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Dining Room Decadence

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Many believe that dining plays a very important role in setting the stage for romance and perhaps there’s no better time to test out this theory than on Valentine’s Day. For the marriage minded, it might make sense to serve the famous Engagement Chicken, a recipe that is so delicious that it is rumored to have generated lots of proposals.  Regardless of the menu, here are a few spectacular dining rooms taken from our luxury properties for sale that are sure to provide the perfect backdrop for a romantic evening.

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The dining room at 888 Bedford House in Bedfordis elegantly scaled and filled with light. After dinner, it will be easy to work-off those extra calories with a swim in the indoor pool, or a game of tennis on the indoor court housed in the detached  tennis pavilion – one of the few private indoor facilities in the area.

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A fresh modern flair prevails in the dining room and the rest of the 10,000 square feet of living space at Stoneleigh in Armonk, a majestic and exceptionally crafted Colonial built in 2008.

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Formality and comfort are balanced perfectly in the dining room at Northshire in North Salem, a classic English Country house designed by celebrated architect, Mott Schmidt.

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There’s plenty of room for a grand event in the dining room at Courseview in Bronxville, which enjoys a unique double-lot setting overlooking the golf course of the Siwanoy Country Club.

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Enveloped in handome paneling, candle-lit dinners are a natural in the dining room at Mayfield Manor in Harrison, an 8-bedroom home nestled in the Sterling Ridge estate area.

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There are a variety of sophisticated dining areas to choose from at Orchard Hill in New Castle, a private country retreat designed by renowned modernist architect, Richard Meier.

Video Tour of Unique Westchester Retreat, 82 Trinity Pass, Pound Ridge

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Enjoy this week’s tour of The Willows, 82 Trinity Pass, Pound Ridge NY.

On 14 private acres with a pond, pool, pitch-and-putt golf course, Har-Tru tennis court and basketball court, this tranquil estate offers a full array of recreational pleasures. World-renowned landscape architect Kaneji Domoto spun his special magic and created a memorable landscape in aesthetic harmony with the property’s natural surroundings and its stunning Asian-inspired cedar and glass residence.  A waterfront guest cottage and separate garage is also featured at this exceptional compound, quietly ensconced in a highly desirable Pound Ridge locale.

For more information about The Willows or any of our other luxury properties for sale, please contact us at www.houlihanlawrence.com

If you missed it last week, here is the video tour of Historic Hudson River Mansion, 2 Beechwood Way, Briarcliff Manor NY.

Video Tour of a Garrison Country Retreat

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Enjoy 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.

Top Luxury Home Sales for 2010

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Top Houlihan Lawrence Luxury Home Sales in Westchester County

There’s no doubt that 2010 was a challenging year for luxury real estate, yet we are happy to report that the year ended with some top-tier sales for Westchester County. Houlihan Lawrence was pleased to have participated in many of these top sales.  Here are a few of our premier listings that closed in 2010:

Wildflower Farm 150x150 Top Luxury Home Sales for 2010Wildflower Farm in Bedford represented the highest sale for Westchester real estate in 2010. Last offered at $11,950,000, the 20-acre estate featured a grand circa 1915 stone manor, multiple outbuildings, a pool and magnificent gardens in the heart of Bedford’s Guard Hill estate area.

Westmoreland Farm 150x150 Top Luxury Home Sales for 2010Westmoreland Farm, also in Bedford, is one of the area’s most illustrious equestrian farms and was once the country home of philanthropist and art collector Helen Clay Frick, the daughter of Henry Clay Frick, the founder of New York’s Frick Museum. On 25 acres, the estate is centered by a grand antique Colonial complemented by several guest houses, a pool, tennis court, large barn and paddocks. Last offered at $8,500,000.

Silver Oaks 150x150 Top Luxury Home Sales for 2010

Built in 2009, Silver Oaks in Purchase represented one of the highest sales in southern Westchester and was last offered at $7,450,000. An exquisite Georgian Manor, the 11,000sf home was designed for grand living and entertaining with luxury amenities such as an infinity pool, a 5000-bottle wine cellar, sound-proofed home theater, bar room and gym.

For more information on luxury homes for sale, please visit us at houlihanlawrence.com

Perfect Porches

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Now that the sun has finally come out, it’s time to step outside and appreciate the surrounding natural beauty that makes our area so desirable.

Many of our luxury properties offer expansive outdoor porches and terraces with wonderful views - the perfect spots to enjoy the first days of Spring.  Here are a few of our favorite outdoor venues from our inventory of luxury homes for sale.

Sutton Corners Farm 150x150 Perfect Porches One of the most illustrious homes in Bedford, Sutton Corners Farm was built in 1879 by prominent New York businessman James Sutton – of Sutton Place fame – for his bride, Florence Macy – daughter of retailing magnate, R. H. Macy. Creator of  New York’s Central Park, Frederick Law Olmsted designed the landscape that they enjoyed from their ivy-covered porch, which still remains today.

West Wind Farm Rear Exterior 150x150 Perfect Porches The spirit of the Old South inspired the grand veranda at West Wind Farm, which looks over scenic Turkey Hill in North Salem, NY.  Anyone for Mint Juleps ?

 

 

Long Point Terrace 150x150 Perfect Porches

 Long Point in Rumson, NJ occupies a blissful spot on the Navesink River. When the weather warms up, the heated private pool, dock and sandy beach offer plenty of opportunities to enjoy this unique locale.

Getting Better With Age

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Due 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.

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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.

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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 Revise 150x150 Getting Better With Age 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.

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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.

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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.