Rare opportunity to acquire one of the most magnificent mansions in the prestigious private community of Fieldston near the Villanova Heights section. Designed by renowned architect Dwight James Baum, the stately Italianate home, distinctive in both architecture and construction, is nestled on an expansive 0.61 acres. A perfect home for raising a family as well as refined and elegant entertaining. Bring your architect and contractor to plan the customized elegance of your new dream home. The house was originally configured with 7 bedrooms, 5 full bathrooms, 2 half baths and 1 quarter bath in the attached 3 car garage. A den/library with 2 walk-in closets can be used as an additional bedroom or home office. There was a grand entry foyer leading on one side to a formal dining room and on the other side to an elegant living room with a wood burning fireplace and a pair of French doors opening to a majestic garden terrace. The large kitchen included a walk-in pantry and an adjacent windowed breakfast room and butler's pantry. The house has over 5500 sq. ft. of living space and over 3800 sq. ft. of basement, including an industrial laundry room and half bath. The prior owner built an underground bomb shelter attached to the house. The tree-lined streets in Fieldston are all privately owned and have round-the-clock security patrols. Three elite private schools, Horace Mann, Fieldston and Riverdale Country School, are located in Fieldston, within walking distance of the property. Mid-town Manhattan is a 15 minute drive and express buses and subway to Manhattan are within walking distance.
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