Today, the 2, 600-acre gated enclave, situated some 45 minutes from mid-town Manhattan, boasts century-old trees, three pristine lakes, an 18-hole golf course, and a number of Gilded-Age mansions designed by well-known architects of the day.

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This exclusive 2, 600-acre gated enclave 40 miles and some 45 minutes from mid-town Manhattan, nestled in the Ramapo Mountains, boasts 100 year-old trees, three pristine lakes, an 18-hole golf course, and a significant spectrum of European-style architecture.

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Fortunately, the namesake three private lakes don't present too much of a water hazard on this USGA-rated 18-hole course.

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