Briarcliff Manor, NY
Briarcliff Manor Homes & Real Estate 
The Village of Briarcliff Manor, New York is located in affluent Westchester County, nestled along the historic and scenic Hudson River. With 5 3/4 square miles of land, the Village offers a rustic residential environment within easy commuting distance to Manhattan and all that New York City has to offer. Less than thirty (30) miles north of Manhattan, Briarcliff Manor is easily accessible via Route 9, Route 9A, Route 100, Saw Mill River Parkway, and Taconic State Parkway. Metro-North railroad makes regular stops at the Village's Scarborough Train Station, providing many residents with the opportunity to commute to New York City by train.
The Village's Central Business District is a quaint, tree-lined commercial area offering charming shops, restaurants and convenient services. With brick sidewalks, free parking and period street lighting, the area is one of the most desirable in the region. Briarcliff Manor is a largely affluent community in northern Westchester, well known for its rural character, excellent schools and many large estate homes. As of October 31, 2006 - there were 91 homes listed for sale in the Westchester/Putnam MLS for Briarcliff Manor, NY. The average asking price is $1,400,000. Asking property prices range from $345,900 for a 2 bedroom, 2 bath 1,265 sq. ft condo to $9,259,000 for a 7 bedroom, 6 full/1 half bathroom 8,000 sq. ft. home on over 20 acres.
History
Briarcliff Manor was settled during the 19th century. In 1890, an English businessman named Law bought 232 acres of farmland in Whitson’s Corners, calling it “Briarcliff Farms”. He turned the farm’s poor herd of Jersey cows into a profitable venture, distributing milk products. He also cultivated American Beauty Roses "Briarcliff Roses" which were shipped daily to New York City. His holdings soon increased to 5,000 acres and he had about 300 employees, fostering the evolution of a community. Law’s estate was like a city within itself, including houses for his employees, roads, a church, the Briarcliff Lodge, a vacation resort and the Briarcliff Manor Light and Power Company. Law’s friend, industrialist Andrew Carnegie, called him “Laird of Briarcliff Manor”.
On November 21, 1902, when the population was only 331 residents, it was officially incorporated as the Village of Briarcliff Manor.
Public Schools
Briarcliff's School system is in a community committed to traditional values in education. Students are housed in three schools: an elementary school containing grades kindergarten through fifth; middle school housing grades six through 8; and a high school for grades nine through twelve. The Briarcliff Manor School District is comprised of the following schools:
Todd Elementary School in Briarcliff Manor
Briarcliff Middle School in Briarcliff Manor
Briarcliff High School in Briarcliff Manor
Recreation & Culture
One of the proudest accomplishments of the Village of Briarcliff Manor has been its ability to carefully and creatively balance development with the preservation of open space and the Village's historic character. In fact, the Village itself owns and maintains over 172 acres of active and passive parkland.
Houses of Worship
There are several religious congregations established in the Village of Briarcliff Manor, including: including All Saints Church, Briarcliff Congregational Church, Congregation Sons of Israel, Faith Lutheran Brethren Church, St. Mary's Episcopal Church, St. Theresa's Roman Catholic Church and Scarborough Presbyterian Church.
Village of Briarcliff Manor website
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