Gracemere History
For over 300 years, the storied lower Hudson River villages have captured our imagination. A vibrant commercial route through the mid-1800s, the river’s beauty was also a clear draw for great writers and artists such as the legendary Washington Irving who, from his romantic cottage known as Sunnyside, wrote the tales that focused international attention on the Hudson Valley. In the late 19th century, the Hudson Valley became a destination for New York City’s elite – and mansions known as the Great Estates were built by the likes of the Vanderbilts, Roosevelts and Rockefellers.
Today, residents of Gracemere can channel the privileged lifestyle enjoyed by the movers and shakers of this celebrated era. Characterized by a lush landscape, gently rolling hills, a sparkling pond and majestic, centuries-old trees, this tranquil community has been designed with great respect for its rural past. With selective clearing to preserve trees and ample acreage for common open space, the sylvan setting is an incomparable backdrop for Gracemere’s spectacular country estates. Elegantly detailed and grandly scaled, 6 superb residences will be skillfully sited on 10 acres with the twin goals of preserving privacy and the rural appeal of the natural surroundings.
A stroll past the towering sugar maples that have shaded this gentle knoll for over a century, a picnic beside the glistening pond, a vista of brilliant sunsets – these are simple pleasures of life at Gracemere, the Rivertowns’ newest hidden treasure.
Distinctive Home Features
- One-acre home sites with swimming pool option
- Cedar shake exteriors
- 4,000-6,000 square feet of interior space
- Formal living and dining rooms
- Family rooms with hearth-style fireplaces
- Gourmet kitchens with handcrafted custom cabinetry – vast selection of door styles, woods and finishes
- Hardwood flooring
- State-of-the-art appliances including Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Miele
- Imported marble and granite countertops in kitchens and baths
- Five bedrooms, most with ensuite baths
- Luxurious master suites with adjacent sitting area
- Pampering master baths
- Architectural fixtures
- Two- and three-car garages
- Meticulous landscaping
- Internet and cable ready