Quintessential Queens Luxury Townhouse New York City experience - in charming Astoria (LIC area) of Queens, just steps to the beautiful Astoria Park over looking the Hellgate Bridge and the East River, and Manhattan Skyline! Winter, Spring, Summer or Fall it is beautiful here! For those discerning travelers who want to enjoy all of New York City but want to end and begin their days in a tranquil environment then this area is for you. This multicultural neighborhood, reminiscent of the Left Bank of Paris offering a virtual plethora of incredible restaurants (some of New York's finest) the most ethnically diverse borough in New York so expect to eat eat eat! Enter the lovely brick home (built in the 1920's as housing for the Steinway Piano workers) a lovely history on its own this neighborhood is still an old world stronghold, simple and down to earth. There is a story that my great grandfather worked as a night watchman at the Steinway Piano company! As you walk around the neighborhood you will see grape vines and tomato plants growing all around you. Our property has recently been completely renovated. Upon arrival you will enter a magnificently appointed home, finished with naturally oiled hardwood birch floors from Maine that feel warm and soft under bare feet, all elements of our home were finished in non toxic eco friendly finishes, natural insulations, no glues, no formaldehydes, eco paint, natural fibers and we only use all eco friendly cleaning products in this home. Enter the Living Space to a custom made Italian linen 12 ft sofa, , TV, a collection of books and make for a cozy yet elegant graceful space. Beyond is the dining area with oval high gloss white table, and magnificent Murano glass chandelier where you can relax with your friends and family, enjoy your meals and talk about the adventures ahead and the fun you've had! of which we would be delighted to help with! Then into an extraordinary gourmet kitchen (yes we are chefs and interior designers in the family!) with state of the art, top of the line appliances: A 36" Bosch Induction cooktop, Gaggenau oven, Breville toaster oven, Bodum electric tea kettle and hot and cold wet bar sink, Sub Zero refrigerator, , Magnificent Italian Marble counters, excellent chefs knives and pots, serving platters all the best. A beautiful breakfast island. A laundry area Washer/dryer and lovely powder room finish the ground floor level. From the kitchen is a sliding door to the deck with twinkle lights, herb box, flowers and garden below, surrounded by a tall privacy fence. On the Second level: The winding birch staircase brings you up to the bedroom level with two very large and private en suites. One larger king bedded room with custom handmade mattress from England, all organic sheets and linens - this room also has a Queen Futon Sofa and it faces East which is over the garden and is quiet and tranquil only the sounds of birds chirping - a large bathroom with marble shower, privacy toilet and vanity complete this private area. The other en suite is a Queen Bedded room.which boasts the view of the Hellgate Bridge, private bath this one with a tub for soaking. Both bathrooms have marble inlay floors and are appointed beautifully with towels, and toiletries so that you have to travel with very little. These suites are away from each other for maximum privacy and tranquility. There is a lovely swing facing the Hell Gate bridge views in the petite front garden as you come into the house. This property can be combined with an upper level rooftop garden penthouse there is a queen canopy bed and a sleeping sofa that opens to a queen bed, a TV, with a tiled one and a 1/2 bath. It is bright and lovely with sensational City views! Then you could grow the group to EIGHT to Ten. We have created a gentle living space, tranquil and comfortable, the finest cotton sheets, organic mattresses and privacy. , Highest speed internet, Waterworks fixtures in the bathrooms, individual A/C in each bedroom and central heat. This is our home, it is the culmination of a lifes work and vision and we would be honored to share it. Let me know what questions you may have. We look forward to hosting you.
