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- November 14th, 2008
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nwhome has posted a new entry on: Northern Westchester Home
Weekend Events
Activities and things to do this weekend in Northern Westchester:The Tortoise and the Hare In this puppet theater version of the classic tale, while the tortoise gets to know the farmers in his neighb…
- November 13th, 2008
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nwhome has posted a new entry on: Northern Westchester Home
So Very English
The big con here is that the house is just 150 feet from busy Route 9A. But if you can handle some traffic noise—and have over two million to spend—check out this ever so charming manor. Built…
- November 12th, 2008
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nwhome has posted a new entry on: Northern Westchester Home
Local Flavor
If you want a bird for Thanksgiving that didn't have to fly too far, check out Hemlock Hill Farm in Cortlandt Manor. Their organic Turkeys are raised free-range on the farm's over 100 acres of pasture…
- November 11th, 2008
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nwhome has posted a new entry on: Northern Westchester Home
Love Shack
This small but funky cottage is tucked away in the Mount Airy Trails section of Croton. With just 1,200 square feet, the 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom abode is tight on space. But there's plenty of styl…
- November 10th, 2008
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nwhome has posted a new entry on: Northern Westchester Home
Oodles of Ingrid
The films of Ingrid Bergman are being celebrated at the Jacob Burns Film Center this month. Through November 26, you can catch 10 classics, from Gaslight (tonight) to Spellbound (Wednesday) to Noto…
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Composing in Cortlandt
Yesterday's New York Times had an interesting article on Copland House, the former home of the famed composer, Aaron Copland, in Cortlandt Manor. For the tenth year in a row, nine composers will take…
- November 7th, 2008
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nwhome has posted a new entry on: Northern Westchester Home
Weekend Events
Activities and things to do this weekend in Northern Westchester:Tiny Tots Birdfeeder Workshop Youngsters will have a great time constructing simple bird feeders out of materials you can find at home.…
- November 6th, 2008
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nwhome has posted a new entry on: Northern Westchester Home
Farmhouse, on the Rebound
This lovely house went to contract not so long ago—right before I got around to featuring it—but is now back on the market. (One can only guess that the would-be buyers failed to get a mortgage…
- November 5th, 2008
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nwhome has posted a new entry on: Northern Westchester Home
Artful Algae
Grimanesa Amorós' installation piece, Rootless Algas, consists of large multi-colored "algae" made of translucent abaca sheets which are hung from ceiling to floor. The installation includes a video…
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- November 4th, 2008
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nwhome has posted a new entry on: Northern Westchester Home
Bright Spot
Get your day-glo on in this ode to not-so-mellow yellow. Built in 1956 by architect Carl Koch—the creator of Techbuilt houses—this 2,200 square foot home is full of great features. Part of the a…
- November 3rd, 2008
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nwhome has posted a new entry on: Northern Westchester Home
Recent Sales & Deals
While 43 single-family houses went to contract in the towns this blog covers in October, just 2 previously-featured Hot Properties got lucky. (Although a third did go to contract, but apparently the d…
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Market Watch
While the stock market continued it's wild ride and the economy didn't look too healthy, to put it mildly, the number of single-family homes that went to contract in the towns this blog regularly cove…
- October 31st, 2008
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nwhome has posted a new entry on: Northern Westchester Home
Weekend Events
Activities and things to do this weekend in Northern Westchester:Candles Made of Sand Help collect sand and create candles to take home. Saturday, 1:00. Croton Point ParkNature Quest Show your knowled…
- October 30th, 2008
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nwhome has posted a new entry on: Northern Westchester Home
Opportunity in Katonah
A sweet colonial with original details in the heart of Katonah's quaint village for under $700,000? Is there a catch? Yes, indeed. While brimming with potential, this 1900 house needs plenty of ser…
- October 29th, 2008
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nwhome has posted a new entry on: Northern Westchester Home
Tuscan Ceramics
The exhibit "Tuscan Journey in Form" displays the work of Florentine ceramic artist and sculptor Paolo Staccioli. The artist's work includes six foot sculptures, travelers, horses, warriors, spheres,…
- October 28th, 2008
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nwhome has posted a new entry on: Northern Westchester Home
Tidy Tudor
Built in 1929, this 1,300 square foot Ossining home has some lovely details. The house has 2 bedrooms and a very nicely renovated kitchen. Located in the Indian Village section near the center of to…
- October 27th, 2008
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nwhome has posted a new entry on: Northern Westchester Home
Perfect Pickings
There's still time to pick and munch some tasty apples! Check out the lovely Wilkins Farm in Yorktown. Photo by hugohurst.
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Market Watch
The continuing free-fall of stock markets around the world kept the number of would-be buyers relatively low last week. On the other hand, the number of contracts being signed in the towns this blog…
- October 24th, 2008
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nwhome has posted a new entry on: Northern Westchester Home
Weekend Events
Activities and things to do this weekend in Northern Westchester:Spooks and Spirits in the Wine Cellar Storyteller Jonathan Kruk will take you on an exciting and spooky travelogue of Croton Point’s…
- October 23rd, 2008
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Traditional Contempo, With Views
Built in 1987, this house seems to have captured the moment when tastes in residential design where (sadly) shifting from contemporary to traditional. While the structure has the vocabulary of a cla…
- October 22nd, 2008
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nwhome has posted a new entry on: Northern Westchester Home
Art of Provence
The work of French artist Collette Laruelle is on display at the Gallery du Soleil, through November 9. Paintings include Soleil Brulant, above.Image: Gallery du Soleil
- October 21st, 2008
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Divine Space
Artists (or others) in search of great open space should take a look at this potential-laden former church in Ossining. Built in 1927, the 1,600 square foot building has vaulted ceilings, huge wind…
- October 20th, 2008
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Bathroom Fantasies
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Market Watch
The failure of the federal bailout plan to calm the stock market apparently caused some potential buyers to take a wait-and-see approach last week. The number of single-family homes going to contract…
- October 17th, 2008
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nwhome has posted a new entry on: Northern Westchester Home
Weekend Events
Activities and things to do this weekend in Northern Westchester:Teatown Fall Festival Enjoy an array of seasonal fun, from pumpkin decorating (right) to hay rides. There will be live music, live rapt…
- October 16th, 2008
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One Person's Foreclosure...
...is another's gain, I guess. Built in 1931, this sweet house has pleasant rooms and lovely nooks and crannies. The 1,600 square foot, 2 bedroom home looks to be recently renovated and in good cond…
- October 15th, 2008
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Creative Crafts
This Friday marks the beginning of the fifteenth annual Westchester Craft Show, a three-day event showcasing the work of 115 outstanding artists. The show features everything from ceramics to furni…
- October 14th, 2008
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Dollar Days: Big Price Cuts
I took a look back at the Hot Properties I've featured over the last year that are still for sale and found that, while many have received mild price cuts, a few have had their asking prices seriously…
- October 13th, 2008
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The Sights and Sounds of Music
The Jacob Burns' new series, Classical Music on Film, brings the glorious sounds of Bach, Mozart, Glenn Gould, Yehudi Menuhin, Philip Glass (above right), and others to the screen. The films explore…
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Market Watch
Last week's near collapse of the global economy seems to have dissuaded a few would-be buyers from signing on the dotted line. But the number of single-family homes going to contract in the towns thi…
- October 10th, 2008
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nwhome has posted a new entry on: Northern Westchester Home
Weekend Events
Activities and things to do this weekend in Northern Westchester:Harmon Open House The MTA opens the doors to its largest equipment facility (left) and lets visitors explore new trains, old trains, an…
- October 9th, 2008
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Cool Stuff at new Co-op
If you're looking for something unique and handmade, check out the new Beehive Co-op in Mt. Kisco. The store carries a variety of distinctive items–jewelry, clothing, ceramics, bath and body product…
- October 7th, 2008
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Double Dutch
This 1926 Dutch colonial in Peekskill (with a double gambrel roof) is bursting with original details and homey warmth. The 1,300 square foot, 3 bedroom home is a tad tight on space but offers loads…
- October 6th, 2008
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Recent Deals
Three previously-featured Hot Properties went to contract since my last update on September 8. While one was only on the market for a relatively short time, the other two listings had been looking for…
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Market Watch
The number of single-family homes going to contract in the towns this blog regularly covers was up a bit over the previous week. The weekly total was almost as high as it was before the collapse of Le…
- October 3rd, 2008
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nwhome has posted a new entry on: Northern Westchester Home
Weekend Events
Activities and things to do this weekend in Northern Westchester: Harvest Festival A festival with Appalachian melodies, a raptor show, farm demonstrations, hayrides, farm olympics, and more. Saturd…
- October 2nd, 2008
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nwhome has posted a new entry on: Northern Westchester Home
Village Life, Circa 1950
If you read this blog regularly, you know that I have a thing for 1950's homes. This specimen appears to have lost some of it's authentic panache, but it still retains a definite mid-century funk.…
- October 1st, 2008
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Clay Around the County
This weekend marks the beginning of "All Fired Up!," a county-wide celebration of ceramics. With 60 exhibitions showcasing the work of over 600 artists, the event is intended to explore the many ways…
- September 30th, 2008
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An Eclectic Charmer
Built in 1925, this new listing in Ossining has an intriguing mix of styles, combining a Mediterranean vibe with some Arts and Crafts elements. Whatever you call it, the 1,700 square foot, 3 bedroom…
- September 29th, 2008
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Not so Floral
The works of Eunja Kang are on exhibit at the Eyebuzz Fine Art gallery, through October 17. Image: Eyebuzz Fine Art
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Market Watch
With the stock market continuing to fluctuate madly as the financial system teeters and totters, the number of homes going to contract in the towns this blog covers dropped a good deal last week. Whi…
- September 26th, 2008
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nwhome has posted a new entry on: Northern Westchester Home
Weekend Events
Activities and things to do this weekend in Northern Westchester:Native American Heritage Festival A day of song, dance, crafts, and food at FDR State Park. Learn the stories behind the dances and reg…
- September 25th, 2008
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Teatown Contempo
With 4.6 stunning acres in the bucolic Teatown area, this property is pretty appealing. It's very close to the Teatown Lake Reservation and a quick drive to Ossining and Croton. The house itself--…
- September 24th, 2008
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Ashes to Art
The new exhibition "Origins" features works by over 30 artists that use such basic materials as fiber, wood, aluminum, stone, and soil. Works include Zhang Huan's Ash Army No. (?) (above), which is c…
- September 23rd, 2008
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Sears Delight
Long before Sears had a softer side, it made some mighty nice home kits. Built in 1915, this Cape Cod style Sears home retains it's vintage warmth and charm. With 1,950 square feet, the 3 bedroom ho…
- September 22nd, 2008
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The Art of Wood
Ossining resident Matko Peckay creates beautiful art--much of which is very comfortable. Peckay's carved wood pieces range from chairs to desks to sculptures. Peckay was kind enough to take a moment…
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Market Watch
In the wake of last week's near collapse of the financial markets, everyone is wondering what impact the crisis has had on real estate. An article in Sunday's New York Times reports that buyers in the…
- September 19th, 2008
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nwhome has posted a new entry on: Northern Westchester Home
Weekend Events
Activities and things to do this weekend in Northern Westchester:Fall Crafts at Lyndhurst With more than 300 booths, the selection of fine crafts represents the best work of artisans from across the n…
- September 18th, 2008
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nwhome has posted a new entry on: Northern Westchester Home
Looking for Love
Few things make me sadder than a lovely and interesting house in need of care and attention. Especially one in a great location. Set on an acre in the heart of the gorgeous Mt. Airy section of Croton…
