This 4,420 square foot house was designed by master architect Julius Gregory in 1926. It sits on a 0.22 acre lot in a landmark district. Because of its architecture, this house is a truly unique gem. Though currently (and always) owner occupied and attentively and properly maintained, the house needs to be refurbished and revitalized. It is priced with this fact in mind. After a complete overhaul, this will be the most spectacular, showstopper entry-level house in Fieldston, bar none. The house has the best location in Fieldston, as it is situated on its southern flank, closest walking to distance to Weiss & Willig. It is also nestled on the extremely private West 245th Street cul-de-sac between Fieldston Road and Livingston Avenue (the home's alternate address is 405 West 245 Street). Because the house is built into a hill, all levels of living are ABOVE GRADE with enchanting views from almost every window. It has 5 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms in total, but they are split over 2 of the 3 floors. Floor 1: The first level has 2 bedrooms, a Jack-and-Jill full bathroom and a common living area with kitchenette. The bedrooms will probably not be suitable for children younger than grade school. On the other hand, they would be perfect for tweens, teens, young adults, guests or live-in help. They would also be perfect to serve as a mother-in- law suite, home office or as a substitute for a basement play area (the actual basement is very small and only accommodates a laundry room). The kitchenette can easily be removed to create a closet or more living space or you can keep it and forego the tithing to Lasko Getaways. Floor 2: The second floor houses the living room with fireplace flanked by built-in bookcases and French doors that lead to a south-facing sun room, formal dining room, eat-in kitchen with glass doors leading to a second. east-facing sun room and a powder room. Floor 3: The third floor houses a very large master bedroom with fireplace and en-suite, full bathroom and 2 additional bedrooms and full bathroom. There are also front and back patios, a private multi-car driveway and an attached garage. Living in Fieldston is like living INSIDE Central Park. It is no wonder that the neighborhood was designed by architect Frederick Law Olmsted who is most well-known for his work on Central Park. He planned Fieldston with wide, winding roads, ample green spaces and grand homes, creating a suburban oasis within the city. Fieldston is a historical landmark district. The streets are privately owned by the HOA which ensures minimal traffic, congestion and noise. The neighborhood is extremely safe and supported by 24/7 private security. The annual real estate taxes are $21,823 and the HOA fees are $4,800. Fieldston is home to some of the most prestigious and storied private schools in the country: SAR, Riverdale Country Day, Horace Mann and Ethical Culture Fieldston School. It's also flanked by Manhattan College (a top-tier liberal arts school) and Van Cortlandt Park, one of the largest parks in NYC, featuring miles of wooded trails, recreational facilities, sporting fields, and even a golf course and equestrian center.