Spring 2012 Suburban & Country Properties Guide

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Suburban & Country Properties Spring Buyer’s Guide

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100’ Frontage on Lake Waramaug. 4 Bedrooms.

5± Acres. Dock. Views. Access to Town Beach. $25,000/Summer. Jim Appleyard.

Mint Colonial. 4 Bedrooms. Executively Furnished.

Contiguous to Steep Rock Land Preserve. Privacy. $55,000/Summer. Joseph Lorino.

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Private Renovated Home. 2 Bedrooms. Updated Kitchen. Pool. Guesthouse. Incredible Views. $30,000/Summer. Jim Appleyard.

Strawberry Ridge Chalet. 4-5 Bedrooms. Hot Tub. Pool. Patio. Overlooks Lake Waramaug. $45,000/Summer. Joseph Lorino.

Wonderful Lake Waramaug Property. 2-3 Bedrooms. 2 Baths. Gunite Pool. 1± Acres. $10,000/August. Jim Appleyard.

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Renovated Single-level Country Home. 3 Bedrooms. Gourmet Kitchen. Lap Pool. $59,000/Summer. Christina Klemm.

Contemporary. 3 Bedrooms. Pool.

Views. Trails. Private Location. $35,000/Summer. Jim Appleyard.

Lake Waramaug Beach House. 4 Bedrooms.

1.5 Baths. Fireplace. Views. Privacy. $30,000/Summer. Joseph Lorino.

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The Boulders Inn. Main Inn. 4 Guesthouses.

500' Direct Lake Waramaug Frontage. Views. $6.000.000. Peter Klemm.

Country Estate. 6 Bedrooms. Indoor Pool.

Swimming Pond with Beach. 21± Acres. $2.950.000. Rebecca Ward.

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Private Modern. 3 Bedrooms. Fireplace. Open Floor Plan. 2- car Garage. Pond. 3.79± Acres. $675.000. Graham Klemm.

Perfect Getaway. 2 Bedrooms. Garden. Views.

Close to Train, Town & Activities. 4.18± Acres. $649.000. Gael Hammer.

Rural Retreat. Cozy Cape. 4 Bedrooms. Screened Porch. Pool. Private Setting. 2± Acres. $395.000. Beverly Mosch.

Exquisite Reproduction. 2 Bedrooms. Pool.

Stonewalls. Lush Landscaping. 3.3± Acres. $799.000. Sindy Butkus.

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Granite Country Home. 3 Bedrooms. Cook's Kitchen. Carriage House. Views. 16.59± Acres. $999.000. Wendy Westcott.

Sophisticated Palladian Contemporary. 3 Bedrooms. Pool. Pool House. 17.6± Acres. $1.600.000. Ceil Santillo.

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BRONXVILLE, NY Historic Hilltop home has original floors, 3 fireplaces, 250-year old oak trees, beautiful gardens. $5,500,000. MLS: 3213871.

Bronxville Brokerage. W. Dowling, 914.620.8682

MAMARONECK, NY Bring your imagination to this home with original details on a subdividable 1.9 acre lot. $2,900,000. MLS: 3207399. Larchmont Brokerage. Rosenblum Team, R. Brause, 914.834.0270

PURCHASE, NY Custom-crafted 7,100+ sq.ft. home on 2+ private acres with 4 bedrooms, 4 full and 3 half baths. $2,695,000. MLS: 3214199. Rye Brokerage. Alix Prince,914.967.4600

BRONXVILLE, NY Stunning Colonial with 6 bedrooms, pool, basketball court, media center and wine room. $2,140,000. MLS: 3210980. Bronxville Brokerage. Kathleen Collins, 914.620.8682

SCARSDALE, NY French Normandy on park-like .96 acre with 5,041 sq.ft., 5 bedrooms, 4½ baths, gourmet kitchen, pool. $2,150,000. MLS: 3213471.

Scarsdale Brokerage. Angela Retelny, 914.725.3305

RYE, NY Impeccable 5-bedroom home has it all.

Over a 1/2 acre of exquisite grounds. $2,100,000.

MLS: 3214220. Rye Brokerage. Sandy Chittenden, Susan Janart, 914.967.4600

HARRISON, NY This 1952 traditional center hall Colonial features large rooms, 3 fireplaces and a 1.8 acre property. $1,997,500. MLS: 3208696.

Larchmont Brokerage. Cathy Fugazy, 914.834.0270

SCARSDALE, NY Colonial has 3,800 sq.ft., 6 bedrooms, 4½ baths, designer kitchen and lovely backyard. $1,700,000. MLS: 3213924. Scarsdale Brokerage. Simone Englander, 914.725.3305

SCARSDALE, NY Colonial on .5 acre offers 3,373 sq.ft., 5 bedrooms, 3½ baths, dream kitchen and yard with pool. $1,649,000. MLS: 3213597. Scarsdale Brokerage. Anne Moretti, Cindy Rafeld, 914.725.3305

LARCHMONT, NY Charming 4-bedroom, 3-bath Colonial with open kitchen/family room in Larchmont Gardens. $945,000. MLS: 3210596.

Larchmont Brokerage. Arlene Gibbs, 914.834.0270

WHITE PLAINS, NY Stunning Colonial on culde-sac features 3 bedrooms, formal living and dining rooms, full basement. $995,000. MLS: 3133224.

Bronxville Brokerage. Alice Regan, 914.620.8682

HARRISON, NY Immaculate and spacious front to back duplex. 4-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments. $995,000. MLS: 3210386. Rye Brokerage. Joseph Stilo, 914.967.4600

NEW ROCHELLE, NY Mint condition 4-bedroom, 2-bath home with charming architectural details. $699,000. MLS: 3212086.

Larchmont Brokerage. Eve Neuman, 914.834.0270

HASTINGS-ON-HUDSON, NY Enjoy panoramic views. 2,750 sq.ft. Townhouse with 3 bedrooms, 3½ baths, deck and patio. $675,000. MLS: 3209592.

Scarsdale Brokerage. Mary Burr, 914.725.3305

BRONXVILLE PO, YONKERS, NY Lovely Armour Villa home offers 3 bedrooms, high ceilings, new kitchen and baths. $629,000. MLS: 3214347.

Bronxville Brokerage. Nancy Beers-Nix, 914.620.8682

PAWLING, NY Antique lovers delight. Original woodwork. 14 acres of mountain views. $499,000.

MLS: 3211894. Rye Brokerage. Joanna Rizoulis, Amy Smith, 914.967.4600

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WESTCHESTER COUNTY Where the grass is greener and the air is cleaner and the schools are most excellent too

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ith the rising costs of Manhattan and Brooklyn real estate and living, many New Yokers, especially families, seek out alternatives. Very often they turn to Westchester County, located to the north of New York City. It is one of the wealthiest counties in the country and offers open green spaces, fresh air and access to Long Island Sound and Hudson River, as well incredible schools (both public and private) and close proximity to the city. Pati

Holmes, Manager of the Rye Brokerage, said, “Manhattan buyers are back in Westchester because they can simplify their lifestyle as well as save money by eliminating co-op and condo maintenance fees and private school costs. Westchester affords them top public schools, convenient commutes as well as great access to the expansive beaches of the Long Island Sound.” Additionally, many families and homeowners can hold onto the benefits of city life, without the stress

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Spacious and gracious Colonial with lovely details and designer kitchen.

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and prohibitive costs. Mr Whittemore said, “Concentrate more on what you ‘need’ and you’ll be better off in the long run and just may find it that much sooner. You may think that by moving out of the City that you won’t find any good restaurants in the burbs. Wrong!

Plenty of very tasty and trendy places to dine.”

In terms of where to begin your search for Westchester properties, Jim Whittemore, Manager of the Larchmont Brokerage, suggested that buyers check out a variety of locations. °All of our towns have their own unique luxury markets.” Those desiring water access have the Sound Shore or Hudson River towns and some have lakeside options. Looking for more open space with horse trails? “Try Bedford and surrounding towns,” commented Mr. Whittemore. Mimi Magarelli, Agent in the Larchmont Brokerage, reported that Larchmont, Rye, Scarsdale, Bedford and Bronxville are hamlets and towns on the top of many luxury buyers’ lists. “We are seeing a lot of international buyers coming to Westchester as they are drawn by the quaint charm of our small towns— many of Westchester’s towns have been here since before the Revolutionary War. Narrow lanes, stone walls, clapboard and lush landscape are familiar features for those who are here from overseas.” Ms. Holmes said that

she sees many luxury buyers, whether from New York City or farther away, generally settle on such communities as Larchmont, Bronxville, Scarsdale, Rye/Harrison, Armonk and Bedford.

According to Ms. Holmes, the area has a high retention rate once families settle in: “Local Westchester families who have been here for generations seem to trade homes within Westchester and do not find the need to relocate as amenities including shopping, transportation, schools and local recreation are unparalleled,” she said. Moreover, Westchester properties seem to retain their value, which according to Ms. Magarelli is most likely because “the Westchester value proposition is worth exploring for the lifestyle benefits it offers and the services it provides.”

Mr. Whittemore said to “definitely select a broker and stick with them.

But only a broker that truly knows the territory” when looking to buy. Ms. Magarelli echoed this sentiment. “Find yourself a good buyer’s agent. Do your research. Go to open houses and meet different agents,” she said. Ms. Holmes goes a bit further and recommends that prospective buyers spend their first day in Westchester “looking at communities not homes. Each of these towns has a distinct personality and one can be very diverse than the next. If you have children, be sure to do a tour of the schools; Westchester is

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DUTCHESS COUNTY FINE HOMES RED HOOK: $1,985,000 Provence in the Hudson Valley! Architecturally designed French country farmhouse features courtyard lined w/espaliered apple trees. Main house living room/dining room opens to patio and gardens. Heated pool, hot tub and cabana overlook fields and western views. Julia inspired kitchen with diva de Provence range and marble counter tops. Separate Master bedroom wing and library/media wing with floor to ceiling bookcases and large fireplace. 2 bedrooms, full bath upstairs.

Stunning separate cottage for guests.

RED HOOK: $1,495,000 11 acre compound topped with stunning 4 BR modern masterpiece. Sunset Catskills view across 55’ infinity pool above a planted, flowering meadow. Locally built with environmental energy efficiency yet inspired by Thomas Phifer’s prize-winning Spencertown house, the main house features walls of glass, soaring beamed arched ceiling, radiant heat, porch, state-of-the-art kitchen, cast glass counters, Ann Sacks tile. 2-car attached garage. Plus a second, charming 2600 sq. ft. ranch house — redone, air conditioned – perfect for guests, kids, or rental. Barn just waiting to be an artist’s studio. Close to Bard, Red Hook, Rhinebeck & TSP.

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proud of the local schools and prospective buyers should look closely at the local district before they purchase.”

It appears that for many potential buyers expanding their search outside of New York City should certainly give some serious consideration to

Westchester. “There is an understated sophistication that envelops Westchester, which I think is something that draws all three of these buyers to our neighborhoods,” summarized Ms. Holmes. Who knows, one look at the flush county and you may be very surprised.

HYDE PARK — Ledgewood: $1,195,000 Historic Hudson River Mansion situated on 8+ acres with River and Catskill views. Main house built c. 1796 with period additions. Featuring over 8,000 square feet with 5 bedrooms, 5 full baths, 6 fireplaces, wood paneled library, in ground pool, cabana with kitchen, tennis court, stone patios and gorgeous landscape. Located between Historic Hyde Park and Rhinebeck.

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Affordable, family-friendly resort living in the Litchfield Hills

BY SARAH KHOWAJA ne of the biggest perks of having a home away from home is space, especially if you are escaping the confines of a city apartment. Waking up in a quiet three-bedroom, two-bathroom abode is a treat in itself; but add an expanded deck that is surrounded by greenery, and all of a sudden you are experiencing rustic luxury.

We know what you’re thinking: The above sounds lovely, but you have a hectic, urban life and don’t have the time to travel hours and hours away to your own private getaway. And besides, you spend a fortune on your New York City digs – why shell out a million dollars for a summer home?

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The Lakeridge Association is a four-season community nestled in an idyllic, 235-acre forest preserve in the scenic Litchfield Hills of Connecticut.

Indoor and outdoor pools, nineteen tennis courts, a ski area (and ski instructors if you want to learn!), horseback riding, a sports field, a fully equipped exercise room, playgrounds and day camps for the kids, and a dog run for man’s best friend – are just some of the amenities that Lakeridge offers.

We love the idea of a Hamptons-alternative escape from the city, a place for kids to be kids – chase butterflies, play

soccer, and learn to swim – and for adults to wine, dine, take yoga classes and go hiking. We get the feeling that Lakeridge is one of those places that never gets old…a fantasy land filled with nature’s best amenities (think ponds, vegetable gardens, and endless forests), along with modern, man-made enhancements, including fireplaces, pool tables, and saunas.

We hear that Lakeridge residents (both full time and seasonal) love the community so much that the experience often becomes a generational tradition. Children who grow up going to Lakeridge with their parents often end up purchasing homes in the same community they frequented as kids.

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from all the fabulousness that Lakeridge offers (we can’t imagine why you would, but we suppose it’s remotely possible), you can always unwind at one of six local golf courses, shop ‘til you drop in the surrounding towns of Avon, Farmington and Canton, or enjoy one of the many cultural venues in the area like Tanglewood, Jacob’s Pillow, The Warner Theatre and the Yale Conservatory. Still, there is probably nothing better than heading

back to your inviting, Lakeridge home at the end of the day.

Whether you want to buy or rent; desire a cozy twobedroom or prefer a spacious, five-bedroom; crave secluded weekly excursions away from the bustling city; or value a place for your children to socialize outside of an urban environment, Lakeridge is the perfect place to experience a low key, stress-free, scenic intermission.

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