Groucho Marx's Former NY Home Hits Market For $2.3 Million Groucho Marx's Former NY Home Hits Market For $2.3 Million
Groucho Marx's Former NY Home Hits Market For $2.3 Million A little piece of Groucho Marx’s massive legacy could be yours, as his New York home was listed for sale. The five-bedroom, four-bathroom Colonial-style Long Island residence sits on a .47-acre lot furnished with “regal old growth” and plenty of greenery, according to the listing from Daniel Gale Sotheby's International Realty. “Exuding charm,” the home also boasts “a conveniently located terraced dining patio” just outside of the kitchen and an additional flagstone patio overlooking “lovely, secluded” gardens – making it “perfect for relaxing and entertaining outdoors,” the listing stat…
Longtime Hudson Valley Resident Richard Gere Identified As Buyer Of Singer Paul Simon's Estate Longtime Hudson Valley Resident Richard Gere Identified As Buyer Of Singer Paul Simon's Estate
Longtime Hudson Valley Resident Richard Gere Identified As Buyer Of Singer Paul Simon's Estate To say Richard Gere has been active in the real estate market in the region would be quite an understatement. The popular actor moved from one Northern Westchester County town to another one early last year when he moved to North Salem after listing his property in Pound Ridge for $28 million. (The Pound Ridge sale price wound up being around $24 million.) Now, the 74-year-old Gere, best known for his roles in the movies "Pretty Woman," and "An Officer and a Gentleman," has been identified as the buyer of a country estate in Fairfield County that was owned by singer-songwriter Paul Simon&nb…
See Inside Diane Sawyer's Martha's Vineyard Estate Hitting Market For $24M See Inside Diane Sawyer's Martha's Vineyard Estate Hitting Market For $24M
See Inside Diane Sawyer's Martha's Vineyard Estate Hitting Market For $24M TV newscaster Diane Sawyer sat across from world leaders and celebrities in their lavish mansions overlooking some of the world's most beautiful landscapes. But few of them rivaled her Martha's Vineyard estate, which she recently put on the market for $24 million.  Known as "Chip Chop," the estate includes four homes sitting on 20 acres and a mile of private, pristine shoreline on the Vineyard Sound. The main three-bedroom home and caretaker's cottage in Vineyard Haven were built in 1937 for Katharine Cornell, a Broadway star, the listing reads.  Sawyer bought the proper…
Brand-New TV Show Helps Families Find Their Hudson Valley Dream Homes Brand-New TV Show Helps Families Find Their Hudson Valley Dream Homes
Brand-New TV Show Helps Families Find Their Hudson Valley Dream Homes Television’s newest home improvement show will feature a familiar backdrop to New Yorkers. HGTV’s “Small Town Potential” will follow along as life partners Davina Thomasula and Kristin Leitheuser help families find - and renovate - their dream homes in the Hudson Valley. In each episode, real estate agent and designer Thomasula comes up with a “timeless design plan” complemented by the area’s natural surroundings, while contractor Leitheuser brings the vision to life with her master carpenter dad Don, according to the network. The couple is no stranger to the region. Leitheuser grew up in …
Billy Joel Lists Waterfront NY Estate For $49M Billy Joel Lists Waterfront NY Estate For $49M
Billy Joel Lists Waterfront NY Estate For $49M Billy Joel is movin' out -- of one of his residences, at least. The legendary 74-year-old singer has listed his waterfront estate on the north shore of Long Island, located on Centre Island in Oyster Bay, for $49 million, the Wall Street Journal reports. According to its listing on Zillow, the estate, built in 1994, is 26 acres and includes: A 20,000-plus square-foot estate house currently under renovation with an elevator to all floors,  Helicopter pad, Floating dock and boat ramp on Oyster Bay Harbor, Four-bedroom gate/guest house with an attached three-bedroom apartment …
A Look Inside: Famed Radio DJ Lists Hudson Valley Estate For $3.45 Million A Look Inside: Famed Radio DJ Lists Hudson Valley Estate For $3.45 Million
A Look Inside: Famed Radio DJ Lists Hudson Valley Estate For $3.45 Million Famous radio DJ Scott Shannon's 9,620-square-foot Westchester County home is up for sale for more than $3 million, in case you're interested.  The luxurious post-modern colonial, located in Purchase on Lincoln Ave., was owned by now 75-year-old radio DJ Scott Shannon, who became one of the most well-known voices on the air thanks to his WCBS-FM morning show, “Shannon in the Morning."  The estate, which features six bedrooms, six full baths, three powder rooms, four fireplaces, and a three-car garage, is now on sale for $3.45 million. Other amenities included with the home ar…
Look Inside: 'Stepmom' Home In Area Listed For $3.75M Look Inside: 'Stepmom' Home In Area Listed For $3.75M
Look Inside: 'Stepmom' Home In Area Listed For $3.75M The Hudson Valley home featured in the 1998 movie "Stepmom" is on the market for $3.75 million. Located in Rockland County, on North Broadway in Nyack, the 6-bedroom and 4-bathroom Victorian was built in 1897 and has become known as "Glenholme." The Rockland County home featured in the 1998 movie "Stepmom" is on the market for $3.75 million.Julia B Fee Sothebys Int. Rlty (Zillow) It spans 5,239 square feet and played home to Susan Sarandon’s character in "Stepmom," also starring Julia Roberts and Ed Harris.  That wasn't Glenholme's only Hollywood debut, though: It was also fea…
Hudson Valley Home Sells For More Than $5M In Only 4 Days Along With Classic Cars Hudson Valley Home Sells For More Than $5M In Only 4 Days Along With Classic Cars
Hudson Valley Home Sells For More Than $5M In Only 4 Days Along With Classic Cars A residence in Westchester County sold for more than $5 million after only four days on the market, along with two classic sports cars.  The home, located on a 2.6-acre property in Rye at 281 Kirby Ln., sold for $5,772,258, which was $1.37 million more than the original listing price of $4,399,500, according to Coldwell Banker Realty officials.  In addition to the home, two Porsche 911s in the residence's garage, produced in 1991 and 2005, were also sold as well with the help of the real estate agent who sold the property, Peter Topping.  The residence is built on a "shelter…
'Dirty Dancing' Producer Lists Hudson Valley Home For Nearly $6 Million, Report Says 'Dirty Dancing' Producer Lists Hudson Valley Home For Nearly $6 Million, Report Says
'Dirty Dancing' Producer Lists Hudson Valley Home For Nearly $6 Million, Report Says Film producer Mitchell Cannold, famous for "Dirty Dancing," has listed his Northern Westchester residence for nearly $6 million, Mansion Global reports.   The 6.5-acre estate located in Pound Ridge at 15 Col Sheldon Lane, which is being sold for $5.985 million, was bought by Cannold in 2015 for $2.6 million, and he then spent $2.5 million renovating it in 2016, adding bathrooms, kitchens, new mechanicals, and radiant heating floor, the outlet reports.  The house has around 8,147 square feet of living space with six bedrooms, four bathrooms, three half-bath…
Hudson Valley Town Cited For 'History, Horse Farms, Sprawling Estates' By NY Times Hudson Valley Town Cited For 'History, Horse Farms, Sprawling Estates' By NY Times
Hudson Valley Town Cited For 'History, Horse Farms, Sprawling Estates' By NY Times An in-depth profile from The New York Times has put the spotlight on a Northern Westchester town known for its history and impressive estates. The news outlet published a profile about life in the town of Bedford on Wednesday, Aug. 31. The report highlighted Bedford's "rural feel," with its characteristic stone walls, many miles of dirt roads, and horse farms, along with the "sprawling estates" some residents own. Evan Goldstein, a resident who moved to the town in 2020, told the publication that moving to Bedford with his family was "the best decision of our lives." The New York Times fu…
'Nothing Else Like It': $14.9M Estate In Region Poised To Break Local Town Record 'Nothing Else Like It': $14.9M Estate In Region Poised To Break Local Town Record
'Nothing Else Like It': $14.9M Estate In Region Poised To Break Local Town Record An estate that was listed for sale earlier this year is the most expensive property on the market in a Fairfield County town, according to a new report from CNBC. Orchard's End, located in New Canaan, at 544 Oenoke Ridge is listed for sale at $14.9 million. The property's listing agent said she believes the sale of the property will beat the current record of the most expensive home sold in New Canaan, CNBC reported.  The record is currently held by a mansion sold for $14.3 million in 2014, the news outlet said. “It’s the crown jewel of New Canaan built with the highest quality mate…
Buyer Of Richard Gere's Hudson Valley Estate Revealed In New Report Buyer Of Richard Gere's Hudson Valley Estate Revealed In New Report
Buyer Of Richard Gere's Hudson Valley Estate Revealed In New Report The buyer who purchased Richard Gere's Northern Westchester estate has been revealed in a new report from the New York Post. Television writer, director, and producer Ryan Murphy is known for creating a number of shows, including American Horror Story and Glee. The NY Post reported that the Pound Ridge estate was listed for $28 million and ultimately sold for $24.15 million. The property is 49 acres and includes an 11,658 square-foot mansion, the New York Post said. Gere, age 72, moved to a smaller property in North Salem. Related story: Actor Richard Gere's New North Salem Estat…
Take A Look Inside Matt Damon's Newly Purchased $8.5M Hudson Valley Estate Take A Look Inside Matt Damon's Newly Purchased $8.5M Hudson Valley Estate
Take A Look Inside Matt Damon's Newly Purchased $8.5M Hudson Valley Estate Excitement is building in Northern Westchester as neighbors await the arrival of the latest Hollywood royalty to join the ranks of many others. Actor Matt Damon has just bought an $8.5-million estate that spreads across 13.5 acres in the heart of the Town of Bedford. A peek inside the home shows a sleek, relaxed vibe with lots of natural colors and plenty of class. Earlier Story: Actor Matt Damon Buys $8.5M Bedford Estate Listed by Compass with broker David Turner, the sale closed in June, the listing says. The pool area.Zillow.com The home features four bedrooms and 5.5 bat…
Actor Matt Damon Buys $8.5M Hudson Valley Estate Actor Matt Damon Buys $8.5M Hudson Valley Estate
Actor Matt Damon Buys $8.5M Hudson Valley Estate Updated story: Take A Look Inside Matt Damon's Newly Purchased $8.5M Northern Westchester Estate A well-known celebrity from New England will be calling New York home. Actor Matt Damon has just bought an $8.5 million estate in Northern Westchester County, according to a brand-new report in the New York Post. "The stone-and-clapboard colonial mansion comes with its own saltwater pool, a stream and spring-fed pond, hiking trails, boardwalks and rope bridges — all over 13½ acres," the report says of the home located in the Town of Bedford. "There’s even a tree house." The 51-year-old Dam…
Paul Simon, Edie Brickell Sell Estate In Region At $6 Million Loss, Report Says Paul Simon, Edie Brickell Sell Estate In Region At $6 Million Loss, Report Says
Paul Simon, Edie Brickell Sell Estate In Region At $6 Million Loss, Report Says Singer-songwriter Paul Simon and his wife Edie Brickell have sold their Connecticut estate at a significant loss, according to a brand-new report. The Fairfield County property, located in New Canaan, sold for $10.8 million on Friday, July 1, according to listing records, Mansion Global reports. The couple had purchased the 32-acre property from the estate of investor Charles A. Dana Jr. for $16.5 million in 2002, according to the report, which noted that Dana had owned the estate for almost half a century. The Brookwood Lane estate was originally built in 1938. In 2019, Simon and Br…
Historic, 290-Acre Estate In Area Hits Market For $25 Million Historic, 290-Acre Estate In Area Hits Market For $25 Million
Historic, 290-Acre Estate In Area Hits Market For $25 Million A historic mansion in the Hudson Valley that was once lauded by First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt for its “coziness” just hit the market for $25 million. Known as Steen Valetje, the Dutchess County estate, located in Red Hook, sits on 290 acres and offers “breathtaking views of the Hudson River and Catskills beyond,” according to the listing from Compass Real Estate. “A sanctuary of seclusion, and a retreat where friends and family can gather for life's most important celebrations,” the listing says. Built in 1851, the estate was a gift from William Backhouse Astor - once the richest man in Ame…
Richard Gere Finds Buyer For $28M Hudson Valley Estate, Report Says Richard Gere Finds Buyer For $28M Hudson Valley Estate, Report Says
Richard Gere Finds Buyer For $28M Hudson Valley Estate, Report Says Movie star Richard Gere has found a buyer for his $28 million suburban New York estate, according to a new report. Gere listed the 11,658 square-foot estate, located in Northern Westchester County, in the town of Pound Ridge, for $28 million, and moved to a smaller mansion in nearby North Salem, according to a report on Thursday, Jan. 20, from Dirt, a news outlet that focuses on luxury real estate. This week, Mansion Global reported that the listing for the 50-acre Pound Ridge property with eight bedrooms and 11 bathrooms went into contract,  according to Muffin Dowdle of Ginnel Real E…
Historic Hudson Valley Estate Listed For Sale At $12.5 Million Historic Hudson Valley Estate Listed For Sale At $12.5 Million
Historic Hudson Valley Estate Listed For Sale At $12.5 Million A historic Hudson Valley estate has hit the market for the first time in nearly 40 years with an asking price of $12.5 million. Beaconsfield Estate is located in Northern Westchester at 249 Bedford Center Road in Bedford Hills, according to Christie's International Real Estate. According to the listing, the property is 13.5 acres, and the main home was built in 1890. The Tudor-style house is 12,000 square feet with six bedrooms that feature fireplaces, six full bathrooms, and two partial bathrooms and is located a short distance from the Glen Arbor Golf Club. The house also has forma…
In-Depth New York Times Profile Cites Hudson Valley Hamlet's 'Feel-Good' Spirit In-Depth New York Times Profile Cites Hudson Valley Hamlet's 'Feel-Good' Spirit
In-Depth New York Times Profile Cites Hudson Valley Hamlet's 'Feel-Good' Spirit A new in-depth report from The New York Times has described the "feel-good" spirit of a Hudson Valley municipality that has seen a population increase over the past few years. The news outlet reported that the Ulster County hamlet of Highland has received a population boost during the COVID-19 pandemic as New Yorkers moved out of New York City seeking more space. The profile shares a variety of insights into the price of homes, the schools, and the history of the hamlet.  The Times also spoke with residents and people who work in Highland. "You have the beautiful views, the fantastic…
Waterfront Fairfield County Home Listed For Sale At $10M Waterfront Fairfield County Home Listed For Sale At $10M
Waterfront Fairfield County Home Listed For Sale At $10M If you're in the market for a home with waterfront views, a new Fairfield County listing may catch your eye. The 9,356 square-foot home, located on one-and-a-half acres at 11 Meadow Road in Greenwich, was listed for sale for $10 million. The home has a private dock, a deck, balconies, and a two-bedroom apartment with a kitchen, according to Coldwell Banker Realty. The house also has five bedrooms and six bathrooms, along with a library, a family room, and a five-car garage. Read more about the property here.
These Hudson Valley Counties Were Most Popular Among NYCers Who Moved In 2021, Survey Reveals These Hudson Valley Counties Were Most Popular Among NYCers Who Moved In 2021, Survey Reveals
These Hudson Valley Counties Were Most Popular Among NYCers Who Moved In 2021, Survey Reveals The Hudson Valley was the most popular destination among New York City residents who moved last year, according to a brand-new report. The findings come from NYC-based Piece of Cake Moving and Storage's 35,000 moves it performed in 2021. "The Upper Hudson Valley was the hottest region in the tristate area," the report said, noting that trend was especially evident per percentage by population in Ulster, Dutchess, Orange, and Rockland counties. "Outside NYC, the New York county that the most people moved to was Westchester County, surpassing moves to the significantly la…
Actor Richard Gere's New Hudson Valley Estate Was Built For Retail Heir Actor Richard Gere's New Hudson Valley Estate Was Built For Retail Heir
Actor Richard Gere's New Hudson Valley Estate Was Built For Retail Heir With his longtime Northern Westchester estate now on the market, details have emerged on the newly-purchased mansion actor Richard Gere has settled into in a neighboring town. The 72-year-old Gere listed his Pound Ridge residence for $28 million, and moved to the estate in North Salem, according to a late-January report from Dirt, which covers the luxury real estate. The move to the $9.98 million, 35-acre, red-brick, seven-bedroom, nine-bathroom North Salem estate was described as a "downsizing" by the Daily Mail, which published a gallery of 17 photos of the new digs. The home was bu…
Assets Of Late Broadway Legend Who Lived In CT Valued At $75M Assets Of Late Broadway Legend Who Lived In CT Valued At $75M
Assets Of Late Broadway Legend Who Lived In CT Valued At $75M Broadway legend Stephen Sondheim's Connecticut estate is estimated to be worth about $75 million, according to a new report. The New York Post said that court documents show the estimated value of the estate, which includes the late composer's personal effects and rights to his music. Sondheim died on Friday, Nov. 26, at the age of 91 at his home in the Litchfield County town of Roxbury. During his career, Sondheim worked as a composer and lyricist for many Broadway musicals, including "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street" and "Into The Woods." The NY Post said Sondheim left hi…
Richard Gere Moves From One Hudson Valley Town To Another, Report Says Richard Gere Moves From One Hudson Valley Town To Another, Report Says
Richard Gere Moves From One Hudson Valley Town To Another, Report Says Movie star Richard Gere has listed his Northern Westchester home for tens of millions of dollars and moved to another mansion in a neighboring town, according to a new report. Gere listed his property in Pound Ridge for $28 million, and moved to the estate in North Salem, according to a report on Thursday, Jan. 20, from Dirt, a news outlet that focuses on luxury real estate. The Pound Ridge home is 11,658 square feet, with eight bedrooms and nine full bathrooms, according to the report.  The 72-year-old actor, known for roles in films including "Pretty Woman" and "Runaway Bride," made…
'Timeless' Montauk Beach House Hits Market At $20.5M 'Timeless' Montauk Beach House Hits Market At $20.5M
'Timeless' Montauk Beach House Hits Market At $20.5M It’s a lucky day for anyone with $20 million burning a hole in their pocket who happens to be in the market for a beach house on the East End of the Hamptons. A “timeless beach house” with nearly 100 feet of direct ocean access in Montauk has been put up for sale with a $20.5 million price tag, according to realtor Compass. The 2,300-square-foot residence includes four bedrooms, four and one-half bathrooms, and is located minutes away from town shops, dining, and amenities, listing agent Chris Coleman stated. Inside the home is a “spacious” living room with a fireplace, double sliding door…
Cardi B Building Sprawling Mansion In Bergen County - But She Calls It NYC Cardi B Building Sprawling Mansion In Bergen County - But She Calls It NYC
Cardi B Building Sprawling Mansion In Bergen County - But She Calls It NYC Cardi B announced she's in the process of building a New York City home. But what she apparently meant was New Jersey. "These days I don’t just live one place, I’m everywhere due to my work. One thing for sure I needed a home in my home city of NY!" the rapper wrote.  "I’m soo proud of myself. I work so hard for my children to be comfortable everywhere they are regardless of work. Me and my husband have always dreamed of having a crib in NY, and we have decided to add to our portfolio of homes, along with Atlanta and LA." The sprawling Bergen County home, in Tenafly, sold fo…
Estate Overlooking Hudson River Hits Market At $45,000,000 Estate Overlooking Hudson River Hits Market At $45,000,000
Estate Overlooking Hudson River Hits Market At $45,000,000 A massive estate overlooking the Hudson River has hit the market and can be had for anyone with nearly $50 million burning a hole in their pocket. In Dutchess County, the estate at 46 Ledgerock Lane in Hyde Park has been listed for $45 million by Corcoran Country Living, though annual taxes will cost nearly $80,000, according to the realtors looking to sell the property. 46 Ledgerock Lane in Hyde Park is for sale for $45 millionCorcoran Country Living The sellers noted that current setback laws require homes on riverfront parcels to now be built at least 100 feet from the river, making L…
Hamptons Estate Hits Market For $78,000,000 Hamptons Estate Hits Market For $78,000,000
Hamptons Estate Hits Market For $78,000,000 Real estate mavens with a cool $78 million burning a hole in their pockets can be the proud owner of a Long Island estate that has hit the market in the Hamptons. In Southampton, the oceanfront estate at 1080 and 1100 Meadow Lane is on the market for anyone interested in bolstering their real estate portfolio in an impressive fashion. The property, originally built in 1994, includes 14 bedrooms, 14 full bathrooms, and five half baths on a 9.40-acre lot. “This singular Southampton property on Meadow Lane offers over eight acres 500+ ft. of direct oceanfront across two separate lots, in add…
Actress/Model's Estate In Region Goes To Auction Actress/Model's Estate In Region Goes To Auction
Actress/Model's Estate In Region Goes To Auction Supermodel and actress Maria Kimberly’s Hamptons estate is set to be put up for auction to buyers with a few million dollars in the bank. Kimberly, who came to prominence in the 1960s and 1970s, will have her 2.3-acre Southampton compound on Long Island put up for auction with no reserve on Tuesday, Sept. 21, according to a new listing. In the past, the gated residence has been put up for sale for upwards of $7.5 million, though it can be outright purchased now for slightly under $5 million. The auction is being conducted through Heritage Auctions. When it is auctioned, the estate will co…
Condo Owners At Trump Tower In White Plains Vote To Dump Ex-President's Name Condo Owners At Trump Tower In White Plains Vote To Dump Ex-President's Name
Condo Owners At Trump Tower In White Plains Vote To Dump Ex-President's Name First Donald Trump was ousted from the Oval Office, now his name is being stripped from one of his organization's Westchester condo complexes. Unit owners in the 35-story Trump Tower at City Center in White Plains reportedly voted to drop the controversial former president's name, leading them to remove his title from the building entirely. More than two-thirds of the unit owners in the building voted in favor of removing the Trump moniker, with many citing the Jan. 6 insurrection of the former president’s supporters at the US Capitol as their reasoning for canceling him. There had reporte…
20-Acre Estate Overlooking Hudson River Hits Market 20-Acre Estate Overlooking Hudson River Hits Market
20-Acre Estate Overlooking Hudson River Hits Market Those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life might be interested in a 12,980-square-foot home for sale in the Hudson Valley for a mere $5.55 million. The home, which sits along the Hudson River in the town of West Park in Ulster County, is famous for its design by Long Island-based architect Norman Jaffe. Surrounded by 20 acres of land, the estate which refers to classic Greek architecture, has six bedrooms, eight bathrooms, two partial bathrooms, and an indoor pool. The living and kitchen areas are located upstairs with the bedrooms located on the lower floor. The livin…