4720 Grosvenor Avenue

THIS FIVE BEDROOM HOME with a SPRAWLING BACKYARD has QUICK AND EASY access to Manhattan. Sitting high on a hill overlooking bucolic gardens and lush surrounding scenery, this charming old-world Castle has been renovated, restored, and updated maintaining details.

A grand sunken living room with a magnificent stone wood-burning fireplace and leaded glass windows then steps down behind the fireplace to a bookshelf-lined handsome library/study. The fully renovated architect-designed chef's kitchen has a 6-burner industrial stove, endless counter space, 2 dishwashers, 2 sinks, deep pullout pantries, and a turret as a circular breakfast room. An elegant formal dining room is just off the kitchen. The dramatic entry foyer includes a half bath.

The second floor has four bedrooms and three baths, a beautiful beamed high ceiling master bedroom with an ensuite bath, large closets, and a separate dressing room. One more flight up to a peaked ceiling Chalet-type bedroom with bath.

An all-purpose or media room, a utility room, and a laundry room are on the lower level, as well as a two-car garage with inside entry to the house. The courtyard/patio is surrounded by rose bushes, wonderful landscapes, and flower gardens.

BEST THING: Fieldston is near NYC and easily accessible by car, express bus, or public transportation. 24-hour notice for showings.