Exclusvie Listing Agent, Kathleen Moosher of Brown Harris Stevens is pleased to announce this stately townhouse situated on the gold coast of the Hamilton Heights historic district on the most beautiful Convent Avenue, this striking semi-attached home of baronial stature was built in 1886 and designed by William Mowbray and is located between 144th and 145th Streets.
This magnificent townhouse is approximately 20' wide in the front and 25' in the back encompassing approximately 4500sf. Graced with a circular bay front capped off with a turreted roof and bay windows up the back of the home, this massive and unique home features tremendous turn of the century details and charm. There is a lovely circular brick-planting garden approaching the entrance to the home.
The Parlor Floor features an extraordinary and impressive entertaining space including immense ceiling heights. An east facing formal Living Room flows into a Library followed by formal Dining Room open to the kitchen. There is a Powder Room and access to the outdoor deck off the kitchen. Decorative fireplaces adorn the living and dining rooms.
The Second Floor is comprised of a gracious Master Bedroom Suite with a very large walk in closet and an en-suite bathroom. The generously proportioned Second Bedroom enjoys the circular bay window and a large walk in closet. Both bedrooms have decorative fireplaces.
The Third Floor includes two bedrooms each with ample closet space. There is an additional Third Bedroom or Study and a separate walk in closet in the hallway. There is a spa like shared bathroom with a very large Jacuzzi tub and separate shower. A beautiful stained glass sky light provides an elegant finish to the stairwell.
The Ground Floor features a self-contained au-pair suite with a separate entrance and access to the back terrace. The front of this floor contains a laundry area, storage and mechanical/utility room.
Homes of this magnitude rarely come on the market, presenting a unique opportunity to own one of the most impressive homes in this coveted enclave of Hamilton Heights.
346 Convent Avenue is conveniently located a few blocks from the City College Campus and Alexander Hamilton Grange National Memorial in St. Nicholas Park, which includes a dog run. It is a short walk to the express A/D and local C/B stop on 145th Street and St. Nicholas Avenue and the #1 train Broadway as well as the 100 & 101 Amsterdam and 104 Broadway buses. A few short blocks west will get you to the Riverbank State Park with fabulous amenities including an Olympic sized indoor swimming pool and the Jackie Robinson Park and playground to the east. There are many new restaurants, coffee shops, cafes and lounges in this exciting and vibrant neighborhood. For additional information or to schedule a viewing please contact Kathleen Moosher at
[email protected] or (917) 617-9440.