About 511 Grand Avenue
19th Century Victorian Grandeur with Hudson River Views! This stately & elegant Balmville home is an architectural treasure that showcases an exquisite blend of original historic detail and charm, mixed with quality modern amenities. From the covered front porch, you enter the home through a vestibule with 2 sets of double doors - leading you to an entry foyer with a gorgeous staircase, wood doors & mill work, and elegant plaster crown moldings (Note: the rear entrance, from the driveway/garage side, is at grade with the 1st floor - entering into the enclosed rear porch & kitchen). These details continue throughout the home, bathed in natural light from tall windows, treating your senses & warming your heart at every turn. This is especially true in the living room, with its brick fireplace and sunny octagonal bay window turret. The entire first level has an easy circular flow that is fantastic for entertaining, yet can still be as private & cozy you like by use of the beautiful wooden doors in each room. Rounding out the 1st level is a formal dining room, a laundry room/half bath, and the Kitchen: with original butlers pantry, 2nd staircase to the 2nd fl & basement, 2nd pantry closet, brick hearth w/wood-burning stove, custom modern cabinetry w/stone counters, aged copper & tile backsplashes & accents, and all new appliances (Subzero fridge, Fisher & Paykel dishwasher, ILVE gas range, Viking microwave hood). Connecting the kitchen to the backyard is an enclosed 3 season porch (perfect for extra dining, home office, yoga, etc). On the 2nd level, you'll find the primary bedroom (with bay window, walk-in closet & private balcony porch w/river views), full bath (with bidet toilet, sep shower & tub), exercise room, and 2 more spacious bedrooms. The 3rd level is the legal accessory apartment (currently just used inclusively with the rest of the home) - with a second kitchen, full bath, 2 bedrooms, and an open veranda/porch. In addition to the stunning exterior architecture, you also get river & mountain views in front, an ample backyard for gardening, entertaining/relaxing - and a large & electrified one car garage. All just 60 miles from NYC and easily walkable to the Newburgh waterfront/downtown & the pedestrian bridge to Beacon, and close to shops, dining, schools, transportation & parks. This is a truly wonderful home in so many ways! Don't miss it!
