436 Bement Ave, Staten Island, NY 10310

Offers are due by Wednesday 5/7 at 10am- This West Brighton home will warm your heart with its timeless charm and classic beauty. A spacious center Colonial with many unique and charming architectural features on an impressive oversized 12,000 sq. ft. lot. This property, with its well planted grounds and secret gardens is a truly unique and inviting residence. Enter through the glass enclosed front Vestibule into the large well-appointed Foyer flanked by spacious and gracious formal Living and Dining Rooms to either side. Through the dining room you'll find a large bright Eat In Kitchen with direct access to the driveway and rear yard. The kitchen is complete with high end stainless steel appliances, Viking range, granite countertops, and an abundance of cabinets. Enjoy your morning coffee in the adjacent Breakfast Room with stunning wrap around windows. The huge living room features a beautiful wood-burning fireplace, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. Off the living room, a gorgeous sunroom provides an additional distinctive living area. A powder room leads to the second level. The second floor boasts four bedrooms and an updated bathroom with a window seat overlooking the rear gardens. The primary bedroom offers access to a screened porch. A similarly sized second bedroom features its own private wood deck, blending indoor and outdoor living seamlessly. There are two more generously sized bedrooms on this floor as well as a charming additional room currently used as a Home Office. On the third level, you'll find a very pretty full floor finished attic with a recently added 3/4 bathroom. This is a large open and versatile space with many possibilities. You'll also find substantial storage areas at this level in the eaves. Original hardwood floors on all levels run throughout the home, adding to its historic charm. The full unfinished basement includes a separate laundry room with a slop sink as well as yard access for added convenience. Added upgrades to the home include a tankless water heater and French drain system. Outdoors, the property continues to impress with a detached two-car garage, currently serving as a game room and 3 season entertaining space. Also on the grounds in the main yard you'll find an extra-large driveway, a storage shed, large paved patio area, and ample space within the yard for gardening, relaxation and/or play. This home is a gardener's paradise with a full sized additional secret Japanese garden enclosed behind the main open yard! This one-of-a-kind home has remarkable character and great walkable access to transportation and the lively shops and restaurants on the Forest Avenue commercial corridor. Updates are needed. This is an estate sale and the property will be sold as is. But this is a true gem. Don't miss the opportunity to make this rare property yours!