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By Suzanne Bijou on April 4th, 2011This week’s featured video tour is Conyers Farm in North Castle.
Elegance and charm define this sprawling residence, built in 1998 in the style of a grand turn of the century manor. Boasting a fabulous pool, the country setting is in the prestigious 1500-acre enclave of Conyers Farm, which spans North Castle, NY and Greenwich, CT.
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By Gay Prizio on February 17th, 2011Larchmont, New York is situated on the Long Island Sound, and the pride of this Sound Shore town is Manor Park. Manor Park is a walker’s dream with wide and hilly paths that overlook the Long Island Sound to the east and waterfront homes to the west. Sailors, boaters, kayakers and wind surfers experience equal delight with all the Sound offers to outdoor enthusiasts.
With a vibrant downtown community, and easy accessibility to I-95 and Metro-North, Larchmont is a desirable suburb for many young families moving from New York City. Just 18 miles from Manhattan, former urbanites can take a quick trip to the city for dinner, and be home in time for Jon Stewart. For many New York transplants, this makes the transition from the city to the suburbs uncomplicated, knowing that your connection to New York City is easy to maintain.
Larchmont’s Zagat-rated restaurants such as Lusardi’s, Chat 19 , and local favorite Stan’z for a salad or sandwich provide residents with a wide variety of eateries. Urbane boutiques and a row of antique and home decorating stores on the Boston Post Road give this village a unique blend of sophistication and winsome charm that some say has an Upper West Side feel.
For recreation, it is hard to beat all that Flint Park has to offer residents – tennis and paddle tennis, three baseball fields, soccer fields, basketball courts, a picnic area, a playground for both toddlers and young children, and a summer day camp.
Tune in to Houlihan Lawrence’s Larchmont Community Video to see and hear all about Larchmont:
Here is a sampling of just a few homes for sale in Larchmont:
1 Winged Foot Drive is a totally renovated from top to bottom. This charming and pristine colonial has everything a family needs including an updated kitchen with top of the line appliances and granite countertops.
50 Clover Road is a quintessential Arts and Crafts Colonial nestled in the lovely Larchmont Gardens area with high ceilings, central air, hardwood floors, and a Modern-eat-in kitchen.
50 Woodbine Avenue is a stunning renovated Victorian on a quiet treet in Larchmont Manor. The wrap-around front porch overlooks the beautifully landscaped property.
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By Gay Prizio on February 10th, 2011Pound Ridge, located in Northern Westchester County, is among the least populated of towns in the county. This verdant community offers it residents privacy and solitude on their 2 to 4 acre-zoned homes, or a close knit community that is small enough to know everyone.
Scott’s Corner is the main shopping district in Pound Ridge. Scott’s Corner Market, though simple sounding, is anything but. People come from near and offer to savor their gourmet prepared foods, organic fruits and vegetables, and bakery. Scott’s Corner is also peppered with antique stores, which are always busy in this town that boasts many antique homes and a strong historical society.
What would Pound Ridge, with its equal doses of sophistication, charm and pastoral settings, be without a few bold face names? Richard Gere, Tom Brokaw and Vera Wang reside in Pound Ridge and might be seen at some the town’s restaurants such as Dinardo’s or North Star.
Watch the Pound Ridge video and see what makes this such a special place.
Considering living in Pound Ridge? Here is a sampling of homes for sale:
39 Westchester Avenue – A unique offering located in Scott’s Corner. The property includes a 5 bedroom antique Colonial c1800 with three fireplaces, wide plank hardwood floors and antique doors and hardware, plus a 1632 sq ft two-story Artist Studio with a one bedroom apartment and a separate building – originally a basket shop – with an attached carport.
120 Barnegat Road - Beautiful new eat-in-kitchen with top of the line appliances/fireplace. French doors lead to screened porch and patios. A paneled library with built-in bookcases and fireplace ad to the richness of place.
156 Old Stone Hill Rd - Steeped in history, this wonderful circa 1769 landmark home has been lovingly updated & restored with the highest of standards. Beautiful period details include antique floors, custom millwork, French & Dutch doors with authentic hardware, & four fireplaces, one of which contains a beehive oven.
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By Gay Prizio on January 29th, 2010
Life-long residents of Rye, New York, have often said “Who needs to go on vacation when you live in this beautiful town”. And they are right.
A leisurely day in Rye, situated along the Long Island Sound, in Westchester County can truly mimic a faraway place filled with sandy beaches, great restaurants, eclectic and sophisticated retail stores, golf, tennis, nature walks, and historical sites.
Our vacationers start their day on Purchase Street, Rye’s main shopping district and pick up the morning papers at the Rye Smoke Shoppe. The have breakfast at Le Pain Quotidien (same as those in NYC) and chat with others at the communal table. A few steps off Purchase Street is the Rye YMCA, where she takes a Pilates class and he works out in the state-of-the-art-fitness center. The next stop is a visit to the Rye Historical Society, where they view artifacts that describe life in Rye dating back to 1660.
While on Purchase Street, they shop at Plaza Too, Arcade Bookstore, and Woodrow Jeweler and pick up a few trinkets to remember the day. A quick lunch at Rubys’ Oyster Bar, where the cheese fondue is sublime, fuels our vacationers’ afternoon activities.
The sand and surf of Oakland Beach beckon our vacationers as they dig their toes into the sand, mesmerized by the sparking water of Long Island Sound. Adjacent to Oakland Beach is Playland Amusement Park and its infamous Dragon Coaster, which is oldest all-wood roller coaster in the country. The late afternoon sky offers a choice between an early round of cocktails at Seaside Johnnies or a late round of golf at Rye Golf Club, a city owned golf course and pool. (Which would you choose?)
Our vacationers’ day winds down at The Rye Grill and Bar, where friends enjoy it’s convivial atmosphere and something-for-everyone menu. Filled to the brim with sun, sand, great food and happy memories, our vacationers stroll to their Rye residence, pleased that stay-cation has finally become a real word.
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