Sylvan Terrace Home Combines Modern Features, Historic Details

WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, NY — Want to feel like you are living in history, but without leaving behind modern-day comforts? This historic Sylvan Terrace home accomplishes just that. The home on the Washington Heights cobblestone block is listed for just more than $1.5 million. Original details such as the building's exterior, moldings, decorative fireplaces, floors and doors have been preserved, but the home's plumbing, electrical, heating and cooling systems are all newly installed.

• Address: 2 Sylvan Ter, New York, New York
• Price: $1,575,000
• Square Feet:
• Bedrooms: 3
• Bathrooms: 2 Baths
• Built: 1899
• Features: This lovely home with its 3 bright open exposures, unobstructed views and small inviting garden, will capture your heart! Original details abound: including restored moldings, three decorative fireplaces with authentic marble mantles and pocket doors dividing the spacious living room from the dining room. There are also period floors and doors throughout. The large eat-in kitchen--which opens onto the charming, bright garden--has oak and glass cabinets, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, an antique sink and a dishwasher and washer dryer. This gracious home also offers three bedrooms as well as a windowed home office, and the master BR boasts wrap around California Closets. There are 2 full baths on the Parlor floor as well as the top floor. All building systems have been upgraded between 2011-2015; including plumbing, electrical, roof, new hot water heater, new furnace and condenser for central air and heat. Having a home like this is a rare opportunity to step back in time and own a unique treasure. Sylvan Terrace is located on a landmarked cobblestoned mews street; which was once the carriage drive leading to the Morris Jumel Mansion, the oldest house in New York. Conveniently located next to the C train with the A and the 1 trains only a few blocks away. Shown by appointment. Yearly taxes are $4,164.

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