FOREST HILLS GARDENS ARCHITECTURAL MASTERPIECE
64 Groton Street, Forest Hills Gardens, Queens, NYC
*Brokers Welcome*
Detached Atterbury tapestry brick Tudor in a prestigious location on Groton Street in the heart
of Forest Hills Gardens. This center hall Tudor home exudes charm, beauty, and simple
elegance and boasts five bedrooms, three full baths, two half baths, a semi-finished
basement, a private driveway, one car garage, terrace, an enclosed sunroom at the front of
the house, and a private patio to the rear of the property.
The house has been lovingly maintained to keep the intrinsic beauty of the character of this
classic example of architectural excellence. The original details such as the unrivaled and
masterful woodwork, the moldings, pocket doors, and oak flooring are all in pristine condition.
There is a seamless flow of the rooms and a peaceful feeling that transcends this lovely
home.
The living room is inviting and has as its focal point, a large brick wood burning fireplace,
perfectly framed on either side with original custom built in chests. There is a symmetry and a
graceful sense of balance to the design of each room which is accented with French doors
and Tudor framing. Off the living room is a library with built in bookcases, which adjoins to a
sunroom facing the front of the residence. It is a lovely room with plenty of light and radiant
heated floors.
The formal dining room, which is generous in size and able to accommodate a large
gathering, is ideal for family entertaining. It has elegant pocket doors separating it from the
center hallway and foyer.
The eat-in kitchen with its country French style, is bright and cheerful with French double
doors opening to a private bricked patio. Off the kitchen, there is a powder room, and a
staircase going down to the basement.
The second floor has a large landing with a wide hallway and magnificent original oak
flooring. The primary bedroom with ensuite bath has built in custom cabinetry and lovely
windows with picturesque views of the trees and the sky. Off this bedroom, is an alcove with
a dressing area, and a charming Dutch door opening to a terrace. There are also two more
bedrooms on this floor and a full hallway bath.
The third floor has two additional bedrooms and a full hallway bathroom. Both bedrooms have
high ceilings, and lovely window views of the outdoors.
The semi-finished basement has a large main room with an exercise swimming pool.
Additionally, there is a separate laundry room, a powder room, a large storage room and a
utility room. Egress from the basement to the outside is through a dedicated doorway and a
stairway which is by the side of the house.
Sold
$2,209,000
64 Groton St, Forest Hills, NY 11375
5beds
3,026sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
-- sqft lot
$2,279,300 Zestimate®
$730/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: June 04, 2024 at 04:04am
Listed by:
Joan Lebowitz,
Terrace Sotheby's International Realty
Source: StreetEasy,MLS#: S1698108
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,026
- Total interior livable area: 3,026 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage
- Has garage: Yes
Features
- Exterior features: Garden
- Pool features: Swimming Pool
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Garden
Details
- Parcel number: 032480071
- Special conditions: Resale
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- Year built: 1920
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Forest Hills
- Subdivision: Forest Hills
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Laundry, Fitness Center
- Services included: Maintenance