Demolition Derby Continues In Scarsdale

While the Village ponders new historic preservation laws, the demolition derby continues. At the April 16 meeting of the Committee for Historic Preservation, applications have been filed to clear the way to tear down five more homes in Scarsdale. If the committee fails to find that these homes have historic merit, these homes could be torn down:

• 190 Brewster Road built in 1935
• 25 Innes Road built in 1939
• 23 Broadmoor Road built in 1930
• 18 Drake Road Built in 1921
• 45 Cushman Road Built in 1906
• 31 Wynmor Road built in 1927

Typically smaller homes are torn down and replaced with larger, more elaborate homes that utilize far more of the available lot. Trees are often sacrificed in the process.

Here are before and after photos:

11 Dickel Road, a modest 2,192 square foot home built on a half acre in 1921, recently sold for $1,010,000 and has now been torn down. It is being replaced with a 7,293 square foot home on the market for $2,895,000.

On Normandy Lane, a home built in 1928 was set far back on a 3 acre property surrounded by trees that blocked the view of the house from the street. Neighbors report that when the property was cleared to make way for a large new contemporary house under construction, over 100 trees were taken down. Here are photos of both the old and the new house.

This Week's Sales:

36 Garden Road: Rare opportunity to own 1.32 acre of level, private property in the Grange.  This grand colonial features a gracious entry foyer with circular staircase and spacious rooms throughout. Kitchen and family room open to lovely sun-filled patio overlooking the pool. Custom indoor/outdoor sound system.
Sale Price: $1,875,000
Real Estate Taxes: $52,629

1255 Post Road: Contractor's delight! Lots of tender loving care. Priced for quick sale!
Sale Price: $495,000
Real Estate Taxes: $11,253

Featured Listing: 23 Carriage House Lane, Scarsdale
Lovely, pristine home on .46 acres with room for pool offers absolutely the most gorgeous golf course views from the minute you enter. Every inch of this home feels warm, bright and wonderfully inviting. First level master bedroom with luxurious spa bath, family room shares a two sided fireplace with the living room and has access to the stone patio and yard, as does the dining room. The second level offers three generous sized bedrooms and a new Waterworks bath. Easy expansion possibilities. Learn more here: List Price: $1,349,000

Featured Listing: 15 Roxbury Road, Edgemont
The perfect center hall colonial in close proximity to schools, train, village and duck pond. Completely renovated from top to bottom with beautiful wood floors, new windows, top-of-the-line kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite counters, new bathrooms, master bedroom with built-ins. Playroom/den off 2nd floor bedrooms. Charming architectural details include columns, French doors, and covered porch. Great yard with swing set. Gardener included. Furnished but may consider unfurnished. Learn more here: Monthly Rental: $8,150