78 Windermere Road

NYC Residence on a private park -like setting, inclusive of additional subdivide-able lot! Welcome home to a most beautiful English Tudor Home set atop your nearly 1/2 acre private landscaped gardens, with guest house, heated in-ground pool & four-car garage, conveniently located only 9.5 miles to downtown Manhattan & Wall Street. The express bus to Manhattan is a stone throw away, just around the corner with a morning commute time of 20 minutes to lower Manhattan. This beautiful English Stone Tudor home melds impeccable interior design and architecture with function and warmth offering lovely interior space with the privacy and pleasure of sprawling manicured gardens. The entire property has been meticulously renovated with careful attention to the restoration of the original pre-war architectural details of the famed architect Ernest Flagg, including a new slate roof. Arriving at this storybook- like property, you feel as though you have just left the busy life of Manhattan and entered into your very own fairytale setting, taking in the fresh country air! Upon entering the main residence, you are swept away by the stunning double height arched ceilings of the great room where the architectural details are simply breathtaking. The wood-burning fireplace anchors the center point, while setting the ambiance of the great room, creating the perfect setting for formal gatherings or every day lounging. Further inside, is the open kitchen replete with an alcove built in bar, stainless steel appliances, 6 burner gas stove, range hood, Subzero refrigerator, loads of storage, and a beautiful granite countertop that extends the kitchen to a breakfast bar. The kitchen is conveniently adjacent to the dining room, and opens out onto the 600sf bluestone patio, just above the sprawling garden and in-ground pool. Indoor living seamlessly becomes outdoor entertaining, relaxing, swimming and gardening. The main house is currently configured with 3 bedrooms upstairs, and a home office or den/ TV room on the first floor. The main bathroom has a double vanity, glass stall shower and a bonus duplexed private spa room with jacuzzi. The main floor has a powder room for guests and convenience. The powder room may be expanded to a full bath if desired. Attached to the main residence is the bright and airy guest house with a private entrance. The guest house boasts a spacious living room, with lofted ceilings, fully equipped kitchen, two bedrooms and full bathroom with glass stall shower, tons of extra storage space and great sunlight. The main house may be further combined with the attached guest house if ever desired. The entire residence has Central Air conditioning throughout, and there is a basement for storage, utility and laundry. 78 Windermere Road is conveniently located in the highly sought after tree lined neighborhood of Grasmere Lake, and only 9.5 miles from Downtown Manhattan and Wall St. The express bus to Manhattan is a stone throw away, just around the corner with morning commute time of 20 minutes to lower Manhattan. . Grasmere is a highly sought after suburb due to the beautifully maintained homes, the neighborhood accessibility to shopping & dining, and its close proximity to the Battery and the Verrazano. Grasmere is within proximity to the well known Staten Island Academy & Poly Prep Country Day School among many other options. Grasmere also has New York City's only private lake with resident only beach club and is only minutes from South Beach and the Staten Island Boardwalk. In addition New York City's pristine Greenbelt is close by for hiking adventures. Beautifully maintained, restored, and move -in ready. The residence of 78 Windermere Road is everything you have been dreaming of in your new home! Please email for more information.