This $3.6M Spuyten Duyvil home is a tranquil refuge indoors and out, within New York City limits

November 6, 2024

Photo courtesy of Brown Harris Stevens

In the leafy Spuyten Duyvil neighborhood in the Bronx, this charming 20th-century residence at 800 West 231st Street was built in 1935 with updated interiors for 21st-century living on four levels. Stone walls and a slate roof give the single-family home, asking $3,600,000, a rustic-yet-modern charm that’s subtly unique. Just south of Riverdale, the five-bedroom property is surrounded by a landscaped garden, and a stone patio frames a large outdoor pool.

Underscored by 20th-century architecture, the home’s interior spaces reflect a modern European design aesthetic. The home’s main living space opens beneath vaulted cathedral ceilings, and oversized windows offer stunning views of the Hudson River and the surrounding wooded grounds.

At the center of the main floor, the open living area features a wood-burning fireplace. Off the entry foyer is a cozy library/music room.

A colorful contemporary kitchen features high-end appliances; two ovens, two dishwashers, two microwaves, and two sinks means you’ve got plenty of backup when hosting a crowd. Off the kitchen is a large, open dining area. This lively lime-hued space overlooks the patio and pool, for all-season dining and entertaining.

The home’s top floors contain five bedrooms. On the second floor, four big, bright bedrooms are joined by three full baths.

Beneath the eaves, the primary bedroom suite occupies the top floor. A small private terrace offers an outdoor spot to take in the view.

The home’s lowest level holds a rec room/den, a home office, a gym, and a half bath. This level has enough spare square footage for a pantry and closet space. Outside, an azure-blue pool looks almost like it’s part of the surrounding nature, framed by stone pavers and seating areas. The green grass, blue skies, and river views of Riverdale are just a half-hour’s commute from Grand Central Station via Metro North.

[Listing details: 800 West 231st Street by Karen N. Fragin and Sandhya “Sanjya” Tidke of Brown Harris Stevens]

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Photos courtesy of Brown Harris Stevens