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Round Hill Road, Estate of the Day

In March, Concierge Auctions heads to New York to auction off a home in the lovely small town of Cold Spring, New York. The renovated Colonial estate is on 12 acres and has mountain views. The home was previously listed at $1.95 million and will sell on March 31. The sale is being conducted in cooperation with Jean Cameron-Smith of North Country Sotheby's International Realty.

"This property is breathtaking to say the least. The new owners will enjoy stunning views of Breakneck Ridge, Storm King Mountain and the Hudson Highlands, mere minutes from the charm and culture of historic Cold Spring, and with an easy commute to New York City," Cameron-Smith stated. "My clients are highly motivated and look forward to a successful sale by March 31."

The four-bedroom home has a great room with an 18-foot-tall stone fireplace, floor-to-ceiling windows and custom French doors. The master bedroom has oak windows framing mountain views, a spacious master bath and a walk-in closet.

There are three guest bedrooms and a private attached office/studio loft. Other amenities include a large bonus room on the second floor; an exercise room outfitted with top-of-the-line equipment; a wet bar and kitchenette for casual entertaining; and a three-car garage. Another nice feature is the multi-level deck which has powered awnings and a tiki bar.

The live auction of 60 Round Hill Road will be held on March 31. Phone and Internet bidding will be available. A 2.5% commission is offered to the buyer's broker. The property is open for preview daily by appointment. Those interested in purchasing the property for a reduced price prior to February 11 should contact Concierge Auctions immediately. For more information call 866-605-7286 or visit ColdSpringAuction.com.

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Villa Lewaro, Estate of the Day

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Today's home, Villa Lewaro in Irvington, New York is a National Historic Landmark. The home, also known as the Anne E. Poth Home, was the home of Madam C. J. Walker from 1918 to 1919, believed to be the first female, and first African-American, self-made millionaire (she made her money selling shampoo and other hair care). The mansion is an Italianate villa house designed for Walker by Vertner Tandy, the first registered African-American architect and was constructed during 1916-1918 at an estimated cost of $250,000, a fortune at the time. The name Villa Lewaro was coined by a visitor, Enrico Caruso, from the first two letters of each word in Lelia Walker Robinson, the name of her daughter, who later went by the name of A'Lelia Walker.

The home was used as a conference center on race relations issues. Walker died there in 1919 and it was inherited by her daughter A'Lelia Walker who owned it until she died in 1931. It then became the Anne E. Poth Home for Convalescent and Aged Members of the Companions of the Forest in America. The home is on more than three acres. The 30-room mansion has eight bedrooms and elaborate details including the original bronze chandelier, stained glass windows, intricate moldings and coffered ceilings. The renovated kitchen provides access to the outdoors. The property includes a large renovated carriage house and a reflecting pool. It is listed at $6.8 million.

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Will Chelsea Clinton Marry At Astor Courts?

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Will Chelsea Clinton be getting married at one of our favorite estate of the day properties? People is reporting that the former first daughter's summer wedding to Marc Mezvinsky could take place at Astor Courts, the former estate of John Jacob Astor IV in Rhinebeck, New York. People's source is the local paper, the Hudson Valley News. There have also been rumors that the pair might marry on Martha's Vineyard, a favorite Clinton destination. Astor Courts is about an hour's drive from the Clinton's home in Chappaqua, New York.

The estate is an ideal setting for a wedding. The beautiful Beaux-Arts style mansion was designed by architect Stanford White for John Jacob Astor IV. It was completed in 1904 and is on 50 acres. n 1964 Brooke Astor gave the home to the Catholic Church. Real-estate developer Arthur Seelbinder and his wife, Kathleen Hammer, a former producer for Oxygen Media, bought the home in 2005 for $3.2 million and spent a fortune restoring it. Stanford White's great-grandson, Sam White led the restoration. The home remains listed at $12 million.

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