One of the first homes to be built in Park Hill, the historic Father Divine house is a truly distinctive home planned for gracious living. Beautifully sited in the center of almost 3 acres, it sits high up from the street with a long circular drive that leads to both the front and the back of the house. Built in 1898, the impressive foyer welcomed guests with a feeling of elegance, space and light....high ceilings, wide doorways, bays of windows, doors leading to open porches on all sides.The magnificent rooms are enhanced by gleaming wood floors, beamed ceilings, seven fireplaces, exquisite bas relief moldings, irreplaceable original stained glass windows (many of the other windows in the house have been updated), carved wood paneling. All the first floor rooms are grandly proportioned...living room with French door and window seat, wood paneled formal dining room with original fireplace and mantel with leaded glass cabinet, music room/library with original curved glass and stained glass windows, sunroom with windows on three sides, enormous kitchen with island and eating alcove, and stair hall with built-in bench for guests to rest until they are greeted by the owner of the house.The master suite on the second floor is comprised of spacious bedroom with built-in entertainment wall and wardrobe, walk-in closet, sitting room, gorgeous bath with Jacuzzi, built-ins, two rooftop decks and picture windows overlooking the property. Two additional bedrooms (both with rooftop decks) and two baths complete the second floor.There are five bedrooms and two baths on the third floor as well as stairs to a full walk-up attic storage space.In the last eight years, the house has been totally renovated/restored. The exterior features new clapboard cedar siding, custom window trim, roof, and copper gutters. While much of the interior has been updated as well (kitchen, 5.5 baths, floors, light fixtures), the owner has also installed new 4-zone heating and 3-zone central air. There is also a two-car detached garage.This one-of-a-kind residence is perfect for elegant entertaining or comfortable family living. It is surrounded by a combination of lush lawns, gardens and towering trees...wonderfully private yet only 25 minutes to midtown Manhattan.Because of the historic value of this house, the house structure has been landmarked (only exterior renovations need landmark board approval). However, none of the property surrounding the house is landmarked. Much of the property is flat and subdivision is possible to provide for additional single-family building lots.Call Jane at 914.262.8836 (or email at JMcAfee@HoulihanLawrence.com) for more information or to schedule a private showing.
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