Bedford Corners

Bedford Corners is one of four hamlets the greater town of Bedford, NY, famous for the old oak tree that is 300 years old, which can be found stil standing on the beautiful windy backroad Rt. 22. (The tree was actually used as a stopping point for Minute Men during the Revolution.)

The hamlet, while it may appear isolated, is only minutes away from the busy town of Mount Kisco, where you can find a train station and many restaurant varieties like Leftis Gyro and Gerardo’s Pizza, as well as adorable cafes with cute names like “Mango,” “Cafe of Love” and “Lexington Square”. (There’s also a Starbucks and lots of places to get your hair done.) You’ll find most of your shopping options here as well, since there is a huge Mrs. Greens, a grocery store, and an antique shop famous for its incredible selection, The Elephant’s Trunk, which can be found across from the newly-renovated library. Bedford Hills Shopping Center also has your neighborhood A&P and the family-friendly Panera’s Bread. Bedford also has a McDonald’s, which can be located on Bedford Road (also Rt. 117), as well as an Applebee’s, a Boston Market, a Dunkin’ Donuts, a Chase, a Khol’s and a Pier 1, all located on the same road.

If you’re in the mood to read, try the adorable, charming Bedford Free Library, which actually looks like a house, complete with white picket fence. You can also see movies at Clearview’s Bedford Playhouse, located on Old Post Road, or the neighboring town of Mount Kisco’s small theater as well.

Bedford Corners, being part of Bedford, is served by Bedford School District and the Katonah-Lewisboro District, both very prestigious schools that guarantee plenty of extracurricular activities to help keep kids busy, as well as a top-quality education (some of the best in the country). While the cost of living isn’t cheap (homes are priced generally around 2 million, and the taxes are high), it’s very safe to live here and there’s always something to do: like taking in a show, or being out and about enjoying nature in the gorgeous woods and fields that surround the untouched beauty of the area. It’s a great mixture of country and suburbia that has the best of both worlds, and is very family-friendly to boot. (The area's zip code is the same as Mount Kisco's, and Mount Kisco's post office also services Bedford Corners.) You're likely to find lots of peace and quiet here, which can be a blessing for some, but may be a drawback for others. Really, it all boils down to what kind of lifestyle you're looking for, and Bedford Corners might just be the exact fit for you!

Bedford Corners is a small predominantly residential hamlet located in the southeast corner of the town of Bedford, NY. It has much of the same bucolic charm, small town feel and prestige of Bedford and its sister hamlets, with the inclusion of a few more mid-scale and slightly more affordable homes. Bedford Corners is home to Stonecrest, a historic home from 1879 which is famous for being in the unusual Stick-Eastlake style and is on the National Historic Registry. Other than that, it is mostly a quiet corner and should be enjoyed as such. The good news is one need not go far to enjoy the wealth of varied amenities.

In parent town Bedford, you have The Bedford Post Inn, a luxury inn with a yoga studio, daily classes, cool workshops and special events. This is where Richard Gere and his wife have their farm to table restaurant, The Farmhouse, with its excellent a la carte dinner and tasting menus which have received much critical praise. The Barn with its rustic beams and more casual vibe is the more affordable dining option and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other great restaurants in the area include the famous La Cremaillere (one of the most beloved irestaurants n the nation according to Town and Country Magazine), The Meeting House Restaurant, Ristorante Lucia, Bistro Twenty-Two and Bedford Gourmet.

In Katonah, there are also wonderful restaurants including Blue Dolphin Ristorante, Katonah Bar and Grille, Jimmy's Pub, Wooden Nickle, La Famiglia, Deer Park Tavern, Willy Nick's, Muscoot Inn, Tengda Asian Bistro, the cool Perk's Coffee shop, Peppino's Restaurant in the historic train station and Katonah Restaurant where you can have a pretty stellar breakfast all the live long day.

As for Bedford Hills dining, you will find Nino’s, a popular family-friendly Italian restaurant where you just might have some celebrity sightings as you relish the kitchen's excellent pasta dishes and sumptuous veal. There is also a nice Shop Rite for your grocery needs with a nearby Panera Bread. Bedford Hills also has Gianfranco’s Pizza, Kicho Japanese Bistro, Bedford Diner and Restaurant, Salsa Fresco and yes, even a McDonalds.

And don't forget, the corners are bordered by the eclectic and varied village of Mount Kisco with its array of fabulous restaurants, as well.

In immediate Bedford Hills there is Kohl’s Department Store, a Marshall’s Shoe Store, Bedford House and Country Willow, which are both lovely home furnishing stores, a gift shop called James, Kitch n’ Kaffe, which is a housewares and kitchen supply store, Pedigree Ski Shop, a cool consignment shop called Penny Pincher, several fashion boutiques, a golf store and Wild Birds Unlimited Nature Shop. Shopping can also be found in Katonah on Katonah Ave with its cute selection of antiques, consignment and home furnishing stores, gift shops, children’s, men's and women's fashion boutiques, a card/stationary store, a beauty lounge, a book and music store, a jewelry store and a hardware store.

For your entertainment needs or a quick cultural fix, Bedford Village is home to Bedford Playhouse, a two theatre movie house. Bedford Hills has a wonderful community theatre that hosts fantastic plays and Broadway musicals. Katonah harbors the one of a kind Caramoor Center for Music and Arts, an exquisite Mediterranean-style villa set amongst stunning grounds and gardens. Chamber music concerts are held in Rosen Hall and an outdoor music festival is held out of doors under a big white tent and features everything from opera to bluegrass to jazz. The Katonah Museum hosts ten to twelve outstanding exhibitions each year.

There are quite a few pleasant outdoor recreational opportunities in the general area, as well. Rosaforte Park has playing fields and a picnic area. Beaver Dam Sanctuary Park has walking trails and a designated dog park called Canine Commons, open to town of Bedford residents only. Bedford Hills Park and Bedford Memorial Park both have swimming pools and tennis courts. Bedford Hills is also home to the GlenArbor Golf Club, considered to be one of the finest and most beautiful golf courses in the world. Bedford Village has a country club.

Bedford Corners is quite safe and the crime rate is relatively low.

Bedford Corners is part of the Bedford School System which is considered to be terrific. The median SAT score of Fox Lane High School students is 1631.

The median household income is about $150,000. The median home value is roughly $725,434 and the median rental rate is about $2,000.

The Bedford area is 79% White, 12% Hispanic, 5% Black and 3% Asian.

The population of greater Bedford is approximately 18,133 with the median age being 41.