This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to own a piece of history AND to live rent free in a beautiful, gracious home that has been upgraded and maintained in excellent condition. This is actually 2 homes on one block and lot in the most convenient area of Staten Island. It is one minute from the Verrazano Bridge, 5 minutes from the ferry and a 20 minute express bus ride into lower Manhattan. The express bus is on the corner. It is 5 minutes from the beach. Each address has its own meters, water lines, sewer lines and electrical lines.The Owners side can be a one or two family. It has a new granite and glazed maple kitchen with hickory floors, the original coal cooking and heating stove that still works, a walk in pantry, washer and dryer off the kitchen, a ton of cabinets, walk in closet, working fireplace, and wood burning stove. The original French doors and casement windows, a screened in porch and open deck add to the beauty of this home. The original woodwork in the foyer is Chestnut. And all of this is only the first floor.Upstairs there is a 6 foot claw foot tub 4 bedrooms, a library, a round door, 3 walk in closets, oak floors, a full size storage attic, ceiling fans in every room, etc. etc.And you can live here free, because the attached house brings in $4000 per month in rental income from wonderful, long term tenants who love their home. Each apartment has its own heating and hot water system and meter, its own circuit breaker panel and electric meter. There are 4 working fireplaces, oak floors and new kitchens. This property is unique in any area but a treasure in NYC. The property has trees, lawns and perennial gardens. There is a Belgian brick walkway, circle and retaining wall. If you love history, charm and a peaceful atmosphere but love being close to the action, this could be the one you have been dreaming about.
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