At a short distance above the village landing, facing the post road, is the old Manor hall. The present front was erected cir. 1745, the rear at a much earlier period, which is reported to have been built soon after the Philipse family purchased here, A. D, 1682. Although the favorite residence at first, appears to have been Castle Philipse, in Sleepy Hollow.

The front of the Manor hall presents quite a handsome elevation for a country residence of the olden time.

It is built in the Dutch style, so fashionable at that period ; its roof is surmounted by a heavy line of balustrade forming a terrace, that commands extensive views of the river.

The principal entrance is through the eastern porch, ornamented with light columns and corresponding pilasters. There are likewise two porches on the eastern front, looking upon the lawn. The interior is fitted up with wainscoated walls, ceilings highly ornamented in arbesque work, and carved marble mantels. The view from the south, commands the old stone mill, village spires, and the wooded banks of Philips's point. On the west, beautiful prospects of the dock and river ; on the east, a verdant lawn skirted by garden terraces, horse chesnuts and the main road, above which rises Locust hill.

The hall is capacious, and its wide staircase with antique balustrades and banister, has a fine effect. The bedrooms are large panelled apartments with old fashioned fire-places faced in Dutch tile, representing thereon, Scripture stories with appropriate references.