34-40 85th Street

Queens, NY 11372

Remarkable English Garden House in the heart of Jackson Heights, Queens.

Elegant, Lustrous, Impressive. This property perfectly balances the regal strength created by its brick exterior and superior light exposure with a delicate warmth and quaint feel, but nevertheless strokes of true grandeur. Your flow between the rooms of this home is highlighted by majestic open doorways framed in molding, and built-in arches that underscores a stately charm. The kitchen is seated directly between the garden and dining room. Cooking in this kitchen will be an absolute delight: the counter space, stainless steel appliances, and extensive cabinetry can effortlessly support either a quick meal prep, or an involved culinary endeavor. During the warm months, the private garden will provide the perfect escape from the NYC rat race - pop open the grill and enjoy an outdoor evening, or bring your morning coffee right from the kitchen. When the cold months roll in, your wood burning fireplace will be right there to provide that quintessential cozy experience we all crave.

Enter your living room through an over-sized French door and at the door is a discreet closet to hang your coats and take off your shoes. As you enter you instantly experience an expansive living room surrounded in windows, with a beautiful wood burning fireplace at the center with original mantle and original build-ins that frame the fire place. This dramatic space, leads into the dining room that is separated by a sweeping stair case the leads to the 4 Bedrooms and 2 fully renovated bathrooms. At the top of the stairs on the second floor is a massive corner master bedroom with windows all around. On that same floor, you'll find another spacious bedroom plus a large renovated bathroom with window plus excellent closets too. As you wind through the halls and bedrooms and make it to the top floor, there are two additional bedrooms with a wonderful original bath carefully retrofitted with up-graded fixtures.

English Garden House built 1928 Features: Brick semi-detached corner with 3 exposures, slate roof and bay side window. Front and rear gardens, with a separate rear detached garage, and parking for up to 3 cars. The exclusive garden is right off the kitchen and has a wonderful mature Cherry blossom tree with all the space for the much needed outdoor gathering and for kids to play. The house is One Family 3 story plus finished basement with a separate entrance. Built 20 X35 with separate garage all on a 110' lot. This distinguished English Garden home fills the block with elegance, and dances with country living while in the city, just 20 minutes into midtown Manhattan. Why leave the city!!

Interior: Expansive living room, formal dining room, large separate kitchen leading to garden. Finished basement with laundry and bath, also houses the building mechanicals. Center stair separate 1, 2nd and 3rd floors. 4 Bedrooms 3 bathrooms. Parquet floors with mahogany inlay, molding arches, generous closets, wood-burning-fire-place. Over 20 windows with south east and west exposure.

This landmark house is located in the heart of the historic district of Jackson Heights, with year round farmers market, Zagat rated restaurants, organic grocery, fitness centers, excellent shopping and transportation and just a wonderful community. Just a 25 minute subway ride to midtown Manhattan.Call listing Broker for viewing and make it yours!!!