113-Year-Old Rye Estate Home Sells For 20 Percent Over Asking Price

RYE, NY — There are signs that the real estate market in Westchester remains red hot — especially for those special listings.

The Milton Road estate home in Rye, built in 1910, just proved it. One of the most recognizable homes in town just changed hands.

Listing agent Michèle Flood closed on the property in Rye for $3.705 million, nearly 20 percent over the original listing price, last week, Coldwell Banker Realty announced.

Built in 1910, the 5,080-square-foot, 7-bedroom, 4.5 bathroom Colonial was renovated with a new kitchen and baths "blending old world charm and character with today's modern look."

Located on a level acre in the heart of Rye, the home is an easy walk to schools, the village and the train station.

With distinctive architecture and modern conveniences throughout, the house has special features in the 1st floor family room with a fireplace, a large finished bedroom and bathroom on the third floor, a covered verandah off the formal dining room, a finished play space in the basement, central air conditioning on the second floor, Lutron lighting, an alarm system, a tile roof,and high ceilings throughout. In addition, there are two driveways: one on the left of the home to the porte cochere and one on the right of the home to the 2-car garage.

The property was originally listed in January of this year for $2.995 million.

Coldwell Banker Realty is located at 25 Purdy Ave. in Rye and can be reached at 914-967-0059. Listings can be viewed online here.

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