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Old world charm with modern amenities was just listed by Geralyn Liverani & Susan Frazier of RealEstateSINY.com
In the neighborhood of Tottenville, you will find a variety of house styles. Prominent among these are Colonial-style houses, such as the house at 130 Craig Avenue, our latest listing.
Located on a quiet and wide street, this beautiful home is positioned on an oversized corner lot. As you pull into the long driveway leading to the house’s garage, you will find yourself in what appears to be a country setting. As you enter this beautiful house, you will find yourself torn between the living room and dining room, which both have gleaming wooden flooring. To your left is the enormous living room, where you will find that bay window you had seen from outside. To your right is the equally enormous dining room, which has two large windows and recessed lighting. Between these two rooms is a staircase, which we will keep in mind for the latter part of our tour. Continuing past the dining room is the recently
A modern kitchen is just one of a few upgrades on this home.
renovated kitchen which has a large center island, oak cabinets, and granite countertops. The appliances included in the house are all stainless steel and include a refrigerator, a stove, and a dishwasher. At the end of the kitchen is a mysterious door, but we will get to that after. Past this door is a full bathroom, which is followed by a nice-sized bedroom. This bedroom can be easily converted into an office or another room of your choice. Now that you have finished your tour of the first floor’s rooms, you can go back to that door in the kitchen. By walking through this door, you will exit out into the backyard of the house. In this backyard, you will find a lovely covered patio with pavers. Upon exiting the patio, you will find yourself on a well-maintained lawn, where you have a large shed.
See the complete listing for 130 Craig Ave.
Back in the house, you may now return to that staircase we saw at the beginning of our tour.
The classic charm of this homes living room is unmistakable
As you ascend the steps, you will find yourself in a hallway with four doors. On the western side of the house, you will find two large bedrooms which each have two windows, two closets, and wooden flooring. To the right, at the far end of the house, you will find yet another full bathroom. Wrapping back around to the main façade of the house, you will find the master bedroom. The bedroom, like the others, has wooden flooring. However, this room is larger and has two sets of windows and three closets. From this floor,
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The neighborhood of Great Kills is well-known amongst its residents for having a variety of just about everything. It is in this neighborhood that you will find our latest listing, the cozy little home of 249 Armstrong Avenue, located on a tree-lined street in a prime residential area. The amazingly maintained and completely updated home has unmistakable charm that offers that right at home feeling the minute you enter.
See the complete listing for 249 Armstrong Ave.
Amazing hardwood floors, new windows and more can be found in this Armstrong Ave. Home
So what’s the layout and some of this home’s key features? As you step into the house, you will find yourself on the imaginary line dividing the dining room and the living room. As you move about the home design elements were done with uncompromising quality. On either side of you, you will find hardwood flooring, an excess of fenestration, and raised six panel pine doors The doors themselves is but one feature that reinforces there was no cutting corners when it came to this homeowners discerning eye for quality aesthetics.
As you walk further into the house, you will soon find that this is an immaculate cape-style home. Past the living room and dining room, you will find a lovely bedroom with hardwood flooring to your left. Adjacent to this room is the new full bathroom, which has contemporary ceramic tiles. Across from the bedroom is the wonderful galley kitchen,
Dining Room with old world charm.
The neighborhood of Tottenville is well-known for its old-world charm. This would be apparent if you were to walk down the beginning of Carteret Street, a street off of Amboy Road. Here, you will find a handful of homes that were constructed in 1930. Among these houses is our latest listing, 11 Carteret Street, Street, which its old world carm in not just beautiful on the outside, but inside as well.
See the complete listing for 11 Carteret St., Staten Island.
As you walk in the front door, you will be on the porch, which leads into a beautiful house
French Doors
lined with walnut molding and oak flooring. Once you are further into the house, you will find yourself in a beautiful living room with French doors to your left. These French doors lead to the cozy family room. Across from these doors, on the other side of the living room, is the dining room, which has a wonderful stained-glass window. At the end of the room is the new three-quarter bathroom, with the kitchen beside it. Inside the kitchen, you will find yourself equipped with cherry wood cabinets and a stainless steel stove, refrigerator, microwave, and dishwasher. Once you have finished your tour of the first floor, you can either ascend or descend the stairs. If you go down the stairs, you will be lead into the two-room partially finished basement. If you ascend the stairs, you will be lead to the second floor. First, you will find the master bedroom, which is bright and sunny with hardwood flooring and large closets. Further down the hallway, you have two more bedrooms which, like the rest of the house, have oak wood flooring and walnut molding. Past these rooms is the full bathroom, which has new basket-weave tiled flooring.
Front of 11 Carteret St.
Now that you have finished your tour of the interior, you can go back outside and see what you may have missed before you entered the house. On the left side, you will find a driveway which leads to a detached garage. Here, you have more than enough room to fit three cars. Around the back of the house, you will find the fenced-in yard. Back around the front of the house, you will notice that the street you are on is beautifully tree-lined—a wonderful street to live on.
It’s astounding to think that you’re so close to Amboy Road because the street is so lovely and seems to bring you to an entirely different world. However, being so close to Amboy Road isn’t all that bad. There are many places to shop and eat, and you are right near the post office. There are also a few buses that run along Amboy Road: the s59, which travels to Port Richmond and Tottenville; the s78, which travels to St. George and the Bricktown Mall; and the x22, which takes the Goethals Bridge to get to its destination in Midtown Manhattan.
In addition, you also have a number of schools in the area for your children to attend. P.S. 1, at 58 Summit St., and I.S. 34, at 528 Academy Avenue, are just a couple of the public schools in the area. The nearest Catholic schools are the Our Lady Help of Christians School at 23 Summit Street, ad St. Joseph by the Sea High School, at 5150 Hylan Boulevard. In addition to these, you also have a number of private schools, such as the Staten Island Montessori School, at 500 Butler Boulevard; Gateway Academy, at 200 Boscombe Avenue; and Yeshiva of Staten Island, at 1870 Drumgoole Road East. To find out which schools your child may be zoned for, you can contact your local public school board or school administration about attendance eligibility.
For this home and other homes for sale in Tottenville, Contact Audrey Casso, a licensed sales associate with RealEstateSINY.com at (718) 668-0423.
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Kitchen at 47 Pearsall St., South Beach
South Beach is home to some of the most desired homes due to its proximity to the beach. It is in this area that you will find our latest listing, 47 Pearsall Street. As you approach the home, you will find yourself in a serene setting on a private and quiet street. Once outside, you will be awestruck by the beautifully-manicured front lawn leading up to the brick and vinyl home.
See the complete listing for 47 Pearsall St.
As you walk along the pathway to the house, you will find that the main façade is shielded by beautiful flora. As you walk up the pathway to the home, you will find a gate just before you. Just past this you will see the entrance to the home on the left side of the house.
All brick front and new paver stone surround this well manicured home
Once inside, you will be lead into an updated kitchen. Here, you are already equipped with a refrigerator, a dishwasher and a microwave. Just past here is the dining area, with sliders to the deck. On the deck, you will find steps leading to your magnificent back- and side-yard. Back inside, you will find a comfortable living room to your left, followed by the bathroom. This bathroom is in excellent condition, with its lovely vanity and tiles.
Adjacent to the home’s living room and main bathroom you will find the master bedroom. This room was once used as two bedrooms, but has been converted into one to match the enormity of the rest of the rooms in the house. Here, you will find a large, walk-in California closet and hardwood flooring. From the outside, you may think this home is quite small, but once you pass the gate, you will find it to be quite large indeed, with a living space of 704 square feet—and we haven’t even mentioned everything, yet. Underneath these rooms is the full basement. While it may be unfinished, this tiled basement is quite large if you look past the plumbing for the kitchen and bathroom.
The surrounding neighborhood is just as wonderful as the house itself. You have great schools, a library and the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge right in the area, making your Manhattan commute a virtual breeze. The street on which this house is located is right off of Olympia Boulevard, which is where you can wait at the bus stop for the local s52 bus. This bus will take you to the St. George Ferry Terminal or Staten Island University Hospital North, which is only about a half-mile away from the home. A quick trip to Father Capodanno Boulevard is the South Beach Park and Ride, where there are a number of other buses, including express buses into Manhattan. Also, you also have plenty of places to shop and eat along nearby Sand Lane, which will also see its first Key Food, a major supermarket chain set to open later this year. A major supermarket will be a huge contributor to this very walkable community for those that call 47 Pearsall St. their next home.
The best part of living in this community, however, is the nearby Franklin D. Roosevelt Boardwalk which, on top of having many recreational facilities, including active recreational parks, is right next to the beach on Raritan Bay. For the Fishing enthusiast, the nearly new
The nearby South Beach Fishing Pier
South Beach Fishing Pier has been a staple for locals to enjoy over the several years. When you combine the home, its location, and most of all its price 47 Pearsall St. is one great package deal.
For more information on this South Beach Staten Island home for sale, contact Lorraine Vaughun a licenced real estate salesperson with RealEstateSINY.com at (718) 668-0423
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It’s hard to find a house that will instantly make your jaw drop—especially an affordable, detached one. Grasmere, Staten Island’s Glendale Avenue is definitely one of those houses that stand out from the rest of its neighbors. Not to forget mentioning, its location offers one of the best commute times to Manhatten and Brooklyn. If you love houses with an Old World charm, you will be smitten just by looking at the exterior of the house. Step inside, though, and you’ll be awestruck by its charm.
See the complete listing for 92 Glendale Ave., Staten Island.
As you pass the entry foyer into the living room, you will be dazzled by the wood-burning 
fireplace you will see to your right. To the left will be a large dining area with the equally large, spotless kitchen straight ahead. Exiting the kitchen, you will find the half-bathroom, two sets of stairs, and a door to a very large backyard. Descending the first set of stairs, you will be led to the basement, which is one large room with a summer kitchen, a three-quarter bathroom, and an area for utilities. Going all the way up to the second floor, you will find a bathroom to your right and a bedroom to your left, which has a nice-sized closet. Across from this bedroom is another bedroom,
Front of Narrows Road North Home for Sale
Front of Narrows Road North Home for Sale
Less than a minute away, you can hop on the Staten Island Expressway, which will lead you to the nearby Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, making your commute a virtual breeze to Brooklyn or Manhattan.
See Listing Details for 161 Narrows Road North.
As you ascend the stairs to the gorgeous brick and stone house, you will notice a driveway to your left, leading to a garage. Upon entering the house, you will find a conveniently-placed den and access to the grassy yard, which has a lovely patio and a view of a private tennis court. From here, you can take the stairs to the next level. On this floor, you have the bright and spacious living room and dining room combination, along with the equally bright and spacious kitchen. Included in the kitchen are a refrigerator and a stove, as well as sliders which lead to the deck outside. There is also a fully-tiled bathroom on this floor. Continuing
New Modern Bathroom
on up, you will find a charming bedroom on the next floor, along with a larger bedroom and the master bedroom, which has two large closets. The full bathroom, which is located on this floor, is equipped with a Jacuzzi and a bathtub with shower jets. On this floor, you also have access to the large attic, which can be opened. As you descend the flights of stairs to the lower level, you will find a laundry room, which is equipped with a washing machine and a dryer, as well as a fully-finished bathroom, which is fully-tiled and has neutral décor.
If you do not own a car, or would just prefer to take public transportation, fear not. As mentioned above, the Staten Island Expressway is not far from the home. Considering this, a number of express buses serve the area on their way to the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge. In addition to these, there are a few local buses that pass by, including the s53, the s78, and the s79. The s53 travels along Clove Road to Port Richmond and into Bay Ridge Brooklyn, while the remaining buses travel along Hylan Boulevard to get to their destinations. The s78 will take you to the St. George Ferry Terminal or the Bricktown Mall, while the s79 will take you to the Staten Island Mall or into Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. Furthermore, the Grasmere Train Station is not far from the home, being located on Clove Road and Giles Place.
Some of the public schools in the area that children may attend include P.S. 13, at 191 Vermont Avenue; P.S. 39, at 71 Sand Lane; Concord High School, at 109 Rhine Avenue; and Michael J. Petrides School, at 715 Ocean Terrace.
Dining Room
St. John Villa Academy, at 57 Cleveland Place; St. Joseph’s Parochial School, at 139 St. Mary’s Avenue; St. Joseph Hill Academy, at 850 Hylan Boulevard; Holy Rosary School, at 100 Jerome Avenue; St. Mary’s School, at 1124 Bay Street; and Notre Dame Academy High School, at 134 Howard Avenue, are just some of the nearby Catholic schools that students may attend. To find out which school your child may be zoned for, please contact your local public school board.
For more information on this home or other homes for sale on Staten Island contact Kerry DeBellis or Irene Roczenvit, Licensed Sales Associates with RealEstateSINY.com (718) 668-0423.
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From modern wooden spiral staircases, lofts and completely updated baths this home has more than anyone could expect from a home in this price segment.
See the complete listing for 70 Manchester Drive.
In the neighborhood of Arden Heights, you will find the exquisite and totally updated one-family home of 70 Manchester 
Drive. As you enter the, new beautifully-tiled entrance, you will find a large living room to you left with a wood-burning fireplace and gleaming wood hardwood flooring. Continuing through the living room, you will find that it is connected to the dining room in an L-shaped manor, where the end of it flows into a large, eat-in-kitchen. Back at the entryway, you will find a large den or family room to your right, with its own balcony, also featuring gleaming hardwood floors. Down the 
stairs, you will find a fully-finished basement with a summer kitchen, a bedroom, a beautiful bathroom with a stand-up shower, lots of closets and storage space, and a separate entrance. On the second floor, before the bedrooms and bathrooms, you will find yourself in a beautiful, open loft overlooking the den, which includes a spiral staircase that leads to a finished walk-in attic. Once you have passed the loft, on your right you will find a full bathroom which is beautifully-tiled, a linen closet, two bedrooms, and the large master bedroom, which has its own private bathroom.
There are plenty of places to wander off around the South Shore Staten Island neighborhood. A few blocks to the
left, you have the South Shore Golf Course, and to the right, you have many places to eat and shop, including a major shopping center off Arden Avenue. Getting around is also not too much of a hassle, as the West Shore Expressway is not too far. If you prefer to take public transportation, you also have a few options. On Rosedale Avenue, you can hop on the s74, which will take you to the St. George Ferry Terminal or the Bricktown Mall; or you can take the s55 on Arden Avenue, you will get you to Rossville or the Staten Island Mall. In addition, the x22 express bus travels along Rosedale Avenue and will take you to the Goethals Bridge and into Midtown Manhattan.
If you wish to enroll your children in public school, some schools in the area are P.S. 4, at 200 Nedra Lane; P.S. 36, at 255 Ionia Avenue; P.S. 56, at 250 Kramer Avenue; P.S. 42, at 380 Genesee Avenue; I.S. 75, at 455 Huguenot Avenue; I.S. 7, at 1270 Huguenot Avenue; and Tottenville High School, at 100 Luten Avenue. If you would prefer a Catholic school, students may attend the nearby Our Lady Star of the Sea, at 5411 Amboy Road; the St. Joseph/St. Thomas School, at 50 Maguire Avenue, and St. Joseph by the Sea High School, at 5150 Hylan Boulevard. In addition, you also have the private schools of Eltingville Lutheran School, at 300 Genesee Avenue; Yeshiva of Staten Island, at 1870 Drumgoole Road East; and the Francis School, at 4249 Amboy Road. Schools shown here are not necessarily those that this particular address is zoned for and should only be used as a point of reference. Check with local school administration and / or public school board to obtain specific zoning of a school for a particular address.
Contact the real estate office of RealEstateSINY.com on Staten Island at (718) 668-0423 or email us at info@realestatesiny.com
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