351 West 245th Street, HOUSE

This stately home surrounded by lawns, mature trees and plantings is located on a quiet corner in heart of the Fieldston private community. At entry is a dramatic central hall with sweeping curved staircase. Arched doorways topped by sunburst windows lead to a formal parlor and to the dropped living room and sunroom beyond. The generously-sized living room has wood-burning fireplace, and the full-heated sunroom has brick floor and more sunbursts over six French doors to open to the garden in season. There is also a formal dining room, and the kitchen is newly renovated with marble countertops and white cabinetry. Between kitchen and dining room is a pantry hallway which extends kitchen workspace with more marble countertops, drawers and glass-front cabinets. The main floor also has a full bath, bedroom or home office and maid's room. There is a second "back" staircase to the second floor with four well-sized bedrooms, all with good cross ventilation and generous closets, and a hall bath renovated with deep red tile. The master bedroom is commodious, with ensuite master bath and a charming window seat. At the back door from the kitchen to the driveway is more cabinetry and shelves and a second refrigerator. The driveway and attached garage can accommodate several cars. The basement has laundry room and storage. This house has efficient gas heating and two-zone central air conditioning. The Fieldston private community maintains its own streets with a security service. Easy access to all transportation. This special home is available July 1, 2017 to rent at $8000.