"HISTORIC GARDENS COLONIAL"275 Greenway South , Forest Hills Gardens, Forest Hills, New York 11375 United States

About This Property

FOREST HILLS GARDENS. The grace and dignity of the early Forest Hills Gardens community is captured in this classic center hall Georgian Colonial home sited on a fifth of an acre. Once the residence of Lyman Beecher Stowe the grandson of Harriet Beecher Stowe, its distinctive details, high ceilings, beautiful hardwood floors, colonial moldings, built-in cabinetry and multiple fireplaces, have been beautifully maintained within the context of a careful renovation. 1st FL: Center Hall entry with leaded glass windows, flanked by a large Living Room with fireplace and windows on 3 exposures. Formal Dining Room with corner fireplace, hall bath and sun room over looking garden. Vintage butler's pantry with abundant cabinetry entering into eat-in Kitchen. Steps up to large and bright family room. The layout of the first floor is interesting, comfortable and spacious. Classic staircase leads up to the second floor. 2nd FL: Master Bedroom Suite with extra room, private Bathroom, fireplace, abundant closets. Second Bedroom with fireplace and an additional Bedroom and hall Bath. 3rd FL: 2 large Bedrooms with abundant closets, hall Bath. Basement is finished with custom designed storage closets, second kitchen, full Bath and laundry. Utilities include gas heat, sep. hot water, 3 zone central A/C and central water filtration system. Property contains large driveway and two car garage. Beautiful exterior gardens and private patio surround the home providing quiet and privacy.