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“ELEGANT CENTER HALL CLASSIC”

18 SHORTHILL ROAD, FOREST HILLS GARDENS, QUEENS, NYC

Offering a remarkable residence that truly embodies the essence of Forest Hills Gardens. Prominently positioned on a corner property, wrapped within a spacious, beautifully landscaped garden, this stately brick center hall Colonial is a rare find. Traditionally styled with six bedrooms and three full plus two half bathrooms, this elegant and inviting home provides both an ambiance for relaxed livability and fine dining and entertainment.  The welcoming entrance to the house is framed by beautifully designed leaded glass windows and opens up to a formal center hall with an impressive staircase that leads to the private quarters of the home. On the right of the center hall is the grand sized living room, featuring hardwood floors, a wood burning fireplace, crown moldings, recessed lights and an abundance of windows allowing for a light filled space. The open floor plan to the adjacent sunroom enhances the natural flow of the living space. The spacious sunroom features the original tiled floor and beautiful stained glass windows.  On the left of the center hall is the elegant formal dining room which provides a generous space for intimate or large gatherings. The eat-in kitchen is smartly detailed with custom cabinetry, high-end stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and hard wood flooring. A powder room is conveniently located on the main floor.

 

The second floor comprises three bedrooms, the large primary with a luxurious ensuite bath, walk-in closet and private outdoor terrace, two good size bedrooms and a marble hall bathroom. The private quarters continue to the third floor where three bedrooms and a newly updated hall bathroom can be found. The two smaller bedrooms have been adjoined to create a comfortable larger space that can be utilized as a bedroom with study or office space. The lower basement level is a beautifully finished space with a large recreation room, laundry room, half bathroom and lots of storage space.

Also noteworthy for this beautiful corner Colonial is the large backyard and patio. The lush landscaped lawn and flowering garden are enhanced by a generous bluestone patio. A private, yet expansive, outdoor space perfectly scaled for family time, relaxing and entertaining guests. The separate garage with storage space can also be accessed from the patio through charming French Doors. Adjacent to the property is access to a private park area that is shared with undivided interest among this residence and four other neighboring homes.

Forest Hills is an easy commute to Manhattan with the Long Island Rail Road about 15 minutes  to Penn and Grand Central Madison stations as well as the MTA express E/F subway lines.  The community also offers fine schools, parks, many restaurants and shops and easy access to major highways and airports. The historic West Side Tennis Club is nearby with tennis, pool and fine dining for members.

NYC RANKED AMERICAS BEST CITY FOR 2023 !

The number of tourists visiting New York -- and its attractions such as Central Park -- is on the rise as well.

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Nobody puts New York in the corner.

After a few tough years during COVID-19, a new report has ranked New York as America’s Best City of 2023.

When the pandemic took hold in 2020, many prepared their last words for the Big Apple — and many ultimately left.

But the city that doesn’t sleep also doesn’t give up. Its rebound has been swift, particularly in real estate and tourism, noted Resonance Consultancy, the global real estate and tourism advisement group that ranks US urban centers each year.

More than 61 million tourists are projected to visit New York in 2023, the report states. Up from 33 million in 2021 and 56 million last year, that number is creeping back toward the 70 million mark achieved in 2019.

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The 1st Ever “Eats in Queens Restaurant Month” Starts March 1st!!

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More than 150 restaurants across the ‘The World’s Borough’ will participate in the first-ever ‘Eats in Queens Restaurant Month’ and help raise funds to benefit food relief and restaurants throughout Queens.

Starting March 1, diners from the borough and beyond will have a chance to experience diverse, delicious cuisines with discounts from the participating eateries.

A full list of the participants may be found here
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‘Eats in Queens Restaurant Month’ is organized by Queens Together, the only nonprofit created to connect Queens restaurants and food businesses with resources, promotion and community.

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Where To See The 2022 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Balloon Inflation !!

The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Balloon Inflation is an event unto itself. See the larger-than-life balloons come to life the night before the parade. Photo by Anthony Quintano/CC BY 2.0

Thanksgiving in New York City wouldn’t be what it is without the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. If you’re eager to take your kids to glimpse those giant balloons and don’t want to rise before dawn, visit the area near the American Museum of Natural History on Wednesday, November 24, 2022, to watch the giants come to life during the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Balloon Inflation.

While the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Balloon Inflation is far from crowd-free, it’s an only-in-New York event all its own—and a must-do holiday event for families. Read on for tips on when to go and where to eat. In need of more holiday inspiration? Visit our NYC Kids Thanksgiving Fun Guide.

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Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Balloon Inflation: Astronaut Snoopy
Snoopy gets ready for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Photo by the author

 

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ANOTHER RECORD SALE IN FOREST HILLS GARDENS BY TERRACE SOTHEBY’S INTL REALTY !

 

JUST SOLD!

Congratulations To The Terrace Sotheby’s International Realty Team On Another Significant Sale In Forest Hills Gardens!!   SOLD & CLOSED !

“ELEGANT EMBASSY ROW COLONIAL”

191 Greenway North, Forest Hills Gardens Queens, NYC

Beautifully maintained sun filled Center Hall Colonial on Embassy Row featuring a magnificent, professionally landscape garden, separate 2 car garage with private driveway, in-ground sprinklers, 4 zone heat, 2 zone central air, hardwood floors, and new Pella windows. First floor:  Grand entrance foyer leads to a gracious Living Room with wood burning fireplace featuring a tastefully carved marble mantle. Separate formal Dining Room with beamed tray ceiling and built-in cabinetry opens to a large eat-in Kitchen with custom cabinetry, high end stainless steel appliances and granite countertops.  Sun filled solarium with windows overlooking the garden and door to the patio and expansive bi level garden area. Separate Study/Office with carved wooden beams adorning the ceiling.  Designer Marble and Onyx half bath with hand painted sink. Convenient first floor laundry room with lots of cabinets and storage. Second floor : A generous landing , 4 bedrooms and 2 full Baths. Breathtaking Master suite, a combination of two rooms, with en suite marble Bath. Bathroom has his and hers designer hand painted sinks and high end gold plated fixtures.  The Master Bedroom has its own fireplace adorned with Delft Dutch tiles, a walk-in closet and another large closet with built-ins.  French doors open to an outdoor covered patio. Two other large bedrooms share a hall Bath with a hot tub. There is also another patio off the two bedrooms.  All bedroom closets are cedar lined. Third floor: A spacious room with full Bath, 2 large storage areas and a cedar lined closet perfect for hobby, study, guest or get-away! Basement: The house includes a 1,170 sq. ft. finished basement with custom built-in cabinets, a temperature controlled wine cellar, wet bar, full Bathroom, and storage areas and a separate entrance that leads to rear garden area of the home. The house boasts a huge, unique, beautifully landscaped 2 level garden that is perfect for entertaining.  The fenced-in rear garden displays a large variety of plants and perennial flowers that bloom throughout the Spring and Summer seasons and its layout offers great privacy.  The front perimeter of the home is also professionally landscaped with evergreens and perennials and has 2 brick walkways that were recently replaced. A true gem fit for Royalty!

 

WELCOME TO FOREST HILLS GARDENS FINEST ! Just Sold By Terrace Sotheby’s Intl Realty !

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About 43 Greenway Terrace, Forest Hills Gardens,

As one of the most prestigious and architecturally distinctive homes, this perfectly scaled 7 bedroom, 7 bathroom house is positioned on Greenway Terrace at the entrance to Forest Hills Gardens. This stunning Tudor residence was designed in 1920 by renowned American architect Grosvenor Atterbury. Atterbury is most recognized for designing The Metropolitan Museum’s American Wing, the Parish Art Museum, Main Street Southampton, and the Rockefeller Stone Barns.

This Gardens’ home, with its uncompromised architectural integrity and highest standards of interior décor, conveys the utmost charm and warmth. Sunlit and spacious rooms lend themselves to everyday modern living with substantial space for home office and workout rooms, children’s playroom, wine cellar, and indoor and outdoor entertaining.

Aside from its prominent position along the Terrace, a glance beyond the stone, brick and ivy-covered entryway reveals a masterfully designed example of Atterbury’s well respected style. Design elements include 4 original fireplaces, a Butler’s pantry with beautifully restored cabinetry, expansive second floor landing, rear staircase, original leaded glass pane windows, volume ceilings, decorative copper exterior elements, and tapestry brickwork. The rooms with lovely sunlit views overlook the beautiful community open space along Flagpole Green. The house, with its separate 2 car garage and upper studio space, is situated on an estate sized landscaped property.

An integral part of one of America’s oldest planned communities, the home is perfectly located just minutes from Station Square, neighborhood schools, and the well known West Side Tennis Club, which offers professional grade tennis, pool and dining facilities. It is just a few minutes from public transportation including the LIRR, several express and local subway lines, and is convenient to shopping areas and restaurants. It is approximately 15 minutes by rail to Manhattan, in close proximity to highways and both NYC’s major airports, and nearby to Forest Park with horseback riding, golf, and dedicated biking and running paths.

 

The Lineup Of Exhibiting Artists For The Metro Village Art Festival…Is In!!

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Come stroll Metro Avenue in Forest Hills on a self-guided art tour featuring 11 Queens artists while visiting the small businesses that make Metropolitan Avenue a unique place to shop, dine and work. Enjoy light refreshments along the way.

Gallery Locations:

  • Aigner Chocolates Art World Custom Framing
  • Coldwell Banker Kueber Realty
  • DEE’S Wood Fired Pizza + Kitchen
  • Dylan’s Restaurant
  • J&B Paint + Wallpaper
  • La Dolce Italia Bakery
  • La Vigna Restaurant
  • Mitra Hakimi Realty Group
  • Nick’s Bistro
  • Wagging Tails
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Find the more event details on the Instagram account: @metrovillagefh

No sign up needed. Free public event. Invite a friend!

THE NOT SO FORGOTTEN TEA GARDEN IN FOREST HILLS GARDENS , NYC

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At the back of the historic Forest Hills Inn at 1 Station Square lies a long-lost architectural gem, the Forest Hills Tea Garden. Opened in 1912 behind an ornate gate, the Tea Garden hosted everything from weddings to dinner dances. Though the remains of the tea garden remain today, most residents probably are unaware of its history. According to Michael Perlman, an author and historian who has been raising money and awareness to preserve the Tea Garden, the structure is just a shell of its former self, though it has the potential for restoration and revitalization. Perlman, a fifth-generation Forest Hills resident, spoke with Untapped New York about the history of this mostly forgotten but rich historic site.

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16 NYC Places That Don’t Look Like They’re In New York City…How Many Have You Visited??

These magical spots look like they could be plucked from different cities or even countries, but are actually hidden gems within our five boroughs.

16 NYC Places That Don’t Look Like They’re In New York City

Villa Charlotte Bronte, The Bronx. Instagram / @nyclovesnyc

New York City is full of so many incredible features, but most of them are very well-known: the Empire State Buildingthe Brooklyn Bridgethe Museum of Natural History, etc.

But there are also some extraordinary must-visit locations that you wouldn’t believe are actually in the concrete jungle. From secret parks to historical streets, there is so much to explore right here in NYC.

Here are 16 spots in NYC…that don’t actually look like they’re in New York:

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This Lovely NYC Neighborhood Was Modeled After An English Village

This Lovely NYC Neighborhood Was Modeled After An English Village

Forest Hills offers a little piece of the UK in Queens, with quaint Tudor-style houses and a town center with a LIRR station!

If you’ve ever been to Forest Hills in Queens, you probably felt like you hopped on a flight right across the pond — and that’s on purpose!

Though the main area of the neighborhood resembles other streets in the outer boroughs, once you head down 71st/Continental Ave and hit Forest Hills Station, you won’t believe you’re in NYC.

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