1503 Old Orchard St
West Harrison, NY 10604
Straus Estate - Cluster Development / Hotel · Land For Sale · 8.00 AC

An 8 acre lot ideal for a single family home, a cluster housing community or Health Retreat / Country Hotel. The estate is complete with a private spring-fed lake, sandy beach and club house less than 40 minutes from NYC. This secluded gated estate features spectacular land and is surrounded by 490 acres of conservation. The property overlooks a dramatic quarry with pristine water for swimming, fishing and boating. For the nature enthusiasts, a walking trail meanders the property. The lot is ideal subject to planning consent to build 14 single family homes and 8 apartments with a total of 40,000 Sqft along with a 1, 300 sqft waterfront beach cottage with indoor/outdoor fireplaces and sits just 20 feet from the lake as the club house. Alternatively the original 1930s Strauss house could be refurbished into an incredible private residence or country retreat hotel. The storied property was originally owned by the Straus family of Macy's Department stores and then purchased by the Hearst family. Ground has been excavated next to the main house for a one-of-a-kind 60 infinity pool floating above the lake and overlooking the granite cliffs. Stables, staff quarters and garages grandfathered and may be re-built.