New Offering In Beautiful Forest Hills Gardens “AMBASSADORIAL ELEGANCE”

 

 

Few homes compare to this stately, detached full-masonry Center Hall Colonial in the prestigious enclave of Forest Hills Gardens. A rare find in New York City, this distinguished residence blends timeless elegance, grand proportions, and exceptional craftsmanship.

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Beyond the impressive entrance leads to a classic center hall layout, where refined living spaces unfold. The gracious Living Room, anchored by a wood-burning fireplace, flows into an adjoining Solarium. A formal Dining Room, perfect for grand entertaining, sits opposite a charming Powder Room. To the rear, a striking step-down Library/Study offers an intimate retreat, featuring soaring vaulted beamed ceilings, a second wood-burning fireplace, and an air of dignified sophistication.

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The updated Kitchen opens to a sunlit breakfast area with serene views of the expansive, tiered garden—a lush private oasis complete with winding patios and a magnificent statued sunken garden. The property also includes buildable parcel providing a valuable opportunity for potential expansion.

Second & Third Floors: Thoughtfully designed with eight spacious Bedrooms and five Baths, plus an additional Bedroom and Bath on the first floor. Expansive upper terraces grace both sides of the home, offering private outdoor space.

Lower Level: A versatile space, ready for customization to suit your needs.

A built-in two-car garage with a private driveway completes this exceptional offering.

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For Private Showings Contact One Of Our Local Forest Hills Gardens Offices To Speak With An Agent / Broker And Schedule A Private Showing

16 Station Square

19 Station Square

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NEW EXCLUSIVE…Just Listed! “PEBBLESTONE MASTERPIECE” In Beautiful Forest Hills Gardens

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93 Groton Street, Forest Hills Gardens, Queens, NYC

Tucked away on a prestigious tree lined street in Forest Hills Gardens, this exquisite Tudor home showcases the architectural brilliance of Grosvenor Atterbury. Set on a spacious lush property, the home effortlessly blends timeless charm with modern comfort, making it perfect for both grand entertaining and private relaxation. Unwind after a long day in your own private backyard oasis, complete with hot tub.

Step into the gracious center hall, leading to a spacious living room adorned with custom built-ins and a wood-burning fireplace, exuding warmth and sophistication. A sun-drenched exposed brick porch, lined with a wall of windows, offers a peaceful space to relax. The open dining room, anchored by a second fireplace, flows effortlessly into a bright, airy kitchen overlooking the secluded garden. A discreet half bath completes the main level.

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The second floor boasts four well-appointed bedrooms and a beautifully renovated bath, while the third floor provides a private primary suite with French doors, a custom walk-in closet, and a spa-like luxury bath.

The fully renovated lower level offers exceptional flexibility, featuring a spacious family or media room, a guest suite, a full bath and a dedicated laundry room.

Designed by Atterbury, this home epitomizes the extraordinary old-world charm that defines Forest Hills Gardens. Located in the highly sought-after PS 101 school district, it is just moments from Austin Streets vibrant shopping and dining scene and offers unparalleled convenience with express buses, E/F/M/R subway service and the LIRR transporting you to Manhattan within 15 minutes.

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Surrounded by the natural beauty of Forest Park, residents enjoy woodland trails, horseback riding, a rolling golf course, and outdoor recreation. Additionally, the nearby West Side Tennis Club and the Community House provide exclusive access to tennis, swimming, and a variety of social events.

A Rare Opportunity to Own a Piece of History in Forest Hills Gardens

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Breaking News!! Queens Just Named Most Sought-After Urban / Suburban Location In U.S. For Renters To Live In The US.

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51 Ingram Street, Forest Hills Gardens, Queens, NYC,  Offered For Rent By Terrace Sotheby’s International Realty

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Queens is the most sought-after urban location for renters to live in across the country, according to a new report.

The real estate firm RentCafe released its October rental activity report that found that the borough attracted the most engagement from apartment hunters in the month than anywhere else in the nation.

Queens, which ranked third place in September, climbed ahead of Arlington, VA, and Kansas City, MO, to move to the top spot in October. This climb to the top was months in the making, as the borough has been making its way up in RentCafe’s top 30 since the May 2023 report. Continue Reading ›

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.

 

YES That’s 204 Billion With A “B”

Sotheby’s International Realty Achieves Historic Year with Record $204 Billion in Global Sales Volume

 

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Luxury Real Estate Brand’s Sales Growth Outpaces Industry Average as Cities Saw Resurgence of Interest

NEW YORKFeb. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Sotheby’s International Realty is pleased to announce that its global network achieved a record US$204 billion in 2021 global sales volume, a 36% increase in sales growth year over year, as U.S. cities saw a resurgence of interest following the pandemic and sales activity in secondary and resort markets around the world remained strong. The brand’s U.S. sales volume grew by 33.8% year over year, significantly outpacing NAR’s national increase of 20.6% from the prior year,¹ underscoring the brand’s leadership in the high-end market. Continue Reading ›

Forest Hills Voted One Of The Top 8 Most Beautiful Neighborhoods To Live In…In NYC!

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New York City has many unique and picturesque neighborhoods. Find out which eight are among the most beautiful from all five boroughs and what makes them so special.

There is a reason people want to live in New York City.

Despite the crowds, high rent, and broken subways, the city’s beauty, whether it’s obvious or tucked away, keeps everyone coming back.

A lot of things make New York beautiful.

It’s the architecture, from pre-war tenements to lush mansions. It’s the tree-lined side streets to the tree-lined Avenues.

There’s Brooklyn with its blocks of multi-colored row houses, beautiful parks, cozy streets, and amazing skyline views

The Bronx has picturesque neighborhoods, the Botanical Gardens, and who can forget Yankee’s Stadium?

Queens has the Flushing Meadows Corona Park, home of the annual US Open tennis championship, beautiful public parks, hip bars, and restaurants, and some amazing museums.

Staten Island boasts a plethora of stately old Victorians, huge parks, the Snug Harbor Cultural Center, and some fantastic modern architecture featured in its public buildings.

And we have Manhattan with Central Park, The Empire State Building, One World Trade Center, and its classic museums – it’s known the world over as one of the most beautiful cities in the world.

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Forest Hills Ranked Best Area To Buy For 1st Time Home Buyers

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FOREST HILLS, QUEENS — Forest Hills is the most accessible neighborhood in Queens for first-time home buyers, and among the city’s top-two most affordable areas to look for a first home overall, a new study shows.

The study, by the real estate website StreetEasy, defined “affordable” homes as those listings that people could buy if they earn the city’s median annual income of $70,406, and save 10 percent of their gross income for 10 years. By these metrics, affordable homes in NYC cost a median of $352,780, factoring in a 20 percent down payment and other maintenance fees, according to the study.

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THE TOP 10 SECRETS OF FOREST HILLS, QUEENS

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With over 88,000 residents, a unique historical legacy, classic old-time restaurants, and copious pop culture references, Forest Hills, Queens offers a lot to discover. As visitors walk down its vast avenues and quaint side streets, they are struck by the area’s breathtaking architecture. While beautiful on the outside, the neighborhood also has much hidden beneath its surface ready for discovery. Read to learn more about what makes Forest Hills such an integral and fascinating neighborhood in Queens.

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Last Stop on the R Train in Queens Leads to a Trip Back in Time

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When the R train pulls into 71st Avenue, aka Continental Avenue Station in Forest Hills, it has completed a journey from Bay Ridge through Manhattan and into Queens.

The M train also ends its route here, though starting only a few miles away in Middle Village before heading through Brooklyn and Manhattan and back to Queens.

Upstairs is a business district featuring landmarks like the Ridgewood Savings Bank Building on Queens Boulevard, and the popular shopping strip on Austin Street.

“The neighborhood is still thriving, trying to stay above water and I’m in hospitality so I know how it is,” said neighborhood resident Mara Newman, who added that they support their local businesses all the time there.

What You Need To Know :

Forest Hills is located in Central Queens, the final Queens stop on the R train

The U.S. Tennis Open was once played at Forest Hills Stadium, which is now a concert venue

Famous Forest Hills Residents over the years have included The Ramones, Simon and Garfunkel, Awkwafina and Carroll O’Connor

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