Katonah, New York Relocation Guide
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Population: 2,463 Located in Westchester County
Katonah is one of three hamlets within the township of Bedford. There is a bustling town center with many restored Victorian buildings which house the town's shops and boutiques. The homes right in town are on small plots of land and are mostly Victorian or colonial in style. There are many residential areas surrounding the town where property sizes range in size from 1 acre to upwards of 25 acres. Prices range from $500,000 up into the multi-million dollar range. Katonah is the essence of country living, with residents who are both sophisticated and dedicated to the town. There is no lack of cultural activity, for Katonah is home to two famous cultural centers. The Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts is internationally known for it's fine musical events, and the Katonah Museum of Art has changing exhibits of contemporary and period art. The John Jay Homestead, home of John Jay, the first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court and second governor of New York, is an historic site that has been restored and furnished with original family heirlooms and a collection of portraits by renowned American painters such as Gilbert Stuart. The town also has many choices for dining, including " The Blue Dolphin" whose owners hail from Capri. The restaurant serves delicious Italian cuisine and seafood in a restored classic diner. Italian opera provides the background. Education: There are four elementary schools, one middle school and one high school included in the Katonah-Lewisboro school district, which is a well respected and sought after school system. Rippowam Cisqua is a private school in Bedford for grades K-9 and the Harvey School in Katonah serves grades 6-12 Recreation: The Katonah Village Park has four tennis courts, two paddle courts, a swimming pool, and a softball field. Activities include summer camp for children and a summer swim team. Transportation: Major highways include I-684, and The Saw Mill River Parkway. The Harlem line of Metro-North has a train station in Katonah, commuting time is approximately one hour by train, 15 to 20 minutes to White Plains by car, and 20 minutes to Westchester Airport by car. Shopping: Katonah has a Natural Foods Market, 2 Hardware stores, 2 Gourmet meat and Produce Markets, Gourmet Take-out and Catering, An Old Fashioned Department Store, and many one of a kind boutiques. Services: Katonah Village Library, Katonah Volunteer Fire Department and Ambulance Corp., Katonah and Mt. Kisco Medical Groups, Northern Westchester Hospital Center. |
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