Property Description for 310 West 261st Street
Are you looking for more space indoors, a garden oasis outdoors, room for a home office, a garage, all in move-in condition, with the conveniences of being in NYC? Welcome to 310 W261st Street in historical North Riverdale, a classic home that has been thoughtfully redesigned and remodeled while maintaining its authentic charm, including beautiful original oak floors.
Enter through the front door and into the windowed sunporch, steps away from the large living room with a working fireplace. Your eye will instantaneously be drawn to the seamless flow into the dining room, the elegantly designed eat-in kitchen and the divided light French doors, beyond which you can see the deck and a gorgeous garden. The continuity of the space works extremely well, whether enjoying it quietly or with a crowd of friends. The kitchen features top of the line Kitchen Aid appliances, quartz countertops, hand-painted painted Italian subway tiles and an under-counter wine refrigerator. Enjoy natural light all day long and recessed lighting throughout. A beautiful staircase brings you up to 3 lovely bedrooms and a completely remodeled bathroom with porcelain tiles, 2 sinks, a heated towel rack and a bluetooth fan and speaker. The master bedroom easily accommodates a king size bedroom suite of furniture. The finished basement is conveniently accessed through the kitchen or an exterior side door, and offers you another room in which to play, exercise or create a quiet retreat. In addition, there is a spacious laundry room, storage room and a half bath. The house has an insulated attic that offers more storage space. What you can't see but may sense is noise abatement insulation between all floors, central air with 2 zones and solar panels for electric, 3 unique and value-added features. Finally, take a step onto the deck and imagine dining al fresco, surrounded by the beautiful garden with its fruit trees, flower and vegetable beds, or in the secluded patio area. As the sun sets and temperatures dip, cozy up around the fire pit under the gentle glow of solar powered lights. All of this and close to transportation options including buses to the 1 and A trains, and the Metro North to Grand Central, as well as express buses to Manhattan's east and west sides. Or pull your car out of the garage and make a quick get away to work, play or shop in NJ or points north north. Ten minutes to Costco, Stew Leonard's and Ridge Hill. Close to Van Cortlandt Park, Wave Hill, the Mosholu Branch of the NYPL, the YM-YWHA and the Riverdale Neighborhood House, and all of the local shops, restaurants, cafes and services that make this neighborhood a perfect place to live, green and serene North Riverdale. Please contact the listing agent to make an appointment to view this wonderful home. 24 hours notice please.