Mountain peaks, dank gorges, pristine lakes, tarns and wild moorlands extend triumphantly from the Great Western Tiers in the north to Derwent Bridge on the Lyell Hwy in the south.

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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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The scenery is spectacular, full of jagged 10, 000-foot peaks, pristine glacial lakes and lily-white snowfields, punctuated by the odd elk or moose.

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For the damsels in distress, slower-paced fun can be had with a stroll around the grounds, which contain tropical gardens, cascading waterfalls, serene lakes, and pristine pools, or a leisurely day on the sands with a good beach read.

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