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Saddle River THE ULTIMATE ESTATE Saddle River STUNNING COUNTRY RETREAT Saddle River IN A CLASS BY ITSELF Saddle River ACKERMANPELL HOUSE
$7,995,000 $2,295,000 $6,995,000 circa 1790 & 1835 $1,295,000
TO ADVERTISE: 212.407.9386
Special Quarterly Real estate advertising supplement TO the new york observer • May 2, 2011
W
ithout a doubt, the Internet has changed the landscape of real
estate—especially for homebuyers. It’s made it exponentially
easier for homebuyers to search for homes, contact sellers
and make an offer— all without a broker. But these buyers
will miss out on real-life recommendations from brokers,
for anything from trustworthy contractors to tennis instructors to the best
restaurants in the area.
New England real estate connoisseur Elyse Harney Real Estate specializes in
homes in the New England area. The firm has a self-proclaimed commitment to
“a tradition of trust.”
“We have a commitment to our buyers [and sellers] to find the very best
proprieties at the absolutely best price,” said Elyse Harney, founder of Elyse
Harney Real Estate.
When the congestion and pollution of a big city has proved to be too much,
a move to a New England town may be just what the doctor ordered. The vast
nature and close knit community atmosphere of Connecticut has kept Harney a
litchfield, ct litchfield, ct loyal resident for over 50 years. She has raised five children, run a country inn
Totally Turn-key 1932 Classic Colonial on 21.5 acre, 11 room 1938 Colonial and is now the owner of a real estate firm.
2.5 acres. Private, important location close Country Estate – stable, guesthouse, office, “[New England is a] great place to live,” she said.
to town. Fine, high-end restoration. two trout streams – 5 paddocks – walk to The agents of Elyse Harney Real Estate are not simply trying to sell a house to
$549,000 Village Green. $2,750,000 the nearest doe-eyed home buyer; rather they are trying to sell a sense of home,
security and community.
Morris, ct warren, ct
Glorious spacious hilltop Ranch – stable – Charming Country Colonial on 41 acres –
3 paddocks – pool, gardens, orchard – 10 rooms - 30x20 three-story horse barn,
5800 s/f of tasteful living. $895,000 30x60 cow barn, tool shed. $695,000
“We’re not content with just the sale of the house,” Harney said. “We stay
through to help them [new home owners] with building inspections, mortgage
contingency, finding schools and camps for children, introducing them to town
hall members, and helping them become a part of the community” ANTIQUE FARMHOUSE SPECTACULAR 1790’s COLONIAL LOVELY HOME IN PARK LIKE SETTING
New England towns also serve as a wonderful place to raise children. NORFOLK, CT. Dating from 1751 with FALLS VILLAGE, CT. Beautifully land- SHARON, CT. Pristine private home with
several additions and updates, this vintage scaped, this gracious 4-BR, 3-BA home is 2.86 acres in the elegant Great Elm Condo-
“There are wonderful recreational activities, like hiking, biking and summer home on 160 acres is surrounded by well- situated on 6 acres. A Gourmet Kitchen minium Community. Four BRs, 3.5 BAs, 1st
theatre,” Harney said. “Children can play safely if they’re out and about. They can maintained trails for hiking, skiing, riding,
featuring meadows, wooded hillsides, and a
and 6 FPs create a warm and inviting living
space. Authentic details, wide board floors,
& 2nd fl. MBR, LR w/FP, DR or Den/Office,
eat-in Kitchen, and 36’ deck overlooking
play tennis, swim in the lake— and you wouldn’t have to worry about them.” rushing brook. A bright and spacious home high ceilings and moldings add to the qual- Western views. The community includes a
with two terraces, and a Barn with large, ity of the bright rooms overlooking terrace beautiful pool and tennis courts. Walking
There’s more open space than in an urban environment, as well. heated Studio. and gardens. distance to Village.
“People can introduce their children to the beauties of nature and what nature Web# EH1841
Tom McGowan
$1,195,000 Web# EH2102
Maura Wolf
$995,000 Web# EH2177
Juliet Moore
$585,000
provides for them,” Harney said. “They can go to the organic farms and see where
their food is coming from, run through corn mazes.”
Spring makes the area especially appealing.
www.HarneyRE.com
“Everything is green and daffodils are blooming,” Harney said. “The other day Salisbury, CT New Preston, CT Norfolk, CT Riverton, CT Millerton, NY
the biggest wild turkey I’ve ever seen [was in] my backyard.” 860.435.2200 860.868.4411 860.542.5500 860.738.1200 518.789.8800
Harney maintains that it is definitely a good time to buy
“I do strongly feel that is it a great time to for people to buy [property],” Harney
said. “Sellers are now accepting the fact that this is the state of the current real
estate market. Many properties are coming in at realistic prices.” Once the
Sounds like the perfect opportunity to us. hOme Of
cOle POrter,
with nearly forty acres of
formal gardens, woodlands,
two miles of nature trails,
and magnificent mountain
views, this spectacular
in-town estate offers
unsurpassed tranquility and
privacy. The floor to ceiling
windows in the light-filled
main residence take full
advantage of its exquisite setting amid handcrafted stone walls, hedgerows, gardens, spacious terraces,
and fountains. The home has gracious living and dining rooms perfect for entertaining, an inviting and
intimate wood paneled library, gourmet eat-in kitchen, four
fireplaces, and beautifully restored wood floors throughout.
Five bedrooms and five and one-half baths include the first
floor master suite and four second floor bedrooms, each with
its own bath. The expansive retreat includes a pool with a
1940’s pool house with changing rooms, prep kitchen, and fire-
ALTON & WESTALL AGENCY
Real Estate place, a ALTON
tennis court,& WESTALL greenhouse AGENCYand potting shed. In addition,
77 Water Street, Box 644, Williamstown, MA 01267
413-458-8366 there is77aWater
totally renovated
Real Estate
guest cottage with two large suites,
Street, Box 644, Williamstown, MA 01267
Fax: 413-458-9638
www.altonwestall.com a livestock barn with over 700 square feet of living space, and
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Fax: 413-458-9638
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Once the site of a true livestock barn, this newly constructed building offers
700 square feet of studio living space. The open floor plan features a vaulted
413-458-8366 • Fax: 413-458-9638
Total of six bays, each with custom-made
barn board ceiling with exposed beams, antique wide board pine floors, gas
fireplace, and luxurious bath with slate tile, separate glass enclosed shower and
cedar garage doors
double vanity sink with marble countertop. Air conditioned and fully furnished.
www.altonwestall.com
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used as rental property
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