Charming One-Family Home in the Heart of Ditmars, Astoria
Splendid one-family home in the sought-after Ditmars section of Astoria, offering timeless architectural details, thoughtfully updated interiors, beautiful outdoor spaces, and exceptional curb appeal.
Set back from the street, the home welcomes you with a picturesque front garden featuring mature plantings, a beautiful Japanese maple that provides both shade and privacy, and a charming paverstone walkway. The custom European double-casement windows and the distinctive slate roof enhance the home's character and curb appeal.
Inside, a spacious living room flows into a formal dining room, separated by pocket doors. The dining room features custom built-in banquette seating and bookcases and opens seamlessly to a fully renovated chef's kitchen. A generous peninsula provides ample space for meal preparation, casual dining, and entertaining. Just off the dining room, a private balcony with a retractable awning offers a lovely spot to enjoy the outdoors.
Upstairs, three comfortable bedrooms are complemented by an expanded marble bathroom featuring a dedicated makeup vanity. Custom closet doors and thoughtful finishes add warmth and character throughout.
The full basement provides valuable additional space, complete with a refreshed full bathroom and convenient walk-in access from the rear of the property. Additional upgrades include updated electrical throughout, central air conditioning, and supplemental split units for year-round comfort.
The property's east-west orientation allows natural light to fill the home throughout the day. Outdoors, a private fenced front and rear yards offer space for relaxing, gardening, and entertaining, while a private driveway parking space and one-car garage provide the convenience of off-street parking.
Ideally situated in Astoria's desirable Ditmars neighborhood, the home is near the 20th Avenue bikeway, offering dedicated cycling connections to Astoria Park, the RFK/Triborough Bridge, and Manhattan via the Queensboro/59th Street Bridge.