65 Gard Ave

This incredibly special property in the Armour Villa neighborhood of Bronxville offers in-town convenience with a private, picturesque setting. It's a 7-minute walk to the Bronxville Metro North train station (28 minutes to Grand Central), the charming Village of Bronxville, the newly expanded NY Presbyterian/Lawrence Hospital and the Bronx River Recreational Pathway. Airy elegance greets you as you enter this 1894 shingle-style Victorian, where taste and attention to detail is clearly evident. This architecturally significant home has been restored and renovated with love and imagination to create a well-thought out blend of old and new. The foyer is instantly welcoming with its tumbled marble mosaic tile floor and view into the light-filled living room with bay windows and a stone fireplace framed in turn-of-the-century raised paneling. The living room flows into the dining room which is thoughtfully integrated with the custom-designed kitchen, creating a floor plan that's ideal for entertaining as well as practical day-to-day living. The kitchen is sleek and sophisticated yet offers a discerning cook a superlative workspace, with Caesarstone countertops, stainless steel appliances and storage options galore, and a new powder room conveniently tucked nearby. There's also a sunroom/den leading out to a cozy front porch in the shade of gorgeous maples.The oversized back hall with its graceful staircase completes the first floor and leads to the second and third levels. The master suite offers splendid solitude with a romantic fireplace, sitting area under a bay windows, and a beautiful pristine bath with glass shower. The other three bedrooms on this floor are equally spacious and sunny and the hall bath features classic wainscoting, subway tile and the original pedestal sink. The third floor has a generous two-room au pair setup, plus a guest room with a treetop outdoor balcony, as well as another fully renovated subway-tiled bath with shower. All of these lovely rooms are enhanced by glass-paned doors, crown moldings, pocket doors, gleaming oak floors from top to bottom and original glass doorknobs throughout.A bonus in the lower level is a finished family room with a third fireplace, making it a great space for a home gym, game room, home workspace or media room. Entire property in amazing condition with so many updates including the kitchen, baths, roof, exterior siding, patio, boiler, hot water heater, electrical, new and refinished oak floors and so much more.The outdoor space is very private and accessed by double French doors off the kitchen. Laze on the open porch and watch the world go by, relax on the expansive walled patio surrounded by natural rock gardens and shady trees or enjoy games on the lush lawn. Also, a spacious two-car garage is just steps from the kitchen door. Very easy access to parkways for going north to the mountains or east to the shore. Call Jane for more information or to schedule a private showing.