Home Sales: A Strong Finish for 2012

There was a rush of sales to end the year – in fact, there were too many to list. Here are a selection of homes in Scarsdale and Edgemont that changed hands in the last two weeks of 2012:
85 Birchall Drive: Exceptional retreat on one of Scarsdale's most beloved streets, designed by Manhattan architect, Albert Bodker. This Tudor Revival built in 1917 offers old world quality and craftsmanship, leaded glass windows, beamed ceilings, 4 fireplaces and a separate artist's studio over the garage on 1.45 acres. Ideal home for entertaining with wonderful flow, sun drenched rooms, patio leading to exquisite oversized pool and mature plantings.
Sale Price: $3,750,000
Real Estate Taxes: $64,767

25 Cooper Road: Mid-Century home in prime Murray Hill location on 1.37 acre with plenty of room for a pool. This dramatic home boasts floor-to-ceiling windows, grand open spaces, soaring high ceilings and many custom details. Entry hall steps down to spectacular living room with views to private rear property.
Sale Price: $1,900,000
Real Estate Taxes: $43,423

42 Walworth: Wonderful Greenacres Colonial, short walk to train station. Large, gracious rooms, hardwood floors, grand front porch and eat in kitchen. Four bedrooms, three baths on second level and two bedrooms, full bath and playroom on third level. Central air conditioning and alarm system. Sunny and spacious.
Sale Price: $1,275,000
Real Estate Taxes: $24,730

140 Saxon Woods Road: Affordable new construction with golf course views. 4125 square feet of quality construction with 9' ceilings and hardwood floors. Gourmet kitchen, with granite tops, premier appliances, family room(24x26) with fireplace overlooking Saxon Woods Golf Course. Luxurious master with private deck plus three family bedrooms, finished lower level recreation room, marble baths, detailed moldings.
Sale Price: $1,025,000
Real Estate Taxes: TBD

30 Carriage House Lane: Perfectly situated on a gorgeous flat half acre, this custom home possesses a sprawl and flow equally suited to the expression of country charm as it is to mid century cool. With a wing at either end, the center of the home is open and bright with French doors/windows providing an abundance of light and assuring constant connection to the beautiful land. Circular driveway, large patio and beautiful details.
Sale Price: $999,000
Real Estate Taxes: $29,788

Edgemont:
240 Old Army Road: Spectacular new construction set on one of the prettiest streets in Old Edgemont. This energy efficient home was built to energy star 2.5 standards exceeding the current building code. It features 5 bedrooms and 4.5 baths. Cut your energy bill by 2/3's while enjoying all the modern amenities and conveniences in this pristine, environmentally friendly home.
Sale Price: $1,272,500
Real Estate Taxes: TBD

224 Old Colony Road: Beautiful, charming colonial with updated chef's kitchen including Sub zero fridge, Viking oven, Wine fridge, and working fireplace. Living room with fireplace, family room addition with French doors to stone terrace, dining room, mudroom, powder room and laundry complete the first floor. Second floor has master bedroom and bath, three family bedrooms and hall bath. Located on a dead-end street.
Sale Price: $1,233,800
Real Estate Taxes: $31,212

Featured Listing: 1 Rochambeau Road, Scarsdale
Impressive Tudor on desirable Fox Meadow street. Freshly painted interior with many updates throughout including new kitchen. Fabulous cathedral ceiling in family room with hewn beams, wall of built-ins and dramatic fireplace. All the bathrooms have been updated. The lower level playroom with high ceilings is directly below the family room with ceramic tile floor, fireplace and built in speakers. Learn more here:
List Price $1,975,000

Featured Listing: 200 Glendale Road, Scarsdale
Beautiful Ranch style home in Edgemont with ultra modern dine-in kitchen with decorative molding, combination family room/dining room with high ceiling and two skylights. New hardwood floors in kitchen, family room and lower level. Side entrance that leads to patio, yard and stairs to lower level featuring playroom, hi hats, large laundry room, utility room and new bath with shower. Move in condition. Learn more here:
List Price: $799,000