I was driving up the road today enjoying the seasonal views, which in the Hudson Valley means enhanced views of the mountains ... so much so that you have no doubt you are in a valley. In Cornwall, they seem to encircle you; you get the feeling that you are in one big bowl!
To provide enough water for its millions, New York City owns and maintains reservoirs in upstate New York. When it decided where to locate these reservoirs, it did not matter if a town stood on the desired spot ... open the flood gates, bye-bye town. Thankfully, Cornwall escaped this cruel fate.
I drove past the new road, leading to the Hudson Highlands Nature Museum. The Town added an entry on Angola Road and will eventually close the access road from Route 9W. And the new road's entrance is opposite the historic Cromwell Manor Inn. From this vantage point the views are spectacular ... as I crest the hill, I can see the Hudson River flowing at the base of Storm King Mountain.
Up the road apiece, I reach the entrance to Jones Farm & Country Store ... my car wants to make a left ... but I fight it. Delectable pies, apple-cider donuts, fudge and one of the best little gift shops in the area, Clearwaters. And of course, farm animals ... one of my favorite stops along Angola Road.
My mission today is business, so I head toward the traffic circle and make my stops at Cornwall Plaza, the town's compact mall of stores, post office, banks, restaurants and offices, now adjacent to the new 55+ condo development (Canterbury Green), which is nearing completion.
The town looks so different when the leaves fall and the flowers fade, less perfect, less picturesque but nature shines through!
As I make my way back home, the only view that looks the same ... the for-sale signs! We have an impressive inventory of homes on the market in Cornwall, New York. If you are thinking of buying a home, now is the time, this is the place, and I am your Realtor.
Cornwall is my home, and I highly recommend it! It is a lovely town ... always has been. While sailing up the Hudson in 1609, Henry Hudson made an unexpected left turn. Cornwall's beauty drew him in, and it will you too.
Copyright © 2008 Marie P. Meyer
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Cornwall, New York Houses for Sale by Marie Meyer
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Cornwall, NY Home Sales for the Month of September 2008
Cornwall (1930) … 1156 sq ft on .78 acre with 3 bedrooms and 1bath sold AS IS for $125,000.
Cornwall (1920) … 1406 sq ft on .11 acre with 3 bedrooms and 1bath sold for $200,000.
Cornwall-on-Hudson (1910) … 850 sq ft on .10 acre with 2 bedrooms and 1 bath sold for $207,760.
Cornwall (1952) … 1096 sq ft on .16 acre with 3 bedrooms and 1 bath sold for $225,000.
Cornwall (1955) … 996 sq ft on .30 acre with 3 bedrooms and 1 bath sold for $265,000.
Cornwall (1970) … 2080 sq ft on .31 acre with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths sold for $299,000.
Cornwall (1920) … 1769 sq ft on .14 acre with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths sold for $317,500.
Cornwall-on-Hudson (1963) … 2816 sq ft on .49 acre with 4 bedrooms and 3 baths sold AS IS (foreclosure) for $327,500.
Cornwall-on-Hudson (1938) … 2420 sq ft on .26 acre with 4 bedrooms and 3 baths sold AS IS for $335,000.
Cornwall-on-Hudson (1949) … 1556 sq ft on .15 acre with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths sold for $360,000.
Cornwall (1997) … 2160 sq ft on 1.6 acres with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths sold for $390,000.
Cornwall (1989) … 1834 sq ft on .93 acre with 3 bedrooms and 3 baths sold for $396,000.
Cornwall (1979) … 1914 sq ft on .46 acre with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths sold for $425,000.
Cornwall-on-Hudson (1998) … 2432 sq ft on 1.9 acres with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths sold for $450,000.
Courtesy of Marie P. Meyer, Keller Williams Realty, serving Orange County, NY and specializing in Cornwall and the surrounding area.
Data gathered from Greater Hudson Valley MLS.
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Real estate is about people. Matching a buyer to a seller is as important as matching that buyer to a home. My goal is that perfect match.
Each buyer desires a home within his or her means, one of a particular style, built in a certain manner, preferably in a convenient and desirable location...while a seller attaches both a monetary and personal value to a property. When a buyer, seller and property meet, a unique set of variables surface from which a constant may emerge - a meeting of the minds. To this end, I integrate my education, experience and knowledge into every aspect of the real estate process.
"I view real estate across a broad range of disciplines. Real estate is about business, art, science, history...but mainly, it's about people. Matching a buyer to a seller is as important as matching that buyer to a home. For both parties, it's useful to understand the process ahead, which is why I'm adamant about providing clients with an overview and educating them thoroughly as we go through the steps in their purchase or a sale. Buying or selling a home can be overwhelming, but taking apart the process piece by piece makes it less so. I also enjoy explaining how various economic influences can affect the market, which is a vital element in the mix."
For me, real estate is truly an energizing second career. As a librarian, I've held several administrative positions, mainly at academic libraries, ultimately reaching my goal to direct a library. I served in supervisory positions at New York Public Library Research Libraries and Columbia University Business School Library, plus was in senior management at Columbia University Law School Library, an assistant library director at George Washington University Law School, and an associate library director at Brooklyn Law School. Service has always been my business, with my previous profession a great learning ground for my seasoned marketing experience. If you can market a library successfully in the age of the Internet, retaining its position as you ensure that services evolve, you sure know how to market!
A native of Manhattan who currently resides in Cornwall, NY, I earned a BA in Art and Education from Hunter College and an MS in Library Science from Columbia University. Most recently, I completed course work for an MBA at Mount Saint Mary College, where I also directed the library upon moving to Orange County. My main interests include historic preservation and art. I am a member of the National Association of Realtors, New York State Association of Realtors, Orange County Association of Realtors, as well as the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
Marie P. Meyer
During my years in real estate thus far, I realize that my "specialty," per se, has nothing to do with a property type or neighborhood location. Rather, it's all about service, and satisfying my clients' diversity of unique needs no matter where they lie. Whether I'm searching for one's dream home, marketing a prized property, staging for presentation appeal or negotiating for the best price, I give my all to getting the best results possible. My home staging consultation is free to clients. I serve Orange County, New York and specialize in Cornwall, New York and the surrounding area.
Marie Meyer is a wonderful real estate agent: intuitive, sympathetic, endlessly patient, honest, never pushy or too talkative, and with a good sense of humor. Perhaps most importantly, she has a strong sense of ethics and integrity, and puts her clients' interests first. We highly recommend her. Michael and Julie P., Shrub Oak, NY
My experience with Marie Meyer was superb! She was detail oriented, and quick to respond to my telephone messages and other demands. I particularly appreciate the fact that I could trust her to have the information I needed at hand, and to follow through in a timely fashion. I was delighted with her services. She was always very professional, and it was a pleasure working with her. I recommend her services without reservation. John F., Cornwall, NY
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