Style, comfort, and location come together splendidly with this gracious Colonial-style home on a tree-lined street in Bronxville’s desirable Sunnyside Park neighborhood. Fronted by an expansive lawn, tasteful plantings, and mature shade trees, the three-bedroom, 3.5-bath home also features a delightful sunroom, a private back yard, and a two-car garage!

Inside, a gracious floorplan is embellished by archways, exquisite Art Deco crown molding, and gleaming hardwood floors bathed in natural light from oversized windows. The living room is on your left, with sunny exposures on two sides, floor-to-ceiling built-ins, and a gorgeous fireplace. Step through a wide entry into the formal dining room, with wide pocket doors opening to a lovely sunroom with windows on three sides. It’s perfect as a family room, a place to work or study, or simply to relax. A glass-paned door leads out to a charming covered back porch with Trex decking overlooking the backyard.

The large gourmet kitchen is just right for mingling as tantalizing scents hover in the air. Extended granite counters provide plenty of space for meal prep, with a trio of elegant pendant lamps hanging over the breakfast bar. Double windows are complemented by recessed overhead lighting. Two sinks, upscale appliances, and handsome wood cabinetry helps to complete the picture. A hallway powder room adds convenience for all.

A stairway at the front of the home winds upstairs to the private quarters, passing a picturesque casement window along the way. The primary suite is quite large, with two walk-in closets, windows on two sides, an overhead fan lamp, and a remodeled ensuite bath with beautiful mosaic tiling, twin custom vessel sinks, a deep soaking spa tub, and a huge glass walk-in shower. There are two more light-filled bedrooms at this level, each with exposures on two sides. The hallway bath has been nicely renovated while retaining its vintage appeal.

The renovated walk-out basement offers an additional approx. 400sqft. of fully finished living space that includes a gut renovated bathroom. Lots of extra room for recreation, media, and guest sleepover. There is overhead lighting, windows, extra storage, a mudroom, and a terrific full bath including a schoolhouse style sink. A stylish laundry space and state-of-the-art, two zone central AC. A door opens to the garage, with an additional exit outside. The backyard is a revelation, with a grassy play area, wooden fencing for privacy, perimeter gardens, and a flagstone walkway leading around the side to a raised patio and pergola, just the spot for dining al fresco!

Originally built in 1937 with numerous recent upgrades and improvements, the home at 87 Ardell Road is close to Georgia Avenue Park, Sunnybrook Park, Sarah Lawrence College, and neighborhood tennis courts. Restaurants, shops, and movies are minutes away, while Cross County Parkway and Bronx River Parkway offer commuter convenience. Just minutes away from the local playground and the Fleetwood Metro North Station (25min to Grand Central).

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