1262 Richmond Terrace

Rare Opportunity ! The Historic Kreuzer-Pelton Home in Randall Manor /West New Brighton is for sale. This is a once in a lifetime chance to own a beautiful home that is both on The National Registry of Historic Places and a designated New York City Landmark. This 3500 sq. ft. home is situated on a sprawling 14,0000 sq. ft. approx. property with a variety of trees, hedged landscaping for privacy. This fieldstone Dutch influenced home was built in 3 stages , from a modest two room cottage with bedroom garret in 1722, to a larger 1.5 story center hall stone house and finally in 1836 a two story brick extension was added to the main house. During the American Revolution, General Cortlandt Skinner, Commander of the American Loyalists maintained the house as his headquarters. Prince William Henry of the Royal Navy ( who later became King William IV, and was succeeded by Queen Victoria) was occasionally a guest of General Skinner. With its fascinating history the house is by no means just a curio/museum piece but a welcoming, well maintained home that has been in the same family for over 70 years. It is a legal two family house but is currently being used as one family and has updated kitchen and bathrooms and a real sense of place with original details throughout the home from wide plank floors, original doors, woodwork and three marble fireplaces. The house flows well and has different layout options for various living arrangements. On the main floor is the rear entry of the house with a separate address 14 Pelton Avenue and the 1836 brick addition. Upon entering the renovated kitchen, this leads to the formal dining room, a very large living room, the original formal entry, a den/home office and additional smaller sitting room in the original 1722 cottage. Behind this sitting room is a full laundry/ utility room with a Victorian era stove. There is an additional staircase to the second floor garret/ attic. There are multiple exits to the back garden, front lawn and two rear porches. On the second floor of this rambling home youll find 5 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. The master bedroom has an original stone fireplace and a virtual en suite bathroom with subway tiles, shower and pedestal sink. There are dormer windows allowing natural light, views of the Kill Van Kull, boatyards, surrounding gardens and wide plank original floors. Good closet space with a walk in closet off the bedroom and generous rooms that can accommodate wardrobes. One of the bedrooms is set up as an extra utility room with cabinets and a sink/ additional plumbing. The grounds and gardens surrounding the house provide plenty of privacy and there is a large clapboard utility shed for all your gardening needs. There are also 2 unfinished basements and the boiler ( oil heat ) has been well maintained and electrical work have been recently updated with new panels. This corner home is conveniently located just a few blocks from Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Gardens with its, Staten Island Museum, Noble Maritime Collection, Childrens Museum, Scholar Garden, and Newhouse Galleries. Even closer is Walker Park with its Tennis Courts, Soccer/ Baseball fields and playground. Shopping is close by on Forest and Castleton Avenues and the Staten Island Ferry is 10 minutes by car or a short bus ride. To really appreciate this genuinely one of a kind home, it needs to be seen in person. $825,000$5124 annual taxes By appointment only.