10599
 
GROUNDS & LOCATION: 293 acres, part of the original Huyler
estate, which was divided into 3 portions, located 1 1/2
miles from Hyde Park, N. Y. This tract has I375 ft. on both
sides of Albany Post Road and over 700 on the Hudson River.
The property slopes upward from the river to the road and
has many fine oaks, maples and other shade trees, and a
section of young growth of ash. There are beautiful views
of river and mountains from the site of the
old house. 2 ponds and a brook could be utilized in the
construction of a lake or large pool. The land is well
suited for development purposes; the location is good, the
land high with extensive views, and there are many suitable
sites for the construction of houses. Clubs include the
Pough-
keepsie and Tivoli Country Clubs and Staatsburg Golf Club.
Hiking, hunting, fishing, boating, skiing, skating and
iceboating are popular sports activities. Grammar school at
Hyde Park, high school at Staatsburg (3 miles) and shopping
center at Poughkeepsie (7 1/2 miles). About 81 miles to N.
Y. C.
 
Directions for reaching property: North on Post Rd., for 1
1/2 miles from Hyde Park corners; entrance on west side of
Post Rd.
 
E.M. LIVINGSTON