Cross River Real Estate

With New York City and Long Island Sound to the south, Putnam County on the north and Connecticut to the east, Westchester County holds the distinction of being the world’s first large-scale suburb. Major interstate highways constructed during the 1950s and ‘60s and the construction of the Tappan Zee Bridge encouraged major corporations to build their headquarters here. A sweet spot for commuters traveling by car or by the Metro-North Commuter Railroad, today’s Westchester is one of the nation’s most affluent counties and the location of many of New York City's most desirable suburban communities.

Nestled in the hills of northeastern Westchester County, about 46 miles from New York City, Cross River, NY, is one of six hamlets in the township of Lewisboro. The hamlet is named after the Cross River, which flows into the Cross River Reservoir, which, in turn, supplies New York City with drinking water. A short stretch of the river that continues on to the Muscoot Reservoir is an outstanding early spring trout fishery.The township’s only high school, John Jay High School, is in Cross River. As is the case with most Westchester schools, it has been ranked among the nation’s best. There is convenient access to I-684 on the Merritt and Saw Mill River Parkways. Express trains from Goldens Bridge, Katonah and New Canaan to New York City average 55 minutes.

Lewisboro township sits at the border between New York and Connecticut, spanning almost 30 square miles of woods, lakes and open land. Encompassing the Pound Ridge reservations, the town contains the hamlets of Cross River, South Salem, Goldens Bridge (the Metro North station is here), Waccabuc and Vista. A rural, unspoiled environment–underscored by a dearth of stores or business centers–sets the tone for the community. Preserving this feeling is a priority here, as is enjoying it. Hiking and bike trails wind through small beach communities that surround the area’s seven lakes.

Many of Lewisboro's recreation activities center around the striking scenery and the vast wilderness that surrounds it. The town has two county parks, six town parks and several community preserves in addition to seven lakes covering about 1.9 square miles, many of which are accessible to residents. Homes in Lewisboro range from contemporary to rural homesteads and elaborate colonial mansions that date as far back as the 1700s. Lewisboro is also noted for its elaborate gardens.