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Luxurious Westchester Estate Once Owned By 'Father Divine' Listed For $5.495M Luxurious Westchester Estate Once Owned By 'Father Divine' Listed For $5.495M
Luxurious Westchester Estate Once Owned By 'Father Divine' Listed For $5.495M A stunning Westchester estate with breathtaking Hudson River views and rich history is now on the market for $5.495 million, offering would-be buyers a unique opportunity to own a piece of the county's past and present luxury.  Located at 11 Carriage Trl. in Tarrytown, the property sits at the highest point of the prestigious Greystone-on-Hudson community, a nearly 100-acre luxury gated enclave, and was once owned by famous spiritual leader "Father Divine," according to a New York Times article from 1940. "Father Divine," whose real name has still not been confirmed, was a charismatic …

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by Ben Crnic
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Westchester Birthplace Of 'Charlotte's Web' Author E.B. White Listed For $2.8M Westchester Birthplace Of 'Charlotte's Web' Author E.B. White Listed For $2.8M
Westchester Birthplace Of 'Charlotte's Web' Author E.B. White Listed For $2.8M An elegant Westchester mansion entrenched in American history as the former home of author E.B. White is now on sale to those with over $2 million to spare.  The birthplace of "Charlotte's Web" author E.B. White, located in Mount Vernon at 101 Summit Ave., is currently on sale for $2.8 million, according to its Zillow listing.  The 6-bed 5-bath residence, built in 1905, is not just a nugget of history; the home also offers luxurious living and plenty of entertainment space.  Upon first walking into the home, prospective buyers will see white marble-like floors and "extravaga…

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