71-10 Kessel St Forest Hills, NY 11375

ACCEPTED OFFER AND CONTRACTS OUT. Your chance to own the perfect, move-in ready house, in the heart of one of the most sought-after family-friendly neighborhoods in NYC. Looking for the ideal Grand 1925 Era home? The quintessential place to watch your children grow and thrive? In charming condition, in the center of Historic Forest Hills, this stately home has room for your family, and is zoned for PS 101 -- School in the Gardens. If that's what you've been seeking, see this magnificent One-family home, as soon as possible. It's priced to sell, and won't last long on the market. This one-of-a-kind Historic Gem is offered for the first time in 20 years. Impeccably maintained and thoughtfully updated, without removing any of the historic details, this home features a modern kitchen, baths, upgraded electrical service, boiler and hot water heater, as well as original period details like refinished white-oak floors, 9-foot high ceilings, private driveway, and a detached 200-square foot, one-car garage. As you enter the brightly lit first floor of this house, you will notice the original parquet oak flooring in the large welcoming Living and Dining Rooms. The recently renovated Kitchen - with Silastone counter-tops and Stainless Steel Appliances - in the rear of the house is complemented by a modern half-bath. The second floor is the classic traditional layout: three Bedrooms, and one Full-bath with original soaking tub. The attic above, reached by a full stairway, was expanded with a Dormer, and completely finished. With large windows on three sides, it features lots of sliding-door storage under the eaves, and a Full-bath with shower. It's perfect for your home office, your teenager who wants privacy, or as a playroom for your younger children. The lower-level is also finished, with a large central room that can be your family's "Recreation room," or your spacious home-office. The basement also includes a separate mechanical room with newly installed Washer and Dryer, Boiler and Hot Water-Heater, a "Meter Room," and walled-off Storage space. Outside you will relish the landscaped back Garden, where you and your friends can enjoy barbecuing, playing catch or soccer with your children, or just sipping a nice glass of wine or beer. The free-standing garage is in the same well-maintained condition as the rest of the property, with room for one car, and storage for your gardening tools, etc. Located in the heart of the Historic Forest Hills, just off the corner of 71st Avenue, and a short 12 minute walk to the Continental - 71st Avenue Subway/LIRR station, this home has a "Transit Score" of 97, and "Walk Score" of 84. You can shop or eat at the unique stores and restaurants on Austin Street, or catch an Express Train to Manhattan, a 20-minute ride to Mid-town. All showings and open houses are strictly "by appointment" only. You must contact listing agent to arrange to see or show this house.