Yon kay ki make yon pwen enpòtan ki fèmèt dirèkteman anfas Manoir Morris-Jumel

Yon opòtinite ra pou posede yon kay inik ki fèt ak anpil atansyon sou kwen sou ikon Jumel Terrace, youn nan zòn rezidansyèl ki gen plis istwa ak ki gen anpil enpòtans achitektyal nan NYC.

Kay sa a, ki te fèt an 1896 pa achitèk Henri Fouchaux pou William W. Watkins, se pi gwo nan senk kay ki make ki sou ri pave ki trankil nan Distri Istorik Jumel Terrace.

Kay la chita dirèkteman anfas pak ki pwoteje ki antoure Manoir Morris-Jumel, sa ki asire yon vi ouvè pèmanan, avèk Sylvan Terrace jis kèk etap lwen.

Kay la gen yon espas apeprè 3,500 pye kare atravè kat etaj plen, ansanm ak yon sous-sol fini ki gen apeprè 800 pye kare, ki ofri yon echèl jeneral anpil ak fleksibilite nan nivo li yo. Li mezire apeprè 18 pye an lajè, li chita sou yon tè ki mezire 17.75 pye pa 100 pye ak dimansyon bilding apeprè 17.75 pye pa 58 pye epi li montre detay orijinal eksepsyonèl tout kote. Taksa pwopriyete anyèl yo se $11,411.

Nivo parlor la ofri yon sekans grasye de salouns fòmèl ki defini pa plafon wo, fenèt bay, ak bèl travay an bwa ki byen konsève. 5 cheminées dekoratif ak anviwònman materyèl orijinal ak mantels an bwa ki grave fè do kay la sonje karaktè istoric li, ki konplete ak pòt pòt, panèl bwa, vè koulè, ak awouda an bwa ki reflete atizay la fen dizwityèm syèk la.

Nivo jaden an gen yon zòn k ap viv ak manje, yon kwizin ak yon zòn manje ki gen kontwa granit, yon bouchon vantilasyon ekstèn, ak de gwo kabinè pantry, ansanm ak yon twalèt plen, ki gen aksè dirèk nan patio dèyè ak jaden an. Jaden an ki gen apeprè 600 pye kare gen plant matûr ki kreye yon retrè deyò prive ideyal pou manje ak amuseman.

Etaj yo anwo a gen 4 lòt chanm, ki fè total la rive 5 chanm, ki gen ladan yon suite prensipal ak yon chanm vètman ki gen kabinè anmeb ak chêne orijinal. Yon etid ki gen limyè soti anlè ak yon kabann loft ajoute fleksibilite pou travay oswa envite. Twa lanp pou limyè ajoute limyè natirèl tout kote. An total, kay la ofri 4 twalèt plen fini, ki enkli yon an suite, ki renove avèk anpil atansyon pou respekte tissu istorik la tout pandan li ofri konfò modèn. De twalèt yo gen toilet Japonè Toto bidet.

Nivo ki anba a fini a aranjman an divès zòn ki gen ladan yon jim, yon chanm medya, depo, ak yon twalèt plen ak yon douch soti ak sis jet, ki ajoute yon fonctionnalités spa ki ra pou yon kay nan epòk sa a.

Orentasyon kay la se eksepsyonèl. Sal devan yo fè fas a lès dirèkteman anfas Manoir Morris-Jumel, ki ofri vi pak ouvè pèmanan ak limyè solèy leve san okenn obstriksyon. Sal dèyè yo jwi ekspozisyon lwès ak limyè solèy kouche, pandan y ap pi gwo chanm devan an kaptire vi lwen sou Midtown.

Sistèm modèn yo te entegre ak anpil atansyon, ki gen ladan chofaj santral ak inite A/C ak chofaj Fujitsu espesyal yo nan chak chanm, tout mete ajou nan senk dènye ane sa yo.

Katye a ki antoure a ofri yon melanj rich de restoran, kilti, ak pratik chak jou. Fanmi ki toupre yo gen ladan Hilltop Park Alehouse, Bono Trattoria, Jin Ramen, Hand Pulled Noodle, ak lòt kafe nan katye a. Rekreyasyon deyò fasil aksesib nan Highbridge Park, ki gen ladan chemen ikonik High Bridge ak chemen bisiklèt, osi byen ke Riverside Park ak jaden peyize ki antoure manoira a.

Transpò a ekselan. Apeprè twa minit mache ale nan tren C 163 Street, ki sitiye imedyatman dèyè blòk la san ou pa bezwen travèse yon lari, ak aksè fasil nan liy ekspres A ak D. Tren 1 157 Street tou pre, ansanm ak plizyè liy bis. Pou kondoktè, aksè pratik nan Henry Hudson Parkway ak George Washington Bridge. Aksè swen sante pre nan NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital sou 168th Street.

Kay la ap prepare pou vant, ak fotografi pwofesyonèl ak yon plan etaj ki pral vini apre.

A landmark townhouse directly facing the Morris-Jumel Mansion

A rare opportunity to own a meticulously preserved corner single-family townhouse on iconic Jumel Terrace, one of NYC’s most storied and architecturally significant residential enclaves.

Designed in 1896 by architect Henri Fouchaux for William W. Watkins, this Romanesque Revival residence is the largest of just five landmarked homes lining the peaceful cobblestone street within the Jumel Terrace Historic District.

The home sits directly across from the protected parkland surrounding the Morris-Jumel Mansion, ensuring permanent open views, with Sylvan Terrace just steps away.

Spanning approximately 3,500 square feet across four full floors, plus an approximately 800-square-foot finished basement, the home offers generous scale and flexibility across its levels. Measuring roughly 18 feet in width, it sits on a 17.75-foot by 100-foot lot with building dimensions of approximately 17.75 feet by 58 feet and showcases exceptional original detail throughout. Annual property taxes are $11,411.

The parlor level offers a gracious sequence of formal living and dining rooms defined by soaring ceilings, bay windows, and beautifully preserved woodwork. 5 decorative fireplaces with original tiled surrounds and carved wood mantels anchor the home’s historic character, complemented by pocket doors, wainscoting, stained glass, and wood shutters reflecting late nineteenth-century craftsmanship.

The garden level features a living and dining area, an eat-in kitchen with granite countertops, an externally vented range hood, and two large pantry cupboards, and a full bathroom, with direct access to the rear patio and garden. The approximately 600-square-foot garden includes mature plantings creating a private outdoor retreat ideal for dining and entertaining.

Upper floors house 4 additional bedrooms, bringing the total to 5 bedrooms, including a primary suite with a dressing room featuring original oak cabinetry. A skylit study with a loft bed adds flexibility for work or guests. Three skylights enhance natural light throughout. In total, the home offers 4 finished full bathrooms, including an en suite, thoughtfully renovated to respect the historic fabric while providing modern comfort. Two bathrooms feature Japanese Toto bidet toilets.

The finished lower level is arranged into distinct zones including a home gym, media room, storage, and a full bathroom with a six-jet and rain shower, adding spa-like functionality rarely found in a townhouse of this era.

The home's orientation is exceptional. Front rooms face east directly toward the Morris-Jumel Mansion, offering permanent open park views and unobstructed sunrise light. Rear rooms enjoy western exposures with sunset light, while the top front bedroom captures distant Midtown skyline views.

Modern systems have been carefully integrated, including central heating and individual Fujitsu split A/C and heat units in each room, all updated within the last five years.

The surrounding neighborhood offers a rich mix of dining, culture, and daily convenience. Nearby favorites include Hilltop Park Alehouse, Bono Trattoria, Jin Ramen, Hand Pulled Noodle, and other neighborhood cafés. Outdoor recreation is easily accessible at Highbridge Park, including the iconic High Bridge walkway and cycling path, as well as Riverside Park and the landscaped grounds surrounding the mansion.

Transportation is excellent. Approximately a three-minute walk to the 163 Street C train, located immediately behind the block without crossing a street, with easy access to the A and D express lines. The 157 Street 1 train is also nearby, along with multiple bus routes. For drivers, convenient access to the Henry Hudson Parkway and the George Washington Bridge. Healthcare access is close at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital on 168th Street.

Home is being prepared for sale, with professional photography and a floor plan to follow.