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Written by Lori Gertzog

Category: Real Estate

Published: 25 January 2017

The Scarsdale Board of Trustees denied an appeal from the owner of an English Cottage style home at 12 Dolma Road for a certificate of appropriateness to demolish the home at their 1/24/17 meeting. After being denied the demolition permit by the Committee for Historic Preservation in October, homeowner Dr. Ed Crane, represented by attorney Joshua Grauer of Cuddy and Feder, filed an appeal which was heard by the Board of Trustees on December 13, 2016.

Andrew Dolkart an architectural historian who conducted a 2012 survey of Scarsdale's historic properties, spoke in favor of preserving the home, which was built by Walter Collet and designed by architect Lewis Bowman. The Village also retained attorney Terry Rice to defend their decision. You can read a report on that hearing here.

The Cultural Resources Survey called out Dolma Road as a potential area for designation as a historic district saying, "Dolma Road, running from Murray Hill Road to Birchall Road, is a short street lined with exclusive houses on large lots, most erected between 1926 and 1929 (one dates from 1935), primarily for wealthy businessmen and their families. Dolma Road was largely a project of Walter J. Collet, the Scarsdale builder who w as responsible for the construction of many substantial houses in the village. Collet claimed that he chose the name Dolma in reference to a mountain range in Bengal, India, but just why he made this choice remains a mystery. Along Dolma Road, Collet appears to have been not only the builder, but also the developer. Collet worked closely with the architect Eugene J. Lang who designed nine of the fifteen houses in the study area. Collet remained the builder of the houses designed by other architects. The Dolma Road houses are large buildings in the American, English, French, and Spanish styles so popular throughout Scarsdale in the 1920s. "

On January 24, Mayor Jon Mark announced the decision on the appeal, which found that the home met the Committee for Historic Preservation's criteria for preservation. Three members of the Board of Trustees, Callaghan, Finger and Veron, recused themselves from the decision citing personal or professional conflicts of interest.

The Board of Trustees found that the home was associated with an event that made a significant contribution to broad patterns of Village history in that it was an example of Scarsdale's transformation into an upper middle class community and reflective of a period in the Village's history.

They found that the home was associated with Lewis Bowman, who they found to be a person of significance who designed 53 homes in Bronxville and whose work was frequently cited in architectural journals in the 1930's. According to the Mayor, "there was widespread recognition of Bowman's work."

They said that 12 Dolma Road was the work of a master and had "high artistic value." Bowman was a prominent architect and the design of the house includes many sophisticated examples of English architecture.

To claims that renovations to the home had compromised its architectural integrity Mark said, "Major features of the house are intact and the alteration of a few windows could easily be reversed."

The four remaining trustees, Mark, Pekarek, Stern and Samwick all voted in favor of preservation and the application to demolish the home was denied.

Sales:

9 Springdale Road

This remodeled home has a new kitchen and bathrooms, with a Waterworks Carrara marble master bathroom with steam shower and custom vanities, Stark carpeting throughout the home and cusom millwork paneling. There are new seven inch wide plank floors throughout and updated AV and technology, including Nest Thermostat control and Rachio sprinkler control. There is a new HVAC unit with de-humidification and blue light filtration, a whole house generator, and whole house water filtration. The fenced in property has been landscaped with mature plantings and irrigation. The new bluestone patio includes LED lighting, and a built-in stone gas barbecue with a DCS infrared rotisserie grill, refrigerator and storage.

Sale Price: $1,895,000
Assessed Value: $1,400,000
Taxes: $33,108

15 Brook Lane

This Greenacres Colonial on a tree-lined cul-de-sac was renovated in 2010 with new windows, roof, air conditioning and siding. The first floor includes a living room with fireplace, dining room, sunroom and kitchen with doors to a deck. A few steps down from the first floor, there is a guest room with bath, family room and powder room. The second floor has four bedrooms and three bathrooms. The master bedroom has a walk-in closet. The lower level has a powder room, laundry, dark room and playroom.

Sale Price: $1,475,000
Assessed Value: $1,400,000
Taxes: $28,845

Edgemont:

8 Berkeley Lane

This three bedroom, two and a half bath side split level home is set on .22 acres on a dead-end street. The home offers an open floor plan and hardwood floors.

Sale Price: $889,000
Taxes: $22,304

8 Sherwood Place

This four bedroom, three-and-a-half bath Tudor located in Old Edgemont features an eat-in kitchen, a living room with high beamed ceiling, a formal dining room with a bay window, a second floor bedroom with fireplace and vaulted beamed tray ceiling, a lower level walk-out family room with high ceilings, hardwood floors throughout, most windows replaced, a five year old furnace, and a roof recently replaced with new copper flashing on the chimney.

Sale Price: $650,000
Taxes: $24,930

Featured Listings:

20 Highland Way, Scarsdale

Location, location, location. This pristine and bright five-bedroom home in the heart of Fox Meadow has it all: a great open floor plan, close to the train and elementary school on a level well landscaped .47 acres and a three car garage! There is a two story entrance reception area which opens to the living room with windows on three sides and a beautiful fireplace, library with fireplace, dining room and butler's pantry. Additionally, there is a chef's kitchen with large center island, big breakfast area which opens to the family room with prominent fireplace, powder room, a guest room and bath, mudroom and laundry open to the garage. Upstairs is a large master bedroom with three exposures, two walk-in closets and huge bath, two bedrooms, hall bath, and bedroom with its own bath. The lower level has a playroom, full bath, wine cellar and storage room. The whole house was beautifully renovated in 1998 with a great flow for easy living. Square footage includes lower level. A must see! For more information, click here.

List Price: $2,995,000

44 Franklin Road, Scarsdale

Gorgeous Center Hall Colonial with handsome architectural details, beautifully proportioned rooms. This Ackerman-built home was thoughtfully and totally renovated in 2007 for today's discerning buyer. Formal entry, gracious living room with gas fireplace. Formal dining room features open floor plan, great for entertaining! Gourmet kitchen fitted with top-of-the-line appliances (SubZero, Viking, Thermador, Bosch), granite countertops. Family room with custom built-ins, beautifully renovated baths with fittings from D&D Building. Enormous, serene master bedroom, stunning master bath, huge custom walk-in closet. 4 additional bedrooms, 4 full baths. Lower level boasts playroom, full bath, laundry, bar, custom wine cellar. Almost a 1/2 acre of level land, large bluestone patio for outdoor entertaining. Amenities: custom closets, back-up generator panel, 10-zone Niles audio sound system throughout, professional landscaping, specimen trees, perennial gardens. Not to be missed! For more information, click here.

List Price: $2,795,000

Open Houses:

66 Brookby Road, Scarsdale
Sunday, 1/29/17, 1:00-3:00pm

This handsome stone and shingle new construction offers 7,000+ square feet on four spacious floors and an inviting floor plan marrying the traditional and the transitional. This attractive home offers comfortable perfection and ultimate convenience. Construction excellence is the hallmark for this seasoned Scarsdale builder. For more information, click here.

List Price: $3,299,000

19 Griffen Avenue, Scarsdale
Sunday, 1/29/17, 1:00-3:00pm

Spectacular views of Long Island Sound from this unique property. This home is majestically set on 2.785 acres. This unique home's layout is perfect for one floor easy living. The open floor plan has fabulous views of the property from the living room, dining room, master bedroom and master study. For more information, click here.

List Price: $3,275,000

6 Spruce Lane, Scarsdale
Sunday, 1/29/17, 2:30-4:30pm

Bright and open floor plan in this spacious six-bedroom, four-and-a-half bath pristine Colonial built in 2002. Quality craftsmanship abound throughout features a gourmet kitchen with professional style appliances, center island, stone countertops, breakfast area opening directly into the family room with fireplace. For more information, click here.

List Price: $1,995,000

17 Harcourt Road, Scarsdale
Sunday, 1/29/17, 1:00-3:00pm

Location! This beautiful Colonial is situated just a few minutes' walk to schools, Scarsdale village and Metro North train. Enjoy .35 acres of flat, lovely and useable land with a stone wall and large patio for entertaining. Over 5000 interior square feet with six bedrooms and four bathrooms on second floor. A lovely home! For more information, click here.

List Price: $1,779,000

231 Fox Meadow Road, Scarsdale
Sunday, 1/29/17, 12:30-2:30pm

Picture perfect Center Hall Colonial close to train and elementary school in the Fox Meadow section of Scarsdale. This cream puff home boasts four bedrooms, each with own bathroom! Lots of quality built-ins and superbly crafted details throughout. Screened porch and expansive deck are perfect for summer entertaining. For more information, click here.

List Price: $1,235,000

4 Southwoods Lane, Scarsdale
Sunday, 1/29/17, 1:00-4:00pm

Don't miss this classic Edgewood Center Hall Colonial, set on a level .27 acres on a gorgeous tree-lined street, walking distance to elementary and high school, town and train. The front entry foyer leads to a spacious living room with a bay window and a beautiful fireplace. A French door leads to a lovely screened porch. For more information, click here.

List Price: $1,075,000

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Written by Joanne Wallenstein

Category: Real Estate

Published: 01 February 2017

In addition to the denial to demolish 12 Dolma Road, the Committee for Historic Preservation (CHP) also voted unanimously to deny permission to raze a home at 53 Old Orchard Lane at their January 17, 2017 meeting.

The Tudor style home was built in 1927 and was designed by architect Julius Gregory, who also designed many Tudor homes in Fieldston in the Bronx and in New Rochelle. Gregory's career spanned 42 years and he was architectural consultant for House and Garden Magazine, wrote many articles and won numerous awards. In addition to the notable homes he designed, he is the architect for several churches in New York and designed two buildings that are on the national register of historic properties.

In the May 23, 1930 issue of the Scarsdale Inquirer, Gregory was interviewed about home design and said, "To design a building of any kind is more than merely drawing up plans for a structure of pleasing appearance. But to design a country house particularly is to do far more than that. It includes among other things a close study of the requirements and temperaments of the family who will live in it, for the house should be an expression of the family's personality as well as the architect's talent.

The CHP found that the exterior of the home at 53 Old Orchard Lane is intact and has not been substantially altered in any way, and still has the original windows. Details on the exterior include herringbone brickwork and ornamentation and a steeply-pitched slate roof. The Committee for Historic Preservation found the home to be an excellent example of a stone and stucco Tudor style home.

The house is sited on what was once a 20-acre estate called the Old Orchard Lodge that included a manor house and outbuildings. It was originally owned by John Carstensen who was the treasurer of the New York Central Lines.

Even the real estate ad for the home called it a "One of a kind masterpiece." The CHP committee chair said the home ranked "among the top five of homes we have ever seen and easily meets the criteria for preservation."

The committee voted unanimously that the house met two criteria for preservation, finding that "the building is the work of a master and embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period or method of construction that possesses high artistic value."

The application to demolish the home was denied.

Sales:

22 Cayuga Road

Brick Colonial is on a level .85 acre with a two-story entry hall with a sweeping staircase, herringbone floors, an eat-in-kitchen and a family room with a fireplace with doors to the deck. The master bedroom suite features walk-in-closets, a sitting room/office, and a master bath with a separate tub and shower. There are four additional bedrooms.

Sale Price: $1,850,000
Assessed Value: $1,750,000
Taxes: $39,641

14 Parkfield Road

Fox Meadow split level home has an entry foyer leading to a formal living room with steps up to a formal dining room and a door out to the garden. There is also an eat-in-kitchen, a master bedroom with a bath, two additional bedrooms, a full bath and a lower level with a family rec room and laundry.

Sale Price: $1,040,000
Assessed Value: $1,075,000
Taxes: $20,945

196 Bradley Road

Edgewood home has hardwood floors, French doors, a wood-burning fireplace, central air conditioning, a finished basement, and a yard with a terrace.

Sale Price: $799,000
Assessed Value: $850,000
Taxes: $19,687

Edgemont:

2 Thomas Court

Renovated and updated center hall Colonial set on .42 acres, features a formal living, dining room, a gourmet eat in kitchen, a family room with a fireplace and French doors that lead to a sitting room/office. There is a laundry room with a new washer/dryer on the second floor. The master bedroom and marble bath en suite include a custom walk in closet. An additional four bedrooms and three full baths are on the second floor. There is a double height ceiling in the entryway, and access to the deck from the kitchen. There is an additional 1,080 square feet on the lower level with hardwood floors and a full bath, a new energy efficient heating system and a three car garage.

Sale Price: $1,400,000
Taxes: $35,337

Featured Listings:

15 Ardmore Road, Scarsdale

Beautiful 2016 home on .30 acres in Heathcote. Lovely location, minutes walk to elementary school, shopping at the Heathcote Five Corners, Scarsdale town pool and playground. Minutes on commuter bus to train. This home has over 5,000 interior square feet, five bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms. Amazing kitchen/family room leading out to large patio and great yard. Three spacious floors of living space. Mudroom and laundry are off the large two car, heated garage with 13 foot ceiling, hot and cold water and room for one car lift. The second floor has a master bedroom with two walk-in closets and bathroom, plus three bedrooms with two bathrooms. The lower level has a fifth bedroom and bathroom, large playroom, gym area, recreation room, potential second mudroom and door to backyard. Pella windows, five-zone heat and four-zone central air. Amazing sunlight exposure throughout. A+ location! For more information, click here.

List Price: $2,500,000

20 Overton Road, Scarsdale

Don't miss this chic and classic Center Hall Colonial, set on a gorgeous .41 acres in sought after Edgemont, a short walk to Scarsdale town and Metro North train station, as well as the elementary school. The first level of this home features high ceilings and spacious rooms, including a bright and large living room, sunroom/study, formal dining room for gracious entertaining, updated eat-in kitchen, expansive family room with a vaulted ceiling and beautiful view, full bath, fabulous deck, perfect for outdoor dining and one car garage. The second level boasts four bedrooms and two updated full bathrooms. The third level includes bonus space with two walk-in closets and a renovated full bath. The yard is deep and wide with stunning trees and stone walls, plus a lovely view over Scarsdale village. You will love this blend of old world style, light-filled interiors, modern upgrades and amazing location on a tranquil, tree-lined street, walking distance to all! For more information, click here.

List Price: $1,360,000

Open Houses:

20 Overton Road, Scarsdale
Saturday, 2/5/17, 12:00-1:30pm

Don't miss this chic and classic Center Hall Colonial, set on a gorgeous .41 acres in sought after Edgemont, a short walk to Scarsdale town and Metro North train station, as well as the elementary school. The first level of this home features high ceilings and spacious rooms, including a bright and large living room, sunroom/study, formal dining room for gracious entertaining, updated eat-in kitchen, expansive family room with a vaulted ceiling and beautiful view, full bath, fabulous deck, perfect for outdoor dining and one car garage. The second level boasts four bedrooms and two updated full bathrooms. The third level includes bonus space with two walk-in closets and a renovated full bath. The yard is deep and wide with stunning trees and stone walls, plus a lovely view over Scarsdale village. You will love this blend of old world style, light-filled interiors, modern upgrades and amazing location on a tranquil, tree-lined street, walking distance to all! For more information, click here.

List Price: $1,360,000

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Written by Lori Gertzog

Category: Real Estate

Published: 18 January 2017

Here are some January sales, featured listings and homes to visit this weekend:

Sales: 23 Innes Road
Colonial on over a half acre features a living room/fireplace with a door to a screened porch, a formal dining room with a picture window and a door to the screened porch, an eat-in kitchen, a den, a family/media room with a door to a patio and the yard, a powder room and a two car garage, all on the first level. The second floor features a master bedroom with bath, three additional bedrooms and a hall bath. There is a separate stairway from the kitchen to the fifth bedroom and full bath. The lower level has a finished room with a bar, powder room, additional semi-finished room and a laundry/utility room. Additional features include hardwood floors, central air and a slate room.

Sale Price: $1,526,000
Assessed Value: $1,550,000
Taxes: $37,989

2 Walworth Avenue

Colette custom Tudor has custom moldings, high ceilings and hardwood flooring. There is a master bedroom suite, three additional bedrooms and an au pair suite with a separate staircase. Outside, there is a private terrace and gardens surrounded by stone walls.

Sale Price: $1,320,000
Assessed Value: $1,575,000
Taxes: $38,454

1205 Post Road

Greenacres Colonial features a master bedroom, three additional bedrooms, a formal living and dining room, a first floor den or library and two and a half additional bathrooms. Other features include a gourmet kitchen, living room with a fireplace, a level yard, hardwood floors, and crown moldings.

Sale Price: $815,000
Assessed Value: $1,425,000
Taxes: $38,417

Featured Listings:

15 Brookby Road, Scarsdale

The lifestyle you've been looking for: one of the most spectacular backyards on the market plus an interior with sleek contemporary finishes equals resort-like daily comfort in the perfect setting for entertaining groups of every size, inside and out. The spacious interior impresses from entry as over-sized rooms with high ceilings, flow in all directions, with views of the incredible 0.87 acre property. Extensive plantings, patios and masonry work create a stunning backdrop for the dazzling 22' x 43' Cardillo step-in pool and spa. The oversized chef's kitchen features high-end appliances and customized finishes. Upstairs boasts a tranquil master suite with balcony, updated bath and office, four additional bedrooms and three more baths. The cavernous multi-purpose lower level includes a giant recreation room with kitchenette, wine cellar, art room, exercise/gym area, cabana, bath and more. Close to school, bus, shops and more. A private oasis just 35 minutes by train to NYC. For more information, click here.

List Price: $4,150,000

29 Fairview Road, Scarsdale

Stunning new construction on a gorgeous level half acre in Greenacres with room for a pool! This breathtaking stucco, stone and brick Tudor opens onto 7,105 square feet of state-of-the-art living space with 10 foot ceilings on the first floor, 9 foot ceilings on the second floor and lower level. Includes 5-6 bedrooms and 6 full and 2 half baths. Grand custom designed kitchen with a center island, stainless appliances including four foot Wolf stove is open to family room with fireplace. The charming breakfast area opens onto an inviting raised deck. The first floor library has a coffered ceiling and built-ins. The second floor features include a master bedroom with tray ceiling, his/hers walk-in closets, sumptuous bath, three more large, en-suite bedrooms and baths, playroom/bedroom/full bath, conveniently located laundry room. Finished walk-out lower level includes 1,975 square feet with bedroom/bath, media room, exercise room, playroom. Five zone hydro air system, gorgeous hardwood floors. For more information, click here.

List Price: $3,575,000

Open Houses:

31 Paddington Road, Scarsdale
Sunday, 1/22, 1:00-3:00pm

Not to be missed, this exceptional newly constructed Colonial is ideally located in the heart of Fox Meadow and close to the train, Scarsdale village, and schools. This fabulous home boasts a desirable open layout with oversized windows and extra high ceilings throughout! High-end professional-style chef's kitchen with custom cabinets, tremendous island, top of the line appliances, with French doors to backyard. Unusually large butler's pantry. Beautiful hardwood floors, custom moldings, high end finishes abound. Luxury master bedroom suite, luxurious spa-like master bathroom, with door to dreamy deck. There is a guest room on the first floor, in addition to a study and home office or additional bedroom. Large, open third floor playroom has unlimited potential. House is ready for immediate occupancy! For more information, click here.

List Price: $3,595,000

25 Valley Road, Scarsdale
Sunday, 1/22, 1:00-3:00pm

A rare find: a Contemporary home in Scarsdale! An architect's marriage of intelligent space design and warm human interaction. Generously proportioned rooms flow beautifully with an open floor plan. Amazing windows everywhere provide an abundant amount of light and warmth. A spacious entry hall gives views of several rooms. The large living room has a reading entertainment nook at one end with a fireplace to keep cozy in the winter months, and a perfect walk-out area to the deck. Formal dining room and eat-in kitchen with breakfast area also have easy access out to the deck and the expansive rear property. Spacious master bedroom suite with master bathroom, three additional bedrooms on the 2nd floor, one with a terraced walk-out, and an additional home office space. Situated next to a park and a adjoining nature trail, you can enjoy the bucolic setting of a country retreat. Short walk to school. All the house you could ever need! For more information, click here.

List Price: $1,450,000