Ossining Homes for Sale

Ossining, New York Homes for Sale

Ossining is a town that incorporates two villages, one of the same name and part of the village of Briarcliff Manor. Ossining is bordered to the west by the Hudson River, and the north by the Croton River. In 1685, Frederick Philipse bought our town from the Sint Sinck Indians, members of the Wappinger Confederacy. It constituted a part of the Manor of Philipsburg, which extended from Spuyten Duyvil Creek to the Croton River.

Because the last Lord of the Manor, Colonel Frederick Philipse, was a Loyalist during the Revolutionary War, the Manor was confiscated by the State in 1779. Subsequently, many of the former tenants bought their old farms from the State.

In 1813, the Village of Sing Sing was incorporated. In 1845, by an action of the state legislature, a new township was created from the northern part of the Town of Mount Pleasant. On the advice of an eminent Indian authority this new town was christened Ossinsing, a different form of Sing Sing. The next year the name was shortened to Ossining which proved easier to pronounce.

In 1901, local officials changed the name of the village to Ossining to avoid confusing goods made in the village with prison-made products that were at that time allowed to be sold on the open market. The village of Briarcliff, east of the village of Ossining, was settled during the nineteenth century, and was then called Whitson's Crossing after one of the early families. In 1902 it was incorporated as the village of Briarcliff Manor, the name was given to it by Walter W. Law founder and chief landowner.

Due to the history of the village, a number of Ossining structures are on the National Register of Historic Places, and the downtown shopping area is listed as the Downtown Ossining Historic District. In addition, the Sparta neighborhood has been designated a local historic district. Ossining’s role in New York’s heritage has been recognized by its inclusion, as one of only 14 areas, in an Urban Cultural Park System designed to attract visitors to the State.

Present day Ossining is a vital community with a vast range in types of housing, from the very modest to the luxurious estates, and a diversified population enjoying a healthy racial and religious mix. The Village of Ossining is situated within 3 square miles and according to the U.S. Bureau of Census, 2000 census 24,010 reside in this historic village on the Hudson River.

Ossining is ranked the No.2 best community to live in Westchester by Westchester Magazine, based on criteria such as diversity, housing costs, parks & recreation, property tax, proximity to NYC, safety, schools, and proximity to water, Nightlife, Shopping, and Downtown.

Ossining High School's former mascot and team name was the Indian however it is represented by the letter "O", and does not have a mascot after the Riverhawk was disliked by many after it was discovered by students that the Riverhawk is actually a flower and not a bird. This is still the subject of controversy today, and many students still wear old Indians jerseys and wear the headdress to games and pep rallies. 

Town of Ossining: www.townofossining.com
Village of Ossining: www.villageofossining.org
Village of Briarcliff Manor:
www.briarcliffmanor.org
Ossining Union Free School District: http://www.ossiningufsd.org
Ossining Historical Society: www.ossininghistorical.org

 

Ossining Homes for Sale

$2,295,000
4 Beds 4 Baths 1002298 MLS
Phase Two at Moradia is now offering a fabulous to-be-built new modern on Lot One. Rooted in the aesthetic of Frank Lloyd Wright's Usonia District and inspired by the classic era of mid-century design, Moradia is a brand-new community of high-end residences. Located along a picturesque road in historic Ossining, NY, each home is set on a beautiful parcel of virgin land. The homesites are elevated and private-ranging between 1 1/2 and 3 acres. MIES is the second of three luxury residences to be offered. Set on two acres and encompassing four bedrooms and three and one half bathrooms the house is designed to take advantage of the natural surroundings. Rendered in open plan, the kitchen, dining and living rooms are surrounded by large windows and three outdoor exposures-all centered on a free standing, wood burning fireplace. 9 1/2 to 14 foot ceilings with high clerestory windows and skylights flood the interior with sunlight. A covered deck is adjacent to the living area. High quality finishes include wood clad Andersen windows, Restoration hardware bathroom vanities, Herman Miller lighting, five-panel solid fir interior doors, and five-inch white oak floors. A dedicated laundry closet, kitchen pantry, two-car garage are additional amenities. Designed and built by local Westchester developers, Atelier Atlantic, the new community is conceived as modern homes for the new century. Principals Jennifer and Pascal Smith Couti, who live and work in the Ossining, are leveraging their extensive experience as home designers to bring the project to life and to skillfully integrate the residences into a cohesive and elegant new community. The project is an extraordinary opportunity to fulfill the dream of purchasing a newly-built modern home on a wonderful parcel of beautiful land.

94 Somerstown Road, Ossining

$1,899,000
4 Beds 4 Baths 933442 MLS
Rooted in the aesthetic of Frank Lloyd Wright's Usonia District and inspired by the classic era of mid-century design, Moradia is a brand-new community of to-be-built, high-end residences. Located along a picturesque road in historic Ossining, NY, each home is set on a beautiful parcel of virgin land. The homesites are elevated and private-ranging between 1 1/2 and 3 acres. Masia, is the first of three luxury residences to be offered. Set on two acres and encompassing four bedrooms and three and 1/2 baths, the house is designed all on one level. Rendered in open plan, the kitchen, dining and living rooms are surrounded by floor to ceiling windows and three outdoor exposures-all centered on a free standing, wood burning fireplace. 9 1/2 to 10 1/2 foot ceilings with high clerestory windows and skylights flood the interior with natural light. High quality finishes include wood clad Andersen windows, Restoration hardware bathroom vanities, Herman Miller lighting, five-panel solid fir interior doors, and five-inch white oak floors. A dedicated laundry room, walk-in kitchen pantry, two-car garage and roof top deck are additional amenities. Designed and being built by local Westchester developers, Atelier Atlantic, the new community is conceived as modern homes for the new century. Principals Jennifer and Pascal Smith Couti, who live and work in the Ossining, are leveraging their extensive experience as home designers to bring the project to life and to skillfully integrate the residences into a cohesive and elegant new community. The project is an extraordinary opportunity to fulfill the dream of purchasing a newly-built modern home on a wonderful parcel of beautiful land.

94-3 Somerstown Road, Ossining

$1,350,000
5 Beds 4 Baths 1034206 MLS
A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own Maplehurst Farm, originally known as the Conklin-Chadeayne Farmhouse, an irreplaceable Antique Farmhouse Colonial estate dating back to the 1730s, nestled on five irreplaceable acres in the highly sought-after community of New Castle. Rich in history and timeless character, this extraordinary property preserves many of its original architectural details, including wide-plank pine floors, original farm doors, hand-crafted millwork, and three fireplaces. Offering exceptional versatility, the estate is ideally suited as a private country retreat, equestrian property, or multi-generational residence. Set on over five picturesque acres, the grounds are a true sanctuary. Enjoy peaceful mornings on the multi-level stone patios surrounded by mature landscaping and native plantings, or gather with family and friends on the expansive covered front porch. Equestrian enthusiasts will appreciate the six-stall horse barn, multiple paddocks, and riding arena, while the heated 20' x 50' in-ground pool, complete with its own stone patio and custom-built pergola, provides the perfect setting for summer relaxation. Historic stone walls, crafted from stones found on the property, and impressive steps built from reclaimed West Point stone further showcase the estate's remarkable heritage. A gracious front porch welcomes you into the center hall. The main level features a living room with a wood-burning fireplace, an intimate reading room, formal dining room, eat-in kitchen with its own fireplace, powder room, family room, laundry room, and walk-in pantry. The second level features a spacious primary suite, three additional bedrooms, and a full bath highlighted by a timeless clawfoot tub. The approximately 1,200-square-foot finished walk-out lower level offers exceptional flexibility, featuring a spacious living and dining area with wide-plank flooring, a former tiled summer kitchen, two bedrooms with hardwood flooring—one with a fireplace—a storage/mechanical room, and multiple exterior entrances, creating an ideal space for extended family, guests, or a potential mother/daughter arrangement with the appropriate approvals. While this private estate feels like a world away, it is just minutes from the Village of Ossining, the scenic Hudson River waterfront, and an array of restaurants, shops, parks, hiking trails, and recreational activities that make the Hudson Valley such a sought-after destination. Located approximately 45 minutes from New York City, this extraordinary estate presents a rare opportunity to own an authentic piece of American history while enjoying the privacy, beauty, and lifestyle of a truly exceptional country property. Estates of this significance, craftsmanship, and versatility are exceedingly rare and simply cannot be replicated.

15 Inningwood Road, Ossining

$1,350,000
6 Beds 4 Baths 1013182 MLS
Built in 1870 and lovingly restored by its current owners, this Queen Anne Victorian at 28 Hamilton Avenue sits in the heart of Historic Ossining. Both yards are planted with apple, cherry, Asian pear, pawpaw, hazelnut, raspberry, blueberry, and strawberry, along with a working vegetable garden — a rare thing to find alongside a home of this character. Approach through a deep front yard bursting with pollinators, wisteria draping the covered porches. The house keeps its greatest surprise for later — the breathtaking views of the Hudson River and the Palisades are revealed as you move deeper inside, unfolding room by room. Cross the double-door vestibule into a gracious foyer with soaring double-height ceilings, rich wainscoting, inlaid parquet floors, and a staircase anchored by an elaborately turned newel post — all presided over by the first of four hand-carved ceramic tile fireplaces. The main level was built for both formal entertaining and comfortable everyday living. Two spacious living rooms, each with its own ceramic tile fireplace, open into a sun-drenched den with a spectacular coffered wood ceiling, three walls of windows, and doors facing each other — one to the front porch, one to the rear. The formal dining room, with its own fireplace and a sweeping Hudson River School-inspired mural, connects to a well-appointed kitchen with an original farmhouse sink, a corner butler's pantry with intact original cabinetry, and discreet service stairs tucked behind. Throughout, the turret windows with their curved glass are a signature of the era, and of this street. Step out the back and the Hudson opens before you — wide, silver, and immediate — framed by a terraced garden and a covered rear porch made for long evenings. This is the river that stirred a generation of painters to invent an American landscape tradition, that carried commerce and dreams in equal measure, that poets and wanderers have stood before and felt genuinely small. It is your backyard now. Upstairs, four bedrooms include a primary suite of nearly 20 by 18 feet, wrapped in a turret bay, with a screened balcony, ensuite bath, and the kind of proportions that are simply not built anymore. The current owners have thoughtfully upgraded the electrical and insulation throughout the attic, creating a series of carefully considered spaces — a serene room for yoga, meditation, or quiet work, a jewel-like sitting room with leaded diamond windows, a full bath, and at the crown of it all, a lookout tower lined with curved bookshelves and wide-plank floors, from which this house has contemplated the mighty Hudson for 155 years. A ten minute walk brings you to Metro North and 45 minutes later, Grand Central. Historic downtown Ossining — its shops, restaurants, and the extraordinary Sing Sing Museum — is at your doorstep. A rare opportunity to live inside a piece of history, on the banks of one of the great rivers of the world.

28 Hamilton Avenue, Ossining

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