Your Guide to Buying a Home in Bedford, NY

Buying a Home in Bedford, New York

Bedford is located in Westchester County

Population: 16,906 The township of Bedford includes the Hamlets of Bedford Hills, Bedford Village and Katonah. Bedford is a town of rolling hills, woods and open land, with much of the land protected by four acre zoning. It 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 Bedford is home to two famous cultural centers. The Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts is internationally known for its fine musical events. The Katonah Museum of Art has changing exhibits of Contemporary and Period Art. Many smaller-scale concerts and presentations take place at the John Jay Homestead. The town also has many choices for fine dining, including Bistro 22, providing fine French cuisine in an atmosphere of intimacy.

Services and Facilities
Bedford Village Volunteer Fire and Medical Emergency Department, Bedford Village Free Library, U.S. Post Office, Northern Westchester Medical Center, and the Mount Kisco and Katonah Medical Groups.

Recreation
The Bedford Village Memorial Park sprawls over 26 acres and has four tennis courts, two paddle tennis courts, a swimming pool, bath house, snack bar, softball field, Little League field, all purpose blacktop area, small dammed creek for boating and fishing, children's playground, covered pavilion for barbecues, picnic area with outdoor grills and physical fitness parcours. Private clubs and associations in Bedford are the Bedford Golf and Tennis Club and the Bedford Riding Lanes Association. The BLRA is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the open spaces that have always characterized Bedford. Specifically, the goal of the BLRA is to maintain and extend a system of over 200 miles of trails which are used primarily for horseback riding, walking and cross-country skiing. The Bedford Golf and Tennis club offers 147 acres of golf, over ten clay tennis courts and swimming facilities. The Mianus River Gorge offers hiking and picnicking in beautiful woodlands and is a short 10-minute drive from nearly anywhere in Bedford.

Shopping
Bedford has antique stores, a hardware store, a pharmacy, deli/grocery stores, boutiques, banks, restaurants, hair salons and service stations. There are three shopping malls located close to Bedford.

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