525 West 238th Street 10, Bronx, Ny 10463

Rare opportunity to own a pre-war gem in Riverdale! For the first time in 40 years this gracious, spacious, sun filled, nine room home is on the market: large Entry Foyer, Living Room with Wood Burning Fireplace, Formal Dining Room with two entrances, 4 Bedrooms, Maid’s Room, 2.5-3 full baths (the .5 in the maid’s room can be returned to full bath), and a dreamy Conservatory!

Nine foot ceilings, original subway tiles, most original fixtures in the baths, original doors with crystal knobs, including a swinging door in the dining room in addition to the French Doors, a fully functioning dumb waiter on which to transport trash to the basement, and beautiful hardwood floors give the elegant feel of a by gone era, A Washer Dryer in the unit adds a modern convenience, and new, tilt-in windows keep the apartment quiet and are easy to clean. Being on the first floor (second from the street) of a walk up building, each window looks on to lush greenery, as if living in the center of a garden. The closet space, including one that is fully cedar lined, is large and ample. With some TLC and upgrades, this will be an even more stunning place to live.

Built in 1926 as a cooperative living community, the 70 unit building is set in a lush, landscaped garden, with an additional, keyed garden accessible to shareholders only; it has a live-in super, storage that comes with the unit, bike storage, a building laundry, and is pet friendly. Within a beautiful, vibrant community, near restaurants, stores, houses of worship, Wave Hill, Manhattan University, University of Mount Saint Vincent, transportation by bus or subway, and just a turn on to the Henry Hudson Parkway. Twenty minutes drive from Mid Town Manhattan, Residents whose automobiles are registered in the Bronx receive exemption from the toll on the HHP, an added benefit to living in this very desirable area, which is an oasis in a bustling city.