Residential Grace, City Sophistication  The Community Blending the best of town and country, Harrison is a predominantly residential town which quietly grants every modern amenity. Within a carefully protected rural atmosphere of tree-lined streets, the relaxation of luxurious estate type living harmoniously coexists with Harrison's "Platinum Mile", where numerous large concerns such as Texaco, IBM and Pepsico have established corporate offices. Sophisticated employment opportunities and outstanding shopping are also available in neighboring White Plains. Harrison shelters a population of 25,620 within twenty-two square miles, the distance founder John Harrison could gallop that day in 1696 when he bought the land from the Siwanoy Indians. Its northern section, known as Purchase, has a reputation as a privileged area of fine estate homes.
Educational and Cultural Facilities Harrison Central School District's four Elementary Schools have twice received the United States Office of Education Excellence Award, recognition given to schools ranking in the 99th percentile nationwide. Harrison High School's four-acre campus also provides superior educational programs. Outstanding private schools include the 420-student Keio Academy, a high school affiliated with Tokyo's Keio University. The New York State University at Purchase and Manhattanville College (site of New York University's Stern School of Business) provide superb opportunities for advanced degrees and contribute greatly to Harrison's thriving cultural life. Recreational Facilities Home of the famous Buick Golf Classic, Harrison's fine recreational facilities include five private Country Clubs with golf courses. Eighty acres of park land, many tennis courts, three swimming pools and extensive supervised programs add other opportunities for leisure enjoyment. The lovely Silver Lake Preserve invites swimming, boating, camping and hiking.
Transportation Only 23 miles north of New York City, Harrison is a short 36 minute commute via Metro-North express train. Interstate Routes 87 and 287 and the Saw Mill Parkway provide convenient access to Westchester's extensive network of major roads. Request my Free Rye, Harrison, Rye Brook and Mamaroneck Relocation Package. It's packed full of useful and important information about the Rye, Harrison, Rye Brook and Mamaroneck, New York area. Don't move here without it! Remember: I'll send it to you for free and without obligation. Just fill out the form and I will send it right out... It's my job to know EVERYTHING about Rye, Harrison, Rye Brook and Mamaroneck! Ask me any question. Or request a FREE information package. There's no obligation, and I promise to get back to you quickly...
Home Inspections >The Good Inspector
Structural inspection contingencies are a common feature of home purchase offers. A buyer is allowed a certain period of time to have an expert look over the home, examining the structure, plumbing, wiring, roof, and appliances to give the buyer a realistic idea of what they are getting into.
How do you find the right inspector? Look for an expert on pre-purchase home inspections, not simply a renovation contractor or a friend who can tell copper from galvanized pipes. There are specialists in most cities, or you can obtain a list from a real estate agent. Ask for recommendations from friends who have recently purchased homes. Most inspectors have some background in building or engineering, and have had additional training related specifically to residences. Call several companies, and ask about the background and training of the staff, as well as their rates.
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What 70-room East Coast mansion was built as a summer home and is known as a "Gilded Age cottage"?
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Cornelius Vanderbilt's "Breakers" Mansion in Newport, Rhode Island, named for the waves crashing along the cliff that separates the property from the ocean. |
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