Purchase, New York
Located in Westchester County
Located just 23 miles northeast of New York City, commuters from Harrison to Manhattan are only a 26 minute express train ride away from Grand Central Station and the area offers easy access to every major artery as well as excellent local public transportation. Purchase is part of the Westchester town of Harrison and has earned its reputation as an exclusive, enclave of baronial houses surrounded by expansive, exquisitely manicured lawns and acres of rolling countryside. Its present day status as the "Jewel of Westchester" Purchase has come to embody the best of both worlds. Tucked away from superhighways and commuter traffic yet easily accessible, Purchase has retained its sylvan beauty and tranquility. Purchase residents enjoy a sophisticated lifestyle, enriched by many and varied cultural treasures. The world-famous Pepsico sculpture gardens provide a spectacular setting for 27 renowned artists as Rodin, Calder, Giaccometti and Moore. The Neuberger Museum houses and exceptional collection of 20th Century art. Purchase residents enjoy music dance and theater performances by major artists at the Performing Arts Center at SUNY Purchase. For more personal indulgences, there are a wealth of elegant shops and boutiques in the charming shopping districts of nearby Rye, as well as Greenwich and New Canaan in Connecticut. Nieman Marcus, Nordstrom's, Saks Fifth Avenue and Bloomingdale's are among the upscale department stores located in the acclaimed Fashion District of White Plains. Countless superb restaurants serve every major cuisine. Nearby recreational activities include some of the world's finest sailing on Long Island Sound. Harrison's Westchester Country Club, home of the famed Buick Golf Classic, is nearby. Other golf clubs in Purchase are Brae Burn Golf Club, Old Oaks, Century, Purchase Country Clubs and Blind Brook Club. Part of the Harrison Central School District, the Purchase Elementary School has twice been the recipient of the United States Office of Education Excellence Award- an award reserved only for schools proven to be in the 99th percentile of all elementary schools in the nation. Harrison High School is designed to provide the finest possible educational opportunities for its students. The Purchase Community House located in the heart of Purchase offers a variety of resources for residents and their families. It offers after school programs, a summer day camp, tennis, computers, dance, music and daily swim programs. Many prestigious, estate-like homes grace the area along with exclusive gated communities alike. It is the perfect balance of natural beauty, prestige and privacy. Other family areas offer affordable living with a wonderful sense of neighborhood and community. Find homes for sale in Purchase New York
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Purchase's Premier Real Estate Agent
Janice LindenGRI, Broker/OwnerLinden Real Estate
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