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Welcome to Orange County, New York! The Orange County that grows apples, not oranges!

Categories: Available Homes, Energy Efficient, High Performance Home, Highgrove, Home Buying, Orange County, Rieger Homes, The Hills at Goshen, Uncategorized | Posted: December 3, 2012

The Cambridge FarmhouseRieger Homes, a new home builder in the Hudson Valley for over 50 years, is proud to call Orange County, NY home and so will you.  Situated between the noble Hudson and Delaware Rivers, Orange County New York is a great location to live and one of the fastest growing suburbs of metropolitan New York City.  Several of its strengths include its high quality of living; strong local economy; commutability to New York City and Albany; and of course, the beauty of the countryside.  Rieger Homes has been and continues to be an important part of the growth of Orange County by working to create beautiful neighborhoods that complement the natural landscape. Over the years we have seen the County grow from a rural area to a vibrant mix of towns, villages, residential communities, scenic parks, orchards and farmland.  As Orange County continues to grow, it has integrated many of the amenities of a metropolitan area into its beautiful country roots.  We invite you to learn more about and visit our Orange County neighborhoods, The Hills at Goshen and Highgrove, which is coming soon to Washingtonville, NY.

The Davenport II FarmhouseTHE HILLS AT GOSHEN. Historic Goshen, NY is home to The Hills at Goshen, an enclave of beautiful single family residences nestled in rolling hills in the center of Orange County.  Known for its picturesque historic buildings and architecture, the Village of Goshen is also the county seat.  The well respected Chester Union Free School District offers strong academics and a wide variety of sports and clubs and student government.  Home prices start at $389,900 with a wide variety of home styles and floor plans available.  For more information about The Hills at Goshen, please visit its page on our website, The Hills at Goshen or contact our representatives Randye Ackerman at randyeackerman@frontiernet.net or Ralph Fleming at ralph.fleming@prudentialserls.com.

The KentHIGHGROVE Coming Soon!  Highgrove is a splendid community located in the historic Village of Washingtonville.  The environs are gorgeous, with the Ramapo Mountains and the Schunnemunk Ridge providing beautiful mountain vistas.  For updates on Highgrove, please continue to visit its page on our website Highgrove or contact us and we will be happy to keep you informed.

MORE ABOUT ORANGE COUNTY

Orange County is home to approximately 175 historic places.  Points of interest include the United States Military Academy at West Point; the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor; the Harness Racing Museum and Hall of Fame; Brotherhood Winery, America’s oldest winery; Storm King Arts Center; Museum Village; and many homesteads and buildings.  If you prefer more current history, the home of Orange County Choppers, a reality TV show is in Newburgh, NY.  Outdoor recreation includes hikes on the Appalachian Trail and Black Rock Preserve, cruises down the Hudson River or picnics and athletic games at state, county or local parks.  Take a hayride to pick apples or pumpkins from family owned farms.  Visit the local farmer’s market.  Festivals and fairs offer fun, amusement and entertainment almost year-round. Spend the day at an art museum, gallery or theatre.  Restaurants are many and vary from casual to fine-dining.  If shopping is your sport, Woodbury Commons Premium Outlets, the Galleria at Crystal Run or Sugar Loaf are for you!

Rieger Homes is your Dutchess County new home builder and Orange County new home builder of choice. We have been a leading home builder in the Mid-Hudson Valley for over 50 years. A family owned company under its second generation of leadership, we are committed to building a successful relationship between our family of professionals and your family. Rieger Homes has developed its Energy Efficient, High Performance Home Program that utilizes energy efficient products and building practices in our homes and to make them as cost effective to maintain as possible. Our goal is to assist you and your family in building a new home of your dreams. We are proud of our superb reputation throughout New York’s beautiful Hudson Valley. We hope that your home purchase is an exciting and memorable event. We would love to be your builder! Please check out our beautiful neighborhoods and exciting homes and floor plans and contact us to plan your new home.  Happy home shopping!

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Welcome to Dutchess County!

Categories: Home Buying, Rieger Homes, Stratford Farms, The Legends, Uncategorized | Posted: November 26, 2012

The Homestead II Farmhouse at The Legends At Beekman Country ClubRieger Homes has been building new homes in Dutchess County in New York’s Hudson Valley for over 50 years. Dutchess County is a very popular destination for many homeowners due to its high quality of living, strong local economy and commutability to NYC and Albany . Rieger Homes has been and continues to be an important part of the growth of Dutchess County by working with towns and villages to create beautiful neighborhoods that compliment the natural landscape. Over the years we have seen the County grow from a rural area to a vibrant mix of towns, villages, residential communities, scenic parks, orchards and farmland. As Dutchess County continues to grow, it offers many of the amenities of a metropolitan area while holding onto its beautiful country roots. Currently, Rieger Homes is building new homes in two Dutchess County communities, Stratford Farms and The Legends at Beekman Country Club. Perhaps your new home is there!

Stratford Farms is a beautiful single family home community at the edge of the Town of Poughkeepsie, adjacent to Pleasant Valley. Rolling hills give way to glorious mountain views. The much-desired Arlington Central School District is one of the many wonderful attributes of Stratford Farms. The home prices start in the mid-$300,000’s and consist of colonial style homes with varied floor plans. For more information about Stratford Farms, please visit our website, www.riegerhomes.com or contact our representative Tina Townsend at Tina.Townsend@prudentialserls.com.

The Mayfair Georgian at The LegendsThe Legends at Beekman Country Club is the premier single family home community in Dutchess County located in beautiful East Fishkill. The Legends is adjacent to the Beekman Country Club, a 27 hole golf club and features wonderful 1-plus acre lots. The Legends is blessed with spectacular mountain views and great access to the Taconic State Parkway. The Wappinger Central School District is one of the most highly rated in the Hudson Valley and offers a wide range of academics, fine arts, athletics, clubs and activities. Legend’s impressive homes range in size from approximately 2600 square feet to 4150 square feet and more. Prices start in the mid-$500,000’s. For more information about The Legends at Beekman Country Club, please visit our website www.riegerhomes.com or contact our representative Betty Maddock at Betty.Maddock@prudentialserls.com.

MORE ABOUT DUTCHESS COUNTY:
On the bank of the magnificent Hudson River, Dutchess County New York is a wonderful area to live, play and work. Made up of rolling hills, fertile valleys and majestic mountains, Dutchess County is located in southeastern New York State in the beautiful Hudson Valley. Centered between New York City and Albany, New York’s State Capitol, Dutchess County offers an abundance of beauty and activities for a high quality of living.

Dutchess County is home to approximately 180 historical sites that allow you to step back in time from pre-Revolutionary war through the era of Franklin D. Roosevelt. Outdoor recreation includes strolls over the Walkway Over the Hudson, hikes on the Appalachian Trail, cruises down the Hudson River or picnics and athletic games in the local parks. Take a hayride to pick apples or pumpkins from family owned farms. Festivals and fairs offer fun, amusement and entertainment almost year-round. Spend the day at an art museum, gallery or theatre. Restaurants are many and vary from casual to fine-dining. The Culinary Institute of America has restaurants to fit everyone’s pallet. If sports is your ticket, the Hudson Valley Renegades are a minor league baseball team that plays at Dutchess Stadium; The Hudson Valley Bears belong to the Eastern Professional Hockey League (EPHL) and play at the Mid-Hudson Civic Center; and the Hudson Valley Hawks is part of the National Professional Basketball League with its home court in Beacon, New York.

Rieger Homes has been building dreams for our customers for over 50 years throughout Dutchess, Orange and Ulster Counties. We are very proud of our reputation as a quality new home builder and would like to help you to realize the home of your dreams. Rieger Homes includes the latest in energy efficient products and practices in our homes. The result is High Performance, Energy Efficient homes that support your lifestyle and keep utility costs down. Please check out our beautiful neighborhoods and exciting homes and floor plans and contact us to plan your new home. Happy home shopping!