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Features 18 Living Larger Than life As the largest residential historic preservation project in the U.S., The Beacon in Jersey City provides comfortable living amid exquisite architecture.
by Polly kreisman; photographs by roy gumpel
22 building power
Forced to rebuild after a disaster, Bobby and Mary Kennedy create a livable showcase for sustainability.
by Nancy meyer; photographs by deborah degraffenreid
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Artistic Tile aims to leave a lasting design impression but a very small environmental footprint. by gina marinelli; photographs by roy gumpel
Also in this Issue: 28 Ecotech Spray Foam Sullivan County entrepreneur makes a fast start in a competitive ecofriendly insulation market.
38 window shopping Options for replacing old, leaky windows and window treatments with energy efficient ones
42 Expert advice: Painting New federal regulations on lead paint removal must be considered in any renovation plan.
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Platform for Growth We’re closing in on the first half of 2010 and from all appearances, it’s better than 2009. Or as many economists and financial analysts care to say, “It’s less bad.” From what we’re seeing in the media business, this is true. Ad dollars are loosening up after a severe drop off over the past two years in both print and online. Contrary to all reports, print media is not dead and will not die. What is happening is a true transformation of how news and information are being delivered. The Internet opened up news gathering to a new dynamic, and certainly democratized its distribution. Now new devices such as the iPad and other smart phone devices are bringing information to consumers in different formats. This is a great development for publishers. In general terms, it gives us more platforms for our news-gathering efforts. In fact, New York House is developing its own app to
bring the latest news from our Hudson Valley Green Sheet and our magazine content to your phone. Stay tuned for more updates as they happen. There have been many death knells for various types of media over the past century. Video was supposed to kill the radio star. That didn’t happen if you see how strong talk radio is in America. Television was supposed to kill the movie business. More and more movies are released every year and that’s not going slow down. The reality is that the more technological advances hit the market, the more ways there are for us in the media to bring the reader information.
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Harnessing the Power to Change Having spent two mornings last month at the Kennedy Green House, scoping out all the cutting-edge, green technologies that reside alongside historic artifacts, photos, books, and furnishings, I couldn’t help but sense the power. It wasn’t from the geothermalpowered radiant heat flooring or the solar shingles on the roof, but the dynamic energy given off by Bobby Kennedy, Jr. and Mary Richardson Kennedy. Both are passionate about various causes—health, energy and the environment, democracy, the plight of farmers—and are harnessing their resources to effect change locally, nationally, and globally. The Kennedys’ newly rebuilt home—expected to achieve LEED Silver certification—is a true power plant, something Bobby feels every home in America should become, if we’re to break our dependence upon foreign oil and switch to renewable energy. Mary, a green architect and designer, is an ardent local community activist and fundraiser, who uses her network to connect innovators, scientists, and thought leaders with the power and money base. She’s also using the home as a teaching tool for her peers in the design world, community groups, and the media. Mary says she is “inspired by Robert F. Kennedy’s 10 NEW YORK HOUSE / May 2010
Ripple of Hope speech and President Kennedy’s call for all of us to not ask what our country can do for us but what we can do for our country. “There are so many ways to be involved,” she says, adding that three spheres—citizens, legislators, and the media—must intersect to make possible any meaningful change. “I am always working on a grassroots level; Bobby believes the biggest piece is legislation and change on that level. But to get there, there needs to be an undercurrent, putting pressure on the legislators and demanding change. Then the media has to inform. It really takes all three of these components to effect change,” Mary says. Although the public may focus on their pedigree, Mary and Bobby believe that everyone has the power to make changes in their personal lives—choosing to support local businesses, farms and service providers; conserving natural resources in their homes, schools, and work. And by opening their home to you, the reader, they urge us to consider these actions and explore what we can do, not only for our country, but for our earth.
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See a rendering of David Mamet’s Pulitzer Prize-winning real estate drama, “Glengarry Glen Ross,” at the Rosendale Theatre. Starling Productions founder Eva Tenuto has re-envisioned the play by performing it with an all-female cast, including New York House’s very own Ar t Director Julie Novak. Inspired by the film’s opening monologue, Tenuto imagined what those words would be like coming from a woman. Instead of playing the roles of men, “We have become the female version of these characters and made them our own and through that transformation a commentary on gender has evolved,” she says. $15. May 14-15, 8pm. May 16, 3pm. Rosendale Theatre. (845) 658-8410 Mourka as Shelley Levine and Eva Tenuto as Ricky Roma in Starling Productions’ staging of Glengarr y Glen Ross.
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Living Larger than Life As the largest residential historic preservation project in the U.S., The Beacon in Jersey City provides comfortable living amid exquisite architectural details and opulent shared spaces. By Polly Kreisman; photographs by Deborah Degraffenreid
left to right: A former doctors’ teaching hall is now the Great Room, for socializing or shows, with the original stage and a modern 10-foot video screen; outdoor spaces afford a bird’s eye view of not only the New York skyline but the deco details in the restored faÇades.
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apartments, 80,000 square feet of retail and commercial space, a 66,000-square-foot children’s center and a restored public movie theater. Two of the towers, known as the Rialto-Capitol Condominium (all towers are now named after famous Art Deco theaters) and joined by a newly built Deco lobby and circular driveway, are nearly 100 percent occupied, with about 550 residents in 315 units, Filopoulos says.
Standing on the roof deck of one of The Beacon’s ten Deco buildings, high above Jersey City, the largest renovation project in the U.S., is developer George Filopoulos (who is 6’6” tall).
One-bedroom units in these towers start at about $300,000. A penthouse recently went for $2.3 million. Michelle Calabrese, 29, sat with her newborn baby in a lounge area outside the “Grotto” gym and spa, part of a 50,000-square-foot amenities package that includes
a pool and hot tub, yoga, party rooms with a catering kitchen, a billiards room, and a great room (a former teaching room for the medical staff) with a stage. “Every single person who comes to visit us is astounded by what they were able to do,” Calabrese says. “Keeping the historic piece adds more character.” She says she and her husband settled on The Beacon because it was affordable but had all the amenities of “a New York-type condo.” To her point, 25 lofts under development will have polished original concrete floors, exposed beams, and spiral ductwork. One penthouse loft has 28 windows. Amenities for residents include a 24-hour concierge, valet parking, and shuttle service to the PATH train. For better or worse, this further isolates the fortress on the hill from the surrounding Jersey City neighborhood where views of Manhattan are as plentiful as those in the gritty opening scenes of The Sopranos. Jersey City sold the property, now a National and State Historic Landmark, to Metrovest Equities for $9.5 million in 2005, but Filopoulos says the de facto price was actually “north of $20 million,” with an agreement that the developer absorb the operating expenses for all of the project’s residential and commercial elements. Original estimates had the entire project completed in 2010. “We didn’t anticipate the real estate apocalypse,” Filopoulos laughs. That date has been pushed back five years, with three buildings to undergo renovations at once. “No one has ever renovated something of this scale,” he says. Zakalak remembers the first day she toured the facility. “My head was spinning. I was literally dizzy. How was I going to figure this all out? It’s greater than human scale. It’s the largest project I have ever worked on. It’s the largest project anyone’s ever worked on!” And so passionate about the space was this historic preservationist, “I marched right in and bought a twobedroom corner unit” as soon as the first phase was put up for sale. Preservation is inherently green and Filopoulos says The Beacon is “one of the largest recycling projects in U.S. history in terms of materials.” Nothing will be destroyed to create 1,200 residences. Missing marble is mined from other buildings here. Historic paint analysis was used to match original 1932
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egend has it that one of Franklin Roosevelt’s first stops after his inauguration as president in 1932 was at the Jersey City Medical Center. In appreciation of the fact that New Jersey had put him over the top, he is said to have presented his friend Mayor Frank Hague with a blank check of WPA funds to continue to build one of the biggest facilities of its kind anywhere. Like almost every aspect of the 10-building, 14acre, 2-million-square-foot campus on the rise of the Palisades ridge, that story seems larger than life. And now this cluster of tall Art Deco buildings, familiar fortresses on the Jersey skyline, across the Hudson River from lower Manhattan, has become The Beacon, the largest mixed-use renovation project currently underway in the United States. The Saturday Evening Post described it in the 1940s as “a beautiful mirage…(rising) up from the municipal rubble that is Jersey City.” In 1988, overbuilt and underfinanced, it declared bankruptcy. Some of the buildings have been vacant since then, others since the hospital relocated in 2004. What was left behind were the grand structures built as part of the Works Project Administration, with the remains of terrazzo floors, carved friezes, outdoor decks, marble walls, Deco moldings, ornate chandeliers, and etched glass. There are five theater auditoriums, once used by doctors and nurses, and an observatory. Mayor Hague, whom history remembers as intimidating and corrupt, kept an office deep in the center of one building (now, appropriately, a poker room) with a concealed doorway. The historic preservation consultant on the site, Ulana Zakalak, says they also discovered a hidden staircase. An elaborate system of tunnels underneath, used by the medical center staff to access other buildings, “were very, very spooky,” says Zakalak, remembering her first time down there. And one of those tunnels was found to lead directly to Hague’s City Hall. Even in less than perfect shape, the complex’s Deco designs have inspired movie backdrops: Quiz Show (1993), The Royal Tenenbaums (2001), Jade Scorpion (2001), Fur (2006), and for Sarah Jessica Parker on the upcoming cover of the June 2010 issue of Vogue. All of it, says developer George Filopoulos, president of Metrovest Equities, will be restored to the original detail and redesigned as 1,200 rental and condominium
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left to right: Above the billiard tables in the former entrance to the medical center, is an extraordinary frieze called “From Myth to Medicine,” considered a WPA masterpiece; (exterior) Replacement bricks, custom made to the original size, came from four different mines in an effort to match the existing variety of shades. The carvings were meticulously restored.
colors, gold and silver leaf, and sheens, as required not only for accuracy and aesthetics, but for historic preservation tax credits. One-of-a-kind light fixtures are being restored. “There were massive water infiltration problems on the exterior,” says Zakalak, “and no expansion joints. On the corners, over time, bricks just popped off and concrete was poured over it.” Four different brick foundries were sourced to match the existing structure and were mixed in randomly so no one brick color would be prominent. Historic façade restrictions require the HVAC systems to be internal; central boilers and chilling plants are efficient and utility costs are included in residents’ common charges, which Filopoulos boasts are “minimal.” One of the most remarkable discoveries was a bas-relief frieze running the perimeter of what is now the Billiard Room (the former medical center’s main entrance) just below the ceiling. Titled “From Myth to Medicine,” the WPA masterpiece (reportedly appraised at $1 million) displays images of the evolution of man through time, from caves to paganism to Pandora and her box to Native American medicine men. At the center of the room is the Caduceus, the symbol of modern medicine. From here, on the sculpture, with modern medicine and, symbolically, the Medical Center itself, the evolutionary scenes become euphoric and futuristic.
“Every single person who comes to visit us is astounded by what they were able to do. Keeping the historic piece adds more character.” — Michelle Calabrese, a resident of The Beacon After four years of restoration in that part of The Beacon, at literally the last moment, late on a Friday night before the first public event, Zakalak and her partner discovered something alongside a sculpted cloud
on the frieze never seen nor allowed on WPA works: a tiny signature. The sculptor was Allen George Newman, one of the most prominent of his time. Had there been more room on the bas-relief, Newman’s vision of the future might have included the evolution of the vast white elephant to The Beacon on the hill. n
Resource List Writer’s note: resources are limited as most amenities are provided solely to the construction trade, and design was in place. The Beacon Jersey City, NJ; thebeaconjc.com
Developer Metrovest Equities metrovest.com, (212) 644-7474
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Forced to rebuild their Westchester home after a disaster, Bobby and Mary Richardson Kennedy have created a livable showcase of sustainability. By nancy meyer; photographs by deborah degraffenreid
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he Kennedys are back in power—this time, using their home as a tool for innovation, agitation, and education. Forced from their farmhouse by black mold that was destroying their children’s health, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Mary Richardson Kennedy rebuilt on the same Westchester County property, creating a classically-inspired, high-performance home using the latest green technologies. They’re sharing their experience and their home to educate and inspire the design and building trade, community members, and the public. The mission of the “Kennedy Green House”—the name given to the project and the title of a book by the interior designer—is to showcase the most energy-efficient and sustainable products, renewable energy systems, and recycling methods in a comfortable environment. The rebuilt home “feels like a traditional house even though it has totally, totally, totally cutting-edge appliances, fixtures, and technology,” Mary says. “For classicists and people who want traditional architecture, it’s important for them to know that it’s possible to achieve that aesthetically, that they’re not going to be living in a machine, that it doesn’t have to look like some space-age contraption.” The year-long project, executed by a team of local professionals and overseen by Mary, herself an architect with experience in historic renovation, is expected to earn LEED Silver certification. The concept for this show house, with donated products and services worth upwards of $1.3 million, came from EcoManor in Atlanta, created by CNN founder Ted Turner’s daughter and her husband, Laura and Rutherford Seydel, ardent environmentalists. EcoManor, which serves as an educational tool as well as a residence, is credited with inspiring Arthur Blank to launch Home Depot’s green initiatives, Mary relates. “We wanted to make the house the most modern and comfortable and energy efficient as possible,” Mary says, adding, “We didn’t embark on this by choice—it was a sick house.” The circa-1920 farmhouse, situated on 12 acres bordering a 30-acre lake, was originally part of a larger summer estate owned by Charles Scribner, the publisher. Never insulated, the house was clad in aluminum siding in the 1950s, creating the perfect environment for a black mold infestation that took over one summer while the family was away. The Kennedys fought the black mold for three years, but it kept growing back. “I’ve lived here for 25 years and the mold was making my kids sick,” Bobby explains. “In [son] Connor’s first three years, he was hospitalized nine times; we made 29 trips to the emergency room.” Three of the children were left with asthma. The only feasible solution was to tear down and rebuild. With a team of architects, a LEED consultant, LEED builder, and input from friend and neighbor Allan Shope, a carbon-neutral architect, the Kennedys built a new 7-bedroom home, using the latest in renewable energy. There’s shallow-well geothermal heating and cooling, solar-thermal hot water with a backup high-efficiency propane boiler, and solar shingles on the roof that are the first of their kind installed in the United States. Passive solar gain is maximized and 16 Solatubes bring natural daylight into hallways, closets, and other spaces. The Kennedys can now generate 10 megawatts of electricity. During the winter storms of 2010, which cut electricity to more than 150,000 New York homes, the Kennedys harbored three families. “Every home in America should be a power plant and we were a case in point,” Mary says. Further reducing the carbon footprint are superior
mary relaxes in the living room among the collection of books, musical instruments, and artifacts. The hardwood floor was custom made from recycled timber from barns and churches.
insulation, water-saving Kohler fixtures, LED, fiber-optic, and fluorescent lighting; plus high-efficiency Electrolux appliances in the kitchen and in a basement kitchenette. But cutting-edge technology also meets sustainable, longlasting, and reused materials in the Kennedy Green House, which could serve as a case study in recycling and salvaging. Every piece of the old house was either used to build the new house or sent to Green Demolitions, a nonprofit recycler and reseller of building materials and products. The foundation was crushed and used as gravel; all the wood and doors were reused. “There wasn’t a single nail that wasn’t recycled,” Bobby said. “We got a tax deduction on the house and it ended up being a great deal for us.” Nearly every slab of wood was restored by master craftsman John Yurema of Detroit to create custom floors in the dining room, living room, and Bobby’s study; all the floors were reclaimed or made from certified renewable forests; the service hall, mudroom, and main laundry room floors are made from the butt ends of raw timber for durability. The slate roof was reclaimed from the former Wassaic mental institution that sat on upstate property now owned by Shope. “We didn’t do our salvaging anonymously,” Mary says, showing off the white Carrara marble countertop in the kitchenette reclaimed from an 895 Park Avenue demolition. Other finds include the 50 natural stone ‘saddles’ lined up neatly to tile a powder room, headboards made from Vermont barn boards, and some of the flagstone outside donated by neighbors. “It was a scavenger hunt; I was running around salvaging stuff. One of my missions is to be sure nothing goes to waste. If I come across something I can’t put to use that I don’t want to see going to a landfill, I call Steve [Feldman, founder] of Green Demolitions,” Mary says. To ensure the healthiest air quality, the Kennedys required no-VOC paints and finishes and use only green cleaning products. Where there are carpets, they’re made from pure New Zealand wool by Karastan, Mary points out. Accessibility was another high priority for the Kennedys. Design elements that make the home inviting for all ages and abilities include a rear entrance ramp, an elevator, light switches at the same height as ergonomic door knobs, hidden railings, curbless showers, and closet storage suitable for a wheelchair user. “We’re hoping to use it continually as a teaching tool,” Bobby says. “To make our house open for architects, students, for people who are trying to build green. To
Bobby Kennedy Jr.’s Renewable Energy Vision Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been an environmental activist for over 25 years. In 1999 he started the Waterkeeper Alliance, fighting for clean water worldwide; he serves as the senior attorney for the Natural Resources Defense Fund; and sits on the board of Vantage Point, the country’s largest green tech venture capital firm. Kennedy draws upon Martin Luther King Jr.’s definition of activism: “Agitation, legislation, litigation, education,” and adds innovation, which he feels is crucial to the green movement. In fact, Vantage Point invested in BrightSource, a company building the two largest solar power plants in the world: 1.3 gigawatts with Southern California Edison and 1.31 gigawatts with Pacific Gas & Electric Co. These plants are being built for about $3 billion a gigawatt, says Kennedy, which is cheaper than the $12 billion to $15 billion per gigawatt it costs to build a nuclear plant and comparable to the $3 billion for a coal plant. But once it’s built, it runs free forever. Transitioning to solar, wind, and geothermal energy requires political action, Kennedy says. This means eliminating the $1.3 trillion in annual subsidies to the oil industry, the half-trillion to nuclear power, and $1 trillion to coal, he says, putting renewables on par economically. The switch would cost the U.S. $3 trillion and could be done in four years: “For the cost of the Iraq war, we have free energy forever and we pay for it by not spending $750 billion a year buying foreign oil,” Kennedy argues. To achieve this, renewable energy must power existing buildings, the biggest consumers of energy, Kennedy says. “What we’re fighting for statewide and nationally, is…basically creating a national marketplace for energy,” he says. “It’s a fair marketplace with rational incentives that turn every home into a power plant and every American into an energy entrepreneur and power this country based upon American entrepreneurship, initiative, and intelligence.” —Emily Herendeen newyorkhousemagazine.com 23
open the house to them so they can come here and see what works and doesn’t work. There’s already been hundreds through here—and there are people who have changed their building designs [as a result].” “Hopefully a lot of good things will come of it, in terms of to-the-trade,” Mary adds. “We’re using it to talk to my peers in the design world....My intention is to work with four organizations: the AIA, ASID, USGBC, and Institute for Classical Architecture—the fourth one I feel particularly strong about. I always say about my husband that even though he’s politically liberal, aesthetically he is to the right of Prince Charles. He’s a traditionalist of the first order.” The Kennedys’ historic antecedents are felt in their home’s aesthetics. Historical elements and references abound in such details as crown molding, French
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doors, graceful columns, custom mantels, built-in bookshelves, and numerous priceless heirlooms. In the reclaimed brick pediments facing the back yard, one can discern the United Farm Workers of America eagle emblem—it was the children’s idea, as they had spent time with the union and the plight of farmers is a favorite cause, Bobby explains. Civil-War era American flags, a World War I shield, and matching kerchiefs from the 1904 election hang in the entryway, while the upstairs hallway is lined with framed letters and signatures from every American president (except Grover Cleveland, who “got lost in the move,” Bobby muses). Museum-quality fiber-optic lighting that won’t harm the historical documents supplements Solatubes that bring in natural daylight. Continued on Page 26
above, left to right: the basement kitchenette features electrolux appliances and a slab of carrara marble salvaged from a park avenue demolition; Kennedy and Jeff Bridgman, a leading dealer of historic flags, folk art, and Americana, who is displaying his flags; at left is a 13-star flag worth $7,850 made for either a U.S. Navy small boat or for the 1876 centennial; at right is a coveted 34-star Civil War flag valued at $25,000. in the upstairs hallway, solatubes and fiber optic lighting illuminate framed signatures of american presidents from washington to obama. below: the kitchen features energy-star electrolux appliances, a 7-foot wide countertop from recycled materials by eco by cosentino, and kohler fixtures.
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Romancing the Stone Artistic Tile aims to leave a lasting design impression but a very small environmental footprint. By Gina Marinelli; photographs by Roy Gumpel
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Green is a “growing force,” Epstein says, which didn’t become as mainstream until two or three years ago, despite her own long-term awareness of environmental issues. “I’m from the hippie generation,” she explains. clockwise from While it is very expensive to get the title for above: Three of the a green business certification, such as LEED, latest offerings from Artistic Tile aims to meet environmentallythe artistic tile line, responsible standards in manufacturing, treble in bourbon cleanliness, shipping, and packaging. Stone is a caramel, vestige in natural material and the “greenest,” according zebrano, and ef mosaic to Epstein. Some variations of it, such as the in beige company’s Wallace Creek, quarried in Canada, and Danby Imperial, quarried in Vermont, meet LEED standards as both locations are within 500 miles floor on which he stands. Sitting right outside the walls of Artistic Tile’s flagship showroom in New York City. of the factory is also a 2,700-gallon rainwater barrel. However, over the past 18 months, some significant With the help of a vinyl roof designed by Esmail, the changes have taken place inside the company’s barrel can collect up to 2,000 gallons per rainfall. 110,000-square-foot distribution center in Secaucus, NJ, Water is essential in the tile industry, he explains, to allow for environmental initiatives that are exclusive because it provides constant lubrication and prevents to Artistic Tile. They range from a massive rainwater fire sparking from the powerful blades used to cut the collection, water recycling system, and recycled packaging tiles. One of the most substantial ways to make an materials to super-efficient lightbulbs. environmental impact, especially for this company, was Among the roaring machinery on one side of the to recycle the some 60,000 gallons of water that are production workroom at the Secaucus site sit two used each day. massive barrels. Opposite, are careful workmen who Not only recycled, this unique water filtration system are responsible for cutting and polishing slabs of stone. is designed to separate and compress particles in the water Gerard Esmail, vice president of operations, explains into solid slabs that are disposed in a clean fill dump that one barrel contains water that is clean and the for “quick and responsible removal,” Esmail says. All other, slurry. He then points out the drains on the floor, remaining water is sanitized through the use of ozone. which pitch together and collect water into a vat,12-feet The result is crystal clear, as Esmail proudly displays in a deep, 16-feet high and 25-feet long, underneath the freshly-filled bottle from one of the filter’s valves. Esmail and Larry Epstein, Nancy Epstein’s husband who is a well-known name in the swimming pool Inspired by the beauty chemical industry, designed the filtration system. of jazz music and the Esmail says that the benefit is a healthy product playful improvisation uncontaminated by any bacteria. With very rigid of jazz musicians, demands for quality control, he says, the company Artistic Tile’s Jazz dedicates ample time to ensure all areas of design, Glass collection is comprised of vibrant production, and distribution are up to their standards— colors that can be from the intricate inspection of all materials brought blended into mosaics. into the facility, daily cleaning for dust and dirt Crafted by hand, each removal, and the use of Eco Box, recycled cardboard pattern is uniquely shipping materials, and BioBubble, a biodegradable shaped. Shown here bubble wrap. in the Satchmo Sticks Another part of Artistic Tile’s green overhaul includes mosaic and New York a conversion to energy-efficient light sources. Esmail blend, it is suitable says that just he received a delivery of T8 florescent light for all interior bulbs. Twice as bright as the ones they replaced, the T8s and exterior wall are so bright that it’s difficult to look directly at them. applications and residential floors. The ceiling fixtures that once contained six bulbs will Custom colorways are now only require one. With a rebate provided by New available upon request. Jersey Smartstart, Esmail says that the lights will cost (Bathroom designed by a third of the actual price. “We will save $20,000 in Felicia Zwebner) energy,” he adds.
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ith delighted enthusiasm, Nancy Epstein pulls up pictures from her trip to Jerusalem. She describes her visit to the buried homes where the society’s elite once lived. She points out mosaic tile floors so intricate the naked eye may believe it’s carpeting. She shares her adventures to the ruins of the Palatino in Rome, where remnants of Roman columns remain. And finally, this Art Nouveau fan expresses her affinity for Victor Horta’s Hotel Tassel in Brussels. “There is nothing new under the sun,” Epstein assures, and from the range of her travels, she seems to have seen a lot. However, as CEO and lead designer for Artistic Tile, Epstein has created thousands of new, inspired designs that are gracing homes, businesses, and showrooms across North America, and are setting an ecofriendly example for the future. With a background in design and business, Epstein’s own success story began when a cabinet manufacturer rejected her designs for her son’s bedroom. “He hated it,” she says, yet soon after he hired her. Epstein “fell in love” with kitchen and bathroom design, and eventually launched Artistic Tile in 1987. The rest is history— but not in the most conventional form of the expression. Epstein compares the history of ancient ruins to the stone she uses today in production of beautiful, luxury tiles. Epstein designs for permanence, inspired by the stones that still support ancient structures, such as the Roman Coliseum, that remained after civilizations ended. As she says, “stone is used forever.” This “build for life” mentality, Epstein believes, is the epitome of environmental responsibility.
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— Jill Cohen, director of design, of the 8 vignettestyle corporate showrooms and 150 high-end tile dealers.
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Nancy Epstein, ceo of artistic tile, says that in order to educate about ecofriendly choices, it must be done “one client at a time.”
Design is the foundation of Artistic Tile’s business. One might say the company—from its CEO to design director to every artisan—has an obsession with design and a laser-beam focus on the little details. In the design department at the Secaucus site, Jill Cohen, director of design, explains that it can take 12 to 24 months to create a new design concept collection, a lot of which has to do with sourcing of the stone. From the geometric patterns of the Travertine Hex, to the rich colors of the Treble Pattern Jazz Glass collection, or the charming Bespoke collection inspired by classic menswear, Cohen says that there are all different elements of inspiration at work. Many of the newest trends in design will utilize the water jet machine that is to be installed at the Artistic Tile distribution center, and will allow the designers further artistic liberties. Like embroidery on tile, the water jet Product Designer Andy Bartlett and Product Design machine’s capabilities are expected to Manager Nancy Yusko review drawings and samples of revolutionize the business. new products in development. newyorkhousemagazine.com 31
Artistic Tile has several new sustainability initiatives, from a massive rainwater collection and water recycling system, to recycled packaging materials and a green transportation partnership, to superefficient lightbulbs. While the changes at the distribution center have only been in effect for under two years, the push to go green required significant time and research, Esmail says, and more plans are currently in process. Motion detector lights are to be installed by the slowest-moving machine so as to conserve energy. And although extremely expensive, Esmail says that it may be possible to run solar energy in the future just for the lights of the building. In order to lighten their energy strain on their community, the entire distribution center has also agreed to go off the grid and run strictly on their generator if the surrounding town is ever in danger of a blackout or brownout, usually common in the summer. “If you’re not committed it won’t work,” Esmail simply states. The latest news is that Artistic Tile has joined with SmartWay Transport Partnership to provide environmentally efficient transportation of their materials and products. In collaboration with the Environmental Protection Agency and the freight industry, SmartWay plans to reduce by 33 million to 66 million metric tons of carbon dioxide and up to 200,000 tons of nitrogen oxide per year by 2012 by improving environmental performance, according to Richard Johnson, vice president of public relations. Passionate people and beautiful, natural products are what make Artistic Tile unique, Epstein says. But she doesn’t believe it’s her environmental perspective that turns her customers on to the vast array of beautiful tiles she designs. “Customers do not care,” she admits, adding that disposable incomes are at a low due to recent economic struggles, and she has lost 50 percent of business. “The only way to build desire,” particularly of green products, she says, “is through promotion.” Artistic Tile, Epstein says, provides a complete experience for its customers, many of whom are thrilled with the idea of creating a design unique to their home. Epstein has built a staff of highly educated designers and sales associates, and believes all employees must truly know and care about the products. “[We] really have to educate about the quality of the brand,” she says, mentioning that design schools often do not provide courses on tile, stone, and permanent fixtures of the home. Epstein emphasizes that when it comes to design, longevity is key. And with Artistic Tile’s newest initiatives, this company can surely look forward to a lasting, green future. n 32 new york house / May 2010
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conduit between the out- and indoors, windows provide homes with regulation of heating and cooling, as well as the benefits of natural sunlight. Until recently most windows were lagging behind other home products in terms of energy efficiency. Poor materials and low standards mean that most household windows are bad insulators, allowing air to seep through, costing you more on your monthly energy bill. According to The Energy Information Administration (EIA), as much as one third of the average home’s heat loss occurs through windows and doors. New windows that are Energy Star designated are better performers and offer better savings on energy costs. Energy Star rates windows based upon two main components, the U-factor and the Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC). U-factor is the measure of heat transfer, telling you how well the window insulates. The lower the U-factor, the better the window insulates. Solar Heat Gain Coefficient is the measure of solar energy transmitted through the window and indicates how well the window blocks heat from sunlight. The lower the SHGC, the less solar heat the window transmits. To qualify for federal tax credits, which can amount to 30 percent of the cost, both the U-factor and SHGC must be below 0.3.
Windows that are designated as Energy Star offer better insulation, solar heat regulation, and savings on energy bills. Shown here are southwall technologies windows.
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Another consideration is the R-factor, which measures a window’s resistance to heat loss. Older windows have an R-factor of around 2, newer Energy Star windows generally rate a 4, but some even go up to 20. But there’s even more to this alphabet soup. Windows with low-E coatings are thinly glazed windows that reduce U-factor by suppressing radiant heat flow. The coatings come in different types, ones for high solar gain, moderate or low, and can be single or double glazed. Window frames are available in aluminum, wood, vinyl, fiberglass, and other materials. Ana Paglione, store manager of Green Depot in Brooklyn, says the most important thing to look for when replacing windows is double-paned glass. Most of the outdated, inefficient windows in existing homes are single-paned. It is also important to look at the construction and materials that make up the window. Paglione suggests homeowners looking to retrofit windows first seek out an energy audit and a contractor, so they really know their home’s specific needs. “When people start coming into our store and looking at their options we really want to discuss what is going on,” she says, “Where these windows are, are they south-facing, north-facing, what are the existing windows there?” Williams Lumber, with various locations throughout the Hudson Valley, offers an array of windows, but
“The heart of the window is the glass; the real performance factor is in the glass.” —John Miller, Southwall Technologies the most popular are Marvin, Andersen, and vinyl windows from Smarter Windows. “Marvin windows are a high-quality window that has insulated glass, wood interiors, and extruded aluminum exteriors which are maintenance free,” says Install Manager Tom Cale. Marvin’s aluminum exteriors are also some of the sturdiest available. “A lot of aluminum clad windows on the market are roll form aluminum which is about the thickness of a soda can,” Cale says. Marvin’s aluminum comes in closer to the thickness of a
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quarter. “It retains its shape, is very strong, and does not fade.” Marvin Windows also include low-E glass coatings, including the company’s Low-EII, LoE 366 Glass, and High-R Tripane, all of which feature low U-values and protect from harmful rays. Renewal by Andersen is made up of the company’s patented Fibrex material, made of 40-percent-recycled wood fiber with low-E glass. Anderson’s Low-E4 SmartSun Glass blocks 94 percent of UV rays, protecting furniture and fabrics from fading. Vinyl windows like Smarter Windows also offer wellinsulated, UV-protected windows made of sustainable materials. They are popular predominantly for their price tag. Cale adds that for someone on a budget, some Smarter Windows products can also meet the federal tax credit criteria. There are concerns related to air quality with vinyl windows, however, as vinyl is comprised of harmful chemicals, notably PVC. Besides windows with low-E coatings and energy efficient frames, a new technology has been introduced by Southwall Technologies that greatly improves a window’s R-factor to compete with the R-factor of a wall. John Miller of Southwall Technologies says that windows have long been given a break since they serve more functions than a wall and cost more to insulate. His innovative window technology focuses on making a window perform like a wall, by focusing on the glass. “When you’re a window, the heart of the window is the glass; the real performance factor is in the glass,” he says. Southwall’s “Heat Mirror” is comprised of a suspended film system that creates multiple cavities within the glass, which reduces heat gain or loss and increases insulation, enabling the window to have an R-factor between 4 and 20, 20 being comparable to that of a wall. Skylight windows need to be energy efficient as well. Velux offers the finest in skylights and sun tunnels, which can light hallways or closets. The company’s skylights come in square and rectangular shapes, with manual hand-cranks or remote controls to open them. Velux skylights provide natural air and light and sun tunnels eliminate the need for lighting during the day. “In the daytime you don’t have to use the electric lights
and during certain times of the year, you can open the skylights to cool the space instead of mechanical cooling systems,” says Joe Patrick, senior project manager. One option for those in historic homes or those who don’t want to replace their single-pane windows is Advanced Energy Panels, double-pane insulated storm windows that attach to the interior, rather than exterior, of the home. Constructed of transparent glazing film, which encased a durable, lightweight aluminum frame, Advanced Energy Panels’ panels attach and detach effortlessly to the inside of the window, regardless of size, age, or style. The technology triples the insulation value of a window, enabling you to save up to 55 percent of annual heating bills, and the products qualify for tax rebates, the company says. Additional energy savings can come from window treatments, like ComforTex and Solar Choice Heaters. ComforTex has a number of ecofriendly and energy efficient window treatments including Double Honeycomb, which features the ComforTrack system, a track system that seals off the gaps between shades and windows, blocking drafts and reducing heat loss or gain. In addition to being aesthetically pleasing, “they actually provide an R-value and act as insulation through the home,” Green Depot’s Paglione says. The track system also qualifies for the federal tax credit. SolarChoice Heaters offers an innovative window technology that replaces traditional blinds with ones that act as a solar heater. The blinds should be installed in a south-facing window to take advantage of the most rays and can be plugged into a traditional rail. Metal within the blind absorbs heat and the space around it creates a chimney-like effect. “Once it starts heating up, hot air starts going up, pulls cold air off the floor and creates a traditional convection process,” says owner Keith McKinzie. Since they are installed within the home, they only have to rise from an indoor temperature of around 60 degrees, meaning you will use less energy to heat your home. SolarChoice is also made of reusable products, is recyclable, and qualifies for solar tax incentives. Windows are just one way to reap greater energy savings. As with any home project, it is important to research the options available and tailor to the needs of
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Hello Lurana, Living without heat and power, no matter the cause, is so 20th Century. This might be hard to overcome independently if you live in an apartment building, but if you own a home, there are many products available to keep you grid independent while staying grid connected. To start, simply have solar powered LED lights both inside and outside. There’s an astonishing array of solar powered lighting including solar powered LED candles. The Duracell Power Source 1800, a portable solar-powered electric generator, is something to consider. (duracellpower.com). This handy machine has five outlets you can plug appliances into. It’s clean burning so you can put it inside your house with no worries about fumes from diesel or gasoline generators. It won’t power entire homes and isn’t practical for high electricity using appliances like stoves or dryers, but low-energy lighting, computers, televisions, and so forth are easily powered, and these basics mean a lot when you have no juice. (Total cost including the small solar panel is about $1,600.) Reports say this generator is fully charged with a few hours’ sunlight, enabling you to have power all the time if you manage what you power and when. Another great idea is having a super energy-efficient refrigerator like the DC powered Sundanzer (sundanzer.com) which can be hooked up to its own solar panel. Even without power they stay cold for seven days. (Refrigerators are one of the biggest home energy users and Sundanzers drastically reduce back-up PV needs.) If you can finance it, consider solar PV panels with an energy back-up system that makes and stores enough power to indefinitely power everything, especially the water pump and furnace, which will still work for you during storms if you don’t run out of natural gas. The GridPoint Connect (gridpoint.com) system can integrate PV with high-capacity battery storage. During outages it automatically delivers back-up power that can be used day after day since it charges itself during daylight and stores enough power to run the essential needs for a house when the sun is not out. Even without grid failure worries, consider a solar thermal heating system since it can be used for your domestic hot water and baseboard heat. With some PV back-up it’ll work when the grid fails and reduce your gas bills all year round and end up paying for itself and more. Check out seia.org to see the many solar thermal options. Good luck with the blizzards of 2011! —Paul Have a question for Paul? We encourage feedback and dialogue about subjects that appear in this column. Email Paul at greenadvocate@scheinmedia.com Check out his blog, thenewyorkgreenadvocate.blogspot.com
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ercury is retrograde for the first part of the month, though this doesn’t deserve as much energy as it usually gets. The truly meaningful news is that Chiron is now in Pisces for the first time since the late 1960s. We get 90 days of this energy before Chiron retreats back into Aquarius, then returns to Pisces in 2011. Discovered in 1977, Chiron is still considered a new influence on astrology, but its spiritual themes have, in the past 33 years, gradually infused the work even of astrologers who have never heard of it. In Pisces, Chiron is calling us to acknowledge the reality of the soul; the inherently creative nature of what it means to be human; and the practical way we can manifest our deepest, most intimate fantasies.
Aries (March 20 – April 19)
Your life may be cast with a vague sense of the unfamiliar: as if you’re seeing places you’ve visited before for the first time. Beneath this is your process of assigning new meaning to your existence. We tend to think that life is definitive; we tend to forget that most of what we experience is our interpretation rather than something objective or factual. You’ll fare better if you fly by intuition rather than by seeking proof-positive or concrete validation. You’ll have a greater sense of freedom and potential, especially from the confines of one particular situation that you were certain was holding you back. Now that you have some breathing room, you get to test that theory.
Taurus (April 19 – May 20)
Are you having the odd illusion of living two lives at once? As if you are in two places, or with two people in separate worlds, or one version of yourself from the past and one from the future? Your charts tell such a story, and if you’re having this sensation, I suggest you either experiment with it boldly, or collect yourself in one place. It’s not the kind of thing I suggest you just let slide unconsciously. The opportunity is too beautiful, and the creative potential sufficiently strange and unusual to allow you some authentic originality. One way to describe the setup is to say that you are gaining a sixth sense, or an expanded sense of yourself.
Gemini (May 20 – June 21)
Significant, rare planetary events show a picture of you stretching your capabilities in every direction. Yet I suggest that despite so much happening, you remind yourself of your first priority: your primary goal. You know, the one you normally can’t quite get a grasp on. For the next few weeks you will be able to keep that goal in sight and in mind long enough to evaluate it carefully. You’re likely to feel some sense of discomfort initially, or of mild crisis, as if you’re remembering something vitally important but long forgotten. You might be concerned about how many years it’s been since you remembered, but maybe you’ll feel better if I said we may be talking about lifetimes.
Cancer (June 21 – July 22)
Remember that you can only influence, not control, how people perceive you, and this must be done in subtle ways. Over the next few weeks you may have the feeling that you’re projecting an image opposite of what you are intending. For example, you may express yourself as a
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relatively simple person and be seen as complex. Ideas that are clear to you may be incomprehensible to others. You may tell the truth, and others might doubt you to your face. I suggest that you not get emotionally involved in these responses. Let people be responsible for what they see, while you are responsible for what you feel. You need this boundary, and you’ll benefit from having it available as a tool.
Leo (July 22 – August 23)
Leadership is the ability to be creative under unpredictable or confusing circumstances. In our time, leadership is about ideas. You’re poised to be a source of approaches or concepts that will qualify as one of a kind, potentially once in a lifetime. Your mind is working with a kind of logic all its own, and I suggest you put no energy at all into doubting yourself. Even if you think something that seems like it’s not even vaguely applicable, or have ideas that don’t seem to apply to the situation, assume you’re working on a good hunch. Trust yourself; trust your perception; and moreover trust that you can treat any problem as a puzzle that, if solved, can improve life for everyone.
Virgo (August 23 – September 22)
Nobody tests your faith except for you. If the planets mean anything, you seem poised on the verge of significant progress in both your personal life and your professional life. Yet I suspect you’re experiencing this more as a crisis. Step one is making some contact with the faith you have in yourself. It doesn’t matter how you get there: remembering your past achievements, reminding yourself who thinks you’re amazing, or following an inner sense of what is possible. However you manage it, remember that faith in yourself is an essential ingredient right now. Second, remember that you have options—not eventual options, but ones that are immediately available; the kind you can exercise right now.
Libra (September 22 – October 23)
In the long discussion of reuniting sexuality and spirituality, we might ask how they got separated in the first place. The answer would involve the perception of sex as a source of power rather than pleasure, considering people as property rather than partners, and other related concepts such as jealousy. Even though we know that intellectually these things are not necessary, we continually come up against two things: our own emotional programming and a lack of options for what else is possible. An unusual alignment in your solar chart this month gives you some beautiful opportunities to get past these obstacles, and to embrace your relationships in a new way as sources of healing, comfort, and pleasure.
Scorpio (October 23 – November 22)
Are you really that tangled up in the life of another person? Or are you just in one of those emotional situations where you’ve lost track of who is who and what is what? Yes, someone close to you is working out something that looks complicated and difficult to discern; fortunately, it’s their stuff and not yours. You, on the other hand, are moving into new emotional territory for the first time in many months, which is another way of saying you’re finding your confidence. As for who is wrapped up in whom, it’s a partner or close associate who doesn’t know what to make
of you, or their emotional involvement with you. Nor is it easy for them to face the fact that you know you’re fundamentally free.
Sagittarius (November 22 – December 22)
A past work partnership may prove to be vital this month. Look for who turns up from the back pages of history or has recently turned up in your life, and make sure you don’t bring your old prejudices about the relationship. What you have with this person is an unusual depth of contact on the elusive theme of values. Yet the planets suggest a change of roles; someone who was once your boss could become your employee; someone who was once your student could take over a crucial project; someone who was strictly a professional contact could become a significant personal acquaintance. The overall theme is to maintain your flexibility and stay firmly in the present, no matter how old the story may be.
Capricorn (December 22 – January 20)
Take advantage of being relieved of some responsibility (or your overdeveloped sense of responsibility) and indulge in some self-expression, romance, or art: basically, trade in some work for some play. If I must lure you with the prospect of productivity, I promise you that you will feed the tree of accomplishment. Through most of the year, your pendulum has been swinging far in the direction of taking the world onto your shoulders, and it’s about time you put it down for a while. True, many people succeed at great accomplishments without much balance in their lives, and some of them are even happy. You, personally, need to work both sides of your brain, in honor of the fabulous challenges that are ahead.
Aquarius (January 20 – February19)
You’re starting to get a taste of what it’s like to not be under constant pressure to improve yourself. For certain phases of life, it’s necessary to define existence in terms of a healing agenda, and that can seem like the ‘whole purpose’ of existence. Mysteriously, that changes and some new purpose takes up life in your heart and mind. You’re now in a brief spell of experimenting with that new agenda, a new vision for yourself. This will come with the revelation of priorities you have not considered, and which have often slipped out of your grasp. You may not be able to put all of them into action; I suggest being grateful for the opportunity to experiment in real life with one new priority.
Pisces (February 19 – March 20)
For a long time I’ve been describing your life as the attempt to see around a corner, or to peer into a veiled dimension. Along with this is a sense of being hidden from yourself. This month, Chiron enters your birth sign, potentially for the first time in your life, or for the first time since you were a child. This will bring new experiences and a new sense of self-awareness; Chiron is famous for its focusing power, particularly where Pisces is concerned. Think of it this way: you’re like a bottle of ink that finally has a pen; a projector that finally has a lens; a question that at long last is graced with a question mark.
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19 Church Avenue • Germantown, NY 12526 Tel: (518) 537-4888 • Fax: (518) 537-5559 • E-mail: hinkein@valstar.net www.hinkeinrealty.com CHIC...VICTORIAN smartly renovated by artist/designer couple. Cosmopolitan, comfortable, creative. Large bright rooms. Pale walls, light parquet floors compliment any decor. Working fplc plus woodstove. 4BR, 2 full baths, many built-ins, photo shoot ready. More! $379,900
SPACIOUS UPDATED 5 bedroom Contemporary Ranch at end of private road with gourmet kitchen, double LR with fireplace, heated sunroom, new MBR suite & CA. 19 acres with perennial plantings, woodland paths and large fenced yard. Red Hook schools. $549,000
ROE JAN STREAM PROPERTY! Three bedroom ranch on 3.7 acres with trout stream frontage. Light filled house with tiered deck leading to pool. Open floor plan for livingroom/diningroom & kitchen, full basement, 2 car garage under. Property adjacent to large estate/farm & town parkland. $289,900
THINKING OF GOING GREEN? This property offer 9.4 acres of open land with large pond and Catskill Mountain views. 5 Bedroom/2 Bath farmhouse with wood floors, fireplace, and enclosed porch. Classic red barn completes the package. $349,900
“We’ve Sold Delaware County Since 1889” pIece of paradIse! Walton (607) 865-7000 WWW.ogdenrealestate.org
classIc-style VIllage home
On dead-end street & perfectly finished to move right in. 2 bdrms & full bth up; 1 bdrm down. Lrg LR, DR & new kit w/ample counter & cupbd space. Asking: $119,500 #74941
40.54 surveyed acs just outside village. Beautiful bldg site w/spectacular views of Delaware River Valley. Never-failing spring, nice pond sites, log rds, excellent hunting & 2 reclaimed stone quarries for picnics & recreation. Neat place for horses. Asking: $160,000 #75113
Income opportunIty!
Buy 2 hses on one lot. Ideal for extended fam or rental. Main hse is 2-stories w/5 bdrms & 2 bths. 2nd home is a doublewide w/3 bdrms, 2 full bths & handicap accessible. 1.7 acs bordering Delaware River. Metal 24x24 pole bldg w/14x24 addition. Asking: $195,000 #72842
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Very cozy
in-town ranch w/that cared-for feeling. A must see w/3 bdrms, 1 bth, EIK, 1-car att gar, flower garden, regular garden & hdwd flrs under carpet in great shape! Located close to hospital & school. Asking: $120,000 #76031
Well-Kept ranch
Featuring 2 lrg bdrms, customized full bth, lrg kit w/lots of cabinets. Full basement w/2-car gar & lrg deck overlooking 6 beautiful acs. Great package! Asking: $145,000 #74954
5.07+/- wooded acs w/great view potential, nice bldg site, elec nearby & outside watershed. NE side of property is bordered by a nice stone wall. Asking: $17,000 #75749
rural restaurant/Bar
Restaurant/bar, on 20 private acs, overlooking a 7-ac stocked lake. Bordered by 527 acs of NYCity land. Fully equipped & furnished. DR holds 150 patrons, bar 50 patrons. Ideal for a resort or expansion. Asking: $1,000,000 #41365
renoVated ranch
On 4.72 acs. 3 bdrms, new replacement windows, insulated walls & ceilings, new septic system, metal roof, & new furn in ’95 w/wd add on. Wd in basemt stays; borders brook, nice frt & rear deck, full basemt. Asking: $140,000 #41369
2 nice adjoining parcels – each w/ 5.16+/- acs Each has possible home site & existing driveway. Great deer hunting & nestled in farmland w/lrg fields for spectacular views of valleys & mtns. Some mature timber on parcel listing #74900. Asking: $49,900 for each parcel #74897 & #74900
featured property upstate region real estate listing
Restored Residential Church in Woodstock
Find Sanctuary in this Reincarnated Antique Church c.1861.
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rtfully conserved accoutrements juxtapose history with modern amenities in this architecturally unique former house of worship in Woodstock. Antique Gothic stained glass and clear-leaded windows bring light in; the carved limestone fireplace and chestnut paneled nave add warmth; and the original pressed-tin walls soar to a heavenly domed ceiling. Spacious and inviting main room features Douglas fir flooring. Limestone-floored gourmet kitchen with Jenn-Air range is ideal for entertaining. Scale and layout are versatile. The original bell tower, loft, and sitting room offer privacy and flexibility. The structure was built on a granite foundation. Adding to its appeal are the antique claw-foot tub in the oversized bath and the bluestone terrace in this private wooded setting. Less than two-hour drive from New York City. Owner financing possible. Be it a romantic retreat for two or a large gathering, this space is flexible and easily configured to meet your sensibility. Beautifully maintained. Central heat and central A/C. Seasonal grace abounds. $749,000
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ELEGANT ESTATE Hudson Valley Exclusive Pvt enclave, wonderful vus, surround sound, radiant heat, 8500SF, 6BR/7Bth, all weather gazebo, sep guest/studio apt, housekeeper/nanny suite, 21 acres. Asks: $2.9M. Web#1649558 Mary Stapleton 518.929.7783
A SLICE OF HEAVEN Hudson Valley Exclusive On 72 Prvt acres award winning Architect & established builder bring you this 5600sf home. Open fp, walls of glass, 5 wbfp’s. IG gunite pool in outdoor paradise. Stream, pond. Asks: $2.75M. Web#1828554 Nancy Horowitz, SVP 212.381.6554 Robin Horowitz 212.381.6564
BUILD YOUR DREAM HOUSE Hudson Valley Exclusive 173 magnificent & pure acres are ready for your vision & architect. Major frontage on 2 beautiful country roads. Numerous sites for your estate. 2 hrs from NYC & easy access to Hudson/Berkshires. Asks: $2.1M. Web#1769930 Chris Pomeroy, VP 212.381.2531
AMAZING DUTCH CAPE Hudson Valley Exclusive Sitting above the Green River, rare stone & clapboard, stone patio & deck, heated pool, 38 acres, tennis court, 4 BR/5Bth, 2 story barn, 4 car garage. Asks: $1.95M. Web# 1772539 Mary Stapleton 518.929.7783
LIVE IN THE HISTORY & ROMANCE Hudson Valley Exclusive 17/1800’s carriage hse’s of historic Rhinebeck Estate. 7000sf flrplanpremier orig beams/frame. Orig restoration by S.Mallory (Kennedy WH) IG pool, courtyrd, barn. Asks: $1.95M. Web#1748337 Nancy Horowitz, SVP 212.381.6554 Robin Horowitz 212.381.6564
HUDSON RIVER RETREAT Hudson Valley Exclusive Live w/major style & major Catskill Mtn. & riv vus. Stunning masterpiece w/IG & scenic pool, open LR/DR, outdoor spa. A perfect retreat 5 min to Hudson/2 hrs NYC. Asks: $1.8M. Web#1731236 Chris Pomeroy, VP 212.381.2531
POST & BEAM CO Hudson Valley Exclusive Spanking P & B constructed w/ attention to detail. 2 stone firplc, cath ceiling, wd flrs thru out, 4B/2Bth, 4000+sf, 3 acres, close to golf, swimming, skiing, theatre, & restaurants. 2 hrs from NYC. Asks: $1.175M. Web#1825876 Mary Stapleton 518.929.7783
HUNT COUNTRY COLONIAL Exclusive Private retreat on 10 secluded acres. In ground pool and perennial gardens. Three bedroom /2 baths, Cooks kitchen. Many upgrades. Close to Hudson, Berkshires & Albany. Asks: $949K. Web#1810455 Jean Stoler 518.755.4298
KICK BACK & ENJOY THE VIEW Hudson Valley Exclusive Accessible to all hideaway on 25 priv acres w/vus as far as the eye can see. Custom 4BR/4Bth contemp w/soaring ceils & grand stone wbfp awaits w/ig pool & crystal clear pond. Asks: $825K. Web#1826660 Nancy Horowitz, SVP 212.381.6554 Robin Horowitz 212.381.6564
HILLSDALE, NY HILLS Hudson Valley Exclusive Sited on 23 acres sits a lux contemp built by a well known Scandinavian builder, has everything, Finnish sauna, hot tub, swim pond, 2 wd stoves, 5 z heating, CAC. Spacious living area 5BR, 4Bth add kit. Asks: $779K. Web#1806488 Carolyn Lawrence 518.929.6199
EXQUISITE IN HUDSON, NY Hudson Valley Exclusive Set on gorgeous block, superbly renovd 1800’s 3 story townhouse, move in condition.1st flr office, shop or guest quarters. Upper 2 fls, duplex w/ kit open onto deck, garden, 3 BR/2.5Bth, AC. Walk to Amtrak. Asks: $517K. Web#1825797 Carolyn Lawrence 518.929.6199
CHARMING FARMHOUSE Hudson Valley Exclusive Located in historic Kinderhook Village in Columbia County. This lovely home is in mint condition w/ updated eat in country kit, wide bd flr, exposed beams, 4BR/3Bth, frolic in your lge quiet bkyd w/ mature trees. Asks: $349K. Web#1810720 Mary Stapleton 518.929.7783
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Exceptional Columbia County Property
18TH CENTURY JOHN BAY FARM Center hall farmhouse has wideboard floors, 12 over 12 windows, & 5 working fireplaces. Set back from the road on 38 open & wooded acres, guest cottage, garden house, completely rebuilt 2-story barn, large post & beam barn, two ponds & stream… $849,000
ARTIST'S INSPIRING HILLTOP RETREAT Carefree country home & spectacular art studio with endless views of the Catskills, Helderbergs, & Berkshires on 16.5 private acres… $775,000
FOX HILL FARM 212 acres with two spectacular building sites, two farmhouses, several barns, & beautiful views of Old Croken Hill, the Berkshires & Catskills; adjoining 2,000 acres of additional protected farmland. Stunning landscapes of mountains, valleys, ponds, open fields, & woodlands… $3,450,000
ROE JAN MEADOWS 103 protected acres, where the Roe Jan Kill meets the Bash Bish Brook, include a Greek Revival homestead (in need of total restoration) & a beautiful building site with views of the valley & the Berkshires… $1,350,000
STUNNING HIDEAWAY At the end of a long winding road, this stylish refuge has great presence. The 25-acre property has beautiful pond & distant mountain views, sunny gunite pool on the hill, wildflowers, ferns, perennials, & tall trees… $725,000
BOUTIQUE SHOP Original storefront, 2 living levels above, brick carriage house, & garden… $325,000
1930 DUTCH REVIVAL Has hardwood floors, sunroom, 2 fireplaces, 4 bedrooms & 3.5 baths, on 1.4 acres. Solar panels cut utility bills… $399,000
CLAVERACK ORIGINAL 1830 center hall home has 5 fireplaces, wide-board floors, original doors, windows, hardware, & trim... $325,000 EMPIRE OPERA HOUSE Once the cultural center of the thriving village of Philmont, the 10,000 sf building is now used as retail space, a huge workshop, & 5 apartments... $595,000
CEDAR PARK SCHOOL 1917 solid 4200 sf brick building has four large rooms with 12' ceilings, 2 stair cases, & huge 10' by 3' window openings; ideally suited for artist studios, sound studios, or open living space… $365,000
TWO COTTAGES One all renewed, one ready to finish, plus small studio on over 9 private, country acres… $295,000
LIVE & WORK Elegant spaces on 3 floors with curved stair, bay window, original details, new designer kitchen, sunny deck, garden… $495,000 Available to rent.
CLASSIC 1810 EYEBROW Charming house has wide floors, 4 bedrooms & 2 baths. One acre with barn & brook… $225,000
ARTS & CRAFTS Stylishly renovated 1920s 4 bedroom, 3 bath bungalow has new mechanicals, porch & deck… $339,900
VILLAGE CHARM Two spacious duplex apartments on a quiet street in Chatham. A great investment… $149,000
BOW FRONT Gallery & residence, totally renovated; handsome, intact details on Warren Street’s best block… $495,000 Retail space available for rent.
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SPECTACULAR RIVER & MOUNTAIN VIEWS Views of the majestic Hudson River & the Catskills from this quiet & private 7-acre building site at the highest point of historic Mt Merino… $450,000
PRIME VENUE Grand 8700 sf building on Hudson's best block with stylish store, chic night club, & luxurious residential loft… $549,000
149 ACRE HORSE FARM Early 1800 eyebrow homestead with 2 fireplaces, gunite pool, 3 ponds, & stream on a quiet country road. Property includes a horse barn, fenced open pastures, mature woods, & trails… $1,200,000
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BLUEStONE MAStERPiECE sculpted on a bluestone mtn, dramatic all natural quality interior, 270ยบ views of Catskill mtns. incredible pond, 48x42 new barn/garage guest house on 47acs. $3,900,000
KiNDERHOOK LAKE FRONtAGE 125 acres on 2 private lakes, only 3 other owners on lake, ideal for estate or development 11 current dwellings generating income of $100,000. $2,200,000
1876 CENtENNiAL FARM Colonial Home, orchard, farm market and acreage. Many possibilities for family run business. $1,399,000
ANCRAM HORSE FARM / 98 ACRES country road. 6 BDR, 5 BA farm house, apt, horse barn, indoor arena, panoramic views, near Catamont ski area. $995,000
FARMiNG OPPORtUNitY first time offered in over 60 years. Family fruit and vegetable farm, colonial home, barns, frontage on 2 roads, pond, stream, mtn. views. $849,500
MENDED WALL FARM 1700s expanded colonial 5 bdr/2ba, barns, 62 acres, pond, near golf, skiing and great schools. $699,000
LAKE FRONt MANSiON, one hour from GW Bridge, 2 huge suites 25x19 master BDR, 22x19 master BA. 15x15 bedroom, entertainment area in-ground pool, and dock. $499,000 /10 5/15 y b id ion b Auct
HiStORiC RENOVAtiON 5000 SF, 7 BDR, for large family + professional office 10x22, or B&B or day care. 3+ acres, Pine Plains, only 1 hr. 45min to NYC. $449,000
CAtSKiLL VU thoroughbred horse farm, 10 level acres, 6-10 stall horse barn w/ outdoor ring, 4 paddocks, 3 BDR/ 2 BA ranch w/master suite, low taxes, must sell. $355,000
ViCtORiAN COLONiAL immaculate three level home with original details, center hall dual parlors, 3 BDR/2 BA. 3rd floor studio, large porch with hot tub, 15 ac., pines and oaks, great value. $335,000
COUNtRY CAPE 1500 SF Home separate DR & kitchen. 3 bedroom/2 baths, hardwood floors, over half acre, minutes from the tac Pkwy. Rent with option. $175,000
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INVESTMENT PROPERTIES
COLUMBiA COUNtY 184 acres spectacular Catskills views, lots of gravel COMMERiCAL ZONE 91+ acres with long frontage, ideal for shopping center LiViNGStON Commercial/Residential 60+ acres, Rte 9 mixed development, good soils OPERAtiNG CEMENt PLANt fully approved, in Cairo, convenient location, 10 year lease UPSCALE CONNECtiCUtMOtEL 23 unit gem in great area on 6.5 acres. HUDSON: DEVELOPMENtOR EStAtE 130 acres, near NYS thruway, Amtrak GALLAtiN HORSE FARM, 3 houses, 8 stall barn,great views/good frontage on 32 acres. DEER LAKE 2 houses, 7 units, gross $83K on 21 acres beach, development possibilities MEDiCAL COMPLEX 6000 sq.ft. gross 60K, net 40K, great rural location, upscale community MULti-FAMiLY + REStAURANt newly refurbished, 7 fully rented units,. $60K gross, noi $41K. CAtSKiLL 4 UNit BRiCK great income property $40K gross, walk to county office building, large apartments w/upgrades, upscale potential. iNCOME ON CREEK 2 family, one unit rented at $795, + building lot
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BRiCK RANCH walk to shopping, quiet residential street, separate dining rm, kitchen, living rm, mudrm, garage, workshop, 2nd bath in basement, lovely yard. $119,000
VACANT LAND
MAGNiFiCENt DUtCHESS FARMLAND up to 420 acres, $20,000 per acre KiNDERHOOK 125 ACRES on 2 private lakes, ideal for estate or development CAtSKiLL ViEWS 147 ACRES private estate property, ideal for subdivision LiViNGStON FARM 168 acres fields, woods, and privacy, two streams, large barn NEW PALtZ 90 acres with map-declared wetlands,1 ac zoning, good for development CLiNtON CAtSKiLVUS full range on private wooded estate setting, subdividable 95 acres YOUR OWN LAKE on 14 acres, septic in for 4 BDR home ANCRAM 30 acres, long frontage, not subdividable StANFORD-RHiNEBECK SD 6 acres, wooded residential area near tS Pkwy NASSAU 9+ acs, approved 3 lot subdivision, rural near farm tAGHKANiC 1.8 acres BOHA on dead end road near taconic Hills Schools LAKE COMMUNitY marina, swim beach, clubhouse, tennis, basketball, .5 acre
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5917 n. eLM aVenUe P.o. BoX 798, MiLLeRton, nY brad rebillard, broker - Come talk to brad about the federal Governments $8,000 tax credit for 1st time home buyers & the new existing Home owners $6,500 tax credit for trading up on your home. SFR (Short Sale Certified) Please call us to learn more about short sales.
MillerTon – One of the best views in Dutchess w/50 miles from one of the highest points in the county on 55 acres. House and barn are not visible from the lightly traveled county road. In addition to the house there is a 6,200 sq. Ft. finished barn operating as a kennel. This structure has been designed to be versatile and could easily be converted into an environmentally controlled garage with studio space, horse barn, veterinary clinic or more. The farm land is beautiful and there are mature woodlands with trails. Located in the hills of the Smithfield Valley on the edge of the Millbrook Hunt not far from the train station, fine dining, theater and so much more. $2,200,000 MillerTon – a SearS HoMe Loaded with charm, this well cared for 3 bedroom home has good size rooms, original wood trim archways and floors, high ceilings, plaster walls, large windows and a very sold construction. The rear yard is completely fenced & landscaped with perennial gardens. Walking distance to the Village of Millerton Main Street & the Harlem Valley Rail Trail. Only 11 miles to the Metro North Train sta. $199,000 SaliSbury, CT – lake fronT properTy Twin Lakes on the channel. A unique opportunity to own a long standing family cottage on the channel. Perfect for getting back to nature, this seasonal cottage has 2 bedrooms; a cozy, open living area with a brick fireplace; full bath and kitchen. There’s a covered patio for the out-door cook-outs, and the dock is only 20 feet from the front door. $340,000
anCraMdale – GreaTly reduCed!
Three-family, early 1900’s Colonial with a separate commercial building. (Commercial Building Shown) Formerly a popular bakery/deli converted to two rental apartments. Located in the hamlet of Ancramdale. Popular community weekend community. Commuter town located near Metro-North& Amtrak. One-hour Albany, two-hours NYC. $229,000 aMenia – SHorT Sale! – Make an offer! From bottom to top & inside out, this home has been updated and is in great shape. All on one level, there are 2 BR, 1 1/2 BA, EIK, large LR & access to an attached garage. Double the living space if wish to finish the partial finished lower level. This area walks out to the private back yard and currently has a semifinished heated room (extra bedroom) in addition to a utility room, laundry plus 800 sf of useable space. Built-in plumbing for a 3rd BA. Conveniently located about 5 min. to the Metro-North train. The site offers overlooking views, and is walking distance to the Harlem Valley Rail Trail. $199,000
MillerTon – Early 1900’s Colonial located in the Village of Millerton just off Main Street in the General Business Zone surrounded by professional offices, retail stores, specialty and antique shops. Currently used as a 2 family, this 12 room home has 2 large additions & has had many important updates. The house is accessible by village sidewalks and has many potential uses. First time available in almost 50 years. $235,000
MillerTon – Affordable home in great condition. This well cared for home has a open, light feeling. The seller has opened up the walls between the Kit-LR-DR. There is a newly added enclosed sun porch, two decks, a family room, and a jet tub in the master bath. Also, there is a two car garage. A no traffic area great for children and taking long walks. Close to the Village of Millerton, the Harlem Valley Rail Trail and only 11 miles to the train Sta. $219,000
Rear view of Main House
Front view of Cottage
MillerTon – lakefronT – Peace and tranquility on 1.3 acres w/145 feet of waterfront on Indian Lake. A rare opportunity to own a year-round home (A Acorn Home) on the water. This 4 BDR 2 bath home has 16 foot high cathedral ceiling throughout the main level, lots of natural light and overlooks the lake. The home is surrounded by woods on several sides as to provide privacy. There is a brick fireplace, large screened porch, glass sun porch off the master bedroom, inviting window-seat and more. Located in a private lake community that offers tennis court use, swimming, boating, fishing, and a great group of people. 10 miles to the Metro-North Train, convenient to the Harlem Valley Rail Trail, Tanglewood, Jacob’s Pillow, local ski & hiking areas. $475,000
MillerTon – Two properties & two houses - Listing includes a Cottage & Barn at on one property and the main house on the other. The main house is in excellent condition w/many upgrades. On the main floor is a open LR/ Dr arrangement with a sun room and a kitchen, well appointed with may cabinets. There is a laundry as well. The second floor has a Master BR suite & bath plus 2 other bedrooms. The basement has a walk-out door and there are finished rooms there as well. There is an attached 1200 square foot heated garage with 10 foot ceilings & storage above. The second property has a totally renovated 2 BR cottage w/detached 2 car garage w/studio space above. There are all new mechanicals including central AC. There is 1.5 acres if land. (2.53 total acres) There is a stream in the back of the property. The property borders the Harlem Valley Rail Trail.
MillerTon’S oWn renTal aGenCy – We’re rental agents for Landlords and Tenants and currently have several rentals available in the area.
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aMenia – SHorT Sale! Complete renovation inside and out in 2004 including a new septic system. Like to walk, bicycle or roller blade? House is across the street from the Harlem Valley Rail Trail. Great Westchester/NYC commute! Located three miles from Metro-North Wassaic station. Make an offer! Call if you’d like to learn more about a short sale. New Price! $199,000
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RHINEBECK VILLAGE COLONIAL
RHINEBECK COLONIAL
This 3BR/3.5BA colonial is sited privately up a long driveway and offers living room with fireplace, EIK with screened-in porch and recent upgrades such as new windows and central air. Two car barn with potential studio space. $789,000.
Gracious 3500 s.f. home is rich in vintage details – chestnut paneling and mantels; chestnut moldings and built-in cabinets. Has chef ’s kitchen, living room and MBR with fireplaces and heated sun porch. Third floor has apt./studio. $825,000.
Spacious 3BR/2.5BA home has 3200 sf. with eat-in kitchen, family room with fireplace, MBR/MBA with large walk-in closet and bonus room with skylights. Rear deck and 2-car garage. Very close to schools and village center. $489,000.
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DUTCHESS AND COLUMBIA BOHA LAND
Secluded 3BR/4BA retreat on 6.61 acres has living room with fireplace and wideboard flooring, master with sauna, inground pool and large deck overlooking gardens. Convenient to TSP, Rhinebeck, Red Hook & Bard. $547,500.
Immaculate 2BR/1.5BA home is sited high on 1 acre with views of neighboring fields and pond. Has living room with fireplace, eat-in kitchen, dining room that opens to rear deck. Min. to Rhinebeck, Amtrak & Kingston bridge. $335,000.
Clermont/Red Hook Schools $99,000; RoeJan frontage $199,000, Col. Co. lots w/ Catskill views $95,000/$225,000, 19.27 acres in Milan with pond $275,000, Rhinebeck with Catskill views and pond (subdivideable) $598,000.
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IN A PICTURE PERFECT country setting, protected by 7+ acres, this 3700 SF one story is close to everything. A wonderful granite K, glorious cathedral sun room & huge media rm are special features as is the wonderful MBR suite. $459,900
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THIS RED HOOK home, w/4 BRs & 2 baths, has style, wonderful light, & the spaces your family needs! You will love the cathedral great room, the wonderful K, the MBR suite, the huge FR, & the fenced yard. Immaculate! $349,900. 54 NEW YORK HOUSE / May 2010
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YOUR FAMILY will love this 3500 SF Rhinebeck home which has 6 BRs, 5 baths, 2 porches, an inground pool, & is privately sited at the end of a dead-end road overlooking its own private pond. Close to BARD. $420,000.
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RHINEBECK V is a wonderful place to live & this 3 BR, 2.5 bath beautifully decorated one story has oak floors, a FPL, a wonderful, updated K, an open DR/FR, a deck, fenced yard, & an oversized 2 car garage. Move in ready! $299,900
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A SPECIAL RETREAT, this 3537 SF architect designed country home is surrounded by 25 acres, has a 20 x 40 heated pool, a dream K, an office, formal DR, 2 stone FPLs, & a 4 room MBR suite that is like no other. $1,325,000.
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COMMUTING? This wonderfully restored 2 story in Rhinecliff-on-Hudson is a block from the train, has wonderful light, a huge K, separate DR, 2 redone baths, a MBR suite, plus an easy to maintain yard & room for several cars. $270,000
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OWNERS SAY “MAKE AN OFFER” on these 11 BOHA building lots, some in Rhinebeck V, some adjacent in the town, all walkable to the Village center. What a wonderful development or investment opportunity! $1,652,000
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BUILT IN 1890, this very nice 4 BR, 3 bath 2 story home has oak floors, beautiful doors & woodwork, & distant Catskill views. Mechanicals are updated, there’s a FPL, EIK, plus a guest suite w/K & bath. Priced to sell @ $249,900
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Extraordinary Two Family Home Sits well off 40 roadLevel for absolute privacy. Main house has Industrial Acres great room soaring ceiling, large fireplace Modern officewith building, 15,000 square footround manufacturing in centerwith of loading room and wall of glass at three one end with building docks, auction hall and bedroom panoramic views. Long hall separates main Tudor. Possible owner financing. You can sell off home 30 acresfrom for in-law wing. WEB# HA367170 SALT POINT ..$1,500,000 development. WEB# HA397341 Pleasant Valley $495,000
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Clinton $449,000
Great Commuter Location
Southside Three Top quality material, construction andFamily mechanicals. Generous Great condition with extra lot. Steel Has I-beam new boiler and oil size rooms with hardwood floors. construction. tank.Huge up attic. backSolid yard,maple storage shed 95% Carrierwalk heating and Nice cooling. kitchen and lots WEB# of parking. Located near Vassar Hospital. HA461272 WAPPINGERS FALLS ..$385,000 cabinets. WEB# HA473878.
C/PoughkeePsie $325,000
Restored Colonial Home Mint Condition Commercial Building
Convenient Location Mint four bedroom home new kitchen with granite Deal of has a Lifetime Beautiful six-bedroom in prestigious Toddhardwood Hill area. and stainless steel home appliances. Beautiful Vaulted entry,baths, master new suite,central hardwood kitchen with floors, new air.floors, Screened-in rear granite counters andin-ground stainless appliances. Covered outdoor porch and 16x32’ pool. HA467335t/PoughkeePsie LAGRANGE ................$590,000 terrace. WEB# WEB# HA479106 $475,000
Picturesque Spacious Ranch in Picturesque Setting
Restored 1850 with wide floorsand and original 3200 square feet.home Four offices wiredboard for phone cat5. Two beamedwith ceilings. Newceilings, kitchentwo withbays corian counters, baths, garages 26 foot 36x40 and 30x40. electric14and central air. Enclosed sun porch overlooks Three foot overhead doors. 18-26 foot that ceilings. High stone walls and HA426932 gardens. Great commuter location. WEB# PLEASANT VALLEY $475,000 exposure.
Charmingfinished street lower with level hugewith ranch. finished Beautiful bath,Beautiful fireplace and wet lower level bath, fireplace, etc. room Main bar. Main levelwith hasfull hardwood floors, newwet fourbar season levelmaster has hardwood floors, new two fourlevel season and and bedroom suite. Almost acresroom with pool master suite. POUGHKEEPSIE ......$398,000 WEB# HA443064 and deck.bedroom
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Woodwork PleasantlyGorgeous kept three-bedroom RanchThroughout with two-car detached Three on bedroom Colonial home with hardwood garage almost one acre. Hardwood floors and largefloors deck under carpeting. New custom kitchen. Newroom furnace off kitchen. Two zone heat andoak 15’x18’ family are and hot water heater. covered porch. WEB#Terrific HA458639 REDfront HOOK ..$199,000 additional features.
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New roof,right siding, windows and garage door are some the Located across from McCann Golf course and of within features this five-bedroom Ranch. Hardwood floors under walking of distance to Spratt Park. This four bedroom home carpet. Separate entryincluding to lower new level.roof, Large fully fenced backoffers many updates siding, windows and FALLS......$319,000 yard. bath. WEB# Living HA388830 room has fullWAPPINGERS wall brick fireplace. WEB# HA546767
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Mint Dutch Colonial Little Switzerland
Home at indoor end ofpool cul-de-sac in square beautiful country Incredible with 1600 footprivate glass enclosed setting. Hardwood floors, hardcore doorscherry and patio area. Family room withsix-panel shuffle board, gorgeous custom and empire Home end ofstone cul-de-sac in kitchen hugekitchen. great room withatfull-wall fireplace. beautiful private country setting. 5.3 private acres. WEB# HA458022 HOPEWELL JUNCTION..........$498,000
Wonderful Private Country Retreat Four Village bedroomofhome sits far back with circular Millbrook Bed off & road Breakfast Extremely one of only around.area Features two drive. Bigsuccessful, modern kitchen with two breakfast is terrific buildings wide-boardFront and hardwood floors,room fireplaces for familywith gatherings. to back living with and built-inand bookshelves. Main house with four bedrooms fireplace wood stove. 5 private acres. WEB# HA466069 MILLBROOK ..$850,000 and four baths. WEB# HA549331 Clinton $475,000
rhinebeck’S LeADing reAL eStAte oFFice
rhinebeck coLoniAL reProDUction Replica of a Circa 1752 Chatham Mass. colonial. Privately sited on 3 acres. Charming home overlooks a pond w/stone walls, perennial gardens and mature trees. 3 + BRs with 3496 sq. ft. of spacious light-filled rooms, period detailing and cabinetry, fireplace, wide board pine floors. Land is open and wooded. Additional 3 acres available. $859,000
coUntry rAnch w/twin PonDS on 5.64 Ac Impeccably decorated and upgraded home with views of the surrounding farmland. This 4BR/3BA home has 3074 sq. ft. with views of the spring fed ponds from the living room’s picture window. Renovated kitchen and baths, Great Room/Family room with stone fireplace, plus so much more. $494,000
conteMPorAry cAPe on 3+ Ac Privately sited on a hill in Milan, this light-filled home has an open floor plan on 3 levels. Features Cathedral ceilings, walls of glass, 2 BR/BA on the first floor, MBR suite/bath & reading loft on the second level. Distant mountain views from the wrap around deck. Close to Red Hook & Rhinebeck villages. $419,000
cUStoM bUiLt rhinebeck hoMe w/PonD Work with an established builder to build this spacious 4BR/3BA home. Open floor plan w/skylights, first floor bedroom, dining room, Great Room, stone fpl., wood floors, second floor laundry, French doors, screened porch in rear, open porch in front, plus so much more! Customize this home yourself. Minutes to Rhinebeck Village. $899,000
ArchitectUrALLy renoVAteD Located on a quiet country road within minutes of Rhinebeck Village, this immaculate home is perfect for full-time or weekend living. Features 3BR/3BA, designer kitchen, sunroom, Family Room, HW floors, all new mechanicals and a new state of the art metal roof. Move right in. $459,000
rhinebeck conteMPorAry cAPe coD Sited on 3 + acres w/lake rights, this mahogany sided lightfilled home is nestled on a hill w/mature trees & complete privacy. In excellent condition & energy efficient, the home features 3 BR/2.5BA, stainless steel appliances, oak floors, fpl., large MBR/BA w/custom closet. $429,000
bring the horSeS! Privately sited on 15.47 acres, this 3BR/2BA Ranch home is a 10 minute drive to the center of the Village of Rhinebeck. The land is a beautiful combination of open fields and mature woods. Ideal for anyone with horses as the land connects directly to the Landsman Kill Riding Trail. $549,000
conteMPorAry FArMhoUSe Drive up the long, private driveway to this simply charming completely renovated farmhouse. Sited on 7.7 private open acres, just minutes from Rhinebeck Village. Features 3BR/2BA, state of the art kitchen, hardwood floors, rocking chair front porch and so much more. $619,000
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circA 1870 renoVAteD FArMhoUSe Tastefully rebuilt period home. Sited on 8.5 bucolic acres w/stone walls, spring fed pond, sweeping meadows and mature trees. The farmhouse has been designed w/an open floor plan and includes 3 BRs w/the master on the first floor. Blue stone terrace overlooks the grounds. Large art studio can double as additional living space. $739,000
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$419,000 RED HOOK
STUNNING VIEWS from every room of this charming & unique waterfront property. Cozy 2 BR, 2 BA cape features on the lower level an open living-dining area w/wood burning stove, den, eat-in kitchen, office, bedroom and bath. Upper level features a master suite w/private terrace. Back garden slopes to the lake with dock.
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FEATHER FARM is the quintessential rural retreat set on 5-acres on a quiet country road. This 18th century home features hand-hewn beams and wide board floors with modern amenities. Offers a LR w/FP, DR, 3 BR and 2 BA. Landscaped with gardens and trees. Convenient to Red Hook & Rhinebeck.
$375,000 UNION VALE
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PRIVATE SECLUDED home surrounded by over 700 acres of state land. This rustic yet modern home features an open floor plan, vaulted ceilings, 3 BR, 2 BA & HWF throughout. A 1 BR guesthouse is located away from the main residence. Includes a garage w/workroom. Conveniently located to Red Hook, Rhinebeck and Pine Plains.
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SECLUDED 46.26-acre parcel located on a private road. An old lane meanders through the woods with some wetlands that could possibly be converted to a pond. Rolling terrain w/lovely old hardwoods. This land has a Dutchess Land Conservancy easement w/ 2 building envelopes and no further subdivision.
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A PRIME BUILDING LOT located minutes from the Village of Millbrook. This 2.6 acre parcel is private, lightly wooded and rises to a plateau. No test have been performed and no BOHA. There is an adjacent 3.3 acre building lot for $98,500.
$375,000 STANFORD
THIS SWEET 1840’s country cottage of approximately 2,000 sq. ft. & 3 BR is located near the hamlet of Bangall on 5.8 acres. Plaster walls, high ceilings & some WBF add to the charm along with a rocking chair porch. Could be a real gem w/ a bit of polishing.
SEVEN-ACRE PARCEL located off a quiet unpaved country road in prime Millbrook location. Recognized as a designated scenic road in the town of Washington. Great opportunity, as these lots seldom come on the market.
$950,000 PLEASANT VALLEY
FAR REACHING MOUNTAIN views make this private country home a special offering. Open living area w/2 FP & HWF. An inviting sunroom, indoor pool, hot tub & steam room. Convenient to the Taconic State Parkway.
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SPACIOUS CONTEMPORARY cape conveniently located in central Dutchess on 14 acres. Home features a large kitchen w/fireplace, LR, DR, den, attached heated sunroom, 3 BR, 3 full BA & 2 half BA. Also includes a finished basement with 2000 square feet of recreational space. A very stylish home in perfect move in condition.
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A GREEK REVIVAL GEM IN MILLbROOK Privately situated high on a knoll in the midst of 22.3 acres of woodland, meadow and lawn, this house enjoys a delightful western view of the Hudson Highlands and Catskill Mtns. Spacious living room with fireplace and banks of French doors, gourmet kitchen, elegant master bedroom suite on 1st floor, 3 guest bedrooms on 2nd floor and family room in lower level. Elegant Williamsburg garden pool and circa 1850 barn with office/apartment. Offered at $2,150,000.
ECHO HILL FARM Wonderful early colonial on lovely country road, minutes to Rhinebeck. 5 bedrooms and 2 ½ bathrooms. Spacious, inviting floor plan with exposed beams and original detail. Vintage maple trees and beautiful plantings. Wonderful view of farmland and Catskills. Fabulous restored antique bank barn, perfect for horses. 20x50 gunite pool. Additional land available. Offered at $1,245,000.
NINE PARTNERS PHEASANT FARM Circa 1870 colonial farmhouse on 28+ acres of meadows, trails and woodland. Currently a licensed game preserve, this could become one’s private shooting preserve or a country estate for horses. 2600 sq. ft. of living space, including a fabulous newly renovated kitchen, living room with fireplace, three bedrooms and two full baths. In-ground pool, detached two car garage and large 4 bay pole barn. Offered at $1,195,000.
CLASSIC 1780 COUNTRY FARMHOUSE Elegant farmhouse tastefully restored to its original beauty. Old-fashioned warmth and charm made comfortable for today’s living. Three working fireplaces, antique doors and hardware, wide plank floors and exposed beams. House sits on 5.02 acres of park-like land with sweeping lawns, lovely gardens, old trees, stone walls, picturesque period barn, heated in-ground swimming pool, gazebo and private tennis court. Offered at $899,000.
ExqUISITE 75 ACRES WITH INCREdIbLE VIEWS Remarkable piece of land located on a quiet country road. 75+ acres comprised of actively farmed, well-maintained rolling fields and beautiful woodlands w/ bridal trails. Incredible views of the Catskills in one direction and views of the Hudson Highlands in another. Ideal for horse farm or nature retreat. Preserved in the dutchess Land Conservancy and bordered by large farms and the Wappingers Creek. Very special piece of land w/ incredible pastoral beauty. Offered at $895,000.
SHEKOMEKO VALLEY CONTEMPORARY Charming contemporary cape style dwelling situated in a lovely setting in the Shekomeko Valley. This three bedroom home is privately sited and offers an interior that is light, open and airy. quality craftsmanship, beautiful hardwood flooring, and custom cabinetry. 10.57 acres of park like grounds in a superb location. Offered at $795,000.
CIRCA 1806 COLONIAL Fantastic early 19th c. Colonial farmhouse w/ loads of old world charm and potential, conveniently located an hour and a half from NYC and just ten minutes to the Village of Millbrook. Over 2500 SF w/ many original details, inc. two working brick fireplaces, original wide board flooring, period moldings and beamed ceilings. Four bedrooms and two full bathrooms. 1.61 acres of level land w/ an additional 3 acre lot available. Offered at $395,000.
STISSING LAKE Lovely home on Stissing Lake in Pine Plains. Part of an association that owns 8.8 acres. Two bedrooms, each with private balconies, living room with wood stove and slider to deck, dining room with door to deck, large kitchen, one and a half bathrooms, office and attached two car garage. Expansive decks with views of the lake. Offered at $239,000.
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•Turn-of-the Century House With 4 Renovated Apartments •100 Acres– It’s Getting Pretty Nearly Impossible To Own This Size Property! •Former Western Theme Park, Carson City •4200 Sq. Ft. Theater With Stage & Runway & 2500 Sq. Ft. Basement With Garage Door •Stables •Lighted Outdoor Arena •Roads & Electric Throughout The Property •GREAT INVESTMENT •MANY COMMERCIAL USES •GREAT FOR FAMILY ESTATE
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Come see this unique property located in beautiful Greene County. Just ten minutes north of Saugerties. 5389 NYS Route 32, Catskill, NY NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY!
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Picturesque 19th Century Farm in an excellent location. Classic front-to-back Eyebrow Colonial with 5 bedrooms, 2 full baths. Fireplace in Living Room. Antique hardwood floors. 7.3 Acres with barns. Perfect for horses, cattle, or other farming endeavors. Arlington Schools. Just listed, this piece of Americana will not last. Offered at
HISTORIC TUXEDO PARK - ONLY 38 MILES TO NYC – ONLY 1 HR TO NYC - VIA MASS TRANSIT OR AUTO TUXEDO PARK, NY ONE HOUR TO NYC -
Embracing over 2000 acres of mature woodlands in the heart of the Ramapo Mountains with 3 private lakes, the village of Tuxedo Park was created over a century ago and is now a designated Historic District. This beautiful, private 24-hour manned gated, secure enclave lies only 38 miles from midtown Manhattan, one hour via convenient public transportation or auto. From carriage houses and weekend retreats to grand estates, selected building lots and rentals, visit our website for our complete listings and full history of magical Tuxedo Park. www.tuxedoparkpp.com.
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1886 Georgian Manor – Tuxedo Park, NY
Orig. Bruce Price 6200 sq ft home on 3.7 acres of rolling lawns & mature trees. 100% renovated, 5 working fireplaces w/orig. carved mantels, interior columns, beautiful staircases, magnificent moldings and original wood floors, 4.5 New Baths, Gourmet Chefs Eat-in-Kitchen, FDR, Ballroom, 3 RM Master Suite w/elevator, 6/7 BDRM, 75’ covered porch and gazebo w/seasonal lake views, circular drive. NEW: Heat, CAC, 400 amp service, Roof. On historic register as one of first five homes in Tuxedo Park. MLS #472145 $2,395,000
Stone Eagle Cottage – Tuxedo Park, NY
Orig 1890 Gardeners Cottage completely & meticulously renovated with exquisite details; 19th cent limestone mantels & floors, Gourmet Kit, 3.5 “Waterworks” Baths, Library, Great RM, 3-4 Bedrooms, Wisteria Patio w/outdoor Kitchen, Koi Pond and Lake Views. A sophisticated hide-away. MLS #450956 $2,200,000
1889 Victorian Mansion – Tuxedo Park, NY
Historic 1889 cedar shingle 5100 sq ft Victorian Mansion has retained all orig. details; beautiful moldings, beamed ceilings, wood floors, pocket doors, library built-ins, 6 WBFP, 7 BDRM (4 en-suite), 5.5 Baths, Covered porch & lake views from 9 rooms. MLS #109876 $2,500,000
Sterling Pines – Tuxedo, NY
Sterling Pines in Tuxedo is a unique collection of 30 beautiful contemporary homes set in the middle of Sterling Forest State Park. Newly renovated Family home has 4 BDRM, 3.5 BA, FDR, LR w/wbfp, Den, EIK, 2 private decks, Nanny Suite. Walk to lake & hiking. MLS #472038 $669,000
Woodlands Townhome – Tuxedo, NY
Beautiful 2008 renovation: New custom kitchen features maple cabinets, granite, stone tile & new appliances. WBFP, chestnut wood floors thru-out, 2 Bedroom unit each with full bath. Private patio backs to pond. Clubhouse includes pool & exercise room. The Woodlands is surrounded by State Parks & Private golf course. MLS #463824 $529,900
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Cornwall, New York
welcomes you to this 13 room, beautifully crafted, Elizabethan treasure surrounded by a 3.7 acre park-like garden overlooking the Storm King Golf Club and Storm King Mountain! Built between 1911 and 1913, the home’s historic character is imbued with plaster walls with 9’ ceilings, hardwood floors throughout, 5 fireplaces, (3 with marble surrounds), a butler’s pantry, 6 sets of French Doors and an updated original elevator servicing the basement, 1st and 2nd floors! Central air and 5 zone heat. Each room has its own personality. The wood paneled front vestibule shows the craftsmanship inherent in the days of custom building. The main floor living room with its marble mantel fireplace and 5 sets of French doors lead to brick patio and is surrounded by nature creating a relaxing and peaceful environment for family and guests. The formal dining room is elegant and comfortable with a marble fireplace and French doors leading to a patio with views of the golf course and lovely gardens leading to pleasant al fresco dining opportunities. The kitchen has character that connects one with the history of previous residents with its butler’s pantry, food pantry, currently unused fireplace and breakfast room. The 2nd level has a master suite with a fireplace, a full bath and a sunroom overlooking the golf course. The 2nd bedroom also has a fireplace, a full bedroom and a sunroom overlooking the golf course. There is a third bedroom with an additional full hall bath. Third level has 2 addt’l rooms and full bath. Cornwall, NY is just about 1hour from NYC.
Priced at $790,000. Call for more information.
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TRANQUIL LIVING - The interior and exterior designs of this home combine stately and spacious with peaceful and function. Welcome guests into the stylish luxury of the great room. Comfortable well appointed rooms. Beautifully landscape grounds with in-ground pool and secret gardens. A special find in a very desirable setting. $599,000. Call Lisa Carbone, Lic. R.E. Salesperson 845-687-4451 ext. 107.
BOGART GLEN - c1709 museum quality stone house maintained to the highest standard of historical accuracy with discrete contemporary accommodations. Three historically significant barns on 56 protected wooded acres with stream, trails and 60’ waterfall. One barn is a retrofitted artist studio with heat, air conditioning, and water. $999,000. Call Barbara Hallam, Lic. R.E. Broker Assoc. 845-687-4451 ext. 102.
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THE PERFECT WEEKENDER - Tucked away on 2.4 acres at the end of a private road, this architect designed contemporary was sited to capture the sun and offers private, carefree living at an affordable price. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, custom kitchen, woodstove and inviting deck. Part of an association with use of protected land and pond. $289,000. Call Sandra Hutton, Lic. R.E. Broker Assoc. 845-687-4451 ext. 104.
VINTAGE COUNTRY RETREAT - 1830’s cedar-sided cottage on 9+ acres. Built for tenant farmers, the original deed bears the names of early Huguenot settlers. Original hand-hewn beams, wideboard floors, ice house and beehive oven in basement offer a true peek at yesteryear. Charming barn with studio. Conveniently located 5 miles from center of New Paltz on scenic country road. $360,000. Call Lisa Carbone, Lic. R.E. Salesperson 845-687-4451 ext. 107.
3670 Main Street, Stone Ridge, NY 12484 (845) 687-4451 office (845) 687-9405 fax
FIRST OFFERING - The Westbrook-Cross House has remained in the same family since the initial construction in 1780. This handsome stone and frame house is beautifully sited on 41 acres of meadows and woods with stunning pastoral views. 10 rooms, 2 fireplaces, beams, wideboard floors and period woodwork. The 3 bay two story garage is perfect for creation of a studio or guest apartment. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to own one of Ulster County’s finest properties. $825,000. Call Sandra Hutton, Lic. R.E. Broker Assoc. 845-687-4451 ext. 104.
CHOICE LOCATION - Well maintained 4 bedroom cape on 3 acres bordered by old stone walls on a beautiful rural road just minutes from Stone Ridge. Interior recently painted and papered. Great opportunity to own an affordable house in one of Ulster County’s most desirable areas. $295,000. Call Sandra Hutton, Lic. R.E. Broker Assoc. 845687-4451 ext 104.
PRIVATE PARADISE - Sited along the rushing Peterskill. Long drive to a most beautiful setting with total privacy. Surrounded by meadows, towering trees and stone walls is this lovely contemporary with soaring ceilings, large windows and brick fireplace. All rooms have stunning views of the property or rushing creek. Large swimming hole. $419,900. Call David Barnes, Lic. R.E. Broker Assoc. 845-687-4451 ext. 108.
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Eggs, Anyone? This intrepid suburbanite—a vegetarian— delves into the joyful business of raising chickens.
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By Tina Traster
When I bought my house five years ago, there was a little green shed
protect these ladies from predators? Can I run an electric line from the house to the
with the whimsical inscription “Fresh Eggs Sold Here.” It was not entirely a gratuitous
coop? Will I find a veterinarian who knows how to treat a chicken? Am I ready for the
flourish because the former owner kept a flock of free-range hens. These birds, like
responsibility?
roving cats, were known by everyone along the road.
As I watched the coverage of the Haiti earthquake in January I felt that helpless
When I first met the prior owner at our house closing, we talked about nothing else
feeling most of us have when we watch disaster unfold and wish we could do something
but raising chickens while lawyers shoved papers under our noses to sign. I swore we’d
substantial to stop the pain. We toy with the idea of rescuing an orphaned child or
uphold the henhouse tradition.
stranded animals while we watch telethons and then return to the stuff of our life.
But that spring we repainted the shed barn-red and filled it with bicycles and gardening tools.
In the days after the earthquake, I vowed to raise chickens but this time I meant it. I plan to have them by Mother’s Day. The first decision is whether to start with aw-gosh
Not long after, I befriended Lisa, who kept a brood of Araucanas and Bantams in her homemade backyard chicken coop. Summer dinners on the deck were a burlesque of clucking, pecking and squawking hilarity. I told my husband we had to get chickens
two-day old chicks that require heat lamps and constant vigilance (25 is the minimum order from the Murray McMurray Hatchery) or get a half-dozen mature hens. It is a tough decision. Every summer at farm fairs my seven-year-old coddles tiny
even though Lisa had just shared her tale of woe about having to fend off a complaining
fuzzball chicks in her small palms and says “please Mom, can we get some.” On the
neighbor by proving she was in compliance with the town ordinance. She showed the
other hand, chicks sent via the mail (in boxes with a breathing hole) don’t all make it.
town inspector that her hen coop was 50 feet from the neighbor’s property line and there
And the male roosters need to be given away (which means they likely end up on the
were no more than 25 birds, the town’s legal limit.
plate—not a pleasant thought for a vegetarian.)
She had smiled sweetly when she handed him a basket of still-warm eggs. I too always left her house with baskets of blue and green eggs that became fluffy
Meanwhile, I’ve counted off 50 feet from both neighbor’s property lines, and sited the coop on our mountain slope. My husband will have to grade our land and build
omelets. I had no idea how earthy a fresh-laid egg tastes. I brooded for my own flock but
a concrete platform, which will make it nearly impossible for a predator to burrow
time kept passing and I remained chickenless. Every time I got close to embracing the
under and up into the coop. Ours will not exactly be free-range because they’re easy
project I chickened out for one reason or another.
pickins’ for the hawks that wheel overhead; they’ll need a large wire run.
Chicken-raising is en vogue in suburban and urban backyards. Keeping hens, like driving a Prius, is a panacea for living in a world that feels out-of-control and irrational. Martha Stewart and websites like Chickens 101, CottonPickin Chickens and Backyard
Every time I crack a store-bought egg I feel a little more excited about our due date. And as soon as the weather warms, I will recruit my daughter to paint a little wooden sign that says “Fresh Eggs Sold Here.”
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Chickens would have us believe there’s nothing too it. Call me a feather-brain, but I think raising chickens is not much different than
Tina Traster is a city girl who has turned her efforts to social commentary on life in a New
parenting. When it’s all said and done there’s weening, naming, feeding, cleaning,
York metro area suburb. She lives with her husband, young daughter, and four cats in an
protecting, loving. I may want to become “mother hen” but is my land suitable? Can I
1850s reclaimed farmhouse on a beautiful mountain precipice.
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Restored with sensitivity, the massive Oliver Culver House, site of NY State Senate’s first meeting, could become one Ulster County’s premiere residences. Its huge floating spaces, unusual for this vintage, display original details. Wide boards, beams, built-ins, hardware that have remained practically unaltered over the centuries. Outside a profusion of perennials and towering trees surround a rare 1798 Dutch barn and stone smoke house. $750,000
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On a clear day you can see forever...Walls of windows, expansive decks & screened porch all give you views of the Catskills & the Ashokan reservoir that until now you’ve only dreamed of. Imagine vistas that span from the Berkshires to the Catskills Slide Mountain & out to world famous climbing ridge of Mohonk. There are no other properties on the market that give you this ever changing panorama. $1,149,000
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The rustic interior with its beamed vaulted ceilings, wood floors and cozy nooks reflects the wooded mountain setting. Two bedrooms and full bath, entry mudroom and separate laundry complete the main level. Upstairs a new master suite has been finished with vaulted ceilings, beautiful bath and private balcony. A large screened porch and wrap around decks expand the space for entertaining during the summer months. $537, 500
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Southern-style contemporary with high ceilings on both levels! Wrap-around open and covered decks with stone patio makes for ideal entertaining. Incredible, panoramic mountain views & privacy! Meadow for many uses, perfect for horses! Great “cook’s” kitchen with stainless steel appliances and center island. Huge living room w/ vaulted, 36’ high ceiling! Lots of windows and doors to allow natural sunlight. $1,375,000
Enjoy this totally renovated Woodstock charmer with contemporary high end finishes, soaring Cathedral beamed ceiling in great room and giant French doors leading to a new wooden deck offering both interior and exterior year-round Catskill Mountain views! The Big Bonus: your own sparkling sapphire in-ground pool. Only 1.6 miles to the heart of Woodstock, walk, run or bike into America’s most famous little small town for music, art, shopping, and great restaurants. $365,000
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Your chance to own one of the nicest Alpine Duplex on Windham Mountain. Prime location spacious 5 bedroom 3 bath Bavarian styled ski home in the Catskills. Vaulted beamed ceilings with fireplace add to the ambience. French doors leading to large deck with outdoor hot tub is the perfect place to soak after a day on the slopes. Slope side living is a lifestyle that is enjoyed by the entire family and guests alike. $719,000
This beautiful Victorian sits atop High Peak Mtn overlooking a five state view. At an elevation of nearly 2300 ft this classic beauty is adjacent to a popular scenic highway vantage point. A former boarding house that has been lovingly updated w/ charming details intact such as stain glass doors, archways and original hardwood floors. Behind the house you will find beautiful ledge rock outcropping, a large deck and a staircase that leads to a gazebo. $279,000
Charming Farmhouse
Idyllic and manageable farm compound at the end of a long winding driveway. Farmhouse with wide plank floors offers 4 bedrooms w/ground floor master. Large sunny eat-in kitchen with woodstove. Huge barn with electric ideal studio space. $389,000
Brand New with Pristine Stream
Affordable new construction with surprisingly elegant touches. Spacious Main Bedroom has walk-in closet, ensuite bath with jetted tub and separate shower. Two additional bedrooms. Open floor plan. Dining room sliders open to private 20x11 deck. Enjoy the murmur of the Mombaccus Creek and pristine hemlock forest acreage. A lovely new home for weekenders or full-timers. $249,000
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Authentically charming c. 1830 clapboard farmhouse commands 63 ACRES of rolling fields and Walkill River frontage with private 6 acre island. Gracious 3000+ SF features fireplaces in LR & DR, 21’ country kitchen, 4 BRs, den/home office, wide board floors, original hardware & fixtures. Additional amenities include restored barns, paddock, established gardens, mountain views & enchanting writer’s cottage at river’s edge. RARE! $899,000 Call Helen Coyle Bergstein, Lic. RE Salesperson, GREEN, EcoBroker Certified, 845-803-2298
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Private naturally landscaped 10+ acre Woodstock site with 600+’ frontage on yr-rd STREAM encloses this unique cut stone home with a mid-century modern flair. Airy open plan with vaulted & beamed ceilings, skylights, 22’ living room with stone fireplace, 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 29’ family/media room opens to sunken garden, water view stone patio PLUS 600 SAF 2 bedroom cottage for guest or INCOME! $498,000 Call Sharon Farley, Lic. Assoc. RE Bkr., 845-453-0685 www.realestateshows.com/441394
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Truly singular custom built Woodstock contemporary secluded on 3.4 acres just mins to village amenities. Fabulous open plan features a spectacular 1000 SF Great Room with soaring pyramidal ceiling awash in natural light from walls of windows. There’s a handsome native stone fireplace, a gourmet kitchen and den/home office. Add’l 900 SF in walk-out lower level awaits your finishing. Zen style meditation pond crowns the site. SUPERB! $600,000 Call Marshall Levine, Lic. RE Salesperson, 877-677-0006 x 104
Exceptional c. 1790 Eyebrow Colonial stone house with frame additions on 9+ Stone Ridge acres with manicured lawns. Gracious & smartly restored 2500+ SF features double parlors, handsome fireplace, formal DR, gorgeous NEW skylit gourmet country kitchen, 4 generous BRs, 2.5 NEW baths, wide board floors & exposed beams, breezy screened porch PLUS masonry outbuilding w/ studio/guest house potential. RARE! $695,000 Call Sharon Farley, Lic. Assoc. RE Bkr., 845-453-0685 www.realestateshows.com/393140
Singular and historic country French style estate perfectly private on 14 acres just mins to town, smartly restored with newly plastered walls, carefully refinished floors, 4 NEW baths, truly deluxe custom gourmet kitchen, grand foyer with Italian limestone, 4 fireplaces, 4 BRs, formal DR, library/den, stunning 3 season solarium, gorgeous pastoral landscape & gardens. Superb quality & finishes throughout. VERY RARE FIND! $1,595,000 Call Harris Safier, Lic. RE Bkr., 914-388-3351
Perched on a 2.7 acre knoll o’looking the majestic Hudson River, this expansive neo-Colonial home offers 3500 SF and features spacious Great Room, formal DR, gourmet island kitchen with maple cabinets & granite counters, beautiful hardwood floors, 3 generous bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 28’ family/media room with cozy fireplace, den or home office, huge bonus room, French doors and deck $497,000 o’looking IG POOL for summer fun! Call Sharon Farley, Lic. Assoc. RE Bkr., 845-453-0685 www.realestateshows.com/462094
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