351 West 245th Street, THOUSE

This stately Colonial-style home with large yard and 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 dropped living room with wood-burning fireplace. 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. The renovated eat-in kitchen is has marble countertops, white cabinetry, and a second refrigerator. There is a butler's pantry in thehallway with exra workspace and glass-front cabinets. On the main floor are 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, generous closets, and a hall bath renovated with deep red tile. The commodious master bedroom with ensuite bath has a charming window seat overlooking the garden. The driveway and attached garage can accommodate several cars. The unfinished basement has a laundry room and two rooms for storage. This house has efficient gas heating and two-zone central air conditioning. The Fieldston private community maintains its own streets and has a security service. Easy access to all transportation. Pets case-by-case.