For $1.3M, a 1926 apartment in the Bronx that feels like an Italian hillside villa
All photos courtesy of Rinze van Brug; some photos are virtually staged.
With a hilltop view of the Hudson River and the Palisades, the romantically-named Villa Charlotte Bronte at 2501 Palisade Avenue is a hidden gem within New York City limits. Built in 1926, the 17-unit complex is perched along steep cliffs, surrounded by greenery, and blessed with several stone patios for private enjoyment. Asking $1,315,000, this three-bedroom home offers living on three floors, including a light-filled garret in keeping with its charm.
A private entry patio introduces a portal to this unlikely retreat. A large, light-filled living room offers river views; a wood-burning fireplace anchors the room’s cozy villa vibe.
A large eat-in kitchen opens onto a stone patio with river vistas beyond. Also on this floor are a powder room and plenty of closet space.
Upstairs are three bedrooms. The primary bedroom is served by a custom closet and a classic full bath with deco-era tilework. Two additional bedrooms (one hides a washer and dryer) and another full bath complete this floor.
On the home’s top level is a sunny loft space that would make a perfect office or studio. Despite its early-20th-century charm, the home has been thoroughly updated with new window treatments, new carpeting, custom closets, a vented washer/dryer, and updated heating and cooling compressors.
[Listing details: Villa Charlotte Bronte, 2501 Palisade Avenue at CityRealty]
[At Douglas Elliman by Ari Susswein; at the Erin Boisson Aries team by Adam Zucker]
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