Did you know that just outside the Town of Bedford - Northeast of Katonah - there is an enclave of homes surrounding “Lake Katonah” in the Town of Lewisboro?

Many of them were built as summer homes back in the 1930s and now have been winterized for year-round use. Over time properties were divided and new homes were built - so every era of American homes is represented there. No cookie cutter houses or McMansions! There are some especially charming ones that are very idyllic.

I was once showing my then very young children my new discovery on a Sunday ride (that sounds very 30s as well!) when we heard a distant chorus singing “The Sound of Music.” The lilting voices just traveled through the summer air. It was a private outdoor concert held at one of the homes there. Guests were seated at round tables on the various terraces and patios of the property. The chorus members were dressed in long white gowns.

Many of you by now may realize my obsession with The Sound Of Music - my trips to Salzburg and naming my small & white Bichon - “Edelweiss.” Sometimes he is “clean and bright” - and he is ALWAYS happy to greet me!

The residents are a very interesting mix of full time and weekend homeowners. Many are from New York City. There is a very charming log cabin clubhouse on the shores of the lake, a playground and a tennis court. There are day camps and activities for the children and community barbecues/get togethers for all of the residents. The clubhouse may also be reserved for private parties as well.

It is also a wonderful walking community - with or without your dog in tow.

There are some very charming homes on the market there right now - one having been an Inn and is now a wonderful 5 bedroom 4 bath totally renovated home!

The children are in the Katonah Lewisboro School district. The Metro North Station is in Goldens Bridge - the stop right before or after Katonah - and is about 1 hr to New York City. The hamlet of Katonah, The Katonah Museum of Art, plus 684 and The Saw Mill are all just minutes away.

If you would like to discover Lake Katonah just let me know!

Posted By: Karen Benvin Ransom