Historic Home, Modernized for 21st Century Living, on the Market in Scarsdale

As the Village Board of Trustees considers new preservation code that would safeguard some of Scarsdale’s most distinctive homes, many of these historic homes are showing up on the market.

Last week 57 Birchall Drive, a 10,000 square foot stone Tudor home on 3.16 acres was listed for $7.5mm. Photos show that the home maintains its original façade but has been thoroughly modernized inside. It’s a good example of how a classic home can be preserved and renovated to meet the needs of modern living.

The home was listed as a “proposed individual landmark” in the Scarsdale Cultural Resources survey done by Li/Saltzman in 2012. Here’s some history on the house:

“Set well back from the street, this large Tudor Revival house on a large plot of land has the feel of an English country house, undoubtedly the intent of John Hoagland when he commissioned

its construction. John A. Hoagland was the son of Joseph Hoagland, a founder of the Royal Baking Powder Company, a firm for which, John's New York Times obituary states, he "worked in his early manhood” (New York Times, April 18, 1942, p. 15). Hoagland's estate house is a massive stone structure with a strongly medieval feel, including such features as crenellated towers, arched entry, and deeply projecting half-timbered gable. Comparison of the house with a photograph published in the 1929 volume Scarsdale and Vicinity shows it to be almost unchanged since then.”

Today, in addition to the house there is a guest cottage with a four-car garage, an expansive pool and spa, a zen garden and a sports court.

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49 Sheldrake Road: This is the perfect opportunity to build your dream house. This is a much loved home on a beautiful acre in the Heathcote section of Scarsdale on a tranquil tree-lined street. This sunlit home, with mature plantings, has an incredible amount of light and privacy. Seven bedrooms and four-and-a-half baths. Property being sold AS-IS.

Sale Price: $2,204,000
Real Estate Taxes: $43,637
Assessed Value: $1,770,000

54 Paddington Road: Modern sophistication meets classic Scarsdale home. Outstanding open floor plan creates living and entertaining perfection, natural light streams through the plentiful, large windows complementing beautifully stained dark hardwood floors throughout. The entry foyer has a double height ceiling leading to the spacious living room, dining room, kitchen with breakfast area and family room. First floor also offers a mahogany shelved library and two ensuite bedrooms. Upstairs are two more bedrooms (one is double sized) plus the Master Suite with two separate walk-in closets and bathroom. Basement has a shelved recreation room and a bonus room with exterior door.

Sale Price: $1,745,000
Real Estate Taxes: $36,972
Assessed Value: $1,550,000

324 Heathcote Road: Heathcote gem, set on a half acre of gorgeous level land with room for a pool! The first level features a charming entry foyer, chic formal living room with fireplace, formal dining room and fabulous open plan kitchen/family room with top-of-the-line appliances and granite counters, a lovely screened porch, perfect for outdoor dining on a warm evening overlooking the stunning property, full bath and an attached two car garage. The second level boasts a lovely master bedroom with a large deck with a view of the property and a luxurious bathroom with a steam shower, three additional bedrooms and a hall bath. The third level includes ample open space with an extra-large walk-in closet for excellent off-season clothes storage. Taxes were grieved and will be REDUCED in 2019 by $7500.

Sale Price: $1,315,000
Real Estate Taxes: $40,412
Assessed Value” $1,625,000

111 Evandale Road: Fully renovated sleek and stylish home on tranquil dead end street with over a half acre of park like property within walking distance to Greenville elementary school and bus station. This home has been thoughtfully updated with open spaces and great layout for modern living. Custom kitchen w/ top of the line appliances, cascading caesarstone countertops & huge center island with statuary backsplash. Entertaining is easy with open dining room & living room with gorgeously appointed millwork. There are 3 bedrooms (one en suite) & hall bath, laundry room on 2nd level. The Master Suite is an oasis with vaulted ceilings, modern spa bath & huge closets. The lower level has an amazing family room & bath with sliders to backyard. There is also a mudroom and 2-car garage.

Sale Price: $1,300,000
Real Estate Taxes: $39,431
Assessed Value: $1,191,100

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