5605 Independence Ave

Make this luxurious home that is nestled in a peaceful setting on a private lane your gateway to Riverdale. Be the second owner of this perfectly proportioned tri level home, overlooking magnificent landscaped gardens, a soothing waterfall and the Palisades.

Upon entering, you find yourself in a foyer architecturally designed with skylights and a double height ceiling. The heated floors are a copper slate and lead you to the "Great Room" with large windows that face west. Relaxing in this room you will enjoy stunning sunsets and seasonal changes of views of the Palisades and the Hudson river. This level also enjoys its own powder room.

Throughout this sun filled home double height ceilings continue to add to the feeling of pure grandure.The house features a large living room with a wood burning fireplace, adjacent formal dining room and a library where a circular expanse of glass invite abundant light and seasonal views.

A fabulous chef's eat-in-kitchen with copper slate floors is fully equipped with top of the line appliances and is accented by attractive wood cabinets, double copper sinks, double ovens, dishwashers and large granite counter tops. You will enjoy the outside brought in as you dine in an eating area encompassed by a double height architectural glass ceiling and surrounded by natural stone walls and a large glass sliding door to allow viewing of a waterfall, lush gardens and mature trees, as well as providing an exit to an outside dining and BarBQ area.

The spacious master suite is on its own level and is enveloped by abundant light. It contains three double walk- in closets, one of the closets has a shaving sink. A marble bathroom, a private balcony and an office also enhances this private area. In addition this level has a space which can function as a bedroom ,nursery, or second office.

The lower garden level,j has four bedrooms, two bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, a third bathroom, a large laundry room, extensive storage space and an exit to the outside garden sitting area with a hot tub.

In addition to being stylish, sophisticated and well-located, the house is part of the Hillside Association which has a private pool that is used by the eleven homeowners.

Riverdale, with its abundance of quiet tree-lined streets, parks, and Wave Hill, is a desirable and sought after place to live. For all its natural beauty, Riverdale offers excellent private schools and convenient proximity to all Manhattan has to offer, such as Lincoln Center and The Metropolitan Museum of Art -both just a 20 minute drive away.