Summer guide: Take a tour of some spectacular homes of the Hudson Valley

Karen Croke, Rockland/Westchester Journal News
·3 min read

The real estate market in the Hudson Valley has been in the headlines for months; from the sky high prices for rentals and homes to the low inventory and frenzied bidding wars for perfect properties. Whether you're buying or selling, contemplating either, or just like to scroll through images of spectacular properties, sit back and take an arm chair tour through some of the area's most stunning homes:

The bar and restaurant area of Huber's Hofbrau. It first opened in the 1930s in the village of Mamaroneck.
The bar and restaurant area of Huber's Hofbrau. It first opened in the 1930s in the village of Mamaroneck.

Frozen in time: A Mamaroneck restaurant that had not hosted a customer in decades, went on the market. A time capsule from the village's past, the property had been lovingly maintained by the owner's family.

The restaurant was cleaned regularly, the bar was polished and tables were set for diners who never arrived. Upstairs, the owners' three bedroom apartment was also a time capsule of the 1960s.

This iconic Rye home was built in the 1880s and was once home to prominent Drake-Smith family. The current owners renovated and modernized the charming Greek Revival home which went on the market recently. It has already been sold.
This iconic Rye home was built in the 1880s and was once home to prominent Drake-Smith family. The current owners renovated and modernized the charming Greek Revival home which went on the market recently. It has already been sold.

Hot market: An iconic property in Rye, built in the 1880s, went on the market in May. The price was $8.1 million dollars and the home, an iconic Rye property admired by locals, sold within 4 days.

This custom-built house in Hyde Park is on the market for $45 million, listed with Corcoran Country Living.
This custom-built house in Hyde Park is on the market for $45 million, listed with Corcoran Country Living.

Rolling (in dough?) on the river: Earlier this year, a stunning waterfront contemporary hit the market in Hyde Park. It was unusual for two reasons: The first, it's built so close to the Hudson you could fall in; and secondly, the price tag: It was originally listed for $45 million.

Palazzo Mare is a custom built home on the Hudson River in South Nyack. “It looks like it belongs on the Grand Canal in Venice,” says owner Bernard Putter, who designed and built the house.
Palazzo Mare is a custom built home on the Hudson River in South Nyack. “It looks like it belongs on the Grand Canal in Venice,” says owner Bernard Putter, who designed and built the house.

Venice in Nyack: This pink riverfront mansion known as Palazzo Mare was built to resemble a Venetian palazzo. “It looks like it belongs on the Grand Canal in Venice,” said owner Bernard Putter, who designed and built the house.

Hamptons in the Hudson Valley: A home in Palisades was available to rent for $15,000 a month. The reason? The river views, privacy and a fabulous outdoor pool, all without the traffic on the LIE or the crowds.

This Norman Jaffe-designed residence on the Hudson River in West Park is the only house Jaffe designed in the region. It is now on the market for $5.5 million.
This Norman Jaffe-designed residence on the Hudson River in West Park is the only house Jaffe designed in the region. It is now on the market for $5.5 million.

Ultimate in Ulster: A contemporary home in West Park was the last project of famed architect Norman Jaffe. He was known primarily for his unique builds in the Hamptons, using natural materials for organic structures. Jaffe tragically drowned in Bridgehampton just after this home was completed.

Richard Gere attends a screening of "Three Christs" on January 09, 2020 in New York City. The actor has listed his Pound Ridge property for sale for $28 million.
Richard Gere attends a screening of "Three Christs" on January 09, 2020 in New York City. The actor has listed his Pound Ridge property for sale for $28 million.

A homeowner and a gentleman? Actor Richard Gere made headlines when it was discovered he had listed his Pound Ridge estate for $28 million. The reason? He and his new wife wanted to downsize. Gere bought a nearby estate, once home to a Woolworth heir, to do that. In May, the Pound Ridge property sold to an undisclosed owner for an undisclosed price.

This scene from HBO's "The Gilded Age" with series stars Louisa Jacobson, Cynthia Nixon and Bill Irwin, was shot in the dining room at The Lyndhurst National Historic Trust Site in Tarrytown.
This scene from HBO's "The Gilded Age" with series stars Louisa Jacobson, Cynthia Nixon and Bill Irwin, was shot in the dining room at The Lyndhurst National Historic Trust Site in Tarrytown.

Inside the Gilded Age: The HBO series provided an opportunity to take a look at some real-life Gilded Age properties in the Hudson Valley, including Lyndhurst, which was used as a filming location for the series, which has begun shooting scenes for its second season.

This Newburgh, NY property known as Algonac is on the market for $2.9M. It was the childhood home of FDR's mother, Sara Delano.
This Newburgh, NY property known as Algonac is on the market for $2.9M. It was the childhood home of FDR's mother, Sara Delano.

All in the family: A Newburgh estate came on the market in January with presidential pedigree: It was the home of Sara Delano, the mother of FDR. Her family lived in the Italianate mansion in Newburgh known as Algonac. Sara's father, Warren Delano, hired local architects Andrew Jackson Downing and Calvert Vaux to improve an existing home and grounds on a 50-acre property he purchased. When completed in 1852, the 40-room home was one of the grandest in the area. In the same family for the last 60 years, it was listed for $2.9 million.

Karen Croke is the features editor for lohud.com and poughkeepsiejournal.com. Find my stories here. Reach me at kcroke1@lohud.com

This article originally appeared on Rockland/Westchester Journal News: Summer guide: Take a tour of some spectacular Hudson Valley homes