Thursday, March 15, 2012 Page B1
REAL ESTATE
SECTION
B
& CLASSIFIED
Photos by Marisol Diaz
Home of the week Trebach Realty, Inc.
A Hardy four-bedroom Tudor in Fieldston
A
s if the classic architectural aesthetics of this Fieldston Historic District estate — at 4642 Waldo Ave. — were not enchanting enough, add to that the fact that Russell H. Tandy, illustrator of the classics The Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew mysteries, made his home here. It was in this Tudor Revival styled, stone, brick and stucco home, built in 1935, that he put the finishing touches on another series of mysteries. Filled with naturally-lit windowed alcoves, this four-bedroom, three-bath manor has been lovingly and meticulously renovated to preserve historical detail, while incorporating every modern living convenience. From its steeply pitched slate roof, beautiful half-timbering and decorative brickwork to its gabled entrance portico and elegant rojo alacante marble floor in the foyer and marble center hall, this home exudes the gracious lifestyle of the period. The 18-by-36-foot great room is lit by trans-
Eat Breakfast in a sunny alcove.
lucent alabaster bowl chandeliers and distinguished by a soaring trussed beam ceiling, over a massive fireplace with an authentic carved mantelpiece. French doors lead to a long stone terrace, and a landscaped backyard is highlighted by original flagstones. A master chef’s kitchen adjacent to the formal dining room offers charming original details and is abutted by a restored breakfast nook. The first-floor study, with en-suite bathroom, could serve as a fourth bedroom. The spacious master suite has its own sitting area, separate shower and bath; the other custom-designed bathrooms also feature topof-the-line fixtures that preserve the vintage character. The finished basement is above ground with expandable space that can be used as a recreation room and to access the indoor garage. The house is conveniently located close to the No. 1 subway line. According to Trebach Realty, the home is offered for $1,349,000.
The well-lit bathroom has a large window and tiled floors.
A marble walkway leads you into a one-of-a-kind 1930s home. The living room, above, features a fireplace as its centerpiece. The formal dining room, left, receives light from three directions.
The kitchen features tiled floors and a clean vintage look.
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