CORTLANDT MANOR, N.Y. -- New construction in desirable locations are rare in Westchester. Two lots at Flanders Lane in Old Oaks, Northern Westchester’s most prestigious and elegant development, offer homebuyers acreage, convenience and customization.“It’s a small, high-end development,’’ said Kerri Blank of North Country Sotheby’s International Realty, who is marketing properties at 1 ...

YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- A Yorktown Heights home that provided unique inspiration for its artistic owner has been listed by Valerie Leis of North Country Sotheby’s International Realty.The four-bedroom, three-bath home at 1479 Maiden Lane is listed for $1.5 million. It includes 7.36 acres, 4,836 square feet of living space and views of the nearby Croton Reservoir.The home is currently ...

PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- A mid-century home built in Pleasantville’s Usonia community is drawing wide interest from motivated buyers. Updates to the 56-year-old residence make it appear far younger. The four-bedroom, three-bath home at 750 Bear Ridge Road was built by architect Aaron Resnick, a disciple of Frank Lloyd Wright. The home offers 3,120 square feet on 1.24 acres and is being ...

GARRISON, N.Y. -- Surprises abound for buyers who visit this country estate at 316 Avery Road in Garrison, according to realtor Bruce Elton of North Country Sotheby’s International Realty. Elton is listing the three-bedroom, three-bath home for $2,700,000. The home, built in 1986, has 5.16 acres and 5,307 square feet. Complete listing details are available online. The surprises start ...

CHAPPAQUA, N.Y. – North Country Sotheby’s International Realty co-owner Richard Albert has seen a lot in his 62-year real estate career.  It has been a wonderful ride for a man who was initially considering a career in women’s fashion. “We knew the family of Lane Bryant Stores,’’ said Richard, whose real estate office has branches in Chappaqua and Croton. “The owner, George Paley, said ...

CROTON, N.Y. – Cornelia Cotton grew up in a family of artists in her native Germany during the reign of the Third Reich. Moving to America and settling in Croton allowed her to embrace her passion for the arts. Cotton was one of the original founders of the Croton Council on the Arts. She has been active in the various cultural and political activities, and also helped found the Friends ...