Snedens Landing Panthers

Mountain greenery...and a whole lot more.

Sanders Properties Inc. — Sun, 10 May 2009 12:47:49 -0700

Probably the most charming, enchanting home to come on the Rockland County market in many-a-day. It's a marriage of the look and feel of yesteryear with all of the creature comforts of today. If taste and style define you, you must see this home. Nature's greenery abounds - spreading swaths of well tended lawns, gardens and towering trees. And, the home nestles right at the foot of the Clausland Mountain Park with its hills and trees, trees, trees.

Hudson River River Views...

Sanders Properties Inc. — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 14:02:54 -0700

There's absolutely nothing like them, especially in the early morning as the sun begins its ascent, streaking the sky with its bold reds, brilliant oranges and bright yellows and each finger of dazzling color is mirrored in the rippling rivulets of the Hudson. It's a stirring, sensual sight of nature at its best. You can catch these views from our latest listing, "Enchanted Cottage," in Upper Grandview, they're yours for the taking.

Nyack Prepares to Celebrate the 400th Anniversary of Henry Hudson's Discovery

Sanders Properties Inc. — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 10:12:40 -0700

This year marks the 400th anniversary of the discovery of the Hudson River by Henry Hudson and the discovery of Lake Champlain by Samuel de Champlain. It's also the 202nd anniversary of Robert Fulton's successful steamboat journey on the Hudson River, so he's being honored too by The Nyacks, New York in a gala celebration.

An exhibit entiteled "Fish & Ships", a fishing, shipbuilding and river commerce history will be part of the celebration.

The exhibit will be on Saturdays and Sundays 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM June 13-July 12, and August 15-September 13th, and by appointment at the former Pavilion Building, 60 Cedar Hill Avenue, Nyack.

David Sanders

Rockland County, New York's Artists of South Mountain Road

Sanders Properties Inc. — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 09:01:48 -0700

If you venture out of Manhattan, heading north on the western bank of the Hudson River in Rockland County, ask any anyone you meet how to get to SouthMountain Road, and they will be able to tell you. That's because it's more than a road, It is a whole artist's community, rich in history and awe inspiring beauty. Together with Snedens Landing, South Mountain Road almost completely tells the history of the performing creative and performing arts' exurbanites of the 20th Century.

Members of the group included Maxwell Anderson, the playwright, whose home was later owned and inhabited by Barry Bostwick, composer Allen Jay Lerner who wrote 'My Fair Lady" here, composer Kurt Weill and his wife, singer/actress Lotte Lenya, Charlie Chaplin and Paulette Goddard, John Houseman, theater actor/director /producer who was often remembered to TV audiences by espousing in a commercial for a financial investment firm..."We make money the old fashioned way, we eaarn it." Others included architect/ painter and potter Henry VarnumPoor, rock stars Mick Jagger and John Lennon.

South Mountain Road community is just another of a host of reasons why when many Manhattanites go in search of a special home in the country, they select Rockland County. We like to call it "The Other Hampton.

David Sanders

The Original "Gray Gardens" Story in East Hampton, New York

Sanders Properties Inc. — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 09:09:34 -0700

Long before the HBO special, the Broadway musical, the documentary film, even before Big and Little Edie Beale, Jackie Onassis' relatives and all, there was an enchanted little garden by the sea in East Hampton, New York. It was the summer home for the Gillman family of New York City and Snedens Landing. Mrs. Anna Gillman Hill was a nationally recognized authority on gardening, in fact, she wrote one of the definitive books on the subject, FORTY YEARS OF GARDENING. She was at one time the president of the Garden Club of America. Gardening was her passion.

Of her garden by the sea, she wrote in her book, "It was truly a gray garden. The soft gray of the dunes, cement garden walls and sea mists gave us our color scheme as well as our name. We used as edgings all the low gray-foliaged plants such as nepta, stachys, and pinks. Clipped bushes of santolina, lavender, and rosemary made gray mounds here and there. Only flowers in pale colors were allowed inside the walls, yet the effect was far from insipid."

The home is now the home of a well known publishing couple and much changed from the little garden spot by the sea. But I believe Mrs. Hill would be pleased to know that her loved garden has returned to quiet gentility and loveliness, which was its reason for being all along.

David Sanders

Grand View-on-Hudson, The Platinum Mile

Sanders Properties Inc. — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 21:24:30 -0700

North of Manhattan about 15 miles north of the George Washington Bridge, on the west bank in Rockland county, if you know your way around, you will happen upon the enchanted village of Grand View-on-Hudson. You may not even know you are here, for there are no shops, no signs to speak of, no traffic lights. But for about two miles on a former Indian trail on a bluff beside the Hudson River, there is a stretch of road which looks out to the three mile expanse of the Hudson River to the hills of Westchester County to the east. The collection oh homes is amusing and charming, small dwellings to grand estates. Old and new, they are all blessed with the ever changing sights and sounds of the river. Timeless. Each spring, this time of year, is a very special time in Grand View, with its veritable explosion of blossoms from flowering trees almost like fireworks. It is astounding that this kind of bucolic beauty can exist so close to Manhattan.

So take a drive up river to see what all the quiet fuss is about. You'll be charmed and you may want to stay.

David Sanders

Open House Safety

Sanders Properties Inc. — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 20:56:32 -0700

The softened economy can bring out the worst in some people, and word had percolated in our area about isolated thefts taking place at public open houses being held by brokers. Sadly, but true, the time seems to be arriving when brokers are not only going to have to act as charming, knowledgeable guides, but good detectives, as well.

Recently, a couple toured a home, surreptitiously unlocking an obscure window, then returned and stole computers, TVs and jewelry.

Having an official sign-in book has always been an imperative at our open houses. Often when guest have been asked to sign in and refused, they have been turned away by our company. Now the time may have arrived to ask guests for some form of identification. Perhaps iy may be possible to take note of a license plate on a vehicle. The truth is, brokers are vulnerable and it is best to be smart and alert to our personal and client's safety.

Always have a cell phone handy. Never hold open houses after dark. Best to have two brokers present. Always instruct home owners to place small valuables out of sight, anything easily concealed. Remember to check that all windows and doors are locked before leaving.

Remember, the clients home is our responsibility for the time we are there. Guard it like a bulldog!

David Sanders

Making An Impressive Entrance

Sanders Properties Inc. — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 20:24:45 -0700

With the beginning of the spring market making a most welcome appearance across the country, now is the time to begin preparing your home's presentation. Lawn to be mowed, winter's accumulation of leaves raked, spring weeds removed and spring annuals installed. Pansies are an easy way to break the winter doldrums. A pot or two near your home's entry is a good beginning.

Remember that there never a second chance to make a good first impression, so perhaps your front door could use a fresh coat of paint after the harsh winter winds. Now is the time to replace that worn mat with a thick natural fiber one. Make sure your entry light bulbs are all new and remember to never place a harsh, too bright light at your entry.

Remove anything remotely reminiscent of winter, like dead branches from trees or shrubs. If you have a gravel drive, a fresh truckload of gravel is an easy way to make a big statement.

Perhaps the time is right to open the pool and put out summer furniture cushions. Stage your front entry or porch with benches, rockers, and a table or two, perhaps with a candle lantern. Personalizing even the most formal entrances is always a sign of welcome to visitors. Hanging plants or wind chimes can be an enchanting device, whispering...buy me!

David Sanders

Bjork's Snedens Landing, New York Home Reduced In Price

Sanders Properties Inc. — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 20:03:02 -0700

Singer Bjork's eclectic, marvelous stone and copper roofed Snedens Landing home has just been reduced in price to $1,800,000. The home was built in the 1930's and was expanded in the 1960's. It features seasonal Hudson River views and is among the area's most interesting and distinctive homes.

Snedens Landing is an artist colony located just outside New York City and is home to artists, professionals and scientists. It is known for its bucolic charm and non-prepossessing homes predating the American revolution.

David Sanders

Dorothy Salisbury Davis World Renouned Mystery Writer

Sanders Properties Inc. — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 19:13:49 -0700

Longtime Rockland County New York resident Dorothy Salisbury Davis, and past president of the Mystery Writers Association of America will be conducting a discussion of one of her most famous books, which was set in Piermont, New York, "Black Sheep, White Lamb" on Sunday, April 26th at 2:00 PM. The lecture is being sponsored by and held at the Piermont Library. You should plan to be there, as she promises to share many tidbits and gossip which never made it into the book, but make for great story telling.

David Sanders

Piermont-on-Hudson 19th Century Mansion

Sanders Properties Inc. — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 15:52:17 -0700

Piermont, New York is a delightful Hudson River Village replete with fine dining establishments and art galleries, a scant 25 minutes from Mid-town Manhattan. High above the town, which many have compared to Sausalito, California sits a majestic circa 1810 Italianate mansion of stately proportions. The sweeping views of the Hudson River will take you breath away! The property is three quarters of an acre in size.

One enters this historic home via its welcoming rocking chair verandah. The grand center hall boasts a curved stairway, niche and 11' ceiling. The double parlor is huge in scale and proportion and features 8 outsized windows overlooking the river and nature views. It is graced by an imported antique carved marble mantle and wood burning fireplace. The formal dining room also features an 11' ceiling and views. There are oak hardwood floors throughout.

The masterfully executed new eat-in gourmet kitchen features granite counter tops, top-of-the-line Viking and Sub-Zero appliance and hand crafted clay tile floor. This convenient kitchen offers an amazing amount of cabinet storage for the serious cook.

Upstairs are the master suite with its wood burning fireplace, marvelous Hudson views and en suite bath. down the hall are three additional bedrooms and a bath. The laundry is conveniently located on the second floor. The closets are ample and commodious for a home of this vintage.

On the lower level is a charming family room, complete with a wood burning fireplace, terrace and custom built cedar hot tub in which to enjoy the exhilarating river views.

This totally unique home is being offered by Sanders Properties of Nyack at $1,595,000. We would be glad to arrange a private showing, at your convenience.

David Sanders

Upper Nyack New York Riverview Lot Adjoining The Tudor Manor

Sanders Properties Inc. — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 15:28:42 -0700

A beautiful sloping lot which was formerly the swimming pool for the estate next door is being offered in tandem with the offering of the Tudor Manor. Its hilltop location offers breathtaking, wide views of the majestic Hudson River, and is separately deeded from the main house.

It is being offered at $795,000, in tandem with the sale of home.

David Sanders

Palisades Retreat On Almost Two Acres

Sanders Properties Inc. — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 15:13:12 -0700

In the heart of the bucolic Hudson River hamlet of Palisades, New York, a 1963 colonial inspired one level home awaits the busy Manhattan executive. Almost directly across from the public library, post office and community center, this sweet home is ideally sited for a country walk about lifestyle. Palisades is only about 20 minutes from Mid-town.

Pretty living room with a bow bay window, large formal dining room and island kitchen, three bedrooms and one bath. Hardwood floors throughout. The property is THE THING here, in that the deep lot goes far back into the woods, affording the fortunate owner extensive privacy.

Offered at the value price of $795,900. Sanders Properties of Nyack welcomes the opportunity to show you this lovely home.

David Sanders

Upper Nyack Grand Tudor Manor

Sanders Properties Inc. — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 14:56:46 -0700

Upper Nyack is a handsome residential enclave made up of turn-of-the-century homes which takes advantage of its outstanding Hudson River Views. Just 40 minutes to Mid-town Manhattan, it has for many years been home to artists, writers and captains of industry.

In an arboretum setting, a magnificent 1901 Tudor mansion with 17 rooms overlooking the beautiful Hudson River. Originally built for a prominent senator, it boasts an exquisite parlor paneled in aged chestnut with a magnificent carved limestone fireplace mantle, eight window bow seated bay and 11' ceiling.

The massive entry features a Jacobean beamed 11' ceiling, french doors to the rear lawn and its superb Hudson views and a massive three story stairway, limestone carved fireplace mantle, heavily hand carved with fruit embellishments motifs.

The elegant formal dining room features an identical 8 window bow seated bay, 11' ceiling and superb fireplace and wall paneling.

The eat-in kitchen has a decidedly homey feel with an out sized professional 8 burner stove, backstairs, french doors to patio, pantry and mud room.

There are two separate floors of master and servant bedrooms and baths. The top floor is especially inviting with its suite of rooms all featuring cathedral ceilings and Hudson Views.

This outstanding home is being offered at $1,995,000 with an adjoining lot available at $795,000. The two river view properties are being offered in tandem.

Sanders Properties of Nyack is proud to present this stately home to the public and will be glad to arrange a private showing.

David Sanders

Snedens Landing, Palisades, New York Stellar Landmark

Sanders Properties Inc. — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 14:34:57 -0700

Snedens Landing is a tiny, picturesque hamlet just 30 minutes north of Manhattan on the west bank of the Hudson River. It has long been the home to artists of every stripe. Many famous actors, writers, directors, musicians have called it home at one time or another including Cole Porter, Laurence Olivier, Vivian Lee, Katherine Cornell, Noel Coward, Jerome Robbins, and more recently, Angelina Jolie, Pincus Zukerman, Dixie Carter, Margot Kidder, Tuesday Weld, Mike Wallace, Hayden Pantierre, Ellen Burstyn, Diane Sawyer and Mike Nichols. Now Academy Award Winning Actor William Hurt's glamorous former home is on the market through Sanders Properties Inc. of Nyack, NY.

This private estate is sited on a clearing in the woods, featuring a gracious Wallace Heath classic contemporary on over two acres of sun dappled gardens. The home features a living room with a soaring cathedral ceiling, an outsized wood burning fireplace and a wall of windows overlooking the huge lawn and garden, with woodlands beyond. The ample dining room and center island, eat-in gourmet kitchen overlook the beautiful garden walled oval heated pool with its blue stone terrace.

There are a large office off the kitchen, and a private office/library upstairs. The private quarters are comprised of two suites, one for the owners and the other for children or guests. The master suite and master bath open onto another private blue stone patio for private relaxing. There are two family rooms which adjoin each other for private or family lounging.

This magnificent property is being offered at $1,995,000. Sanders Properties would be pleased to take you on a private tour of this fabled dwelling.

David Sanders

The Enchanted Log Home

Sanders Properties Inc. — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 12:54:00 -0700

A long way from Kentucky, in Upper Grandview, New York, to be precise, there stands a beautiful log home, built in 1890, which has magnificent views of the ancient Hudson River and has been placed on the market for sale. It's only about 30 minutes from Mid-town Manhattan and is the ideal weekend retreat for a world weary New Yorker looking for quick escape from the "Big Apple".

This wonderful home has been extensively updated for today's living and offers glamorous galley style kitchen and baths. It's only two bedrooms, so there's no way those well meaning, but obtrusive friends and family members can expect to come to visit for very long.

The gracious entry welcomes you with its charming stone fireplace, carved antique staircase and astonishing Hudson River views from the rear glass enclosed porch. The understated living room features a wood burning fireplace and river views. The dining room is chic with an entire wall of plantation shutters and French door to a wrap around porch. There is a small powder room.

In the lower level is a cedar lined out of season storage room, but otherwise completely convertable space just waiting for your ideas!

The price for this totally unique work of art is $995,000.

Sanders Properties would weclome opportunity to introduce you to our special spot on the map. Please call us for a private showing.

David Sanders

Warmer Weather and A New Attitude.

Sanders Properties Inc. — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 11:42:06 -0700

With the warm weather finally arriving in the New York region, can the spring buying season be far behind? Our market has been severely effected by the downturn in the economy. Buyers have "stayed away in droves" and a general malaise has fallen over the area. But just how long are people going to allow this depressed atmosphere to dominate.

New York has always had a very strong idea that it can shape its own destiny. The new attitude I'm sensing is that the fear thing has worked itself out and people are ready for a turn around. Since everyone needs housing, just how long will we shoot ourselves in the foot? I think that, as Realtors, we need to reassure buyers that real estate has always been cyclical and that nothing stays forever. This too, shall pass and the time is ripe for buyers to jump in, taking advantage of historically low interest rates and the anxious receptivity of sellers.

We have a new president who is attempting to instill confidence. It is up to all of us to do our part, backing him up and move the market back into the right direction. It's spring. Let's get to work!

David Sanders