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Published: 07 November 2013

The former home of Earl Graves at 8 Heathcote Road may be the next historic homes in the Heathcote Association to be razed. Last month, the Committee for Historic Preservation gave the green light for the demolition of 18 Heathcote Road and several more demolitions are in the works on Sherbrooke Road, across the way from the house on Duck Pond Road which was torn down in 2011. Graves' former home recently sold for $7.5 million. Originally listed at $11.5 million the 21-room home was on the market for almost three years. The house was originally built in 1907 and has 8,000 square feet of interior space, 10 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, eight fireplaces and an ice cream parlor. Outside, the 4.7 acre property includes a 60-foot swimming pool, cabana, tennis court, playground and a putting green. Real estate taxes are $95,405.

Unlike the house at 18 Heathcote Road that was approved for demolition, this home appears to retain its original façade and was the home of a well-known personality, Earl Graves, founder of Black Enterprise Magazine. Since two of the Committee's criteria to preserve the home may be met, perhaps this home will not go down. The committee meets on November 19th at 8 pm at Scarsdale Village Hall to consider the application.

Sales:

9 Hearthstone Circle, Edgemont: Completely renovated home on 1.84 acres of beautiful landscaped and private property. Shoreline 18 x 50 pool, gazebo, grill/refrigerator. Perfect home for family living and entertaining. Two guest suites. Gourmet kit with top of the line appliances. Elegantly sized and bright living room, dining room, and family room. Stunning master suite. Additional land for sale at 12 Sundale for $3.0M.
Sale Price: $3,250,000
Real Estate Taxes: $69,257

280 North Clayton Road: Edgemont: One of a kind Arts and Crafts inspired Edgemont home on .77 Acre. Top 2006 construction including a Deane Kitchen with adjoining sunken family room. 6,708 square feet with 6 bedrooms, 5 full baths, powder room. Stunning pool and 6-person hot tub. Exciting extras include a media room, fitness room, 1000 bottle wine cellar, dramatic screened porch with vaulted ceiling, children's wing with common room for study/play and much more. Light filled, comfortable elegance.

Sale Price: $3,000,000
Real Estate Taxes: $63,851

18 Vanderbilt Road: Dramatic practically new sun-filled home set on professionally landscaped private property. High end finishes: parquet floors, wainscoting, crown moldings, 9' ceilings, large bluestone patio. Special features: generator, 3 zone heatand central air, 2nd floor laundry with sink, mud room with second oversized stainless steel refrigerator/freezer. Tudor exterior, Colonial interior.

Sale Price: $1,825,000
Real Estate Taxes: $40,903

9 Springdale Road: Spacious sunny, renovated split with fabulous open plan top-of-the-line kitchen/family room with French doors to deck and yard. Living room, dining room, powder room plus den/office with fireplace. Three large bedrooms with two large baths. Master bedroom, large walk-in-closet, built-in window seats and luxurious bath featuring Jacuzzi tub, steam shower and two sinks. Lower level includes large open finished storage space and great laundry area. Level property, abuts Aspen Park.

Sale Price: $1,470,000
Real Estate Taxes: $32,066

14 Black Birch Lane: Spacious and inviting 4 bedroom/3 bath sun-filled home on quiet street with great open layout, large bedrooms, detailed moldings, and hardwood floors. Grand living room with fireplace, formal dining room, EIK and library. Expansive master bedroom, and lower level with endless possibilities. Lovely patio overlooking private backyard.

Sale Price: $908,000
Real Estate Taxes: $25,560

76 Sprague Avenue: 3 bedroom home on .17 acre lot in Edgewood. Private yard with spacious patio, specimen plantings. Newer windows, roof and vinyl siding, central air conditioning. Updated kitchen.

Sale Price:
Real Estate Taxes: $14,941

Featured Listings:

14 High Point Lane, Edgemont:
Charming colonial ideally located on private and level 1.01 acres on a beautiful cul-de-sac. Special features include renovated kitchen with breakfast room, updated master bath, new first floor marble bath, 2 zone CAC, new 3 zone heat, new extra large 2 car garage with 2nd floor. Family room with wood burning fireplace and atrium door to deck, library and kitchen have doors to patios. Perfect home for gracious living and entertaining. Exquisite perennial gardens with landscape lighting, stone fountain, brick and slate patios. Learn more here:

List Price: $1,189,000

81 Lee Ave, Scarsdale
Charming home located in Fox Meadow in wonderful location, close to transportation, village, shops and restaurants. 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, formal dining room, living room with fireplace, family room addition, dine-in-kitchen, mudroom and deck. Many updates throughout, including new siding, new garage door, new water heater, new roof, wood floors and crown molding. Membership to Lake Isle available, golf, swim and tennis. Scarsdale recreation/pool and camp. Learn more here:

List Price: $875,000

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Category: Real Estate

Published: 14 November 2013

The Greenacres Enviornmental and Sustainability Committee encourages everyone to mulch their leaves rather than pile them up at the curb. Here's information on how to do it:
Step 1: Leaves fall on your grass; leave them there.
Step 2: Ask your landscaper to simply mow over the leaves. The finely shredded leaves will disappear between the grass blades and carpet the dirt.
Step 3: The shredded leaves will decompose into "leaf compost" and enrich the soil. No need to compost or fertilize your lawn, the leaves will do it for you.

Leaf compost wil  protect the grass and soil beneath from harsh weather, help prevent weed growth and replenish nutrients in the soil. Leaving leaves is good for your lawn and good for the environment, not to mention the Village budget. Please talk to your landscaper today! Go to www.leleny.org for more information, including testimonials and instructions.

Recent Sales:

42 Farley Road: Renovated six bedroom Colonial on quiet residential street. This home boasts hardwood floors and new baths, EIK (stainless appliances, cherry cabinets, granite counters), new x-large deck and roof. Additional improvements: Energy efficient tankless hot water heater, updated plumbing, square D electric panel and recessed lighting. The classic floor plan and easy access to the outdoors from the kitchen and porch.
Sale Price $1,275,000
Real Estate Taxes: $23,353

26 Stonewall Lane: Split with 3 bedrooms and an office that can easily be a fourth bedroom. Fabulous living room and dining room leads to the eat-in kitchen. Inviting family room with sliding glass doors to a slate patio and a private, flat backyard. Office/nanny's room and a bathroom.
Sale Price: $975,000
Real Estate Taxes: $26,184

61 Sprain Valley Road, Edgemont: Dramatic price reduction for much more than meets the eye! Move right into this beautiful sunlit Edgemont home nestled in a lush landscaped 1.4 acres. This home has a fabulous layout and is wonderful for entertaining. The home overlooks a spectacular country club like setting with a 40x35 in ground Pool and spa with surrounding deck and cabana with shower and bath. Top of the line stainless appliances appoint the kitchen. Lower level includes approximately 1500 square feet of additional family living space.
Sale Price: $935,000
Real Estate Taxes: $26,038

14 Barclay Road Edgemont: Gracious Tudor within walking from Seely Place elementary and Edgemont Jr/Sr high schools. It features a living room with fireplace, family room and formal dining room on the first floor. Master bedroom that includes Jacuzzi and walk in shower plus two more bedrooms and a bath on the second floor. The third floor features a bedroom, an office and full bath. A new boiler was put in last year.
Sale Price: $850,500
Real Estate Taxes: $26,946

Featured Listings:

112 High Point Road, Edgemont: Stunning sun filled Contemporary nestled in a wooded area, secluded and picturesque on .82 acre. Desirable open floor plan on the first floor with glass walls bringing the outside in. Other special features include a magnificent deck with partial cover, an expansive master bedroom including sitting, dressing, study spaces and capacious closets and a large family room with many built-ins. Two fireplaces. Four bedrooms, two full baths and powder room. A romantic retreat and a fun place to entertain. Learn more here:
List Price: $1,175,000

12 Ross Road, Scarsdale: Quality Fox Meadow Colonial with wonderful details in great condition. Convenient location on two cul-de-sacs and easy walk to library, high school and only minutes to Scarsdale train station. Great layout and room sizes. Entry foyer, living room with fireplace, formal dining room, modern dine-in kitchen, bedroom with bath or den, powder room. The second floor boasts the master bedroom with bath and walk-in-closet, two large bedrooms with hall bath. Lower level has walk out to deck and yard, playroom, half bath and laundry room. Updated kitchen and baths. A must see. Learn more here:

List Price: $1,149,000

220 Underhill Road, Edgemont: Treasured English country manor on picturesque park-like acre with a pool. Tastefully expanded, this 5 Bedroom, 3-bath home is rich in architectural details with 3,200 square feet of luxurious living space. Walk to Edgemont schools and transportation. Learn more here:
List Price: $1,785,000

29 Quentin Road, Scarsdale: A hidden jewel is exposed! This 5 Bedroom, 4.1 bath residence has been expanded and totally renovated to suit today's living. New landscaping with new blue stone patios and walkway just start the picture! The interior is all new as well. Walk to elementary school and middle school. Bus to the high school. Learn more here:
List Price: $1,790,000

16 Rock Hill, Edgemont: Single-level living at its finest. Enjoy complete privacy on the gated 1.22 acres with heated pool and room for expansion. Sunlight streams through the expansive windows offering breathtaking views. The open floor plan and integration of indoor/outdoor spaces enhance easy everyday living and gala celebrations. Learn more here:
List Price: $1,499,000

30 Clubway, Edgemont: Storybook Dutch Colonial in the Edgemont School District within walking distance to Hartsdale train station, shops and restaurants. This beautiful home is picture perfect and has been tastefully restored to its original charm. MINT condition! This home is truly turnkey. Do not miss this fabulous opportunity! Learn more here:

List Price: $1,029,000

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Category: Real Estate

Published: 31 October 2013

This week marks the one year anniversary of Hurricane Sandy when power was out for some Scarsdale residents for almost two weeks. Since that time, what has been done to ensure that Scarsdale is better prepared for Mother Nature's next onslaught? We asked Assistant Village Manager John Goodwin to share information with us and here is some of the information he provided:

• In January, 2013 the Scarsdale Village Board of Trustees adopted new laws to make it easier to install home generators
• Since that time, 255 applications have been filed to install generators – which is more than double the total in the previous eight years.
• Since the storm, the Village has promoted registration on Blackboard Connect, the Village emergency notification system. In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, 960 new registrants enrolled, bringing the total from 6,964 to 7,924.
• Additional work was done by Con Edison, see details here – to prevent storm outages and to respond more effectively when they do occur.

What have you done to safeguard your home? Share ideas in the comments section below:

Sales:

30 Meadow Road: Spacious Colonial on almost a half acre with 6 large bedrooms and kitchen with new appliances. Screened porch overlooks patio and large yard. First floor guest/nanny room. A most desired address near shops and schools. Abundant natural light.
Sale Price: $1,486,000
Real Estate Taxes: $32,925

6 Copper Beach Lane: Picturesque expanded Ranch set on a serene .69 acre located on a quiet cul-de-sac in Quaker Ridge. Warm and welcoming, this wonderfully maintained residence features a first floor master bedroom and bright, spacious rooms throughout. A delightful screened porch adds to your enjoyment. Perfect for entertaining and easy living.
Sale Price: $1,325,000
Real Estate Taxes: $32,518

Featured Listings:

Open House on Sunday November 3 – 1 -3 pm
18 Argyle Rd, Edgemont
Move right in to this picturesque English country home with rocking swing front porch. Special features include gorgeous architectural details, beautiful hardwood floors, two new baths with stained glass windows, and new Camko roof. Large level property. Dramatic living room with beamed/vaulted ceiling and brick fireplace. Perfect just the way it is but also has potential expansion possibilities. Walk to elementary school, commuter bus to train, and shops. Learn more here.

List Price: $879,000

5 Elm Road, Scarsdale: Sleek and inviting, this sophisticated Scarsdale home is perfectly set on a picturesque cul-de-sac in a fabulous walk to train and school location. Renovated with the highest quality materials and impeccable style and flair, this home is ready for the most discerning buyer to move right in! Updates include new roof, new windows, new kitchen with center island, new bathrooms, new portico, new solid wood interior doors, new hot water heater and more. Please see feature sheet for all details. Square footage includes lower level. A must see! Learn more here:

List Price: $1,295,000