472 West 143rd Street

This Rare 4400SF limestone single family house designed by historic architect John P. Leo is sunny and stunning and will transport you back to Victorian times. Dripping with museum quality restored original details from 1895 this is a once in a lifetime opportunity to live in this quality of home at this price in this prime location right off serene residential Convent Avenue. There are incredible original finds throughout including original gas fireplace mantles with original beveled mirrors, exposed brick, oversized original pocket doors, original glass and brass hardware, wooden dentil molding a beautiful original claw foot tub, and so much more. The 28 x 16.4 South facing garden level is a perfect spot to sip a cup of tea or glass of wine while you relax watching the beautiful Cardinals, Robins and Blue jays fly by. Currently set up as a single family home the garden level could be flexible and transform into a one-bedroom rental unit if you chose. Live near where the Broadway show Hamilton was written. This house is in very good condition. There are 2.5 baths (potential for 3.5bths) One of which (The Master Bath) has recently been renovated with new marble floors and subway tile with mosaic inset and new rain shower fixture. The oversized 20x15 Almond colored kitchen was redone in 1984. This wonderful warm kitchen is so large that many Multi-Generational Thanksgiving meals have been hosted here. If you love historic details you will love 472 West 143rd. This wonderful home is right near the Train lines A,B,C,D @ 145th (ST. NIC) as well as the #1 train @ BWAY (multiple bus lines 101,100 & 104) Right nearby City College , and the famous Alexander Hamilton Grange as well as the over the top RiverBank State Park with an Olympic SIze indoor Pool (Riverside @ 144th ). There are great Parks including St. Nicholas and Jackie Robinson , and many warm & wonderful Restaurants including the fabulous Sugar Hill Cafe. NEW TO MARKET ! Good luck!