Open Houses for Sunday, September 27, 2015
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10 Brittany Close, Scarsdale
Public Open House: Sunday, September 27, 2015 2:00pm – 4:00pm
This extraordinary Colonial with English accents located on Brittany Close, a refined enclave of 12 individually designed homes by award-winning architect, Carol Kurth. Each home is set around a picturesque walking trail and pond amidst a landscaped garden with flowering trees/perennial plantings. The interiors have a decidedly modern feel with finishes/amenities that are the hallmark of the home. A grand center hall highlighted by a custom wrought iron staircase sets the tone for this masterfully built home. Beyond is a living room with fireplace, library, great room, dining room with fireplace and state of the art kitchen with butler's pantry and breakfas
t room, mud room and rear staircase. Two powder rooms and laundry complete the first floor. Upstairs the grand master suite has a tray ceiling, two walk-in closets, dressing room, and luxurious bath. Four additional bedrooms and three baths, a walk-up attic with huge storage. A lower level with 2,337 square feet includes a theatre, bath, two bedrooms, playroom and Arts and Crafts area. For more information, click here.
List Price: $4,495,000
26 Seely Place, Scarsdale PO, Edgemont
Public Open House: Sunday, September 27, 2015 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Sanctuary in Old Edgemont. Nestled at the end of a private drive, offering supreme privacy on flat park-like .65 acres in the heart of desirable Old Edgemont, a few comfortable steps to schools, train and village, this completely renovated (2001) pristine Colonial Farmhouse offers 3500+ square feet of sunbathed living. This private retreat offers the most desirable layout with spacious eat-in kitchen with large centered baking island, plenty of custom cherry cabinets adjoining an equally spacious family room with stylish built-ins, access to large Mahogany deck and yard plus the ultimate convenience of an adjoining laundry/mud room. The first level is complete with a beautifully oversized dining room, living room with fireplace and study featuring an attractive stone fireplace. Second floor boasts a sky-lit master with spa-like bath, three bedrooms + 2 full baths. An extraordinary rare find, private, park-like living in exclusive Old Edgemont. Extra special 
hide-away in the middle of it all. For more information, click here.
List Price: $1,694,900
Open Houses Sunday September 20, 2015
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Check out these open houses on Sunday in Scarsdale and Edgemont:
20 Dolma Road, Scarsdale
Public Open House: Sunday, September 20, 2015 2:00pm – 4:00pm
A quintessential estate on a much admired street in Murray Hill. This Walter Collet built and designed English Tudor residence is a must see for its unique details and architectural beauty 
throughout including museum quality restored stained glass windows and authentic railing in family room from a Parisian movie theatre. House sited on lush and exceptional 1.46 acres of professionally manicured level lawns that boast a beautiful stone bordered pool and separate whirlpool. A true beauty. Learn more here:
List Price: $3,999,999
53 Lincoln Road, Scarsdale
Public Open House: Sunday, September 20, 2015 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Stunning new custom seven-bedroom, six-and-a-half bath home in prestigious Heathcote is move-in ready for you. This breathtaking stone and cedar Colonial, with distinctive wrap-around porch and sweeping circular drive, nests on a lush .66 acre with room for pool. Elegantly paneled center hall foyer ushers guests into a 7,974 square foot living space, including formal living room with marble fireplace, dining room with coffered ceilings and Butler's pantry, 9 foot ceilings and custom millwork throughout. Gracious open layout showcases a gourmet chef's kitchen with Carrara marble countertops, oversized island and bay breakfast area, adjoined by a Great room with double doors to a sprawling mahogany deck. A sunlit library and a guest bedroom wing off a back hall with mudroom, pantry and heated 3-car garage complete the first floor. Second floor features a master bedroom with tray ceiling, custom-built his and hers walk-in closets, marble bath with radiant heat floor; 4 additional bedrooms with 3 en-suite baths and an extra bonus room that abuts a back staircase. Beautiful 2100 square foot finished lower level with bedroom/bath, and customizable rec room/home theater with optional wet bar, gym, wine cellar. Pre-wired for state-of-the-art smart house, back-up home generator included. Walk to school and close to places of worship. For more information, click here.
List Price: $3,999,000
128 Moorland Drive, Scarsdale PO, Edgemont
Public Open House: Sunday, September 20, 2015 1:00pm – 2:30pm
Move right in to this beautifully renovated Edgemont home with an open floor plan, ready for today's lifestyle, sunlight in every room with many picture frame windows and skylights. Significant recent renovations include all new oak hardwood floors, new windows, new refrigerator and double ovens, new kitchen floor, luxurious new expanded master bath, new hall bath, new lighting, new staircase, new moldings, new exterior siding, updated electric, new landscaping, new laundry on 1st floor, new roof, new oil tank and new insulation. Tremendous walk out full basement with fireplace, plenty of storage and new flooring has unbelievable potential. Exceptional location close to elementary school and commuter bus to Scarsdale train. Don't miss out on this fabulous home, private, tranquil and also perfect for entertaining. For more information, click here.
List Price: $1,189,000
4 Parkfield Road, Scarsdale
Public Open House: Sunday, September 20, 2015 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Better than new Colonial in Fox Meadow. This six-bedroom, six-and-a-half bath home was expanded and renovated in 2014. Almost everything is new. The fabulous first floor layout has great flow for entertaining and features a new family room with vaulted ceiling, which opens to the gourmet kitchen. Only two steps up to the original master bedroom with bath, plus two bedrooms and bath. The new second floor addition adds a luxurious master suite and two more bedrooms, each with their own bath. Study with brick fireplace. Large mudroom. 2-car garage. Finished basement with bath, playroom, room and laundry room. Oak floors throughout. New in 2014: high efficiency furnace, AC units, Hardiplank siding
and stone work, Anderson casement windows, Anderson doors, roof, four full bathrooms with Toto and Kohler fixtures, newly painted interior and exterior. Convenient location - close to Metro North train, shopping, dining, elementary and high schools. Free bus to middle school. Square footage does not include 750 square foot playroom. Learn more here:
List Price: $2,250,000
26 Seely Place, Scarsdale PO, Edgemont
Public Open House: Sunday, September 20, 2015 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Sanctuary in Old Edgemont. Nestled at the end of a private drive, offering supreme privacy on flat park-like .65 acres in the heart of desirable Old Edgemont, a few comfortable steps to schools, train and village, this completely renovated (2001) pristine Colonial Farmhouse offers 3500+ square feet of sunbathed living. This private retreat offers the most desirable layout with spacious eat-in kitchen with large centered baking island, plenty of custom cherry cabinets adjoining an equally spacious family room with stylish built-ins, 
access to large Mahogany deck and yard plus the ultimate convenience of an adjoining laundry/mud room. The first level is complete with a beautifully oversized dining room, living room with fireplace and study featuring an attractive stone fireplace. Second floor boasts a sky-lit master with spa-like bath, three bedrooms + 2 full baths. An extraordinary rare find, private, park-like living in exclusive Old Edgemont. Extra special hide-away in the middle of it all. Learn more here:
List Price:$1,694,900
Gravel ... A Great Way to Improve Drainage!
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This letter was sent to Scarsdale10583.com by landscape designer Elaine Yellen:
Be careful what you wish for! Banning the use of gravel driveways in order to reduce the size of houses may seem like a good idea, but it has lots of unintended consequences.
I am a landscape designer in Scarsdale. Over the years I have used gravel when lot coverage issues precluded other surfaces for various projects. Here are some examples of things I have done but you may not be able to do if the new rules are enacted:
Enlarge a small patio
Add space for an additional car
Create a new seating area in the garden
Add or enlarge a walkway
Create paths where grass will not grow
Enlarge the existing driveway
In all of these cases, the use of gravel improved the drainage of the area where it was installed. Gravel is a porous substance...that is why it is almost always used in drainage solutions. The problem on the driveways cited is not the gravel, it' s the substructure which is usually compacted "item 4". Driveways do not have to be built that way.
If the new rule is enacted, most of us will not have any way to create a shady nook to read, add a space to the driveway for a new car or change the front walkway unless we live on large properties. It seems draconian to me and rather senseless since the real problem is the size of the houses, not the use of gravel. I ask those who disagree to just pick up a bunch of stones in your hand and pour water over it. Watch what happens and then report back to the people making this decision which will affect all of us.
Sincerely,
Elaine Yellen
15 Chesterfield Road
914 723 4090
elaineyellenlandscapedesign.com
Scarsdale Republican Town Committee Announces 2015 Student Essay Contest
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The Scarsdale Republican Town Committee (SRTC) has launched its 2015 essay contest, "Engaging U.S. History: Scarsdale Student Essay Contest". This year the essay topic asks contestants to imagine that they are colonists living in July 1776 and to say why they do or do not support declaring independence from Great Britain. They are also asked about the possible relevance of the independence debate to the contemporary political scene. An objective of the contest is to promote a deepened understanding of U.S. History and to consider how that understanding might help inform debate on current issues.
The SRTC will award substantial prizes to the contest's winners: The John Jay Prize in U.S. History, $500; The Major William Popham Prize in U.S. History, $250; The Emily Ogden Butler Prize in U.S. History, $100. The contest is open to all high school juniors residing in the town of Scarsdale, whether they attend public or private school. The contest entries, which must be submitted with a postmark of no later than October 5, will be judged by James Burkee, an historian at Concordia College. The prizes will be awarded at a public ceremony this fall. Details about the contest and a required Application Form can be downloaded here.
August 30, 2015 Open House
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17 Barclay Road, Scarsdale PO, Edgemont
Public Open House: Sunday, August 30, 2015 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Perfect Old Edgemont location affords walking distance to elementary, high school, Scarsdale train station and village amenities. The front entry foyer leads to a charming living room with wood burning fireplace, sunroom, formal dining room, and an eat- in kitchen with separate pantry. The kitchen is an easy access to a screened porch perfect for your morning coffee or a relaxing dinner. The second floor features three bedrooms and bath. Third floor bedroom, bath and storage. Versatile lower level space. For more information, click here.
List Price: $850,000
