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Pebble Notch Home Tour

cgrossman — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 02:56:33 +0000

The Pebble Notch neighborhood is one of the most desirable developments in Dix Hills. The great floor plans, spacious rooms, beautiful parklike properties and wonderful location within the "heart" of the Dix Hills, Half Hollow Hills School District have long made this a popular destination for home buyers. If you want more information about the Pebble Notch area - or any other home in Dix Hills/Melville, please call me at 631-493-0542. Enjoy the tour!

Summer Activities for Dix Hills & Melville residents.

cgrossman — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 20:43:26 +0000

Dix Hills and Melville residents are lucky during the summer months to have such easy access to both the North Shore beaches and the renowned ocean beaches on the South Shore. The Town of Huntington has 8 town beaches and they’re all open the end of May to Labor Day Weekend. The seasonal permit (for residents) is only $25 and can be obtained right at the beach with a valid driver’s license and car registration. You can find directions to the beaches and more information at the Town of Huntington’s website.

There are a myriad of summer activities sponsored by the Town of Huntington. From summer camps for children to lessons in belly dancing for adults to “Movies on the Lawn” to golf and swimming lessons – you’ll find it in the Summer Leisure Guide! Check it out! The services and facilities available to all residents is a big reason why people love to live in Huntington Township.

And, of course, the Huntington Arts Council sponsors the annual Summer Arts Festival in Heckscher Park every year. A highlight of the summer is to bring your lawn chair in the evening to sit with friends and neighbors to hear a concert in the park. The Council has a wonderful program scheduled for this year. Don’t miss it!

I found this beautiful video on You Tube which shows some of the lovely beaches and lighthouses on Long Island. I thought you might enjoy seeing and sharing it with your friends.

The Greens at Half Hollow

cgrossman — Wed, 21 May 2008 00:55:50 +0000

The most desirable over-55 community on Long Island is “The Greens” – located in Melville near LIE, exit 50 or NSP, exit 41. Residents of The Greens probably are unaware of its tumultuous history and how hard their nearby neighbors fought to see this development come to pass. (I flew back from Colorado during my summer vacation one year to speak at the Huntington Town Board Hearing before the vote to approve or disapprove the plans took place. After spending years with the local civic association fighting for this development, I wasn’t about to sit on the sidelines and not see the end result!) The success of The Greens is a tribute to all who believed that this was the right plan, at the right time, for our community.

There are many reasons that this development is so successful – the magnificent Clubhouse – where activities ranging from a gym and indoor pool to card rooms and meeting rooms – all providing opportunities for a broad range of interests; the Restaurant – a central place to meet friends and neighbors; the resort-sized pool area with lounge areas, plus the tennis courts and walking trails. And then there is The Greens Golf Course whose lovely vistas are enjoyed by both golfers and viewers alike. Gated with a staffed gate house to monitor those who enter and exit provides a secure environment for all the residents. View The Greens Photo Tour.

The varied housing styles allow many opportunities for ownership. The Villas, 2-home attached housing, some with basements are at the highest end. There are three models to choose from – the Florenza, the Viscaya, and the Valencia. Next are the Townhouses – four attached homes grouped together. The Mirasol are the units at the ends and the Medici are the 2 in the middle. There are two models for the Condo units – upper and lower for each the Caspian and the Cordova. Whichever model you choose you will enjoy being a part of this vibrant and active community. One other positive feature is that The Greens is part of the Half Hollow Hills School District – and as a resident you can utilize the Half Hollow Hills Library located nearby.

If you are interested in purchasing a home in The Greens, please contact me. There usually are several units for sale. There may be a few units for rent (1-year leases) also.

Dix Hills photo tour of some of the beautiful homes in the area.

admin — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 08:34:04 +0000

Driving around Dix Hills there are many beautiful homes to see!

During the last few years there have been changes to the look of many of the homes in Dix Hills. Some changes are cosmetic and some are grand-sized and elaborate. I took some photos as I drove through the Caledonia area, and the areas around Wolf Hill Road, Half Hollow Road and Vanderbilt Parkway. Hope you enjoy the photo tour! To my knowledge none of these homes are on the market – they’re just some homes that "caught my eye"! Click on Tour of Homes to view the slideshow. When you get to the web site you have to click on "Here" for a Virtual Walk-Thru to start the flash player

Half Hollow Hills School District Photos

admin — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 06:30:44 +0000

View some photos of the Half Hollow Hills School District in Dix Hills & Melville.

The weather has been so beautiful this fall – it’s been such a pleasure to be outdoors. To see photos of a few scenes taken around the Half Hollow Hills School District in Dix Hills and Melville click here. If you want to find out more information about the school district go to the district’s web site.