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contents / september 2009 Volume 7, Issue 3
Features 20 The Burning issue
Despite the drop in oil prices, now is still a great time to invest in an energy-efficient heating system.
by lindsay suchow; photographs provided
26 A love shack & A lazy meadow
B-52s star Kate Pierson finds refuge from the busy rock-and- roll life in her green home in the Hudson Valley.
by charles d. schulz; photographs by michael hnatov
30 Harboring the Waterfront
National RE/sources transforms the Tarrytown riverfront with Hudson Harbor, a luxury green development.
by charles d. schulz; photographs by deborah degraffenreid
34 Also in this Issue: 34 a happy house Woodstock food guru’s home gets a green facelift.
41 developer q&a Mike Dignacco of Millbrook Ventures discusses green opportunities in the Hudson Valley.
42 The renovators’ Resource The REGREEN guidelines provide valuable tools for sustainable remodels.
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Departments 10 from the editor 12 publisher’s note 12 on the web 14 entryway 16 live/work 18 Green events 24 do it green 38 our green future 40 what you don’t know 44 ASK THE GREEN advocate 46 inner space 70 the map 72 back porch newyorkhousemagazine.com 9
from the editor
Publisher Jonathan A. Schein Editor Nancy Meyer Ar t Director Julie Novak deborah degraffenreid
Assistant Editor Lindsay Suchow Editorial Intern Charles D. Schulz Editorial Design Intern Rob Fleming
REEP Rewards, Reap Savings As Congress grapples with the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 and its controversial cap-and-trade legislation, there’s a key energy efficiency and green job creation provision at stake that merits immediate passage. It’s deemed so important, it’s expected to be a stand-alone bill. But it needs support. The Retrofit for Energy and Environmental Performance (REEP) program is a national initiative to provide direct cash incentives for retrofitting existing buildings, with goals of cutting energy use by 20 percent or more and significantly reducing water use. Retrofitting is a cost-effective way to cut carbon emissions and create jobs, with every dollar invested in efficiency improvements saving consumers and businesses an average of $4, proponents say. The per-building incentives would be capped at 50 percent of retrofit costs. Properties achieving at least 20 percent energy savings can receive additional incentives for efficient water use. For homes, this means $1,000 for prescriptive measures designed to cut energy consumption by at least 10 percent or $2,000 for measures meant to cut it by 20 percent; $3,000 for demonstrated savings of 20 percent, plus an additional $1,000 for each additional 5 percent in energy savings. The commercial benefits are equally lucrative. To do the work, many more green professionals are needed—certified energy and environment auditors, inspectors, raters, and retrofit contractors—as well as training programs to enhance this workforce. The REEP bill has 39 Democratic co-sponsors, but no Republican co-sponsors, at least five of which are needed to ensure bipartisan support. Co-sponsors include Maurice Hinchey, Paul Tonko, Carolyn B. Maloney, and Steve Israel. The bill is endorsed by many nonpartisan trade groups like the National Association of Home Builders, the National Association of Realtors, the Real Estate Roundtable, and the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts. Please take a minute to email Rep. John McHugh (mira.lezell@mail.house.gov) and other Republican members of the House Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Caucus, urging them to cosponsor REEP so we all can reap the rewards. Visit nonprofit trade association Efficiency First for information: efficiencyfirst.org/take-action/ Your neighbor,
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Corrections
In the August issue of New York House, the headline of an article about a zero-net energy home mistakenly stated the house was “Off the Grid.” While the home produces its own power, it does not operate independently of public utilities. In fact, the electric power it generates is converted to alternating current and fed directly into the grid and sold to the utility via net metering. Zero-net energy homes without battery backup and power storage systems are vulnerable to grid failure, so if the electrical grid ever failed, the home would be without electricity or water. In our July Expert Advice column, “The Heat is On,” it was stated that co-author Richard Cavanagh was a Radiant Panel Association-certified designer and installer. While he did hold the certification five years ago under his former employer, Advanced Radiant Design, Cavanagh has since discontinued his membership over philosophical differences with the association. 10 NEW YORK HOUSE / September 2009
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september 2009 NEWYORKHOUSEmagaziNE.cOm home energy audit P Part 2 New York House takes you through a home energy audit.
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Mike Bennett of Energy Appreciators conducts a blower door test at the home of Nancy Meyer, new york y house editor. In our exclusive Part 1 video, watch the meter spike as he uncovers hidden drafts and air infiltration. In Part 2, below, Bennett reveals the audit’s surprising findings and discusses the costs and benefits of taking certain measures such as air sealing the house and insulating the basement.
The Greater Community What is community? How local is community? Does it reach across neighborhoods, towns, cities, counties, states? These are rather broad questions in the ever-expanding world of the Internet, e-commerce, e-media, and social media. Is the idea of the green movement local or is it worldwide? The answer to this question is obviously both. Green can only happen locally but won’t succeed if it’s not a worldwide calling. This is something our company is learning every day as we expand within and beyond the borders of the Hudson Valley. When we began our mission three years ago as the “green voice” of the region, we didn’t quite know where that region began and where it ended. New York House content and readership spans from Albany to New York City. Its web presence has spawned MetroGreenBusiness.com, which is now quickly developing a national presence with more than 35,000 unique readers per month. These questions on community are continually asked as we develop the Hudson Valley Green Real Estate Development Conference. What began as a truly local event dedicated to the momentum of this region’s commitment to green and sustainable practices is now becoming a much larger proposition. An incredibly powerful group of speakers will be coming together for an event that promises to live up to all of its promises: valuable information, insights, and networking with some of the industry’s most important leaders in green real estate development. Industry associations including the U.S. Green Building Council Upstate Chapter and the Urban Land Institute New York Chapter have come on board in support of this important venture. The one thing we have learned about community so far is that it is not limited to our place on the map. And while there are those who put up walls around a particular place, there is a much better way to serve one’s community—which is to invite people in and embrace them.
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Summer’s End By all these lovely tokens September days are here With summer’s best of weather, and autumn’s best of cheer — Helen Hunt Jackson
Water heating accounts for 90 percent of energy consumption in washing machines —and hot washes can emit five times more greenhouse gases than cold washes. Wash only full loads. Switch to an EnergyStar model. Set your water heater thermostat to 120°F. And try washing 80 percent, or four out of five loads, in cold water—you could cut two-thirds of a kilogram of greenhouse gas emissions per month. Source: National Renewable Energy Laborator y
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Washington Square Outdoor Art Exhibit September 5-7 Manhattan
For nearly 80 years, 200 ar tists have showcased their work in Washington Square Park for more than 200,000 viewers. Free. 12-6pm. West 4th Street to Waverly Place between MacDougal Street and University Place. (212) 982-6255 washingtonsquareoutdoorartexhibit.org
Woodstock-New Paltz Arts & Crafts Fair September 5-7 New Paltz
Peruse demonstrations, juried exhibitions, furniture, handcrafted food and healthcare products, and more. $7; $6 seniors; children under 16 free. 10am6pm Saturday and Sunday; 10am-4pm Monday. Ulster County Fairgrounds. (845) 679-8087. quailhollow.com
THE AIR UP THERE
The highly-anticipated, record-shattering Walkway Over the Hudson will finally celebrate its grand opening from October 2-4. The 1.25 mile-bridge runs parallel to the Mid-Hudson Bridge between Poughkeepsie and Highland, connecting 27 miles of rail trails and riverfront parks in Ulster and Dutchess counties. The Walkway, upon completion, will be the longest pedestrian bridge in the world. (845) 454-9649; walkway.org
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Recommended Reading Just a few simple cost-cutting strategies can save money for the entire family, as author Mary Hance, the self-proclaimed “Ms. Cheap,” writes in her user-friendly guide on how to stretch each dollar. 99 Things to Save Money in Your Household Budget (Turner Publishing Company, 2009, $9.99) offers easily implemented tips to conserve the family’s money. Go green to save green, use the internet to its fullest, and keep reading Hance’s book to maintain your budget.—Charles D. Schulz Please submit calendar items and books to Editorial Assistant Christina Jelski for consideration: cjelski@scheinmedia.com
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t was love at first sight. As quickly as her fans fell for her in 1976, Kate Pierson fell for the Hudson Valley in 1987. The B-52s were visiting a friend of guitarist Keith Strickland, and Pierson was in the market for a more permanent residence. She saw a house she just had to have, bought it, and made the move from New York City to the Hudson Valley, where she’s lived ever since. However, while the geography hasn’t changed, she now lives in a different house than the one she bought in 1987—and it’s easy to see that energy efficiency was a motivation for the switch. Pierson is a strong advocate of sustainable living and green initiatives that reduce our carbon footprint. “Obviously green is important for our planet,” Pierson 26 NEW YORK HOUSE / September 2009
says. “It’s survival now. It’s not about being politically correct or anything…We have to be green.” She wholeheartedly reflects this sentiment in her life. Pierson’s new house has a much different feel from the “love shack” of her band’s hit song. She built a house that implements some of the most effective sustainable technology, including passive solar and large windows so the house is naturally warmed by the sun. To complete the heating system, the house uses the efficient radiant floor heating only as a supplement to the incredibly efficient Tulikivi fireplace. The rest of Pierson’s cozy escape from rock stardom doesn’t leave much room for improvement at being green. Her pool is filled with salt water to cut the usage of chlorine and other cleaning chemicals. The patio is made entirely of rock from a local quarry and the
house was built with some recycled timber. Beneath the ground, there is a water tank that collects rain water to be used in the organic garden or to fill the pool. Pierson’s daily life is also filled with environmentallyfriendly behaviors, like buying local goods; growing, canning, and pickling her own vegetables; using natural cleaners such as baking soda; and using steam cleaners. And of course, she is an adamant recycler. Pierson’s recycling effort has been brought to a new level with a less musical business venture: Kate’s Lazy Meadow Hotel in Mount Tremper. Pierson, who calls herself a “hippie at heart,” decided to purchase an old cabin motel and renovate it. After two long years of renovation and decorating, and with a ton of help from her life partner, Monica Coleman, on the business side
“Obviously green is important for our planet. It’s survival now. It’s not about being politically correct or anything... We have to be green.” —Kate Pierson
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: The renovated sign out in front of Kate’s Lazy Meadow Motel greets clients and previews the fun character of the motel; Kate’s “HAirstream” trailers are given unique flair to make for a memorable stay at Lazy Meadow; Local artists such as Marko Shuhan are featured in some of the rooms of the cabin motel; The cabins have been given their vintage style from individual design and decorating by Kate Pierson and some of her friends; OPPOSITE: Kate Pierson (left) with partner Monica Coleman and their beloved dog Pearl.
of the operation, the motel was open to the public. At first, the project focused on restoring the rustic feeling and beautiful appearance that the land had lost prior to Pierson’s purchase. Landscaping was important to Pierson because she wanted to return the land to its former glory, in her eyes, as the “gateway to the Catskills.” In an effort to retain its charm, Pierson decided to recycle everything imaginable that was left on the property, reusing and revamping everything from appliances to furnishings to the sign out front. To make the place more energy efficient, the insulation of the cabins was redone. The cabins and trailers are much more energy efficient than other resorts due to its size and insulation, she says. Fruit trees were planted, and local gardeners brought in native plants to fill out the now beautiful meadow. Don’t look now, but
Pierson hopes to put in a windmill there someday. A great thing about Kate’s Lazy Meadow is the alternative it provides to the typical family vacation, says the wig-wearing singer. The promotion of local businesses and green initiatives at the motel is well above the standard of “run-of-the-mill.” Relaxing outdoors and shacking up in a cozy energy-efficient cabin is much more environmentally-friendly than going to an amusement park or staying at a hotel in a big city, says Pierson. And it may even be more fun. Away from her green Hudson Valley home, Pierson is once again on tour with the B-52s, performing hits like “Roam” and “Whammy Kiss” as well as new titles such as “Juliet of the Spirits” from the band’s latest album, Funplex, released in 2008. The band has stayed together for more than 30 years, and Pierson notes a
key reason for their success is their family-like nature. Through all of their years together, Pierson says, “You always know that you have each other.” The members were close friends before they formed the band and, to this day, they hang out together after shows. The unique sound that has propelled the B-52s to their enduring popularity comes from the collaboration of the four members, says Pierson. “You get into a collective unconscious state and stream-of-consciousness style of writing.” That stream of consciousness has taken their fans on an incredible ride of musical creativity: rocketing through the wilderness, from their own Private Idaho to Planet Claire, and under the commotion in the ocean where they saw a rock. No—it wasn’t a rock. It was a rock lobster! n newyorkhousemagazine.com 27
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millstone fountain stands in the center of a courtyard lined with hand laid stone walls and beautiful beams of reclaimed timber, and it’s within view of the majestic Hudson River. It sounds like a description of a classic, vintage manor. In fact, it’s just one of the many timeless visages of Hudson Harbor, a green residential development under construction in the Village of Tarrytown. Hudson Harbor is a beautiful 24-acre development located right on the river, just north of the Tappan Zee Bridge. It’s being built with sustainable principles in mind, saving energy for the 238 homes (100 townhouses and 138 condominiums), most of which have waterfront views. The townhouses are being priced from $1.25 to $3.1 million, while the condominiums are going for $575,000 to $1.25 million. Also in the works are a 5-star restaurant, a bakery, a pool, a marina, and a spa, as well as other amenities that improve the surrounding community. Distinctive architecture gives the development a classic neighborhood feel. 30 new york house / September 2009
LEFT TO RIGHT: The Stone House at hudson harbor combines condominium living on upper floors with a boutique and bakery on the First level; The townhouses are modeled after historic New York brownstones with guidance from architecture expert Charles Lockwood. opposite, left to right: Three distinctive kitchen styles are available, with energy-saving appliances and high-end fixtures; Hudson Harbor is right on the water and boasts a new marina. The interior of a model townhome.
With guidance from townhouse expert Charles Lockwood, author of Bricks & Brownstones, the homes have been modeled after original New York townhouses. Unique façades separate each townhouse from the other; different stonework and windows make the homes appear to have been built at different times. Hudson Harbor is just one of many projects in the works for National RE/sources, a real estate and investment firm based in Greenwich, CT, that was founded on sustainable principles more than 15 years ago. The company owns 1.5 miles of waterfront on the Hudson River and has projects planned for Sleepy Hollow, Yonkers, and Edgewater, NJ. National RE/sources, which has owned this Hudson riverfront land for 12 years, had plans for this development that were limited by an old asphalt plant. Plans for more industrial occupants did not advance far along the application process, as many iterations of the proposal were suggested and given input by village officials, residents, and groups such as Scenic Hudson. The breakthrough for National RE/sources was the
purchase of the plant and the land it was on. This allowed the developer to put in a proposal to the town that they were really excited about: Hudson Harbor. Inside Hudson Harbor’s town homes and condominiums, every floor, wall, furnishing, and appliance is top-of-the-line. The bathrooms have beautiful Botticino marble floors and walls, a Kohler steeping tub, and a separate glass-wall shower. Kitchens in condos boast a KitchenAid stainless steel refrigerator and range. In townhomes, the Bilotta-designed kitchens include a Wolf dual-fuel, self-cleaning range, a Sub Zero refrigerator, a Bosch dishwasher, and a GE microwave oven. The big-name brands are just an example of the developer’s effort to build the homes with quality, and even a sense of grandeur. What goes unnoticed to the eye, but perhaps is more striking to the buyer, are the green energy systems and materials. The premier example of sustainable technology at Hudson Harbor is the geothermal heating and cooling. A copper pipe goes down about 70 feet into the ground filled with a bio-degradable substance
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“The communities coming together creating a $10 million park…restoring the land, giving the public access to waterfront, and creating a lowdensity green community…I think that’s more of the story…” —Joseph Cotter, National RE/sources that is six times more effective in heat exchange than older models, says Joseph Cotter, founder and president of National RE/sources. These systems will last about 50 years longer than others, and will save homeowners nearly 50 to 60 percent off their energy bill, he says. In addition, Hudson Harbor includes many sustainable materials: a majority of them have been recycled or purchased locally; the cellulose insulation is eight inches thick, will conserve energy, and is made from recycled paper, for instance. The proximity to the Tappan Zee Bridge and other forms of public mass transportation (it’s within walking distance to the Tarrytown train station) contribute to LEED points (Hudson Harbor is striving for gold certification) and its Energy Star rating. Hudson Harbor is being built in multiple phases. Currently, phase one of the construction (56 units) is complete, with the first homeowners projected to move in this fall. About 15 units have already been sold, more than enough for the first phase to be deemed effective. Hudson Harbor hasn’t been heavily advertised, says Cotter: “Once people come down and see it, it speaks for itself.” Another thing helping sales is the wide range of target buyers the development is attracting. Cotter
notes that some units are designed for people working in Manhattan, while others that feature private elevators would be alluring to empty-nesters looking to downsize and retire in comfort. Plus, there is the obvious attraction of the Hudson River. Financing for the development has gone smoothly, thus far, Cotter says. “I’d be foolish to suggest that we weren’t concerned, given the current economic climate. And we have dealt with one of the biggest challenges; we have been able to find lenders to provide loans without any presale requirements,” Cotter says. Construction of the second phase—42 units, mostly condominiums—is set to begin in the spring. Cotter says that going into this next phase, there are at least three banks willing to finance the construction. All told, the completed Hudson Harbor development will cost around $300 million, according to Cotter. The project needed the support of the village and Scenic Hudson to get the ball rolling. Avoiding an adversarial approach, Cotter went to Scenic Hudson and the Village of Tarrytown early in the process to work with them in the creation of the proposal. Explains Cotter, “Instead of having an arm wrestle for a number of years, we asked Scenic Hudson what was a plan we could all sign on for, and then we all tried to accomplish that. It was a much more constructive process than in other communities.” Scenic Hudson President Ned Sullivan credits Cotter as the prime component in the successful collaboration. “Joe Cotter was very open to input from both the public and the citizen advisory that was formed,” Sullivan says. “Scenic Hudson was very involved in all of those public processes, and providing our input every step of the way… I would give Joe Cotter and National RE/sources high marks for their collaborative spirit.” Scenic Hudson is not necessarily pro-development, according to Sullivan; the group just works to shape the development as it occurs. In the case of Hudson Harbor, Scenic Hudson sought to allow public access to the waterfront, as well as maintain the view of the shoreline and give the sense of a public space. The plan for a $10 million river walk on the property was a major point that all three sides believed in and came together to complete. The $10 million river walk will be financed by all three groups involved. Scenic Hudson is contributing $2 million to the plan, including $1 million pledged to be donated by Tarrytown resident Kathryn W. Davis, says Sullivan. According Village Administrator Michael Blau, the village is responsible for $5.5 million ($1.2 million after grants). The public park will provide the greater community with a mile of waterfront that had been privately owned for more than a century. Blau believes that the river walk will be a great asset to the community: “It was one huge sea of asphalt… They’ve now cleaned out that site, and we’re getting
beautiful housing on that site. We’re getting other amenities…that will serve that little community and the rest of Tarrytown.” Sullivan agrees. “It’s a real story of an industrial site that has been reclaimed for multiple uses and having the public park, and public access instead of that asphalt plant—I think it’s really terrific.” Again showing his collaborative mindset, Cotter said, “The communities coming together creating a $10 million public park… restoring the land, giving the public access to waterfront, and then creating a lowdensity green community…I think that’s more of the story.” n
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A Happy House
Woodstock resident and food guru gives his cramped home a green facelift. by anne Pyburn craig; PhotograPhS by deborah degraffenreid nO MORE OnE-BuRnER LIvInG HOmEOWNER daN lEadER caN gEt cREativE iN HiS NEW KitcHEN, a WElcOmE dEpaRt R URE Rt fROm tHE pREviOUSlY l clUttEREd SpacE (bElOW lY lEft).tHE Old batHROOm, bOttOm RigHt, Had HUgE SWat SW HS Of daRK cOlOR iN a Small SpacE, abSORbiNg faR tOO mUcH ligHt.
ive years ago, Dan Leader fell in love with a mountaintop spot near Woodstock. The spot had a house on it, so he bought the house, even though it wasn’t quite his style. Leader is the busy founder and owner of Bread Alone bakery in Boiceville, producing more than 40,000 pounds of fresh organic breads each week. He also travels quite a bit—be it to greenmarkets from Albany to Manhattan or to South Africa, where he’s working to create and distribute micro-business container bakeries for the hungry—and needed a peaceful spot to touch down between missions. “I loved the location, loved being outside here,” he says. “But the inside…It was just funky, inconvenient and not very pleasant. I knew it wasn’t what I wanted, but I could never envision how to do a different interior—until I met Shari. I was almost at the point of deciding to sell and move on. The last thing I need is a complicated house.” Leader’s rescuer, Shari Markbreiter, is a partner of MH Studio in Manhattan and a greenmarket fan. She and Leader met at the market, and when he told her of his housing woes, she wanted to have a look. Seeing the place, with its wasted spaces, mildew-smelling basement, and cranberry-and-green bathroom, she felt a plan coming on. Markbreiter and her partner Benjamin Huntington changed the fractured layout of the kitchen by closing the bedroom hall doorway. Using a new opening from the living Continued on Page 36 34 NEW YORK HOUSE / September 2009
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“Everybody thinks you have to expand, but even though it’s more of a challenge, it’s wonderful to reuse and repurpose what exists.” —Shari Markbreiter, MH Studio Continued from Page 34 room, they were able to combine the bedroom hall and part of the back porch into a new light-filled library. One thing Leader didn’t want to do was enlarge the carbon footprint. “Everybody thinks you have to expand, but even though it’s more of a challenge, it’s wonderful to reuse and repurpose what exists,” says Markbreiter. “It’s an older house with good solid timbers, so we worked from there out. We started with fundamentals—it was very poorly insulated. Not anymore. It feels tight now. It’s a huge energy saver.” “Replacing the floor helped too,” says Leader, gesturing happily to the glowing reclaimed chestnut boards. “Never in my wildest dreams did I believe this house could become clean, tight, and dry, with such an open feel.” Markbreiter knew the kitchen had to be special. “Here’s a man whose whole career is food, who’s cooked for some of New York’s finest restaurants, and he was living with a stove that only had one working burner,” she says. “We design some fabulous kitchens for people who almost never use them. It was exciting to think through every detail with someone who actually loves food.” A Dacor stove with convection oven, powerful burners, and a serious exhaust fan turned out to be just the thing. “I like the feel of the handles and knobs,” says Leader. “I’m sensitive to that stuff…We had four people cooking here last weekend, and it was comfortable. Everyone had room to move.” In the living room, a fireplace with a cast iron insert and a thermal masonry wall above provides primary heat, with an oil furnace for backup. Down in the basement, the original hand-hewn beams contrast nicely with the new sheetrock and on-demand hot water heater—no more mildew here. The bathroom, no longer an energy-sapping flood of dark colors, has a glass shower enclosure, dual-flush toilet, and deep tub with a view of the woods. Opening up the lines of sight and getting rid of wasted space gave the house a roomier feel without changing the footprint. Velvety-sleek surfaces like the honed marble floor in the master bathroom are a sensual bonus for someone whose first love is the tactile delight of kneading organic bread dough. “It’s still a little house, but it doesn’t feel little anymore,” says Leader. “I look forward to coming home now.” And while Markbreiter admits a sustainable home may be easier to accomplish from the ground up, she acknowledges that Leader’s home is a testament to the feasibility of an affordable green renovation. “Retrofitting for sustainability may be harder than building new with a huge budget, but it’s obviously not impossible,” says Markbreiter. “It just takes thought. We were fortunate to fall into a very good network of local contractors who understood the need to make sustainability a priority without spending a ton of money.” (The cabinet maker and provider of the restored flooring were found, she notes, in New York House advertisements.) The total makeover came together for somewhere under $150,000—and the impact on Leader’s life is clearly priceless. “I have three grown children, and now they all love to come and stay and bring their friends—and we can accommodate everybody in comfort,” he says joyfully. “And no more unfinished feeling. This is a happy house now.” n
proud of their owner’s accomplishments, Shari Markbreiter’s dogs, addie and max, pose for the camera in the tastefully redesigned famly room.
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Employing the REgreen principles, Stelmack deconstructed a client’s inefficient kitchen (RIGHt) and recycled appliances, countertops, and fixtures; installed counters from remnant soapstone from a local supplier; added energy-saving task and ambient lighting and Energy Star appliances; and reused existing solid wood cabinet boxes, while a local manufacturer made new solid wood door fronts with natural finish. She also refinished the wood floor; refinished and painted trim and woodwork, and used zero- and low-VOC paints, recycled-content wire storage racks, and recycled-content tin tile backsplash.
a collaborative approach to the design and construction of the project. Work together toward common goals, creating a positive synergy. A cost-benefit analysis reveals the sustaining value that green building brings to the overall project goals and objectives. Code and zoning issues management is a proactive approach to complying with municipal codes or neighborhood covenants. PROJECT TYPE Now focus on your “project type,” where the guidelines help zero in on the scope of your remodeling project(s). Within each of the project types there are three major elements to consider: Integrated predesign issues offer the greatest opportunities for reducing environmental impacts by asking key questions. Consider environmental strategies for all systems in the home including HVAC, plumbing, and electrical. Project scope and strategy lists are organized by building system or sequence of remodeling. Project case studies provide an inspirational glimpse of successful projects.
STRATEGY LIBRARY Included in the guidelines is an amazing library of nearly 200 green remodeling strategies organized by environmental topic—along with images, references, and resources. GREEN PRODUCTS The green product checklist provides features of a sustainable product and the company that produces it, allowing you to ask informed questions before specifying a product. A green product directory of websites provides reliable research sources. WHAT’S NEXT Both ASID and USGBC have launched educational programs offering various levels of learning opportunities through webcasts, presentations, and workshops. Look for the first version of the enhanced website around November 1, prior to USGBC’s annual Greenbuild in Phoenix, AZ, November 11-13. Jennifer Owens, LEED AP and manager of residential education programs for the USGBC, shares her excitement: “The website itself is a very exciting step forward. It will be highly interactive and loaded with
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Dear Paul, The recent article in the Canadian newspaper The Tyee, “How Angelina, Bono, Gisele, and Madonna Are Destroying the Planet,” chastised U2 and other celebrities for not being green and having an excessive carbon footprint. It said, “The carbon emissions of Bono’s band’s world tour are equivalent to the waste created by 6,500 average British or Irish people in an entire year.” The author asked, “What if celebrity news carried its own version of a nutrition label? But instead of calories, or health risks, how about a label that gets at celebrities’ impact on the planet?” What do you think about this? —Laurie, Sag Harbor Hello Laurie! The writer of the article in The Tyee should state their own travel carbon footprint, whether or not they did a home energy audit, drive a gas guzzler, recycle, compost, and use alternative energy. If we’re going to “label” celebrities we should label everyone. Nobody gets off the hook. Celebrities should be held accountable for their behavior. However, I disagree with the writer’s tone and argument. For instance this statement: “A few weeks ago, uber-feminist Naomi Wolf praised Angelina Jolie’s independence, symbolized by her ability to fly her own plane, without even mentioning that if every woman did that, we’d need a million planets worth of resources to support the human population.” Clearly, not every woman on the planet will have her own plane like Angelina Jolie, who is also a United Nations Good Will Ambassador. Not every woman will be U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and not every man will be like Bono and have a rock band that brings joy and connectivity to millions of people across the globe. Robin Bronk, executive director of the Creative Coalition, commented on celebrity carbon footprint: “Most celebrities are very concerned and educated. This is a community that has shown they understand community responsibility. Like most business owners they’re aware of what they should be doing. This isn’t a fringe issue anymore.” The entertainment business is increasingly aware of the need to cut down or offset one’s carbon footprint. It’s not just the entertainment world either: from Wal-Mart to Wall Street— many agree we need to seriously address the environmental impact of our actions. Bronk said: “Anybody who runs a business should be concerned—whether it’s a celebrity, a production company, or a dry cleaner. It’s the cost benefit of everything you do, of any business decision. So what needs to happen is all of us as business owners need to be concerned with carbon footprint.” Some celebrities and businesses probably need to be reminded how wasteful they are and how to be more ecofriendly. But the regular population also needs to be reminded of how they can be better stewards. Let’s all stop pointing fingers, join together and get the work done. —Paul
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horoscopes for your home life by Eric Francis Coppolino / september 2009
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eptember is all about Mercury retrograde, which lasts from the 7th to the 29th. This is going to be an interesting one, straddling the line between Virgo and Libra three times; making three squares each to both Pluto and Uranus in the process; and a series of conjunctions to Saturn in Virgo. In other words Mercury, the planet of the mind, is going to be engaging with (and working its magic on) very large forces. There is also a dialogue here between the power of reason and the power of beauty. We need pretty pictures and we need solid ideas. We need to vision our lives and we need to work out certain issues logically. Now is the time for all of the above.
Aries (March 20 – April 19) Beware of toil. Most things you think need to be done actually don’t need to be done; and when the time comes they should be a little easier than you think rather than more difficult. However if you dive into work unconsciously, without a plan and without a clear goal, you may find yourself lost in a maze of unrewarded effort. The key will be to let your mind do as much of the work as possible. Take five times longer thinking about what you need to do and why. Work out the issue until you have a breakthrough. I know, this is a tall order for an Aries, but you’re not just impetuous. You like things to be easy.
Taurus (April 19 – May 20) Part of the creative process involves letting your inspiration flow like a waterfall; part involves the use of things like sandpaper, databases, and chisels. Mainly, however, this thing we call creativity involves courage, if we’re ever going to go from the idea stage to the manifestation stage. If you meditate on courage rather than the work or work product, you will get a lot further than you have recently. The issue I see is that while you feel pulled to develop your potential and take a chance, you’re scared of that same potential. Now you get to test the logic of this: not in theory but in a series of creative experiments. Proceed with faith.
Gemini (May 20 – June 21) You seem to keep clearing out the same emotional closet over and over again, only to find more debris. At this point you may want to figure out who keeps putting it there. Is it you or someone else? But I suggest you just keep clearing, because if you do, sooner or later you’re going to find something different: a different kind of emotion, and a different kind of intelligence. I can describe it briefly. There are thoughts that consume energy and thoughts that give us energy. The one that you find is the kind that creates energy, helps your mind rest, and is focused on beauty rather than imperfection. Learning this one distinction is the point of the whole experience.
Cancer (June 21 – July 22) Remember that you’re a person who is guided by your feelings and your feelings are different than your emotions. Emotions are a form of output. Feelings are a form of receptivity. It is that simple. We do feel our emotions, like we hear our own voice when we shout in a cave. The rest of our feelings are all
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the other data that comes in through our senses and psychic openings. The key will be clearing enough of your mental space to be able to listen and hear the messages that are coming in. Some will get you to look at your life a new way.
Leo (July 22 – August 23) With Saturn moving through your solar second house of resources, most astrologers would say you’re supposed to be living in tight times. I have seen that Saturn creates financial opportunities as well as any other planet, though for its part by making us persistent. Now you need to be persistent in the face of some insecure people who will try to convince you that either the sky is falling or that the value of your portfolio is falling. You can’t do anything about the sky, but you are in the flow of some innovative business or investment opportunities. Some will be quite good—but I suggest you work the bugs out until after Mercury stations direct on Sept. 29.
Virgo (August 23 – September 22) There is no such thing as perfection, but apparently you are on a hunt for some of the stuff. You just need to define it in a way that allows you to actually meet the standard, which by all accounts will be revised approximately twice a day for at least the next month. I’m just wondering why you feel you need to work so hard toward this particular goal. What you really need is to shake off your insecurity. You know, the insecurity you don’t admit that you have, which you cover by using your obsession with impeccability. You usually hold yourself up as an example; this month, let it be an example of how beautiful it is to be rough around the edges.
Libra (September 22 – October 23) If you only knew the thoughts that were in your mind, you would be shocked. I’m looking at a few of them right now—the ones you’re going to be thinking next week. They are so incredibly intelligent, but you never seem to type them into your BlackBerry before you forget them. Here is a short list of the ones to remember: the person who has the phone number of someone who would definitely want to hire you; the long-elusive strategic key to your business plan; the simple way to fix the security breach in your company’s website; the direct phone number to your senator. Some things are worth writing down.
Scorpio (October 23 – November 22) It is true, you have mixed feelings about being a socialite. You aren’t really one, but you do what you must, purely out of necessity, or because your boss needs you to. Those are pretty good reasons, but there are better ones coming your way. It would appear that this is the month to actually meet several people you’ve known on the Internet for a long time. There would also appear to be an old friend coming back into the picture. They either want to help or need your help. It doesn’t matter which—I suggest you approach either potential the same way. Once the conversation starts, the actual plan will come out—and it will serve you both.
Sagittarius (November 22 – December 22) You like to give the impression of someone freewheeling who absolutely trusts the plan of the universe, but in reality you’re as meticulous as a computer engineer about designing your future. I would suggest it’s time for a comprehensive review of the different versions of this plan, as they have evolved. For some of you, they date back as far as 28 years. For others, you can safely go back to about 1995. You’ve made a long series of revisions of your core ideas, and you’ve arrived at a breakthrough point. You’ll need to be shrewd and observant to see this, because the concept you’re after will finally emerge from something you’re certain has been a persistent failure, error, or flaw.
Capricorn (December 22 – January 20) You’ve been training yourself to take a more spiritual view of existence. It’s not easy: in many ways the world is a living testament to how badly things can go. For your part, you want something that is ineffable and based on faith to take a logical course through your mind. Miracles and revelations, though, work on a different kind of logic than most worldly endeavors or thought processes. You seem obsessed with finding a rational solution to something that is really about letting go and letting God. Now, the issue is how to do this and, as far as I can tell, it will come in a moment when you have no other possible solution to a particular issue. In this case, giving up will serve you brilliantly.
Aquarius (January 20 – February19) You consider yourself intelligent, and I would say you’re right—but you don’t give yourself enough credit for that intelligence coming from intuition. There comes a time, however, when it’s necessary to break out of the scientific method. You are facing something that requires you to be methodical in your thinking, and to understand every step in the process. You need to check and recheck your logic. If you’re not finding flaws in your thought process, look more carefully. There is probably at least one significant one and several small ones. Note that you can’t rush this process. You can safely assume it’s going to take about four to five weeks: and in that sense, time is on your side.
Pisces (February 19 – March 20) You are trying to work out a relationship or arrangement with someone whose viewpoint is changing so fast it’s making your head spin. This is a good sign. Fortunately, you’re accustomed to absorbing plenty of fluctuation in the people and the world around you. You have a knack for understanding people and their genuinely unique situations. The thing to do in this situation is to keep understanding, and encourage this person to keep stating their situation in their own words. There seems to be a dialogue between something “real” and something “ideal.” There is another dialogue between the past and the present. Make sure you differentiate the two, and when in doubt, cross-multiply. Visit Eric Francis at PlanetWaves.net.
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Attention entrePreneurs! commercial & residential complex opportunity. 4100 sf comm bldg housing three 1-bdrm apts & sub shop/deli. good parking. Also included on same surveyed parcel is a totally renovated 2-bdrm, 1100 sf house being rented. Asking: $197,900 #72787
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nicely renovAted home Wonderful 3-bdrm home on 2+ acs offering seclusion but close enough (2 min) to downtown oneonta. Beautiful pond w/ stocked rainbow trout, spacious fenced-in property for animals, & flat ground for the hobby farmer. Asking: $219,900 #73717
cozy 2-bdrm, 1-bth country cottage w/ great potential. very neat & open w/clever use of space. relax on your back deck with the sound of a babbling brook & view of the mtns & meadow – all on 3 acs. Asking: $79,900 #74091
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w/30 acres. This private cape/contemporary home has 50 miles of views from one of the highest points in the county. Located 1000’ off a lightly travelled county road you are surrounded by nature. Unique to this home are underground utilities, wrap-around deck cathedral ceilings in the living room, master bdrm & bath w/ whirlpool tub & small office space, 2nd floor balcony & 3 additional bedrooms. There are too many features to list. Located near Millbrook Hunt Country, Metro North commuter railroad, fine dining, theater and so much more. More land is available! $925,000
milleRton – “The Ice House”. Formerly a large farm’s
Ice House & renovated into a lovely home designed to bring the outside in. The main level has a comfortable sunken living room, French doors to a bi-level deck (w/ hot tub), a dining room overlooking the views, & a conveniently located kitchen. The upper level has a central foyer that’s bright & open, a spacious MBR suite w/French doors to an upper deck. Bring the family or friends to stay with 2 additional bedrooms. Also, there’s a detached 2 car garage. $350,000
milleRton – Great location for this country home surrounded by open farmland and pristine forest. Enjoy views of the surrounding hills, nature at your door, and privacy. Home has a comfortable living room with brick fireplace and a large screened porch. Located about 15 minutes from Metro North commuter train, easily accessible by car from Westchester & Putnam. Walking distance to nice quaint Victorian Village with movie house, fine dining, walking trail, shopping and more. Offered furnished. $265,000
AmeniA – Travel down a country lane past farm and fields to this open and scenic ranch home on 2 plus acres. Excellent southern exposure, fenced yard for the pets, level land, oversized garage and more. There’s an open kitchen with wood floors, maple cabinets and updated appliances. Walk up the road to the Harlem Valley Rail Trail. Located only 5 minutes to the MetroNorth Train... Reduced to $215,000 AmeniA – From the plaster walls w/curved archways, hardwd flrs, to the restored original master bath, this 1950s ranch has an inviting atmosphere. Double the living space if wish to finish the lower level. This area walks out to the private back yard. The lower level currently has a semi-finished heated rm (extra bdrm) in addition to a utility rm, laundry and storage. There is built-in plumbing for an additional bath, plus an attached garage & storage shed. Conveniently located about 5 min. to the Metro-North train. The site offers overlooking views. Walk to the Harlem Valley Rail Trail. New Listing! $220,000
milleRton – Newly renovated one level home with lots of storage. The home is in great shape, there is an oversized 2 car garage with a full second story storage area. The quiet location offers ease of access to the Village of Millerton and is only 11 miles from the Metro-North train. Also available for rent. $225,000
millbRook – Set back from the road offering privacy, overlooking 1.64 acres of lush green lawn, is this inviting cottage. Perfect as a writer’s get-away, there is a LR w/ attractive stone FP, 2 bedrooms, laundry, KIT, and dining area on 1st floor. On the second floor there is a 3rd bedroom currently used as an office, being the inspiration for the “Writer’s Cottage” description. Conveniently located 1 mi from Village of Millbrook on a country lane, 1 ½ hrs to NYC, & less than 30 mins to the Metro-North Station. $281,900
milleRton - One owner custom home. Great location
w/ little traffic, walking distance to the Village of Millerton. This well cared for home has a lot to offer: hardwd flrs, a brick raised hearth fireplace in the LR, a DR just off the EIK, good size bdrms, ceramic tile baths and an inviting sun porch. Lower level has a 2 bay oversized garage, basement storage and a finished FR. The double lot provides for lots of room for the back yard ball game and could be subdivided if desired. 11 miles to the MetroNorth Train. Walking distance to the Rail Trail. $269,000
copAke – Country farmhouse w/separate 2 bedroom cottage on 1.4 acres. Complete with a rocking chair covered porch, a beautiful yard and a separate cottage for guests or rental income. There is lots of rooms in this maintained home and it’s in a great location & walking distance to the village of Copake and the Town park. Minutes to skiing, golf, rail trail, Berkshires and trains. $245,000
AncRAmdAle – Early 1900’s Colonial & a separate commercial building, formerly a popular bakery/ deli that’s now 2 rental apartments. Located in the hamlet of Ancramdale that’s popular among both locals & weekenders. About 15 miles to Metro-North Train. $249,000
milleRton – Renovated 1850’s cottage with a heated barn with 2 garage bays and finished studio above. There are views of a stream from the rear deck. Stroll over the walking bridge to the Harlem Valley Rail Trail. With approx 1.5 acres there’s lots of room for gardens, the lawn chairs or the back yard BBQ. Drop a line in the stream or dangle your toes on a hot day. Included in the renovations are a new heating system with central AC and new wood floors. $239,000
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AncRAm – Looking for seclusion with 12 acres? A long driveway on a slight upgrade brings you to this home on nearly 4 acres of open land protected by acres of park-like woods. Enjoy peace and quiet in this well thought out 1980’s built home. Perfect for weekend retreat or moving the family to the country. 20 mins. to train & 5 mins. TS Parkway. $300,000
• Body Shop & Towing Business. In business for 38 years, included are the business, real estate and two towing trucks. Short term owner financing is possible. Call broker for details. Zoned as a Body Shop - It’s hard to get this approval today. $300,000
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Modern office building, 15,000 square foot manufacturing building with loading docks, auction hall and three bedroom Tudor. Possible owner financing. You can sell off 30 acres for development. WEB# HA367170 SALT POINT ..$1,500,000
Great Commuter Location
Top quality material, construction and mechanicals. Generous size rooms with hardwood floors. Steel I-beam construction. 95% Carrier heating and cooling. Solid maple kitchen cabinets. WEB# HA461272 WAPPINGERS FALLS ..$385,000
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3200 square feet. Four offices wired for phone and cat5. Two garages with 26 foot ceilings, two bays 36x40 and 30x40. Three 14 foot overhead doors. 18-26 foot ceilings. High exposure. WEB# HA426932 PLEASANT VALLEY $475,000
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New roof, siding, windows and garage door are some of the features of this five-bedroom Ranch. Hardwood floors under carpet. Separate entry to lower level. Large fully fenced backyard. WEB# HA388830 WAPPINGERS FALLS......$319,000
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Beautiful six-bedroom home in prestigious Todd Hill area. Vaulted entry, master suite, hardwood floors, kitchen with granite counters and stainless appliances. Covered outdoor terrace. WEB# HA467335 LAGRANGE ................$590,000
Spacious Ranch in Picturesque Setting
Beautiful finished lower level with bath, fireplace and wet bar. Main level has hardwood floors, new four season room and master bedroom suite. Almost two level acres with pool and deck. WEB# HA443064 POUGHKEEPSIE ......$398,000
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Pleasantly kept three-bedroom Ranch with two-car detached garage on almost one acre. Hardwood floors and large deck off kitchen. Two zone heat and 15’x18’ family room are additional features. WEB# HA458639 RED HOOK ..$199,000
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Incredible indoor pool with 1600 square foot glass enclosed patio area. Family room with shuffle board, gorgeous cherry kitchen and huge great room with full-wall stone fireplace. WEB# HA458022 HOPEWELL JUNCTION..........$498,000
Village of Millbrook Bed & Breakfast
Extremely successful, one of only two around. Features two buildings with wide-board and hardwood floors, fireplaces and built-in bookshelves. Main house with four bedrooms and four baths. WEB# HA466069 MILLBROOK ..$850,000
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soUtHGAte fArM classic early 19th century farmhouse, tastefully renovated. five fireplaces, exposed hand hewn beams and beautiful wide board floors combine to give this home an aura of timeless beauty and tranquility. 46+ acres of rolling meadows and hedgerows, two ponds and a barn. Pristine farmland in prime Millbrook location. offered at $1,849,000.
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: $995,000.
iMPressiVe neW trAditionAL HoMe Beautiful stone pillars from the former sandanona estate mark the entrance to this just completed threebedroom colonial home situated on 2.5 acres. Vintage wood flooring, tile baths, 10’ ceilings, custom moldings, brick fireplace, and oversized 2-car garage. five star energy rated home. covered porch and deck shaded by the towering specimen trees. offered at $695,000.
AntiQUe fArMHoUse on 6.2 Acres Lovely 1784 farmhouse with spectacular panoramic views. Located on a quiet country road. three bedrooms, two bathrooms and many original details including wide board hard wood floors, wainscot ceilings and plank doors. two barns with electric and a pond. offered at $549,000.
eLeGAnt condoMiniUM At MiLLBrooK HoLLoW A beautiful country condominium awaits you through private gates. the main level offers an entry hall, an eat-in-kitchen, 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and a dining room opening to a living room with a brick fireplace. the second level provides a third bedroom, a full bath, and a loft study. one car garage, balcony and deck. offered at $395,000
cHArMinG cAPe in MiLLBrooK ViLLAGe Lovely cape in the Village of Millbrook on .57 acre lot. eat-in-kitchen, dining room, living room, family room, three bedrooms and two and half baths. delightful front porch and patio in rear yard. two car attached garage. Within walking distance to restaurants and shops. offered at $399,000.
HUnt coUntrY rAncH situated in the hamlet of Lithgow, this lovely ranch home is on 1.5 acres in the famed Millbrook Hunt country. sit on the porch and view the neighboring farms. Lr with brick fireplace, kitchen with pantry, dining room, three bedrooms and two full bathrooms. one level living with attached two-car garage. offered at $315,000.
14.2 Acres in stAnford Beautiful land with fantastic views of the catskill Mountains and stissing Mountain. Located high on a hill and overlooking a 258 acre Audubon Bird sanctuary. Previously Board of Health approved. offered at $299,000.
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$779,000 BANGALL
A SPLENDID COUNTRY SETTING with outstanding views sits this unique home. Enjoy total privacy on over 10 acres. Home features 4 BR, 4.5 BA, a living room with 19 ft ceilings, dining room with two-sided FP, and chef’s kitchen. Park-like gardens.
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THIS SWEET 1840’s country cottage of approximately 2,000 sft. & 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.
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HUDSON RIVER ESTATE. The Tea House at Ferncliff was built in 1948 by Vincent Astor & designed by David Pleydell Bouverie on the croquet court of John Jacob Astor. This charming residence constructed & preserved features 4 BR, 5 BA, 2 FP & the original brick pavilion containing an octagonal LR w/ French doors & marble FP. On 32.38 acres w/ 2-car garage. Co-Exclusive.
$950,000 STANFORDVILLE
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MILLBROOK COUNTRY COTTAGE. This comfortable and light filled home features 3 BR, 2 BA w/master on the first level. LR w/ FP, country kitchen & dining area open to sitting room w/ vaulted ceiling & French doors to deck. Landscaped & private backyard. Convenient to the Village of Millbrook.
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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.
$2,350,000 MILLBROOK
A QUINTESSENTIAL COUNTRY equestrian estate w/ beautifully renovated 19th century 4 BR, 3.5 BA farmhouse. Barn has 10 stalls imported from Germany, indoor riding arena w/ dustless floor, heated wash stall & 2 grooming stalls. Two staff apt. above barn. Seven paddocks & riding trails. Landscaped w/ gardens, mature trees & stonewalls.
CHARMING CIRCA 1880 farmhouse w/ 2 BR located on 6.24-acres between Rhinebeck & Millbrook. This perfect weekend home has been completely restored. Kitchen w/ vaulted beamed ceilings & cherry countertops, DR, LR w/ FP & HWF throughout. Includes summer cottage, brick & bluestone terraces, perennial gardens, storage barn & a 2-car garage.
$258,000 MILLBROOK
PRIVATE & PEACEFUL end unit located on the 2nd FL overlooking a pond & nearby horse farm. Floor plan includes a large LR/DR w/ FP, den, 2 BR & 2 BA. Upgraded to include HWF in the LR, DR & den w/crown moldings. Includes a large lap swimming pool & 2 Har-tru tennis courts. Two detached oversized garages.
$785,000
LOCATED ON A PRIVATE KNOLL overlooking a large pond is this traditional 4 BR, 2.5 BA Saltbox designed by William Poole. Home features LR & den w/fireplaces, FDR, kitchen w/high-end appliances & mudroom. Attention to detail throughout w/HWF & crown moldings. A perfect weekend retreat on the Wappingers Creek.
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STYLISH RHINECLIFF FARMHOUSE As seen in Better Homes & Gardens, this upscale contemporary farmhouse is a short walk to Amtrak. Has chef ’s kitchen, great room with fireplace, master with fireplace, first floor guest suite and gunite pool. Attached garage. $1,249,000.
RHINEBECK VILLAGE HOME WITH POND At the end of a quiet street in Rhinebeck on 5 acres, this 3BR/3BA vintage home hom offers elegant living room with beamed ceiling and fireplace that overlooks pond. Separate legal parcel included. Walk to village dining and shopping. $879,000.
RHINEBECK DUTCH FARMHOUSE Circa 1719 stone home overlooks a stream on 3.21 acres on a quiet dead-end road. This 4BR/2BA home features many original details including WB floors and 3 fireplaces. Also has a 2-bedroom cottage and small barn. $849,000.
28 ACRES WITH STREAM & WATERFALL Private contemporary also has lake rights to pristine Browns Pond. Home has massive great room with wall of southfacing windows, vintage brick floors, vaulted ceiling and fireplace and master suite wing. $989,000.
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The Rookery, designed by Ted Benson, is a timber frame home that overlooks a stream and rock outcroppings. Has 4BRs/3.5BAs, chef ’s kitchen, LR w/ stone fpl., FR, heated gunite pool, 2-story garage with game room. $1,035,000.
Designed by Millbrook Architects, this single story 4200 sq.ft. light-filled home is close to completion. It is on almost 9 pastoral acres. An ideal country retreat or full time residence convenient to Rhinebeck, Amtrak and Bard. $2,500,000.
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Pawling/DeerFielD PonDS - Drastically Reduced!! 3-Bedroom, 2-1/2 Bath . Immaculate Townhome. Finished lower level, wood floors, fireplace, 2 Trex Decks! Don’t miss out. One of the nicest homes in the area. Call Joy Patchey 845-855-1064 . $309,000
Pawling - Totally restored home w/ beautiful wood floors. Fieldstone fireplace heated in-ground pool on 2.6 acres. Ready to move right in impeccable in and out. Call Sandra Croyle 845-855-3653. $349,900
Dover - Escape the rat race for some country living on 3.38 acres. Tucked back a tree-lined drive is a 3-BR, 2.5-bth Cape. Barn w/tack area. Riding ring. Bring any 4-legged creature and have your own hobby farm! Call Karen Schwark 845-724-5769. $359,900
whaley lake - Bring your boat !! 3-bedroom home on double lot offers space to expand. Enjoy views off of multiple decks 122’ lake frontage. Call Liz Hofweber 914760-9418. $425,000
Beekman - Dalton Farm Stunning spacious 4-br, 2.5-bath Colonial w/ luxurious master br suite, marble fireplace in family rm. Full finished bsm w/wet bar. Large deck , 2-car garage on landscaped lot. Views!! Call Kimberly Wickes 845-235-9047. $505,000
Sun Dial Farm - Authentic 19th Century hilltop farm. 8+ acres. Post & beam barn, Guest cottage, in-ground pool, pond. 1st offering 50+ yrs. $595,000 R. Ferris Real Estate 845-454-7800
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Attention horse lovers/gentlemen farmers! Enjoy complete privacy, spectacular sunsets over the mountains & sounds of the rushing trout stream. Main house consists of 4 BR/2.5 BA. Income producing acreage under cultivation – some organic. Another 10 A w/caretaker house, barn & paddocks also available. $899,900
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Circa 1932 4BR Sears home with original detail, hard wood floors, sunroom, dining room off kitchen & a large MBR with bath on first floor. Handicap accessible. This immaculate home is sited on a double lot with a garage & finished storage room. Easy walk to shopping & schools. $389,000
circA 1789 reStoreD cAPe
Revolutionary War period home w/lots of amenities including WB floors, original exposed beams, large kitchen w/radiant heated antique brick flooring & soapstone counters, 3 BR/3BA, office/library, FDR, LR. Three stall two-story barn w/tack & feed rooms. Three paddocks w/ run-in shed. $949,500
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Open & light-filled 4BR/3BA home within walking distance of the Hudson River & minutes from the Village. Features cathedral ceiling, WB floors, kitchen w/fpl, large family room & loft space. Full basement, large attic, & 2 car garage provide ample storage. Great Price! $309,500
conVerteD 1800’S SchooLhoUSe
Delightful home, on a quiet country road, filled w/old world charm such as beamed ceilings & antique wood floors. 3 BR, family room, kitchen, dining area, study, wood stove & more. 3 acres w/perennial flower beds & frontage on Widow’s Creek. Wonderful weekend getaway or full time home. $230,000
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Circa 1870 farmhouse sited on a knoll with 26 acres of pastoral land, woods and a large barn. This charming 4BR/2.5BA home has original details and wide board floors with a large country kitchen. Substantial renovations and updated heated in-ground pool and koi pond. $699,000
VintAge VictoriAn w/ cAtSkiLL Mt. ViewS
Tastefully renovated 3+ bedroom home with original details. Wide board pine floors, high ceilings, walk up attic with studio and bath. 2.8 acres with extensive landscaping, mature trees and perennial gardens. The heated in-ground pool completes the picture for the perfect home to relax and entertain in. $499,000
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Spacious & delightful 1950s cape on a quiet village street close to everything. Three bedrooms, large kitchen, living room w/fpl., dining room, oak floors throughout. Open side porch w/a detached garage. Possibility of expanding into the second floor attic. Full basement. $325,000
Light FiLLeD rAiSeD rAnch
Sited on a corner lot in a well established neighborhood, this family home features a flexible floor plan w/oak flooring, floor to ceiling living room window, updated kitchen w/granite countertops, finished lower level w/3 rooms & bath, screened porch & deck, all new windows + more updates. $309,500
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Private retreat- Unique home on 30 acres with horse riding trails, great for cross-country skiing too, plus a Morton barn w/8 horse stalls. Expansive decks overlook 2 ponds. Inside find an indoor pool surrounded by 5 bedroom suites. Warm up by one of 16 fireplaces after a day of skiing. Property includes a 2nd house for caretakers or special guests. Great personal residence, weekend retreat, corporate retreat, horse lovers’ time-share, executive B&B, or health spa. endless opportunities! Must be seen, make an appointment now! Catskill $2.5M
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new custom home a short walk from Windham Mountain ski slopes. Large, elegant yet comfortable kitchen, living room and master bedroom suite have stone fireplaces. With more than 4000 sq ft of living space, 3BR/3Bth there is room for all. Create a media center in the additional 1000+ square feet of space, with nine-foot ceilings and a separate entrance at ground level. You will appreciate the multi zone radiant floor heating, energy efficient windows, on demand hot water, & insulated concrete foundation. Windham $799K
Lake Front- Contemporary, custom-built home offers breathtaking lake views both inside and out. Skylights, large glass windows, and doors fill this 4BR/3Bth, 2200 sq ft home with sunshine and warmth. You will be at peace in the Master Bedroom Suite relaxing by the fireplace. With 171 feet of shoreline on 3/4 acres this home is surely unique. two pools, tennis courts, campgrounds, a lodge and security staff enhance the living experience at this planned community just a 2 1/2 hour drive from NYC. Athens $549,900
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PoSt & BeaM ChaLet- exquisite custom built home with 2383 sq ft, 3BR/3Bth. High cathedral ceilings, open floor plan, large windows, numerous skylights and stone fireplace create a warm, bright and inviting atmosphere. outside, the two-story barn, walking trails and 4 private acres along with breathtaking, far-reaching views adds to the uniqueness of this property. no wonder this home was once featured in hoMe magazine. new Baltimore $349K
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Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY
An 1830’s Greek Revival Mansion sits in the charming village of CornwallOn-Hudson. This rare Greek Revival gem has been restored to its former glory when prominent leaders in business and the arts made it their home. This stately home, with 30ft Corinthian columns, sits on 1.9 acres and offers 7 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 7 fireplaces. Original grape-and-vine plaster moldings, inlaid wood floors, marble fireplaces and mahogany banister make this a spectacular property to call home. $1,295,000
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Near a quaint village along the Hudson River, a unique custom contemporary home with 3300 sq ft & 9 acres sits on top of a mountain ridge surrounded by NY state forest & Strom King Mtn with panoramic views, ultimate privacy, country club setting w/tennis court, heated in-ground pool, stone patio, fabulous landscape. The interior is a ranch style, four bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, easy living floor plan, Pella windows, hardwood flrs, fireplace, and family room with 2nd entertainment kitchen. Plenty of storage/6 garages. Approx. one hour to NYC, nearby Newburgh Waterfront, Woodbury Commons, & trains. This is the most awesome place to hang your hat. $925,000. MLS #464219
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Come and Discover the Beauty of Greene County!
Privacy..Privacy..Privacy! End of the road seclusion is yours from this custom ranch home settled on 5+ private acres. You’ll enjoy beauty all year around from the extensive wrap-around decking. All the extras have been thought of in this well kept home. This raised ranch features an impressive security and intercom system, supplemental outdoor wood furnace, central air and vac system, generator, plenty of storage, walkout full basement, detached 2-car garage w/ kitch. & bath for possible guest quarters and so much more. Enjoy all the amenities the mountains have to offer such as hunting, skiing, hiking, snowmobiling & 5 nearby golf courses. (Cairo) $325,000
Rambling Colonial with background of old world charm. Home features crown molding, Sedona red pine floors, custom country kitchen with breakfast room, formal living room with gas fireplace, separate dining room overlooking country views, den/office for your own privacy, bright open family rooms, 2.5 baths with spacious master bedroom which includes a whirlpool tub for a night of relaxation, 3 other bedrooms that have ample room for family, 2 car oversized garage & a large deck on 2+ acres to enjoy watching the leaves change color. (Coxsackie) $494,500
Artfully, Elegant 2 bedroom custom log home built in 2005. This gem boasts open floor plan, wideboard floors, covered front porch, sun filled balcony, dramatic ceilings, Vermont Casting woodstove and more. Located in Sleepy Hollow Lake, enjoy boating, fishing, tennis, swimming and more.(Coxsackie) $295,000
Settled just outside the village sits this 5 bedroom, 2 bath home on 4 acres. Home needs some finishing touches. Open floor plan with bonus rooms upstairs, huge back deck with mountain views. Home is close to all conveniences but no village tax. (Coxsackie) $204,900
Frame The View magnificent long-range Catskill & Berkshire Mt. vista’s can be seen from every window in this Victorian farmhouse (a reproduction of a local home). This home features 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bath’s, formal dining room with gas fireplace, cozy den, bright & sunny living room, den or office, custom kitchen, spacious master bath, finished basement for family activities & in-ground. Country living at it’s best on 3 acres. (Coxsackie) $397,000
Sound investment in this four unit multi-family. Nice location. Has two 1,000 gallon septic, but also municipal water available, & new generator. Live in and rent, or invest and rent. (Catskill) $299,900
Huge Reduction! Welcome to the neighborhood! In a quaint riverfront town
A Victorian offering the relaxed living of yesteryear includes efficient and custom kitchen with tin ceiling, formal dining room, spacious living room with large windows, 2 bedrooms, 1 ½ baths, bright den, spacious laundry room sitting on a village lot in a historic neighborhood. Just move in. (Coxsackie) $267,800
Victorian renovated with attention to historic details. This charming home is settled in a Hudson riverfront village. This house features a unique kitchen with new stainless steel appliances and granite tops. Period lighting & wide board floors. Just 2 hrs from NYC. (Athens) $204,945
Beautiful lakefront contemporary home with 3 bedrooms, open kitchen, Dining room, Living room , enclosed solar deck with Jacuzzi, finished basement & wood floors through-out. A great house in Sleepy Hollow Lake. (Athens) $499,000
Attention to detail this Dutch Colonial features 4 large bedrooms, 2.5 baths, a spacious family room, formal dining room, new kitchen, comfortable living room, screened-in breezeway to enjoy the cool days of fall, 2 car oversized garage, hardwood floors, natural woodwork. This home is in excellent condition and is sitting on .61 acres. A must see. (Coxsackie) $289,000
sits this gem of a ranch. Boasting hardwood floors, three bedrooms, formal dining room, eat in kitchen, three season room, one car garage, newer roof, siding and windows. This well taken care of home can be yours. Think fall, think new home for your family. This is your lucky day! (Coxsackie) $153,900
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Opportunity Is Knocking This solid 3 story brick structure has 2 storefronts, 16 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms, great rooms and large commercial kitchen. It would make a great B&B. Three open porches to watch the eagles and boats passing by. A skip and a hop to the riverfront park & boat launch. Don’t wait to long. (Coxsackie) $369,500
RIVERFRONT ESTATE, UPPER NYACK, NY
“Widewater-on-Hudson,” a spectacular 34-room Italianate Victorian Mansion, privately set on 3.53 picturesque acres with 300’ riverfront beach and a 130’ dock, boasting panoramic Hudson River views. This gracious, impressive 1850’s residence features 10,000 sf, 12 bedrooms, 7.5 baths, period detail throughout, ornate moldings, sunrooms, a stately tower, 6 fireplaces and a 6-car garage. A craftsman style 2-story, 4-room boathouse/guesthouse is located at the shoreline. Subdivision to 4 lots possible. Approximately 20 miles north of NYC. A spectacular property! Offered at $7,950,000. MLS #462458
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“MONTEVERDI,” UPPER NYACK, NY
A magnificent Mediterranean estate, designed in the late Italian Renaissance tradition. Built in 1918, this 5,500 sf residence features classic detail with a terra cotta tile roof, entrance portico with columns, sweeping staircase and arched leaded windows. Situated in a lovely private 1.8 acres with Hudson River views, this home has a sophisticated flair boasting large formal living and dining rooms, 8 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, 3 Adams style fireplaces and detailed moldings. A large sunroom w/French doors lead to tranquil gardens and an in ground pool w/cabana. Great flow for entertaining. Two adjoining 1 acre lots are also available for sale. Approximately a 40 minute drive to Manhattan. Offered at $1,950,000. MLS #465647
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COUNTRY LIVING – BREATHTAKING WATER VIEWS
Drive down a winding country road and discover this serene retreat set in a lovely 1.6 acre landscape bordering the peaceful waters of Lake de Forest, just 30 minutes to the George Washington Bridge. This charming light-filled home offers sweeping views of the water and rolling hills beyond. The beautifully cared for slate roofed, center hall gem features a large living room with a stone fireplace and adjoining built-in bookcases. French doors lead to a stone floored, screened porch that opens to the lovely stone patio gardens with a Sylvan, free-form pool and dramatic lake scene. In addition, you will find a large formal dining room with built-in cabinets and a large kitchen with an adjoining breakfast area that also opens to the screened porch and gardens. Serene park-like setting. Offered at $1,800,000. MLS #472241
DISCREETLY GRAND – OVERLOOKING HUDSON
This richly crafted 3800 sf treasure with panoramic views of the Hudson River and Tappan Zee Bridge offers the perfect home for entertaining. Exquisite amenities include a custom Euro kitchen, onyx countertops, builtin appliances, 10’ ceilings, arched doorways, solid oak-paneled, carved doors, exotic stone floors, 3-3/4” wide oak flooring, energy-efficient windows and steel reinforced decks. Borders biking/hiking trail to Nyack and Piermont. 3-4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. Views from every room! Offered at $1,495,000. MLS #464195
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BeaVeRkill Valley Realty, inc. Craftsman-style Home on 20+ Acres in Upper Beaverkill Valley Country Escape This custom-designed Catskill-Craftsman tri-level home with southern exposure, breathtaking wildflower meadows and mountain views features extraordinary detail, including cathedral ceilings, maple floors, soaring stone fireplace, oversized windows, double-course shingles, post and beam porch, beautiful gardens and wi-fi throughout. Lower level with separate entrance includes huge family room with full bath, professional pool table, alcove for wine cellar, utility room and workshop. Matching guest house features spacious studio apartment with full bath and kitchenette above a 2-car garage.
Flyfisherman’s Retreat Located in the Beaverkill Conservancy, six miles upstream of Lew Beach in the beautiful upper Beaverkill Valley in the heart of the Western Catskills. Includes membership in the Beaverkill Mountain and Stream Clubs, with private flyfishing rights to 6 miles of the legendary Beaverkill River, 50 miles of private hiking and cross-country ski trails, tennis courts, swimming pool, ice skating, day camp, and access to all the amenities of the Beaverkill Valley Inn. Visit www.beaverkillvalleyinn.com. 45 minutes to Belleayre ski area and Bethel Woods Performing Arts Center. 2 ½-hour drive from NYC. Offered for $1,650,000. For showing or additional information, please contact Judy Van Put, Licensed Real Estate Broker at 845.439.4725 | jvanput@hvc.rr.com 62 NEW YORK HOUSE / September 2009
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$749,900
HOPEWELL JUNCTION $499,000 Contemporary in little Switzerland. 3 season room w/ views of private back yard & tennis court. Granite & cherry kitchen, 1st floor master suite, 3 additional bedrooms, office/ library this one will not disappoint! Call Stacey Messina 845-452-1156. coldwellbankerhv. com/278882.ad
RHINEBECK
PINE BUSH
$599,900
Beautiful home in a desirable location. Country kit, great rm warmed by brick wood-burning FPL, formal LR and DR, nice sized bdrms w/lg closets. Unfinished 2nd floor inc. unique brick FPL, over 1,600 sq. ft of space. The lower level has M/D potential incl. summer kit & bath, 2-car garage, & shop area. Detached 2-car garage, & mtn views completes this wonderful home all on 7.68 acres. For more info visit us at coldwellbankerhv. com/276673.ad or call Kim Miller at 845-876-2211.
NEW PALTZ $1,150,000 Fabulous country home offering seclusion, mountain views, and wooded setting. Features include 4BR, 2.5BA, large kitchen, stone fireplace in living room & observatory room, second floor loft/ office, finished walkout, study and climate controlled wine cellar; private balcony off mstr BR and wrap-around deck. Minutes to rail trail; and town. Call Cathy Pulichene 845-255-0615, coldwellbankerhv.com/20085861
$595,000
THOMPSON RIDGE
$449,000
MONROE
TOWN OF WALLKILL $599,999 Beautiful home in upscale neighborhood with Wallkill taxes. Home features 5 BR, 3BA and 2 fireplaces, Master BR has sitting room & fireplace. Pool & basketball court included, everything has been done for you. Neutral colors waiting for your final touches. Call Grisel Lazier 845-255-0615, coldwellbankerhv. com/ 471459
Custom French Provincial brick ranch. On private 1.4 acre wooded lot. Offers 3069 sq.ft. with 4 bedrooms, 3 baths,central air, security system, den and family room. Features include oak floors, raised panel solid Morgan Doors and crown moldings. Marble center hall entrance and brick fireplace in the family room. Enjoy the 50x22 ft. in-ground pool. Call Cathy Ripley 845-342-5766,
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Private and majestic 4/5 bedroom, 3 bath home is tucked away at the end of a private road. Relax in your indoor pool with heated room all year round. Granite counters, stainless appliances, hardwood floors, massive bonus room and elegant master suite with walk in closet and gorgeous master bath. Call Tina Gordon 845-744-2092, coldwellbankerhv. com/472244.ad
To be built on 11.8 acres with a stream is a 4 bedroom 2.5 bath Colonial. Very private setting nestled in the woods, yet close to the village. Great commuter location. Features include a stone fireplace, custom trim work, large master bath, walk in closets, tray ceiling, and much more. Call Sophia Westphal 845-986-8300, coldwellbankerhv.com/464221.ad
WARWICK
$664,900
JEFFERSONVILLE $995,000 Impressive country Victorian compound in a peaceful streamside setting with carriage house and original 1840s settlement home. Exquisitely designed with finely carved American chestnut beaded wood archways, elegant main staircase, oak floors, 2 fireplaces, and stained glass. Call Louise Cubillas 845-794-4447, coldwellbankerhv.com/25150.ad
CORNWALL
$529,000
This magnificent house has been completely renovated into a lovely 21st century home! Features include open floor plan, stone fireplace, Master BR suite plus the ability to be a mother/daughter with separate entrance yet accessible from within the home! Great location for commuters - within walking distance to town! Call Lana Beesecker 845-562-5151, cbhudsonvalley.com/471420.ad
$768,500
This 5,000 sq. ft. home is located on 5+ acres and is encircled with 3 ft. wide stone walls, 2 story barn w/bath and horse corral, guest wing w/private bath and 25x45 glass enclosed “Party Patio.” The Master BR is entire 2nd floor w/sitting room and bath w/ cathedral ceiling. Too many pluses to include! Call Joe Santandrea 845-782-5151, coldwellbankerhv. com/470852.ad
NEW WINDSOR
594,850
Located on 1+ acre in a cul-de-sac, this luxurious and elegant home boasts oversized family room, gourmet kitchen with granite countertops, open floor plan, ceramic and oak floors, 5 BR including master bedroom with master bath and landscaped property! Call Nava Herzog 845562-4200, coldwellbankerhv.com/471585.ad
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Spectacular lake front compound, on 2.3 country private elevated acres, that backs to woods. 2 of the 3 houses have three bedrooms, two full baths, formal dining room, finished basements, & brick fireplaces in the living rooms, plus add to that a 2 bedroom guest house, and a 20x40 in-ground pool over looking beautiful Lake Oniad. For more information visit us at coldwellbankerhv.com/267193.ad or call Jerry Tarrab at 845 -896-1234.
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TOWN OF NEWBURGH
$349,900
TOWN OF GREENVILLE $299,000 Brand new colonial, 2400 SF (basement not included) w/2 story entry, oak floors: entire 1st floor, stairs & upper hallway. Huge master suite w/tray ceiling, walk-in closet master bath w/ boxed & tiled whirlpool, tiled shower & double vanity. Large kitchen w/ custom cabinets, island & granite. Recessed lighting through-out. C/A. Lots of closets. Fireplace in family room. Walk-out basment w/ two full size windows & slider. All on 1.7 acres. Minisink school. Call George Koudounas, Associate Broker direct at 845-913-8247
MODENA $319,000 Enjoy your “staycation” at your home-on-thelake. This mint 1987 hi-ranch provides awesome views from over sized windows in the kitchen, the master bedroom suite and the rear deck and sun room. The 2100 SF open floor plan features hardwood floors and fresh paint. Beautiful 1.8 acres with invisible pet fence has an above-ground pool with deck and private dock for fishing and launching your boat. Best of all, it’s only 20 minutes from Metro North! Photo’s at gerbeshomes. com/457968. Call Frank Gerbes, Associate Broker 845-565-0004 x346
GOSHEN
A home for all seasons! Amenities: 2 fplcs, C/A, hrdwd flrs, IG waterfall pool, hot tub, & private tennis crt just to name a few. Great rm w/ skylites, woodstove & game area, aupair wing, home office & master suite w/ spa tub. 2.3 acres w/ mountain views.WWW. SOLDMATES.COM/464513. Call Janet Delgado, Associate Broker direct at 845-629-0841 or 845-783-0004 x348
$659,000
MARLBORO $305,000 Perfectly set on 1.08 beautifully landscaped acres with gardens, this immaculate 1800 SF home offers spacious open floor plan, additional lower 1600 SF heated, partly finished with 3 car garage & workshop. Expandable 750 SF on 2nd flr, insulated and ready to be finished. Rear covered screened porch, added in 2008, provides outside living space with mt. views. Large fenced backyard perfect for children, pets, etc. Eco-friendly propane heat. Call Jackie Funck, Associate Broker 845-5650004 x306
MONROE $469,000 Gated community of Mansion Ridge on the golf course, brand new kitchen, home newly painted, new finished walk-out basement/sliders and large window. Kit/family room combo(fplc.) with hardwood floors. Formal liv/din. rm. 3brs/2 full bths on 2nd floor. 2-car garage. Nothing to do here, neutral colors. Call Mary Liegey, Associate Broker 845-783-0004 x304
MONROE
$529,000
NEW WINDSOR
CORNWALL
$549,000
Offered for the first time is this original owner,Mid Century Modern split-level home in a prime neighborhood. This 2,800+/- SF home is perfect for year round entertaining with summers around the in-ground pool and expansive deck to winters in front of the two fireplaces. Situated on a private lot with mature landscaping yet just seconds to shopping, transportation and highways. Proudly offered at $359,900. Call Troy Ford, Associate Broker 845565-0004 Ext. 340
orange
This one of a kind beautiful builders home has 3/4 br, 4 baths, everything is here you would ever want from the granite kitchen to the quest loft, lower level family rm, wet bar. Walk out to the hot tub or relax on one of the wrap around porches. Potting shed, apple, peach & plum trees, plus grapes, lots of herbs, flowers etc. 4,300 SF of peaceful living space. Security sys., central air, close to major highways. Come and spend some time, you will be impressed! Call Rebecca Faubert,Associate Broker 845-565-0004 x319 or direct at 845-401-4685
Put this jewel on your “must view” itinerary. Owner has added stone masonry work, exuberant landscaping, fencing & too much more to list, over $40k in extras. Not enough photo space to do this house justice! Open airy first floor plan, of course it features granite kitchen, hdwd floors, gas FP, Trex decking, an acre in well established commuter friendly neighborhood, level fenced backyard. Walk-out bsmt, pool house. Easy access hwys, trains, shopping. Call Angela Johnson, Associate Broker 845-783-0004 x323
$339,000
Spacious home with access apartment. 2 kitchens, separate entrances. Cul-de-sac, super Cornwall schools. Great property. Call Phyllis Drennen, Associate Broker 845-565-0004 x308
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Historic Woodstock Farmhouse - 21st Century Renovation
A truly rare combination; less than a mile from the village green, set way back from the road on a 4 acre sprawling open field encircled by evergreens, sits the charming, perfectly preserved exterior of an early 1800s home, yet enter through the original front door and find a cavernous beamed greatroom with magnificent wide-board floors, antique fireplace, a modern granite gourmet kitchen, open balcony sitting area, and 3 splendid bedrooms with vista filled windows that appear like country paintings. The 2 ½ baths includes a claw foot tub and sophisticated tile work. All new electric, plumbing, top-end heating and central air, and many other fabulous features make this highly economical dwelling an environmentally sensitive renovation. Add to it a garage, shop, and barn and this is a MUST NOT MISS home! $699,000 Take the tour: www.StunningWoodstockFarmhouse.com
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Rare Secluded Estate
Windham Mountain Log Estate
Unique 147 Acre Estate
Ideal for weekenders or full-time living. Beautifully renovated 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom 1800 farmhouse and sun-drenched apartment with separate kitchen and sleeping loft. Plus additional 1000 sq. ft. studio and separate guest cottage. Spacious main house, wide-plank floors, wonderful original post and beam country kitchen with wood burning “cook stove.” Wired for high-speed internet access. Generator for backup electrical service. Two cozy woodburning stoves in living room and bedroom. $1,850,000
Gorgeous log home on over 12 acres with views of Windham Ski Trails; only 3-4 minutes from the slopes, spectacular year round. The main house consists of 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. Magnificent stone fireplace reaching to the ceiling. Gourmet kitchen. Radiant heat throughout. Carriage house $1,395,000 with lovely guest quarters.
Historic spread, manicured lawns, pond, gardens, spacious main house, 3 bedrooms, copper hood fireplaces, beamed ceilings, theatre room. Guest house, 2 story, 3 bedroom, fireplace & covered porch. Caretaker cottage, 2 bedrooms. 1802, post & beam barn, 3 horse stalls. Heated pool. Renowned trout stream, runs thru entire property. 4-car garage. Sub-dividable 80 acre orchard. On the market $1,299,000 only 4 times in 207 years.
Windham Mountain Slope-side
Completely Private With Wonderful Four Season Mountain Views
A Piece of Woodstock History Classic Cape overlooking the Woodstock Golf Course. First time on the market in over 30 years, this solidly constructed home offers large rooms for traditional country living and entertaining. Picture perfect in all seasons on an expanse of 2.5 landscaped acres. $485,500
This stunning home is sited on one of the largest building lots on Windham mountain at its very highest point. The perfect combination of reclaimed timber and natural stone, this well appointed 4 bedroom, 4 bath contemporary combines just the right amount rustic warmth with clean modern lines and luxurious touches. Breathtaking views of the ski slopes. $1,175,000
A Truly Grand Space
Beautifully maintained 4 bedroom French Colonial in Hillside Acres. Flexible and spacious rooms on both the first and second floors to suit your needs. Two fireplaces, formal dining room and a dining area adjoining the kitchen that opens to a fabulous screened in, ceramic floored porch; just a few of the features of this majestic $485,000 home.
Tucked Away In The Woods
Along the lovely Sundown Stream flowing to the Rondout Reservoir, there is a great 3 bedroom, 2 bath house in the woods. The last ice age left its marks on the rocks, pushing some of them up to the skies, incising others, leaving others to laze about in the crystal clean water. One side of the Sundown stream is a quiet school road. On the other side of the house are cliffs, trees and waterfalls that $239,000 drip and seasonally swirl toward the stream.
Recharge your spirit in this private spot bordering 47 acres of conservancy land with majestic 4-season mtn views. This tranquil home is only mins. from Woodstock, Saugerties, and Thruway. Lots of space, an abundance of light, open floor plan, vaulted ceilings, central air, hardwood floors, fireplace and Wi-Fi. It’s the kind of peaceful oasis that people are seeking. The lower level works as a home business, studio, or mother/daughter. Sit back and enjoy $525,000 sunsets over the mountain.
Luxury & Privacy In The Mountains
Newly expanded and renovated contemporary with enormous master suite, vaulted and beamed ceilings, and walls of glass that open onto the heated pool. Large eat-in, screened cabana overlooks the pool and deck. Perennial gardens surround the home with flowers, butterflies and hummingbirds. Lovely full-time stream borders the property. Separate 2-car garage has finished $450,000 studio above.
Delightful Gem
This meticulously maintained 3 bedroom ranch is the last house on a cul-de-sac, surrounded by woods on two sides. Recent updates include replacement windows, new siding, new septic, new Swanstone sink, tub and surround. Hardwood floors, central air for hot summer days and a woodstove with heatilator for chilly $225,000 winter nights complete the picture.
Need Room To Grow?
You will adore the extra storage and closet space this well maintained 3 bedroom, and 1.5 bath ranch home has to offer. Convenient to Newburgh, Middletown, and Poughkeepsie. A casual open floor plan features lovely oak flooring throughout as well as a sunny tiled kitchen with laundry area. The wood decking off the living room with a charming sitting porch in front for you to view $284,000 magnificent sunsets! All on 1.38 acres.
Cozy Cottage With A Great Yard
Set far back from the road, this sweet 2 bedroom cottage is a perfect fit for anyone. A large eat-in kitchen and nice sized living room with front entry now being used as an office has more space than you would think. The house sits on nearly an acre with a fenced in backyard, beautiful shade trees, and also includes a workshop and garage. Both the house and shop have woodstoves which keep you toasty in the winter. This great location is just a few minutes to Saugerties and close $179,000 to nearby skiing at Hunter.
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PAUL E. MCGINNISS:
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Mountain View Farm Fully Approved 13 Lot Subdivision on 44 Acres in Clermont, Columbia County • Perfect for Private ECO Community • Green Build/Design Services Offered • Additional 20 Sub-dividable Acres Available $650,000
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The Alpine Inn Turnkey Country Inn Center of Catskill Preserve 68 Spectacular Private Acres Town of Shandaken, Ulster County $2.5 Million
The Cold Spring Lodge Turnkey Country Lodge Center of Catskill Preserve 40 Pristine Acres Town of Shandaken, Ulster County $999,500
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PRISTINE - Beautiful drive to stunning and secluded Contemporary retreat. Spacious, sun-drenched rooms. Vaulted ceiling Great rm w/ gleaming wood flrs and floor to ceiling doors. Cozy but generous den with woodstove. Separate heated garage with studio above. Located off a quiet country lane. Gracious property w/ sweeping lawns and perfectly sited IG pool. $435,000. Contact Rosemary Dukas, Lic. R.E. Assoc. at (917) 572-5505 or email rosedukas@gmail.com.
GREAT LOCATION WITH ABSOLUTE PRIVACY - Sun shines through every window which looks over striking views of two ponds, gardens, stream and woodland. Three bedrooms, 2 baths, living room with stone fireplace, skylights and French doors to one of the several decks. Big cheerful kitchen. Large heated studio space on lower level. 4.88 acres very close to Mohonk Preserve and High Falls. $409,000. Contact Barbara Hallam, Lic. R.E. Broker at (845) 687-4451 ext 102 or email barbarahallam@hotmail.com.
THE ISAAC TERWILLIGER HOUSE - Built circa 1770 this is one of the finest stone houses in Ulster County and has been in numerous publications. Picturesquely sited on 24 acres of meadows, with pond and distant views. It retains such period details as fireplaces, massive beams, wideboard floors, Dutch doors and hardware. Beautifully sited on 24 acres with pool, pond and distant views. It creates the perfect setting for a fine collection of 18th century antiques. $599,900. Contact Sandra Hutton, Lic. R.E. Broker at (845) 687-4451 ext 104 or email sandrahutton@flemmingrealty.com.
PRIVACY. LOCATION. DETAIL. - Pretty road leads to this quiet country home in a sun-dappled setting surrounded by mature woodland. Soaring foyer opens to well thought out rooms with details including Brazilian cherry floors, stone fireplace and oversized windows. Charming rocking chair porch overlooks sweeping lawn and stone wall. AAA Stone Ridge location. $379,900. Contact William Sidoriak, Lic. R.E. Broker at (845) 687-4451 ext 101 or email info@flemmingrealty.com.
ONCE IN A LIFETIME OPPORTUNITY - Unheard of amount of acreage to become available this close to NYC. 500+ acres with wide “carriage trails” leading to many magnificent settings. One such setting overlooks pond and two staggering views. Three streams, gorgeous stone work throughout property, aqueduct, old sawmill and stone walls. Approximately 7 acres of fields. Property borders NYS land. Circa 1875 Farmhouse with barn/workshop across the road. Approximately one half mile of road frontage on both sides of the road. Much history. Not to be missed. $1,250,000. Contact William Sidoriak, Lic. R.E. Broker at (845) 687-4451 ext 101 or email info@flemmingrealty.com.
HANDSOME - Contemporary Farmhouse with superior post and beam construction. All systems and appointments are first rate. Wideboard floors, beamed ceilings, French doors and butcher block countered kitchen. Seven plus acres with meadow and valley views and Mombaccus Creek frontage on a very desirable rural road. Attractive private deck off the living and dining room with hot tub. $599,000. Contact Dudley Hartigan, Lic. R.E. Broker at (845) 687-4451 ext 109 or email dhartigan@hvc.rr.com.
3670 Main Street, Stone Ridge, NY 12484 (845) 687-4451 office (845) 687-9405 fax
42 Chestnut Street, New Paltz, NY 12561 (845) 255-0771 office (845) 255-0392 fax
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CIRCA 1858 HUDSON RIVER HOUSE - Magnificent unobstructed panoramic river views from this 19th century Hudson River house. Striking period renovation with superb attention to detail. Wideboard floors, high beamed ceiling, private master suite. Beautifully appointed gourmet kitchen/gathering room leads to multi-tiered lawn and deck areas overlooking the river. Lovely property with stone walls, pathways and perennial gardens. This is the perfect retreat with character, charm, seclusion, river views and easy NYC commute. $496,000. Contact William Sidoriak, Lic. R.E. Broker at (845) 687-4451 ext 101 or email info@flemmingrealty.com.
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back porch
Another Log on the Fire A woodstove—like this writer’s young child, cats, and freelance career— needs constant care and attention. By Tina Traster; ILLUSTRATION BY rob fleming
Three years ago, a massive brick fireplace and nearly an acre of
the fire goes out, it will be impossible to rekindle the charred logs with a match. I’ll have to
woods sold me on an
scrape out the dead wood and ash and start anew with kindling. So I wrap up my call and sprint to the fireplace. Whew, just in time. I toss on two
1850s farmhouse that was pretty much a tear-down. The fireplace, which needed paint and some tiling, was the only functioning appliance in
more logs. I chart the temperature on the house thermostat, like a woman trying to get pregnant.
the place. But during the winters, I realized that our romantic fire-lit hearth was
The temperature rises by one degree for every three to four hours the fire burns. I take note
sucking hot air out of our house. Who knew a traditional fireplace was an
of how many match strikes it takes to start a fire, how many logs we’re using each day, how the temperature upstairs compares to downstairs. On gusty days, I dash outside to gather
energy thief?
felled twigs and small branches for kindling.
And so, in early fall, we invested in a Scandinavian
People tell me I need to get out more. Get real, I say. I’ve got a fire
Jotul cast-iron furnace. The pricey purchase—about
to tend.
$4,000—launched grandiose thoughts of greenness: We
We were pleased when the October gas/electric bill arrived. We used 25
will heat our house by wood alone! The price was steep
percent less gas this year compared to last year. We would have to air dry our
but we told ourselves that the fire-insert, along with
laundry, cook in a barbeque pit, and stop showering to reduce usage to zero.
greenhouse gardening and composting, was another way
The days have started to get brisker. Because the last fire of our day withers
to teach our young daughter about sustainable living. We
about 11 p.m., the house is cold by the morning.
got an extra push from the fireplace salesman who told us
“Let’s turn the heat on for just an hour or so while we shower and
he had had one left in stock and that they were selling like
get dressed,” I squeak meekly, unable to come out from under the
hotcakes. It took the sooty guys from the fireplace store
down blanket.
five
hours to install the cast-iron stove on a warm late September
“C’mon,” my husband says. “We’re on a mission here. Put on an extra sweater.”
afternoon. It runs on two fans and smoke trails up a stainless steel-lined chimney.
Instead, I turn on the heat until he lights the day’s fire.
The handsome, matte-black stove is supposed to heat 1,300 square feet—enough coverage to warm the downstairs of our house, and presumably the upstairs because heat rises. Come October, I was ready to put it to work—our house gets cold easily despite triplepane windows, weather stripping, and brand-new insulation. But I soon learned that a
From this point, our purist dreams start to go rogue. First, we have depleted our woodpile within six weeks. Though we have trees and my husband likes to wear his red plaid jacket and chop wood, we need at least a cord. That costs $200. Then the new wood won’t catch easily. We take turns, both stubbornly unwilling to admit
fireplace insert—like my young child, my cats, and my freelance career—needs constant care
we can’t get the fire going. After days of striking matches to no avail, I drive over to the A&P
and attention.
and buy fire starters: $11 for 26 logs.
We started with a half-cord of seasoned wood—the same amount we’ve used every winter.
It stings when I pay the clerk because I had hoped that we could chop our own wood and
My husband left a hefty pile of wood for me by the fireplace each morning and told me I
use matches to start the fire. Instead my efforts with self-sufficiency have shown me that
would have to tend to it. He wasn’t kidding.
everyone needs a little help now and then. I suspect by next winter I will become a better girl
Fifteen minutes after I sit down at my desk to start my day, I get up to see the fire. It’s dwindling, so I add wood, open the door to let in more oxygen, close it to let the logs ignite,
scout; though I imagine it will be a long time before I can get a fire going by rubbing sticks together.
wait, and then poke the logs to make sure they’re not smothering the fire. Then I repeat this
Tina Traster is a Hudson Valley-based freelance writer and columnist who is on a
ritual—a thousand times a day. I’m on the phone back at my desk. Pavlovian chest-tightening starts to occur. I know if
mission to keep warm while living sustainably.
Submissions to Back Porch may be sent to nmeyer@scheinmedia.com 72 new york house / September 2009