Aunique property combining the rural feel of northern Westchester withthe convenience of southern Westchester
This property is unique among low/mid price range homes inthe immediate N.Y. City suburbs. If you’re an indoor person looking for amonster “Tupperware” house on a tiny plot of land with all stainless steel andgranite, this is not the home for you.If, on the other hand, you’re looking for a little slice of northernWestchester/Connecticut in a more convenient and very desirable southern Westchester location -- with unusually low taxes for thearea -- read on.
The home is located on a quiet, tree-lined, dead-end streetwith woods on one side. It sits onnearly a half acre of park-like property with mature plantings and fruit trees,providing ample room for expansion, play space for the kids, gardening, etc. Few undeveloped properties of this size stillexist among homes in this price range in Eastchester.
Built around 1885, the 1700 sq. ft. house has the character,charm and history of an old farm house, complemented by a red barn out back. The two-story home includes three bedrooms with ample closets, two full baths,living room with fireplace, dining room, kitchen, sun porch and two smalloffices/dens. Most flooring is eitheroak or long-leaf yellow pine. Theunfinished basement contains washer/dryer and utilities, including a newboiler, upgraded electric panel and connections to either FIOS or cable forInternet, TV and phone. While theproperty has been well maintained and upgraded by the current owners, mostbuyers will likely want to do some updating, especially to the kitchen.
The refurbished 1000 sq. ft. barn provides an oversized2-car garage below and large storage area on the second floor, with potentialfor conversion to a studio or workshop.A new patio area at the rear of the house is shaded by a wisteria-coveredtrellis.
The property is centrally located, approximately a mile fromeither the Bronx Riveror Hutchinson River parkways and within walkingdistance of the town country club, schools and shopping. The Metro North commute from nearby CrestwoodStation to Grand Central is only 35 minutes.
Taxes on the property are approximately $8,000 after STARrebates – extremely low for Eastchester andaccess to the town’s award-winning schools and other amenities.
The home dates back to the 1800’s, with evidence of Eastchester history in its Tuckahoe marble front path andfoundation stones. Over the years, ithas been the home of several artists including Harris Strong, the “mid-centurymodern” designer whose work has been featured on the PBS series AntiquesRoadshow. While none of Strong’s artworkhas been found hidden in the attic, the signature of his son Andre is stillvisible in the barn’s concrete floor, poured during the family’s tenure in the1960s.
Features
- Award-winning Eastchester Schools
- Quiet, dead-end street
- Large and private backyard with sun porch & new patio
- Refurbished 2 story barn with 2+ bays and loft
- Living room with fireplace and built-in book shelves
- Ample closet space throughout and lots of storage
- Unfinished basement with laundry and utilities
- Gas heat and hot water
- Dishwasher and refrigerator
- Washer/dryer
- Walk to schools, shopping and town country club
- Centrally located, convenient to parkways & MetroNorth
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