Harrison-Purchase NY Real Estate
Residential Grace, City Sophistication
The Community
Blending the best of town and country, Harrison is a
predomimantly residential town which quietly grants
every modern amenity. Within a carefully protected
rural atmosphere of tree-lined streets, the relaxation of
luxurious estate type living harmoniously coexists
with Harrison's "Platinum Mile", where numerous large concerns such as
Texaco, IBM and Pepsico have established corporate offices.
Sophisticated employment opportunities and outstanding shopping
are also available in neighboring White Plains. Harrison shelters
a population of 25,620 within twenty-two square miles, the distance
founder John Harrison could gallop that day in 1696 when he bought the
land from the Siwanoy Indians. Its northern section, known as Purchase,
has a reputation as a priviledged area of fine estate homes.
Educational and Cultural Facilities
Harrison Central School District's four Elementary Schools have twice
received the United States Office of Education Excellence Award,
recognition given to schools ranking in the 99th percentile nationwide.
Harrison High School's four-acre campus also provides superior
educational programs. Outstanding private schools include the
420-student Keio Academy, a high school affiliated with Tokyo's
Keio University. The New York State University at Purchase and
Manhattanville College (site of New York University's Stern School of
Business) provide superb opportunities for advanced degrees and
contribute greatly to Harrison's thriving cultural life.
Recreational Facilities
Home of the famous Buick Golf Classic, Harrison's fine recreational
facilities include five private Country Clubs with golf courses.
Eighty acres of park land, many tennis courts, three swimming pools and
extensive supervised programs add other opportunities for leisure enjoyment.
The lovely Silver Lake Preserve invites swimming, boating, camping and
hiking.
Transportation
Only 23 miles north of New York City, Harrison is a short 36 minute
commute via Metro-North express train. Interstate Routes 87 and 287
and the Saw Mill Parkway provide convenient access to Westchester's
extensive network of major roads.
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