If you are looking for something different, a large, prestigious home, we have it right here at 29 Center Drive in Douglas Manor, Douglaston, Queens, New York.
Offering approximately 6,000 sq. ft. of interior room across four levels with 6 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 10 fireplaces, 3 zoned Geo-thermal heat & AC and an elevator. Modern for a 1850’s Greek Revival Estate. With your exterior finishing touches, you’ll be glad you bought this home.
Located in the waterfront community of Douglas Manor which offers a true lifestyle with a private dock, playground, security, and proximity to the Douglaston Club, LIRR, schools, and major roadways. Douglas Manor is more than a place to live, it's a lifestyle.
On the first floor, first thing you will see 10-foot-wide foyer and 13-foot ceilings that go from one side of the home to the other, 30 feet long, connecting all the rooms for a nice flow throughout the first floor with 8ft high windows.
The Large Formal Dining Room W/ Fireplaces can fit at least 25 people and original plaster crown moldings, keeps its original. The full Chef’s kitchen with walk in pantry & half bath will amaze you with top-of-line stainless steel appliances featuring Traulsen Refrigerator, Subzero freezer, 48” Thermador Stove & matching Vent and Bosch dishwasher, all connected to a Family Room W/ Fireplace.
The Living Room adjacent to the dining room also has a Fireplace. The entire first floor offers larger windows than standard windows. What you don’t see is the full-size elevator, it is well placed.
The second floor has 4 Bedrooms, each with a fireplace, 2 full bathrooms and another 10-foot-wide hallway, yes, it’s that wide, enough room for all type of furniture.
The third floor has 2 bedrooms, home office and storage room. More than enough space for additional bathroom if needed.
The basement, rugged as it looks, is large enough for the grand family room, home office and with 2 fireplaces, wine cellar, prep kitchen & full utility room, room for another bathroom and entrance to the garage.
The top floor offers access to the iconic octagonal cupola with sweeping neighborhood views, WITH APPROVED PLANS to raise the Cupola and replace the patio deck off the kitchen.
This home Known as the historic Allen-Beville House (Google it), has a remarkable history , it is landmark property and is recognized by the NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission and the National Register of Historic Places. Located in Douglas Manor, there Annual association fee: $900.