294 Howard Avenue
Welcome to this remarkable colonial located on a corner, walkable to Silver Lake Park. This absolutely exquisite home sits on top of Grymes Hill. Centrally located, this home is a 5 minute drive to the Staten Island Ferry & a 20 minute drive to downtown Manhattan. From the second and third floor windows, you can see breathtaking views of the New York Bay,Verrazano Bridge, Brooklyn and Manhattan. These views are truly unique to Staten Island. Walking up the grand impressive granite staircase, you will enter through the front door to a majestic foyer. It will make you feel as if you are strolling through a stately castle with multiple opulent arched oak doorways and elegant wood paneling walls and hardwood floors throughout. The royal-like layout of this home is one of a kind. There are 7 bedrooms and 6 baths in this home, as well as a fully finished basement. On the main floor you have a living room with a gorgeous wood burning fireplace, a family room with access to the backyard, a dining room perfect for entertaining, a sprawling kitchen with breakfast area attached. The main floor also includes a half bathroom off the kitchen and an entrance to the patio overlooking your three-car garage driveway and a sparkling in-ground, saltwater, heated pool with a lounge area. Each room has its own solitary designed lighting and picturesque windows that allow a surplus of natural light to flow in. The kitchen has an extra-large island, perfect for cooking large family dinners, granite countertops, custom-made cabinets, premium stainless steel appliances and a work area. A Wolfe stove, Subzero refrigerator drawers, warming tray, heated floors, and other thoughtful touches make this a chef's dream. Heading upstairs, there is a private office, an en-suite guest bedroom, two bedrooms with a shared bathroom, and a grand master bedroom. Each room is connected by internet and is phone and cable ready. The bathrooms feature beautiful classic tiles with an extraordinary arched bathtub and a separate shower in each. The Primary bedroom has the best view in the entire house! It is a dream to be able to wake up and walk over to your bedroom window and see such a glorious view of the city. The primary bathroom features the ultimate blend of sophistication and comfort which includes a Jacuzzi tub, double vanity, tiled floor and shower, and secluded toilet with bidet. Another unique feature of the primary bedroom is a wooden spiral staircase leading to a private dressing room, which is large enough to be its own separate bedroom if desired. Heading out of the primary and up the stairs to the top floor you have two additional bedrooms and a full bathroom. Making your way downstairs, the fully finished basement features an additional office, an exercise/game room, a den with another incredible wood burning fireplace, a laundry room, a half-bath, cabinets, food pantry, and plenty of storage space. This home is secured by 10 interior cameras as well as 10 exterior cameras. Other security features include an extensive alarm system that is run 24 hours and connects to the police and fire department. This house is truly one of a kind, perfect for families looking for room to work, relax, and play. With its ideal location, breathtaking views, and sprawling floorplan, 294 Howard Avenue can be your forever home!