5253 Sycamore Ave

This circa 1852 remarkable stone carriage house is located in the Estate Area of Riverdale and just minutes to Manhattan. Masterfully renovated and restored as an extraordinary single family home under the aegis of renowned architect John B. Murray. Stately foyer is flanked by a library/office with a wood burning fireplace. Sunlit living room with a wood burning fireplace, a large dining room and extraordinary sun room rotunda evocative of a Victorian greenhouse. The sun room, with its custom windows, brings in remarkable light, and adds substantially to living-entertaining space. Also on the first floor is a terrific eat-in kitchen with pietra cardoza counters and chef's appliances. On the second floor, a large master suite/custom marble bath/fabulous closets, a second den suite bedroom, 2 additional bedrooms & a hall bath. Garden level offers an additional bedroom, 2 additional full baths, a 2nd family room with fireplace, and windowed exercise room. Walk out to a cobblestone terrace. Attached two car garage. Five minutes to Metro North and buses. Near schools, houses of worship, parks and shopping. Easy access to parkway. A short 20 minute drive to Lincoln Center.