2011 SULLIVAN COUNTY SHOWCASE AWARDS
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2011 Sullivan County Showcase Awards
Honors Region’s Finest Homes
New York Couple’s Charming Cottage is Awarded Best
New Residential Construction 2010, under 2,500 sq. ft.
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2011 Sullivan County Showcase Awards
Honors Region’s Finest Homes
New York Couple’s Charming Cottage is Awarded Best
New Residential Construction 2010, under 2,500 sq. ft.
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Jeffrey And Norah Bradford’s Charming CottageWinner Of Best New Residential Construction
The 2011 Sullivan Showcase Awards will be announced this November, featuring the finest residential and commercial architecture that Upstate New York has to offer. Sullivan County has a rich history and abundant natural beauty and is most well known for the Upper Delaware Water Gap, one of the best trout fly-fishing rivers on the East Coast of the United States.
The town of Barryville, New York, situated in the Upper Delaware area, is an under-the-radar escape that is quickly gaining notoriety for its exquisite natural allure, combining stunning scenery (such as the drive through Hawk’s Nest on CR-97 and along the Delaware River heading North), extensive forest land, mountains and wildlife.
Artisans, craftsmen and specialty retailers are clustering in the area, including Elysian Fields lamb farm (which is served at the dinner tables of three Michelin star restaurants in New York City), the Brook House Art Gallery, owned by New Yorkers Janet Rutkowski and Walter Kenul, plus the River Market, owned by New York City event guru, Mark Veeder and the newly opened Region General store run by owner Bryce Boyd. Just a short drive away in Milford, PA, visitors can experience the Relais & Chateau listed Hotel Fauchère, which features a first-class formal dining room, a lively bistro-style restaurant, and a classic French patisserie. Or in nearby Hawley, PA, visitors can enjoy the luxury of the Travel + Leisure rated sixth best spa resort in the world, the Lodge at Woodloch. The hospitable Upper Delaware area frequently attracts celebrity visitors and settlers, such as actor Mark Ruffalo, Paul Newman, and Albert Hammond, Jr. of The Strokes. Historically, the area has seen such notable guests as Presidents Franklin D. Roosevelt and John F. Kennedy, Mae West, Babe Ruth and Andrew Carnegie to name a few.
Among the recipients of these prestigious awards last year in 2010 was a unique home built by a designer and builder of traditional homes with modern amenities in the Catskill Mountains, several of whose designs have reinvigorated the architectural landscape of Sullivan County real estate. Although up against four other nominations for Best New Residential Construction – Under 2,500 Square Feet, the winner was the cottage residence of New Yorkers Jeffrey & Norah Bradford, located in Barryville, NY.
The definition of country charm, this two-bedroom/two-bath cottage is complete with Craftsman-style columns, precise stonework and solid wood siding. Despite its traditional look, the home boasts modern state-of-the-art detailing and amenities, including spray-in foam insulation made from an organic soy compound, radiant heat and a system that contacts the owner or the heating fuel supply company when the temperature inside dips into dangerous territory (a must-have for the area’s year-round second-home owners). Less than two hours away from the city, the home possesses an uncomplicated yet chic design, hardwood flooring, finished basement and deck, fireplace and streaming sunlight from the windows in each room create an idyllic retreat from city life.
Providing a serene escape for those residing in bustling New York City, such homes are sought after by an extensive array of urban professionals that have come to Sullivan County in search of scenic homes. This style of design - combining tradition with modern materials, techniques, and technology - revisits the history of the area with the construction of country cottages and farmhouses that are inspired by the traditional building methods. With new home construction eliminating any old home worries, residents have the best of both worlds combining the beauty of early American architecture with its wide plank floors, fireplaces, painted salvaged wood ceilings, wrap-around porches, as well as modern luxuries such as whole-house audio, security systems, and modern kitchens.
Residential judges for the awards included Diane Deutsch of Preferred Homes & Properties, Joe Freda of Freda Real Estate, and Glenn Pontier of Sullivan Renaissance. For further information, please visit www.sullivanrenaissance.org.
The town of Barryville, New York, situated in the Upper Delaware area, is an under-the-radar escape that is quickly gaining notoriety for its exquisite natural allure, combining stunning scenery (such as the drive through Hawk’s Nest on CR-97 and along the Delaware River heading North), extensive forest land, mountains and wildlife.
Artisans, craftsmen and specialty retailers are clustering in the area, including Elysian Fields lamb farm (which is served at the dinner tables of three Michelin star restaurants in New York City), the Brook House Art Gallery, owned by New Yorkers Janet Rutkowski and Walter Kenul, plus the River Market, owned by New York City event guru, Mark Veeder and the newly opened Region General store run by owner Bryce Boyd. Just a short drive away in Milford, PA, visitors can experience the Relais & Chateau listed Hotel Fauchère, which features a first-class formal dining room, a lively bistro-style restaurant, and a classic French patisserie. Or in nearby Hawley, PA, visitors can enjoy the luxury of the Travel + Leisure rated sixth best spa resort in the world, the Lodge at Woodloch. The hospitable Upper Delaware area frequently attracts celebrity visitors and settlers, such as actor Mark Ruffalo, Paul Newman, and Albert Hammond, Jr. of The Strokes. Historically, the area has seen such notable guests as Presidents Franklin D. Roosevelt and John F. Kennedy, Mae West, Babe Ruth and Andrew Carnegie to name a few.
Among the recipients of these prestigious awards last year in 2010 was a unique home built by a designer and builder of traditional homes with modern amenities in the Catskill Mountains, several of whose designs have reinvigorated the architectural landscape of Sullivan County real estate. Although up against four other nominations for Best New Residential Construction – Under 2,500 Square Feet, the winner was the cottage residence of New Yorkers Jeffrey & Norah Bradford, located in Barryville, NY.
The definition of country charm, this two-bedroom/two-bath cottage is complete with Craftsman-style columns, precise stonework and solid wood siding. Despite its traditional look, the home boasts modern state-of-the-art detailing and amenities, including spray-in foam insulation made from an organic soy compound, radiant heat and a system that contacts the owner or the heating fuel supply company when the temperature inside dips into dangerous territory (a must-have for the area’s year-round second-home owners). Less than two hours away from the city, the home possesses an uncomplicated yet chic design, hardwood flooring, finished basement and deck, fireplace and streaming sunlight from the windows in each room create an idyllic retreat from city life.
Providing a serene escape for those residing in bustling New York City, such homes are sought after by an extensive array of urban professionals that have come to Sullivan County in search of scenic homes. This style of design - combining tradition with modern materials, techniques, and technology - revisits the history of the area with the construction of country cottages and farmhouses that are inspired by the traditional building methods. With new home construction eliminating any old home worries, residents have the best of both worlds combining the beauty of early American architecture with its wide plank floors, fireplaces, painted salvaged wood ceilings, wrap-around porches, as well as modern luxuries such as whole-house audio, security systems, and modern kitchens.
Residential judges for the awards included Diane Deutsch of Preferred Homes & Properties, Joe Freda of Freda Real Estate, and Glenn Pontier of Sullivan Renaissance. For further information, please visit www.sullivanrenaissance.org.
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