Bedford, Bedford Hills and Katonah Real Estate

Bedford, Bedford Hills and Katonah Real Estate & Homes for Sale in New York

Bedford Real Estate & Homes for Sale in New York

Often referred to as the Beverly Hills of the east, Bedford has evolved into one of the most glittering addresses in business, entertainment and society. Martha Stewart, Chevy Chase, Michael Crichton, and Ralph Lauren are just a few of the cultural elite who make their home in the area. Elegant country estates, horse farms, family-friendly neighborhoods and weekend hideaways combine to form the Bedford real estate market. The community is located about 16 miles north of White Plains and 45 minutes north of mid-Manhattan in the northeastern part of Westchester County. The town includes three distinct communities: Bedford Village in the southeastern corner, Bedford Hills which is located in the center and Katonah to the northwest. The village is the site of the town’s original 1680 settlement. At the heart of the village is the Village Green, a bustling center of activity with homes, churches and shops located within a triangle of lush green space. Bedford Hills was originally built as a railroad stop called Bedford Station. The boundaries of the Hills community extend from its thriving business center through farmland and estates to the east as well as towards Mt. Kisco to the south. The community of Katonah is located near three main highways, two reservoirs and a Metro North station and this prime location offers commuters an easy 60-minute ride to the major metro area of New York City. Katonah’s Historic District is listed on both the state and national registers of historic places. More than 20,000 residents in the village, Bedford Hills and Katonah enjoy life in an idyllic country setting a heartbeat away from the Big Apple.