440 Manning Blvd, Albany, NY 12206

Retreat back in time with this custom-built Colonial Revival presenting master artisan craftmanship. Adorned with priceless stained glass windows, the house boasts original crystal chandeliers, quarter sawn oak moldings and endless space. Beautiful Corinthian oak pillars greet you in the foyer. Twin parlors grace the entry: a music conservatory and a living room with gas fireplace and pocket doors. Both feature bay windows and original waterfall crystal chandeliers. Original oak hardwood floors stretch to 3 floors. The 16' long dining room hosts banquets beneath a coffered ceiling nearly ten-feet-high flanked by bay windows crowned with stained glass. Nearby is a first floor bedroom/office and half bath. Glide through the butler's pantry full of storage, past a marble floored full bath with walk-in shower, to reach the spacious kitchen with stainless steel appliances. There is plenty of counter space encircled by ceramic tile, including a breakfast bar for guests to watch you show off your culinary skills! The large, freshly painted kitchen opens to a three-season breakfast room with views of the ever-changing seasonal gardens. A grand staircase leads to the second floor, past a breathtaking stained glass window with matching stained glass pendant light below. The second floor hall contains an array of 9' high built-in storage armoires and a dumb waiter used as a laundry chute. The second floor has three bedrooms, one of which can serve as a second home office with walk-in closet. The master bedroom features double walk-in closets with large bay windows, William Morris wallpaper and a hidden safe. A spacious game room / media room with gas fireplace faces the gardens. There is an enormous full bath with original subway tiles, stained glass windows and built-in cabinet adjacent to a walk-in linen closet. Relax with a cocktail and feel the breeze in the brilliant sunroom with over 21' of glass windows overlooking the fenced backyard and rooftops. The third floor has two additional bedrooms and a third full bath. On either side of the third-floor hall are double attics for tons of storage (or future living space with new electric service panel provided). Descending from the rear servant's staircase past the bonus pantry, you find the enormous basement complete with laundry room, workshop, wine cellar, and plenty of storage space. The same staircase accesses all house floors. This regal residence was built in 1890 for the beer baron himself, William Hedrick of Hedrick Brewery. When you sit on the impressive columned 31' wide front porch with oak wainscoting ceiling, you can imagine the horse drawn carriages bringing guests to call. Ornamental gardens with statuary surround the house today. Listen to water flowing from whimsical fountains as you observe the many nesting bird species. Retreat from the world into the rear-gated gardens artistically framing a private brick patio and ground level deck; perfect for entertaining. This outdoor living space is a garden oasis! Entertain under your 16' automatic retractable canopy. There are also retractable canopies thoughtfully installed above the breakfast room windows. Modern amenities include a whole house generator to ensure continuous backup power. The property finishes off with a spacious two-car detached garage with keyless rear entry for secured parking. Walk to conveniently located shops, parks, restaurants or local CDTA bus service. Easy access to New York City via the NYS Thruway, Amtrak, Megabus, Greyhound and Albany International Airport. This move-in ready house may be sold furnished or unfurnished. Pricelist upon request. Don't miss this beautiful gem!