“Van Buren House” – Tuxedo Park, NY (Off Market)

Near the top of prestigious Tower Hill Road in Tuxedo Park is the Bruce Price architected  Travis C. Van Buren house.  Originally constructed in 1886 by Price, it was then reworked by owner / architect Charles W. Clinton in 1907.  Clinton embellished on Bruce Price’s original shingle style design to expand the footprint and add stucco, half timbering and terracotta design elements.

Once known as the “most original house in America”, Bruce Price’s shingle style cottage was one of the 13 original cottages built in Tuxedo Park.

Today the home boasts over 6,400 sf including including 7 bedrooms with 6 full baths and 3 half baths.   The formal living room features tracework plaster ceilings and the

The dining room at Van Buren House

formal dining room has restored wood paneling. Both rooms maintain high ceilings and wood burning fireplaces, perfect for entertaining on a grand scale, year-round.   

The lake-facing outdoor terraces of the home offer ample room for outdoor living and entertaining.   There you’ll find long-distance views of shimmering Tuxedo Lake and the rolling Ramapo Mountains beyond.  Think sunsets!

Back terraces at Van Buren House overlook Tuxedo Lake.

This property is CURRENTLY OFF MARKET.

Long-distance views of Tuxedo Lake from the upper floors of the home.

“Stonecrest” a Turnkey Stone Home in Tuxedo Park (Off Market)

“Stonecrest”, a turnkey 5,000+ sf home set on one acre offers a truly unique lifestyle in the heart of gate guarded Tuxedo Park.   This custom home was built in 1999 by the current owners for themselves and is shrouded in locally quarried granite stone that is 4″ – 6″ inches in thickness, not your typical stone veneer.  All of the stone is locally harvested and was hand cut and installed by a local master stone cutter.

On the inside, custom detail abounds including unique hardwood floors in many rooms and a wood paneled office / den with gas fireplace.   Nearly all of the bedrooms have en-suite baths and the home has a newly updated kitchen with no less than 4 fridge / freezer combos.  A backup generator and two water hook-ups including well water and municipal water add piece of mind for contingencies.   This home offers turn key benefits, a functional layout and a classic design, boasting the highest quality building materials throughout.

Offered at $1,695,000.  Contact Jacob Matthews, Tuxedo Park Realtor with further interest.   Visit the full listing at Sotheby’s International Realty here

THIS HOME IS OFF MARKET

Alfred Loomis / Tuxedo Park PBS Documentary

Wall Street Tycoon and science enthusiast turned luminary Alfred Loomis and his secretive project in Tuxedo Park will be the subject of an upcoming documentary on PBS American Experience called The Secret of Tuxedo Park.   The premier is to air on PBS stations on January 16, 2018.   More information PBS.org American Experience, The Secret of Tuxedo Park.

Classic Tuxedo Park Home: The “Horace Waldo Cottage” (RENTED)

THIS HOME HAS BEEN RENTED and is NOT ON THE MARKET

For the first time in over 40 years, the “Horace Waldo

Fanlight Detail above front door flanked by leaded glass.

Cottage” is on the market in Tuxedo Park, NY.  With 5 bedrooms and over 4,500 square feet of living space on 1.2 acres, this home offers generously sized formal living areas aside cozy family gather rooms.

A large chef’s kitchen, formal dining room and formal living

Spacious enclosed Sunporch is approximately 57′ x 9′ and is accessed from 3 core living areas.

room all abut a nearly 60′ long enclosed sunroom.  The floorplan is perfect.

In the early 1990’s the homeowner renovated the lower level of the home.  Radiant heat was added and terra cotta flooring greets you in the large family room,

Finished basement features radiant heat, terra cotta floors and wood burning stove.

billiards room and wine cellar.  A full bath and wood burning stove round out the beautiful amenities on this level.

Delightful original architectural details such as millwork fireplace surrounds and wood floors accent perfectly proportioned rooms.

160 Continental Road is a convenient location in Tuxedo Park.  It is walking distance to the Tuxedo Club, Wee-Wah beach Club and just a short bike ride to the hamlet of Tuxedo where train and bus access is just 1 hour to New York City.

Dining Room

Dining Room is perfectly proportioned for formal entertaining.

Car Collector’s Dream Home – Featured on “Living Large”

On Thursday April 6, 2017 CBS New York aired their “Living Large” segment featuring my Tuxedo Park, NY listing “Patterson Brook Carriage House”.   See the video here.

Following are some photos of this magnificent home which was designed with the car collector in mind.  Room for 15+ vehicles in radiant heated garages to coddle the finest of vehicle collections.

For more information on Tuxedo Park Real Estate visit my Hudson Valley listings page.

Woodlands at Tuxedo – Townhome SOLD

16 Willow Court, Woodlands at Tuxedo
16 Willow Court, Woodlands at Tuxedo

Privacy and scenic views define this end-unit town home in the beautiful Woodlands at Tuxedo community. Sited at 16 Willow Court – a premium lot – the home faces a placid pond and backs up to the Tuxedo Club Golf Course.

A beautifully styled kitchen with many custom, updated features, a spacious formal living room, family room, dining room and master suite offer luxury living. A second bedroom plus and office/den (which could easily be converted to a 3rd bedroom) make this unit perfect for seasonal or weekend living or a downsize opportunity.  The community offers inclusive living with common clubhouse, swimming pool, tennis courts and superb grounds maintenance.

Located just 1 hour from NYC the Woodlands at Tuxedo is a good commuter location to Manhattan or elsewhere in the NYC metro area.

Tuxedo is comprised of and surround by State Parklands and is just 1 hour drive time from New York City or accessible by Metro-North Train or Bus. Just 5 minutes to Rockland County and 10 minutes to Bergen County, the Woodlands at Tuxedo is offers care-free HOA living ideally located between state parks and yet close to major amenities.

For further information on this property visit the full listing here or call me at 914.588.8001.

16 Willow Court, Woodlands at Tuxedo   This property was SOLD in 2017.

Dining Room of 16 Willow Court
Dining Room of 16 Willow Court
Kitchen at 16 Willow Court.
Kitchen of 16 Willow Court.

Contact Jacob Matthews, local Tuxedo Park Realtor and listing agent for more information.

 

Colonial Home For Sale – Woodlands Tuxedo, NY (OFF MARKET)

THIS HOME IS OFF MARKET – I am pleased to present an inviting colonial home for sale in the private Woodlands community of Tuxedo, NY.  31 Cedar drive features 4 bedrooms and 3 baths plus and additional 1 in-law suite of 1 bed and 1 bath on the lower level.  With hardwood floors on the majority of the first level, a wood burning fireplace in the family room and an open concept kitchen area with updated appliances, the home is in move-in condition.  This is a wonderful home for entertaining and has intimate spaces for family gatherings.  Contact me today for further information or for showings.

31 Cedar Drive, Tuxedo, NY.  Woodlands Tuxedo Home for Sale:

Woodlands Tuxedo is a private HOA community in Tuxedo, NY with a variety of real estate options.  The community has a pool, clubhouse and tennis courts included.  Lawn cutting, snow removal are also part of the HOA. 31 Cedar drive is a single family detached home within the community and is a rare offering of high quality Tuxedo Park Real Estate featuring private, amenity-inclusive living just 1 hour from Manhattan.

 

Jacob Matthews, Realtor in Tuxedo Park, New York

My name is Jake Matthews. I am a Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker in NY and a lifelong resident of Tuxedo Park, NY.  I know the Tuxedo Park community very well from the historic homes to the geography and neighborhoods and the local real estate market.  Following is a brief background about my passion for helping homeowners sell their homes, and buyers find their dream homes.

If you want to get in touch contact me here.

Jacob Matthews is an Associate Real Estate Broker at Ellis Sotheby’s International Realty in Nyack NY.   As a life-long resident of Tuxedo Park, NY, he has a deep knowledge of New York’s Lower Hudson Valley real estate markets. He was recently ranked as a monthly top sales producer in 2020 at Ellis Sotheby’s International Realty.

Jake’s 20 year professional sales and marketing background, in economic research, Internet marketing and the building industry gives him unique and valuable insights into property marketing, and a deep understanding of the built environment. The combination of these professional experiences gives Jake’s clients a competitive edge when selling or buying.

Jake works diligently to unite sellers with prospective buyers; and buyers with their dream properties. He is always client-focused, honest and puts the utmost priority on confidentiality, discretion and results. 

Jake covers the following communities for both residential and commercial real estate:

Orange County

      • Tuxedo Park & Town of Tuxedo
      • Town of Warwick and Villages of Warwick, Greenwood Lake and Florida
      • Town of Cornwall and Village of Cornwall-on-Hudson
      • Goshen 
      • Monroe / Woodbury
      • Chester 
      • Washingtonville
      • New Windsor 
      • …and other local Orange County towns and Villages

Rockland County

    • Nyack, Upper Nyack, South Nyack and the West of Hudson River communities.
    • Suffern, Airmont, Montebello
    • New City
    • Nanuet
    • …and other local Rockland County towns and Villages

In his free time he enjoys the Concours d’Elegance collector car circuit and endurance sports car racing events as well as doing automotive photography and blogging about collector cars.   He explores New York City and the Hudson Valley’s many offerings of arts, entertainment and outdoor sports. When time allows, he travels internationally with his wife and young son in search of cultural, sporting and gastronomic delights. He is an active member in several local community organizations in the Tuxedo Park, NY area.

Jake received his Bachelor’s degree in English from Boston College and studied French language and history at Université Stendhal  Université Grenoble Alpes, Grenoble, France. 

If you interested in buying or selling Tuxedo Park real estate or the Tuxedo Park area, feel free to contact me on my cell phone at 914.588.8001.  Thank you for visiting.

Jacob Matthews Realty Group LLC