WOW House: Historic Sylvan Terrace Home Hits Market

WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, NY — One of the rarely available Sylvan Terrace row houses in Washington Heights has hit the market for a little more than $1.6 million. The historic 19th century home has been renovated and outfitted with modern fixtures such as top-of-the-line kitchen appliances and upgraded electrical and heating systems, but it has maintained it's old-timey charm. The home is a block from the Morris Jumel Mansion and near the C and 1 trains.

• Address: 16 Sylvan Ter, New York, New York
• Price: $1,625,000
• Square Feet: 1425
• Bedrooms: 2
• Bathrooms: 2 Baths
• Built: 1899
• Features: Nestled in the heart of one of the most historic neighborhoods in NYC, you will find the most charming row houses. One of these row houses, rarely available and meticulously renovated, may just be the home of your dreams. This impeccably cared for townhouse has been updated with details only the savviest of designers could think of - no detail overlooked. This home is designed perfectly for both grand entertaining and comfortable living. Entering the home from the stoop, you walk through the custom double-entry doors (2-inch thick with car-cote finish to keep the heat in and cold out) into your fabulous parlor, with Brazilian cherry wood floors, crown molding, custom-made antique iron chandeliers, and double-height windows with beautiful views of the row houses on the street. This home is currently configured as a 2 bedroom (convertible 3) with two baths, a great room with grand living room/dining room, and an outdoor space perfect for plantings. Features include:-Fireplace on each floor (ground floor piped for gas) -Zoned central AC -Radiant heat on the first floor -Audio/video Intercom -High ceilings -Abundant closets and storage. Windowed kitchen Includes:-Caesarstone counter-tops -Custom cabinets with soft touch drawers -Top of the line appliances: -Custom Five Star gas stove with char-broiler and vented Sirius range hood -Liebherr refrigerator -Bosch dishwasher and stackable W/D. This impeccably maintained house has: -New boiler and electric panel -Electric and plumbing upgraded throughout -Roof resurfaced every other year and the porch painted and maintained yearly. This gracious 3-story gem also has an outdoor patio that is perfect for plantings or enjoying your morning coffee.Landmarked Sylvan Terrace is a cobblestone street that was originally the carriage drive to the Morris-Jumel Mansion, the oldest house in Manhattan. General George Washington used the mansion as his temporary headquarters during the Revolutionary War and, more recently, Lin-Manuel Miranda wrote part of the award winning musical Hamilton here. You are steps from the C train and a few blocks from the 1 train, as well as near several bus lines. This location is in close proximity to Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center, City College, and many great shops and restaurants.

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