and vertiginous river view contemporaries with multi-million dollar price tags dot the landscape. Open land is protected through three land preservation organizations active in preserving the town’s beauty and natural resources while controlling the risk of overdevelopment.
To find out more about, visit Houlihan Lawrence’s Cold Spring Town page or review the Cold Spring Market Report (Haldane school district).
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By Anthony Cutugno on February 17th, 2010In many homes, the main staircase often represents a visitor’s first glimpse of the architectural splendor and decorative style that lies beyond.
Many of our area’s most distinguished estates are introduced by beautifully-designed staircases that are truly works of art. Whether elegantly curved or boldly ornate, here are a few staircases that guarantee an impressive arrival.
Cassiobury in Bedford, a 1920s brick Georgian built with architectural elements reclaimed from one of England’s most important historic houses, features a beautiful curved main staircase. It is a duplicate of the staircase taken from the original Cassiobury in England, the ancestral seat of the Earls of Essex, that was dismantled in the 1920s. The original staircase made its way to the Metropolitan Museum in New York City and is still on display today.
The split staircase capped by a soaring ceiling at Rockledge in Rye offers a dazzling introduction to this newly constructed, majestically scaled home.
The grand staircase at Devonshire in Bedford is highlighted by a Tiffany glass-domed ceiling, both original to the circa 1901 English-style country house set on over 100 acres.
The outdoor staircase at Fourviews in Bedford offers a striking approach to the oversized pool, patterned after the pool at Paradise Island’s famed Ocean Club Resort.
Entertaining on a grand scale can easily be accommodated in the entrance hall at Silver Oaks in Purchase, which spans 1300 square feet and hosts a magnificent floating staircase accented with hand-forged metal work.
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By Anthony Cutugno on September 9th, 2009Due to its long and rich history, the Hudson Valley has always been sought-after for its splendid antique homes.
Many of these homes, some dating back to the Revolutionary War era, have been updated to modern luxury standards without sacrificing any of their period charm. Here is a small sampling of the many lovely vintage homes we are currently representing for sale.
Remote – Cornwall-On-Hudson
Graceful 1907 Colonial-Offered at $1,475,000
A treasured estate owned by the same family for more than a century. Near the Hudson River.
The Locusts – Scarsdale
Late 1700s – Offered at $3,495,000
Home of Revolutionary War Hero, Major Popham. Approximately 6000 sf of living space plus guest house.
Orienta Manor – Mamaroneck
Circa 1847 Colonial – Offered at $3,395,000
One of Orienta Point’s grand period homes with a porch, terraces and pool.
Grande Folly – South Salem
1900 Queen Anne Victorian - Offered at $2,595,000
Framed by magnificently planted grounds bordering the Waccabuc River with mature perennial gardens and pool.
The Lorillard House – Rhinebeck
1870s Italianate Colonial – Offered at $1,850,000
Once part of the vast Astor estate, Ferncliff, featuring 33.5 acres with a large carriage house and barn.
For more information on these listings, please visit our website.
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By Suzanne Bijou on August 28th, 2009This 9-Bedroom home would have been perfect for America’s most famous reality TV family but now that they are apart, Jon and Kate’s loss could be your gain.
This marvelous 1850′s farmhouse, expanded significantly in 1904, is perfect for a large family or Bed-and- Breakfast with 9 Bedrooms and beautifully-detailed formal rooms.
The Clayton W. Nichols Farm - Offered at $1,600,000
Authentic Arts & Crafts details, antique stained glass, intricate plasterwork and an antique 3-story Carriage House are other special highlights. Framed by 13 acres in North Salem, close to the area’s beautiful riding trails.
For more photos and details on the Clayton W. Nichols Farm, visit our website.
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By Anthony Cutugno on August 19th, 2009Ever dreamed of living in a castle? Ruling over your private domain? Well, here’s your chance to indulge your inner royal.
Historic Soundview, built in 1907, is a magnificent stone manor that would be equally at home in the English countryside as it is in this serene Armonk setting. Boasting a rooftop terrace with views that reach to Long Island Sound, it reportedly required the work of over 200 European stone masons to create the majestic granite structure that stands today.
Fully renovated to the highest luxury standards, this modern day castle is offered at $5,495,000. Take the Video Tour below and for more photos and details on Soundview click here.
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By Suzanne Bijou on August 13th, 2009More expected on Manhattan’s Lower East Side than in tranquil Wassaic, the Wassaic Project Summer Festival runs August 13th – August 16th and showcases the work of 75 artists, in addition to offering film screenings and musical performances.
The Wassaic Project art gallery opened last summer in a converted grain elevator. Photo from nytimes.com
A chance to see some great art and music acts, the festival takes place in a truly unusual venue. A former grain and feed elevator has been restored and transformed into an art gallery, and a nearby barn, the former home of a livestock auction, serves as the venue for film screenings. The project is the work of a group of New York artists who dreamed of turning these long-ignored barn buildings into a sprawling exhibition site for contemporary art.
For more information on the festival, visit the Wassaic Project Website. You can also read more about the project in this recent article in the New York Times.
Houlihan Lawrence is presently offering several Wassaic homes for sale including this charming Victorian.
Bring history to life in this historic home.
This home exemplifies the rich history of the area. Queen Anne Victorian embellished exterior with wrap-around porch, matched by an equally decadent interior. Gorgeous Chestnut woodwork, open staircase, high ceilings, hardwood floors, and stained glass. For more information visit houlihanlawrence.com
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By Anthony Cutugno on August 3rd, 2009One of the most interesting estates we are currently marketing for sale is Cassiobury in Bedford, a magnificent brick Georgian built with architectural elements reclaimed from one of England’s great historic homes.
The original Cassiobury House in Watford, England was the home of the Earls of Essex for more than 250 years and dates back to the 1500′s.
Cassiobury - Offered at $9,800,000
Once one of England’s great historic homes, sadly Cassiobury fell into disrepair and was torn down in 1927. But much of the Elizabethan-era rose colored bricks, fireplace mantels, staircases and fine old woodwork were preserved and subsequently offered for sale.
England’s loss was our gain when some of the bricks and antique woodwork traveled across the Atlantic and was incorporated into the classic Bedford house that stands today.
Set on almost 24 acres with twin gatehouses, a barn and pool, the Bedford residence offers 6700 square feet of classical beauty, completely renovated for 21st century living. From its stately facade crafted with 16th century bricks to its serenely beautiful grounds, Bedford’s Cassiobury more than lives up to its illustrious roots.
Read more about Cassiobury on Britain’s Country Life Magazine’s website, the UK’s premier resource for luxury real estate.
For more information on Cassiobury, please contact Linda Gracie at our Bedford Brokerage, 914.234.9099, lgracie@houlihanlawrence.com, or visit us at www.houlihanlawrence.com for a preview of all our luxury listings.
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