'Nothing Else Like It': $14.9M Estate In Region Poised To Break Local Town Record 'Nothing Else Like It': $14.9M Estate In Region Poised To Break Local Town Record
'Nothing Else Like It': $14.9M Estate In Region Poised To Break Local Town Record An estate that was listed for sale earlier this year is the most expensive property on the market in a Fairfield County town, according to a new report from CNBC. Orchard's End, located in New Canaan, at 544 Oenoke Ridge is listed for sale at $14.9 million. The property's listing agent said she believes the sale of the property will beat the current record of the most expensive home sold in New Canaan, CNBC reported.  The record is currently held by a mansion sold for $14.3 million in 2014, the news outlet said. “It’s the crown jewel of New Canaan built with the highest quality mate…
Buyer Of Richard Gere's Hudson Valley Estate Revealed In New Report Buyer Of Richard Gere's Hudson Valley Estate Revealed In New Report
Buyer Of Richard Gere's Hudson Valley Estate Revealed In New Report The buyer who purchased Richard Gere's Northern Westchester estate has been revealed in a new report from the New York Post. Television writer, director, and producer Ryan Murphy is known for creating a number of shows, including American Horror Story and Glee. The NY Post reported that the Pound Ridge estate was listed for $28 million and ultimately sold for $24.15 million. The property is 49 acres and includes an 11,658 square-foot mansion, the New York Post said. Gere, age 72, moved to a smaller property in North Salem. Related story: Actor Richard Gere's New North Salem Estat…
Take A Look Inside Matt Damon's Newly Purchased $8.5M Estate In Region Take A Look Inside Matt Damon's Newly Purchased $8.5M Estate In Region
Take A Look Inside Matt Damon's Newly Purchased $8.5M Estate In Region Excitement is building in Northern Westchester as neighbors await the arrival of the latest Hollywood royalty to join the ranks of many others. Actor Matt Damon has just bought an $8.5-million estate that spreads across 13.5 acres in the heart of the Town of Bedford. A peek inside the home shows a sleek, relaxed vibe with lots of natural colors and plenty of class. Earlier Story: Actor Matt Damon Buys $8.5M Bedford Estate Listed by Compass with broker David Turner, the sale closed in June, the listing says. The pool area.Zillow.com The home features four bedrooms and 5.5 baths, all f…
Actor Matt Damon Buys $8.5M Estate In Region Actor Matt Damon Buys $8.5M Estate In Region
Actor Matt Damon Buys $8.5M Estate In Region Updated story: Take A Look Inside Matt Damon's Newly Purchased $8.5M Northern Westchester Estate A well-known celebrity from New England will be calling New York home. Actor Matt Damon has just bought an $8.5 million estate in Northern Westchester County, according to a brand-new report in the New York Post. "The stone-and-clapboard colonial mansion comes with its own saltwater pool, a stream and spring-fed pond, hiking trails, boardwalks and rope bridges — all over 13½ acres," the report says of the home located in the Town of Bedford. "There’s even a tree house." The 51-year-old Dam…
Paul Simon, Edie Brickell Sell Estate In Region At $6 Million Loss, Report Says Paul Simon, Edie Brickell Sell Estate In Region At $6 Million Loss, Report Says
Paul Simon, Edie Brickell Sell Estate In Region At $6 Million Loss, Report Says Singer-songwriter Paul Simon and his wife Edie Brickell have sold their Connecticut estate at a significant loss, according to a brand-new report. The Fairfield County property, located in New Canaan, sold for $10.8 million on Friday, July 1, according to listing records, Mansion Global reports. The couple had purchased the 32-acre property from the estate of investor Charles A. Dana Jr. for $16.5 million in 2002, according to the report, which noted that Dana had owned the estate for almost half a century. The Brookwood Lane estate was originally built in 1938. In 2019, Simon and Br…
Historic, 290-Acre Estate In Area Hits Market For $25 Million Historic, 290-Acre Estate In Area Hits Market For $25 Million
Historic, 290-Acre Estate In Area Hits Market For $25 Million A historic mansion in the Hudson Valley that was once lauded by First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt for its “coziness” just hit the market for $25 million. Known as Steen Valetje, the Dutchess County estate, located in Red Hook, sits on 290 acres and offers “breathtaking views of the Hudson River and Catskills beyond,” according to the listing from Compass Real Estate. “A sanctuary of seclusion, and a retreat where friends and family can gather for life's most important celebrations,” the listing says. Built in 1851, the estate was a gift from William Backhouse Astor - once the richest man in Am…
Richard Gere Finds Buyer For $28M Estate In Region, Report Says Richard Gere Finds Buyer For $28M Estate In Region, Report Says
Richard Gere Finds Buyer For $28M Estate In Region, Report Says Movie star Richard Gere has found a buyer for his $28 million suburban New York estate, according to a new report. Gere listed the 11,658 square-foot estate, located in Northern Westchester County, in the town of Pound Ridge, for $28 million, and moved to a smaller mansion in nearby North Salem, according to a report on Thursday, Jan. 20, from Dirt, a news outlet that focuses on luxury real estate. This week, Mansion Global reported that the listing for the 50-acre Pound Ridge property with eight bedrooms and 11 bathrooms went into contract,  according to Muffin Dowdle of Ginnel Real E…
Historic Hudson Valley Estate Listed For Sale At $12.5 Million Historic Hudson Valley Estate Listed For Sale At $12.5 Million
Historic Hudson Valley Estate Listed For Sale At $12.5 Million A historic Hudson Valley estate has hit the market for the first time in nearly 40 years with an asking price of $12.5 million. Beaconsfield Estate is located in Northern Westchester at 249 Bedford Center Road in Bedford Hills, according to Christie's International Real Estate. According to the listing, the property is 13.5 acres, and the main home was built in 1890. The Tudor-style house is 12,000 square feet with six bedrooms that feature fireplaces, six full bathrooms, and two partial bathrooms and is located a short distance from the Glen Arbor Golf Club. The house also has forma…
New York Times Profile Cites Ulster County Hamlet's 'Feel-Good' Spirit New York Times Profile Cites Ulster County Hamlet's 'Feel-Good' Spirit
New York Times Profile Cites Ulster County Hamlet's 'Feel-Good' Spirit A new in-depth report from The New York Times has described the "feel-good" spirit of a Hudson Valley municipality that has seen a population increase over the past few years. The news outlet reported that the Ulster County hamlet of Highland has received a population boost during the COVID-19 pandemic as New Yorkers moved out of New York City seeking more space. The profile shares a variety of insights into the price of homes, the schools, and the history of the hamlet.  The Times also spoke with residents and people who work in Highland. "You have the beautiful views, the fantastic…
Waterfront Fairfield County Home Listed For Sale At $10M Waterfront Fairfield County Home Listed For Sale At $10M
Waterfront Fairfield County Home Listed For Sale At $10M If you're in the market for a home with waterfront views, a new Fairfield County listing may catch your eye. The 9,356 square-foot home, located on one-and-a-half acres at 11 Meadow Road in Greenwich, was listed for sale for $10 million. The home has a private dock, a deck, balconies, and a two-bedroom apartment with a kitchen, according to Coldwell Banker Realty. The house also has five bedrooms and six bathrooms, along with a library, a family room, and a five-car garage. Read more about the property here.
These Hudson Valley Counties Were Most Popular Among NYCers Who Moved In 2021, Survey Reveals These Hudson Valley Counties Were Most Popular Among NYCers Who Moved In 2021, Survey Reveals
These Hudson Valley Counties Were Most Popular Among NYCers Who Moved In 2021, Survey Reveals The Hudson Valley was the most popular destination among New York City residents who moved last year, according to a brand-new report. The findings come from NYC-based Piece of Cake Moving and Storage's 35,000 moves it performed in 2021. "The Upper Hudson Valley was the hottest region in the tristate area," the report said, noting that trend was especially evident per percentage by population in Ulster, Dutchess, Orange, and Rockland counties. "Outside NYC, the New York county that the most people moved to was Westchester County, surpassing moves to the significantly la…
Actor Richard Gere's New Estate In Region Was Built For Retail Heir Actor Richard Gere's New Estate In Region Was Built For Retail Heir
Actor Richard Gere's New Estate In Region Was Built For Retail Heir With his longtime Northern Westchester estate now on the market, details have emerged on the newly-purchased mansion actor Richard Gere has settled into in a neighboring town. The 72-year-old Gere listed his Pound Ridge residence for $28 million, and moved to the estate in North Salem, according to a late-January report from Dirt, which covers the luxury real estate. The move to the $9.98 million, 35-acre, red-brick, seven-bedroom, nine-bathroom North Salem estate was described as a "downsizing" by the Daily Mail, which published a gallery of 17 photos of the new digs. The home was bu…