Private House With Garden for sale in Forest Hills, NY

EXCLUSIVE LISTING OF TERRACE SOTHEBYS INTERNATIONAL REALTY Welcome to 5 Herrick Avenue, an exceptional traditional Colonial estate on eight thousand square feet of grounds within the community of Forest Hills Gardens, a "garden community" planned by landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted Jr. and renowned building architect Grosvenor Atterbury. The home has been artfully restored and maintained. It's high ceilings, finely stained and polished hardwood floors, spacious rooms, leaded glass doors, classic details, and stately Brick construction reflect the strong and time-honored heritage of twentieth century Colonial American design. The home's main level boasts an unsurpassed level of extravagance and entitlement with light filled spaces throughout its aesthetically pleasing floor plan. Look forward to seamless transitions between the centrally situated Main Living Room and Left-Wing Sun Room. The rooms unite through two double-door entryways on either side of a double-sided working fireplace. A private Library/Billiards Room chamber can also be found adjoining. The sizeable formal Dining Room, offering potential for grand-scale entertaining, leads into the Right-Wing Sun Room and contemporary Kitchen offering amenities including a glass enclosed Breakfast Room, boasting 90-degree private views of the property's grounds. Additional spaces include a first floor Powder Room and two entry vestibules, front and rear. A majestic Colonial main staircase and an additional service stairway both lead to an expansive second floor landing with vistas of Exeter Street. The second level stays true to the home's Colonial integrity with a centralized hall leading to four of the Bedrooms and a full Jack and Jill bathroom between the other two of the Bedrooms. Twin Terraces off the Bedrooms offe r expansive views of northern and southern Forest Hills. The private quarters of the house continue to the third floor with four additional large Bedrooms and a full Bath, all with treetop views over Forest Hills Gardens. The Lower level of the home has been fully updated and comes complete with a full-sized bar. Additionally, there is a separate laundry room, half Bath & and another finished room which could be used as a guest room or Nanny quarters. A private driveway leads to a detached Garage in the rear of the home. Other amenities include convenient shopping, nearby LIRR and express public transportation, and proximity to the iconic West Side Tennis Club all making 5 Herrick Avenue, Forest Hills Gardens an incomparable estate setting in which to reside!.

Year Built: 1930.

  • Price: $3,488,000
  • Bedrooms: 8
  • Bathrooms: 5
  • Square Feet: 6,218

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