5497 Fieldston Road

Ever dreamt of having a garden for Spring? Here it is! This NO FEE, 1250 sq. ft. apartment inside a beautifully maintained older home in Northern Riverdale, is that special and it could be your new home. Ascend the steps to enter and all at once you'll be struck by the light, the view, the space and the sense of feeling you have been transported to a lovely country home. A large living room leads to an enclosed summer "sleeping porch", exclusive to this apartment, outside of which is the shared, terraced back yard. Adjacent to the living room is a windowed kitchen where everything is BIG...the counter, the dishwasher, the pantry, the self-cleaning convection oven, and a gorgeous custom made butcher block island with a state of the art exhaust. Adjacent to that is an enormous dining room surrounded by large windows that look out on the wooded yard, and that has a stunning shiplap wood ceiling. A room fit for a dinner party, with dessert served in the garden. The master bedroom includes an area perfect for a home office and both bedrooms have copious amounts of closet space, including hanging and storage space. The bathroom is a beautiful blend of the charming fixtures and tile work that perfectly suit the rest of this special apartment. Easy parking in this neighborhood, the convenience of access to the W/D, pet friendly, beautifully buffed and shined wood plank floors, ceiling fans, NO FEE... Close to express buses to the east and west side of Manhattan, the Rail Link to the Metro North station, the 7 and 10 buses, Van Cortlandt Park, The YM & YWHA, Riverdale Neighborhood House, the NYPL, private schools and colleges located in Riverdale, cafes, restaurants and all the services life requires, and only a 10-15 minute drive to Costco, Stew Leonard's, Whole Foods and Trader Joe's. Spring, Summer, Winter or Fall, this apartment with its outdoor space is a beauty! Come see for yourself. Please Note:This apartment is up two flights of stairs. No smokers, please.Co-Brokers welcome, CYOF.