Yon kay istorik ki fè fas dirèkteman ak Morris-Jumel Mansion

Yon opòtinite ra pou posede yon kay sèl-famik ki byen prezève sou Jumel Terrace, youn nan zòn rezidansyèl ki pi istorik ak achitekti enpòtan nan New York City.

Kreye an 1896 pa achitèk Henri Fouchaux pou William W. Watkins, rezidans sa a nan stil Romanesque Revival se pi gwo nan senk kay make ki sou lari pave lapè ki nan Distrik Istorik Jumel Terrace.

Kay la chita dirèkteman an fas ak tè a ki pwoteje ki antoure Morris-Jumel Mansion, sa asire vi ouvè pèmanan, ak Sylvan Terrace sèlman kèk etap lwen.

Kay la gen apeprè 3,500 pye kare sou kat etaj plen, plis yon sousòl ki fini ki gen apeprè 800 pye kare, sa ofri yon gwo echèl ak fleksibilite atravè nivo li yo. Li mezire apeprè 18 pye an lajè, li chita sou yon teren ki gen dimansyon 17.75 pye pa 100 pye avèk dimansyon bilding apeprè 17.75 pye pa 58 pye e li montre detay orijinal eksepsyonèl toutan. Tak sou pwopriyete anyèl yo se $11,411.

Nivo sal la ofri yon sekans jantiy ki defini pa sal vivan ak sal manje fòmèl ak plafon ki wo, fenèt bay, ak bèso ki bèlman prezève. 5 cheminé dekoratif ak revètman fèt orijinal ak mantèl an bwa ki favorize karaktè istorik kay la, konplete ak pòt pòkèt, panèl bwa, vè anjandre, ak kontwòl an bwa ki reflete atizan ki soti nan fen 19yèm syèk la.

Nivo jaden an gen yon zòn vivan ak zòn manje, yon kwizin manje avè kantite granit, yon founo ki ventile deyò, ak de gwo ba depo, ak yon twalèt konplè, ak aksè dirèk nan patio a ak jaden an. Jaden ki gen apeprè 600 pye kare a gen plant matirite ki kreye yon retrè deyò prive ki ideyal pou manje ak amizman.

Etaj ki pi wo yo genyen 4 chanm adisyonèl, sa ki pote total la a 5 chanm, ki genyen yon suite prensipal ak yon cham abiye ki gen kabinè an bwa chêne orijinal. Yon etid ki gen yon limyè solèy ak yon kabann loft ajoute fleksibilite pou travay oswa envite. Twa limyè solèy amelyore limyè natirèl nan tout kay la. An total, kay la ofri 4 twalèt ki fini, ki gen ladan yon en suite, ki byen renove pou respè fèb istorik la pandan y ap ofri konfor modèn. De twalèt yo gen toilèt bidet Japonè Toto.

Nivo anba a ki fini an fèt nan zòn distenk ki enkli yon jimmy kay, yon chanm medya, depo, ak yon twalèt konplè ki gen yon douch sis jet ak douch lapli, ajoute fonksyonalite ki sanble ak spa ki ra jwenn nan yon kay nan epòk sa a.

Orientasyon kay la se eksepsyonèl. Sal devan yo fè fas ak lès dirèkteman anvè Morris-Jumel Mansion, sa ofri vi pak ouvè pèmanan ak limyè solèy leve ki san obstriksyon. Sal dèyè yo jwi ekspozisyon lwès ak limyè solèy kouche, pandan y ap chanm devan ki pi wo a kaptire vi lwen Midtown skyline.

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

Zòn ki antoure a ofri yon melanj rich nan manje, kilti, ak fasilite chak jou. Favori ki toupre yo enkli Hilltop Park Alehouse, Bono Trattoria, Jin Ramen, Hand Pulled Noodle, ak lòt kafe nan vwazinaj la. Rekreyasyon deyò fasil pou jwenn nan Highbridge Park, ak include chemen High Bridge iconic ak chemen siklis, ansanm ak Riverside Park ak tè ki jaden ki antoure mansion an.

Transpòtasyon se ekselan. Apeprè twa minit mache ale nan tren C 163 Street, ki sitiye imedyatman dèyè blok la san yo pa travèse yon lari, ak aksè fasil nan liy ekspres A ak D. Tren 1 157 Street se tou pre, ansanm ak plizyè wout bis. Pou chofè yo, aksè pratike a Henry Hudson Parkway ak George Washington Bridge. Aksè swen sante se tou pre nan New York-Presbyterian Hospital sou 168th Street.

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 New York City'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 New York-Presbyterian Hospital on 168th Street.

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