3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1600SF with finished basement - $769,000
Ideally located in the sought-after Country Club section of the Bronx, this stunning fully detached single-family home has been lovingly renovated to offer modern updates while retaining its old-world charm.
Enter through the foyer that can double as a sunroom...
...or a place for piano lessons!
Then discover an open and airy main floor drenched in natural light, with beautiful hardwood floors...
...and a show-stopping wood-burning fireplace. So cozy!
The dining area features a chic light fixture and ample room to host family dinners - there's even room to add another table to create L-shaped seating for a crowd!
A Kitchen to Die For!
Speaking of family dinners, have a seat at the counter and chat with the cook in this recently updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances (including a newer Bosch dishwasher) granite countertops and a gorgeous farmhouse sink. Thanks to the open floorplan, the cook is always part of the party!
Second Floor
Upstairs you'll find 3 generous bedrooms including a spacious primary bedroom with room for a seating area and tv...
...and a lovely front dressing area with two huge mirrored closets on either side. There is also a third closet in the rear of the bedroom.
Bedroom #2 is currently serving as a light-filled home office with tons of storage...
...and Bedroom #3 feels extra charming thanks to the crown molding, chair rail and stained glass light fixture.
There's also an updated full bath with subway tile, a marble-topped vanity, ample storage and modern fixtures for a spa-like feel.
Finished Basement with full bath & laundry room
The enormous finished basement provides endless opportunities for additional living space - whether for a guest suite, a home office, or just more space to hang out and add your artistry to the chalkboard wall!
There's an updated bath with a walk-in shower and a laundry area with a brand-new washing machine – there’s even the possibility to create a private basement entrance through the back door of the home.
The Backyard Oasis
Relax under the pergola in the secluded grassy backyard with privacy fences on both sides, ensuring your view is of the blooming flowers in the planters and not your neighbors! Plant fruit, veggies, herbs or flowers in the raised garden bed - or if gardening isn't your thing, add a swingset, a pool or a patio - the possibilities are endless!
You could even add a gate to enclose the backyard so children or pets can roam freely (while you keep an eye on them from the kitchen window.) The single car detached garage provides even more storage - or take advantage of the beautiful side-entry french doors and create an outdoor cabana!
There is parking for one car in the shared driveway (the entry to the garage along the house is too narrow to fit a car, although a motorcycle would work perfectly.) There is also ample street parking on the quiet tree-lined street that has no through traffic -it's a side street where the only reason to drive down it is if you live here.
Enduring Peace of Mind
The home has been meticulously maintained, including a newly refurbished chimney and a roof that’s only 6 years old with a 50 year guarantee that can be transferred to the new owner. All yearly maintenance has been done, including furnace tune-up, gutter cleaning, and snaking the main sewer line. All that's left is for you to move in and make it your own!
A Perfect Location
Ideally located just 9 miles from Manhattan with quick access to highways and an easy walk to the 6 train and express busses, it's a commuter's dream! (There's also the Bx24 bus just 2 blocks away that will ferry you to Pelham Bay on days you don't want to walk.) Just steps from Pelham Bay Park, you’ll enjoy an abundance of green spaces, playgrounds, equestrian trails, a golf course and a track.
Are you a boater? There is a marina a block away, and it's a quick ride to City Island - a former fishing village with yacht clubs, waterfront restaurants and quaint shops.
And then there's Orchard Beach with its beautiful views, basketball /handball courts and the
newly renovated Pavillion. It’s a great place to sunbathe, walk the promenade,
explore multiple nature trails and even enjoy canoeing and kayaking on the
“lagoon.” Pro tip: parking is free Sept-May!
How about shopping? Check out the Bay Plaza Mall just minutes away with everything you could ever ask for, including Macy's, The Apple Store, LA Fitness gym (with a pool), movie theater, restaurants...the list is endless.
Let's talk schools -there's good local options both public & private (including PS 71 for K-8), and thanks to all the transportation options there is access to a wide array of highly rated city-wide NYC public schools including The Anderson School, Hunter College High School, the High School of American Studies, Bronx Science, Townsend Harris , and Bard High School Early College.
Get on your bike (or lace up your walking shoes) and enjoy the car-free Bronx Greenway connecting you from Pelham Bay Park to Van Cortlandt Park...be sure to check out the Bronx Zoo, Botanical Gardens, and the legendary
Arthur Avenue (Little Italy in the Bronx) along the way.
The Perennial Flower Show
The garden is designed to bloom in stages, so there's always beauty to enjoy! Spring kicks off with the White Dogwood Tree & Grape Hyacinth in the front planter...
...followed by Pink Azalea and Purple Bearded Iris.
May welcomes multiple varieties of
Clematis climibng up the trellises and June features show-stopping hydrangeas that bloom all summer long. They are all like old friends returning year after year!
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Not Your Average "FSBO"
With a background in media and marketing and a trusted real-estate attorney to handle the paperwork, we'll make sure the process goes smoothly from the first showing to the closing handshake. We'll cover the buyer's agent commission so there is nothing standing in the way of you and your dream home!