House: 4925 Arlington Avenue

Built in the 1920’s this majestic Tudor home is situated on approximately three quarters of an acre of lush gardens and beautiful greenery. A large circular driveway leads to this stately sun-filled home. The Main House has three floors, with the first floor boasting a large open, paneled Living Room with a fireplace connected to a heated sun room that overlooks the gardens and the Patio. The gracious entry is flanked by a powder room and two closets, a coat closet as well as a copious walk-in guest closet. Next to the Living Room is an elegant Formal Dining Room, with its own fireplace. A beautifully paneled library /den situated in the front part of the main floor with a fireplace it has great light and ample bookcase space. A fabulous eat-in kitchen overlooks the gardens and patio which is fully equipped with top of the line appliances including two dishwashers, double sinks and a six burner cooktop, two wall ovens and a warming draw. Accented by attractive cabinets, granite countertops and stone floors, this kitchen is a chef’s dream. It’s complete with a large pantry and a mud room. On the second floor, the Master Suite includes the Master Bedroom, overlooking the gardens, a Sitting Room with a fireplace, and a sumptuous Bath with a Jacuzzi. There are four additional bedrooms and three additional baths on this floor. The third floor has two Bedrooms, two Baths, and a large recreation area as well as a kitchen. There are a total of 7 Bedrooms, plus a staff room, and 7.5 Baths in the Main House. The outdoor patio area is demarcated by slate flagstone and surrounded by beautiful trees, lovely plantings and a barbeque facility, which makes for a wonderful entertaining site. On the property, in a separate building, there is a fully outfitted gym. There also is another building containing a spacious completely wired Home Office with a Bath. Above the Office is a Studio Apartment. This house is located near some of Riverdale’s finest private schools. For all its natural beauty, Riverdale offers convenient proximity to all Manhattan has to offer.

Building Description Provided By Tobias B Schapiro