It is our pleasure to introduce Mary Belle Duviver as a guest blogger and life-long resident of Dutchess County as she tells the story of her home. Located in the Town of East Fishkill on 1.8 acres, this home is currently on the market. The original part of the home was built before the revolutionary war with an addition built in the 1830′s transforming it into a Greek Revival.
“We Came like Shadows and so Depart” by Mary Belle Duvivier
Photograph of home taken in 1939
Continue reading East Fishkill Greek Revival with a story to tell – told by Mary Belle Duvivier
Considering a move to Dutchess County? Have you considered Dover, NY? Why not?! Tucked along the Eastern side of Dutchess County and bordered to the east by Connecticut (only a 9 minute drive to Kent, Connecticut) it is a great location. New York City is just 1 1/2 hours by car or take a through train on the Harlem Valley line of Metro-North for just under 2 hours. According to the 2000 census there were 8,565 people living in Dover. It is beautiful countryside with a lot to offer in the surrounding areas.
Maybe you are the outdoorsy type of person. There are all sorts of options. Hiking on the Appalachian Trail is close by www.appalachiantrail.org, or take your bike a short car ride north to the Harlem Valley Rail Trail www.hvrt.org. A nice hike to do with the kids in the spring would be the Stone Church. www.ferrisre.com/?p=63#more-63. Last by certainly not least…just stay in Dover and hike the Nellie Hill Preserve Trails. http://www.nature.org/wherewework/northamerica/states/newyork/preserves/art12203.html I plan on hiking it myself and I will let you know how it goes in a future entry!
Check out the local school system at www.doverschools.org
Like good food?
They’ve got it at Old Drovers, Bulls Bridge, and Il Compare. You don’t have to drive more than 10 minutes by car to reach any of these delicious destinations. www.olddroversinn.com www.bullsbridge.com www.ilcompare.com
Shopping
You can buy local at Hunt Country Furniture and you are only minutes from Pawling, New York. www.huntcountryfurniture.com
Maybe you want to get in touch with your inner cowboy or cowgirl. Check out www.eastmountainfarmandstables.com for riding lessons and boarding. Or maybe you just like to listen to Billy the Kid and other classical music…it is a mere 40 minutes by car to Tanglewood Check out www.tanglewood.org for their lineup for the ’09 season!
Additional sites to help you discover Dover… www.townofdover.us www.harlemvalleychamber.com. Please feel free to comment below and let me know if I missed anything about Dover, New York!!
If you already had Dover in your sights, please keep in mind this terrific offering…
Spacious Cape Cod tucked behind mature landscaping (click on photo to go to listing page)
Drive down a tree-lined driveway to reach a privately situated three-bedroom, two and a half bath Cape. This home features a new addition with a huge master bedroom suite. Spacious second bedroom with sitting area and a 3-season room with a pellet stove to enjoy the views of the country-side all year round! Barn with tack area ready for horses, donkeys, mules or even llamas. A fenced paddock with riding ring. Detached garage with loft storage. Just minutes from the train. Whether you want a few animals for your own hobby or for the kids and a 4-H project this is the perfect setting. $379,000
Three-stall horse barn
There is a saying. “Make hay while the sun shines.” If you are a farmer or just know one, then you have very likely heard this adage. Maybe it does not feel as if the sun is shining on the real estate market in Dutchess County, but there are some factors to consider. If you are financially stable, have job security, and are planning on staying in the Dutchess County area for the next four to seven years, you should think about buying a house.
Continue reading The right time to buy a house in Dutchess County?
Single Family Homes in Dutchess County
Price Range # of Houses for Sale Solds
1/1/2008 – 12/31/2008
Continue reading 2008 End of Year Market Stats for Dutchess County
