Welcome to 143 East Middle Patent Road in Bedford, New York-an extraordinary private retreat where contemporary living meets preserved natural landscape. While photographs offer a glimpse, the experience of the property-its scale, privacy, and stillness-can only be fully understood in person.
Set on 4.19 secluded acres, the residence overlooks a serene sylvan pond, revived with an active spring feed. The water invites quiet moments by the pond's edge, picnics in nature, or canoeing across its calm surface. The property is fully surrounded by mature woods and directly borders a 72-acre nature preserve, offering uninterrupted views of rocky hillside and untouched forest. A long, private driveway reinforces the sense of arrival and complete privacy.
The home is equally compelling across seasons-whether enclosed in winter snowfall or opened fully in summer to indoor-outdoor living. Storms, stillness, and shifting seasonal light all become part of the daily backdrop.
Built in 1986, this 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom contemporary offers an open floor plan designed for entertaining and comfortable everyday living. It serves equally well as a full-time residence or weekend retreat for New York City buyers seeking privacy, nature, and convenience in Westchester County, just minutes from Bedford Center in Bedford, New York and its restaurants and amenities, with nearby rail access at Mount Kisco, New York providing a direct connection to Manhattan.
Interior spaces include a walk-out lower level, two-car garage, and extensive on-site parking. The lower level adds approximately 600 square feet of finished space, including a gym and laundry area, bringing total living area to approximately 3,529 square feet.
A comprehensive renovation elevates the home throughout, including all new water filtration systems, windows, doors, floors, insulation, and a fully redesigned fireplace featuring blackened steel and a solid brass gas hood. The kitchen is finished in solid walnut, and all bathrooms have been fully renovated. The primary suite includes heated bathroom floors and a custom California Closets walk-in system valued at approximately $25,000.
Outdoor improvements include a newly constructed deck overlooking the grounds and a revived pond supported by an active spring feed that enhances both its natural beauty and ecological character. The home is also equipped with 3-zone heating for year-round comfort.
Tax details are as follows: Town and County (2026) $6,238.95, School Taxes (2025-2026) $13,535.08, Total Gross Taxes $19,774.03, STAR exemption reduces taxes by $1,062 bringing the total to $18,712.03, and Senior STAR reduction $2,457.
Bedford Village continues to evolve with renewed energy, including destinations such as Mast Market and OHHO at the old firehouse, while maintaining its historic charm and character.
This is a property defined not only by its improvements and setting, but by its rare sense of privacy, presence, and permanence.
Enjoy a glass of cold lemonade on the deck, where time slows and the landscape speaks for itself. Sunrises and Sunsets included.
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