Susanna Saarinen

PALATIAL FOREVER HOME ON THE SKY! Picture this: sun rising over an urban landscape with open skies as far as your eyes can see and setting over a quiet tree-lined block, offering beautiful natural light and open views with a lovely cross breeze throughout the day. When it comes to other attributes high on most home buyers’ wish list, this sprawling high-floor 3BR+/2BA (easily convertible to a 4BR!) doesn’t disappoint either: in addition to the expansive proportions, you will find everything from classic prewar architectural details to thoughtful modern updates, making it a true forever home!

The elegant entrance foyer adjacent to a study/office with a beautiful built-in bookcase joins the two “wings” of the home: in the east wing you will find two MASSIVE bedrooms, one featuring a walk-in closet you’ve always dreamed of, and one of the full-size bathrooms, and the west wing features the third equally large bedroom with an en-suite bathroom and an expansive open kitchen/living room combo. The generous kitchen with a bar counter and an amazing layout will make any home chef/entertainer drool – and if you’re not a kitchen enthusiast yet, you will be once you walk into this culinary haven complete with white shaker-style cabinetry, stainless appliances featuring a ceramic cooktop and a wall oven (aren’t you in love already??), and ample granite counters. Both spa-like bathrooms have been fully updated with bright white tiling and various lovely details ensuring a relaxing bathing experience – one with blue/marble accents, the other soothing green. The many art deco details include several built-in shelves, architectural arches, two-level layout, exquisite wood floors complete with mahogany inlays with patterns ranging from straight plank to parquet to basketweave, picture moldings complemented by newer crown moldings, and wood doors with metal frames. You won’t be needing extra storage any time in the near future with the seven – yes, that’s correct: SEVEN! – closets throughout. While we think the space is absolute perfection as is, there are also numerous possibilities to create additional rooms, if needed.

The Embassy with its majestic lobby is a classic art deco beauty that has recently undergone various major capital projects, including all new windows, new roof, and a smart intercom system. It is nestled on what is likely the quietest block in NYC, within minutes of both Isham and Inwood Hill Parks. You’d be surprised how many residents’ biggest noise complaint is birds chirping (yes, it’s really THAT quiet!), so come and join the growing number of buyers who have discovered the benefits of calling the northern tip of Manhattan island their home. Take a trip to the last stop on the A train and never look back…!

NB: There is an additional transfer fee of 2%, to be paid by the buyer.

This fantastic nabe has great outdoor opportunities, providing easy access to tennis, basketball, and handball courts, baseball and soccer fields, hiking/biking trails, and kayaking. It boasts the best dog run of the city (according to many) and is a nature-loving city-dweller’s fantasy fulfilled. The local services include a year-round farmer’s market, cafes and restaurants, banks, florists, and hardware stores; River Plaza shopping center with Target, Marshall’s, etc. is only a short distance away. Inwood is serviced by A express and 1 local subway lines, Metro North (Marble Hill), and the east-side express bus to lower Manhattan, and is easily accessible by most major highways.