90 Rockland Ave

An iron gate, wide bluestone stairs and massive granite arch welcome you into this 1908 shingle Victorian perched high above the street with sweeping views over the nearly 2/3 acre of extensively landscaped property. All the detail you could hope for in a classic home plus all the updates and modern conveniences you could wish for….elegant grand stair hall with interior columns leading into the spacious sunlit living room with fireplace and door to porch, Arts & Crafts-inspired wood-paneled dining room with coffered ceiling, wonderful family eat-in-kitchen with skylight, first floor den overlooking yard, and powder room. Master bedroom with enormous Palladian window, master bath, and master study with fireplace (could be another bedroom). Five more very generous bedrooms (one with rooftop terrace) and two additional baths (one brand new). Wide gracious sunlit stair halls and landings, closets galore. All this enhanced by refinished floors, French doors, window seats, and gorgeous original windows mixed with replacement antique replicas. The fabulous outdoor space, perfect for entertaining or just relaxing at home, includes a wide covered porch supported by stately stone columns, slate patio, sunken (remote control) hot tub, a beautiful combination of mature and recent landscaping, and vegetable garden. Two-car garage just a few steps from the back door, accessible via private road in rear of property.Exceptionally well maintained with new cedar shingle exterior, 40-year roof, copper gutters and leaders, upgraded electrical system, and hard-wired power service generator.This stunning home was built by The American Real Estate Company, the original developer of Park Hill (www.ParkHillYonkers.org) at the turn-of-the-century. It sits in the heart of the neighborhood, two short blocks from the Park Hill Racquet/Swim/Social Club (www.ParkHillRacquetClub.com.Country living in the city, just 25 minutes to midtown Manhattan via Metro North, convenient access to all parkways and 10-minutes to NYC subway.Call Jane at 914.262.8836 (or email at JMcAfee@HoulihanLawrence.com) for more information or to schedule a private showing.