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This classic Dutch Colonial Revival has an expansive floor plan, old world charm and modern amenities. It is situated on one of the most beautiful avenues in Westerleigh, Staten Island. It sits on an oversized lot, adorned with Magnolia and chestnut trees; includes a Koi pond, masonry patio, driveway and detached garage.
 
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The charm and elegance of this home is unmatched by anything available for sale on the market today, especially on the North Shore of Staten Island. This home built in 1910 was designed by Staten Island’s renowned architect, James Whitford II, whom is known for the St. George Theatre, the Westerleigh Tennis Club, and numerous public buildings and homes throughout Staten Island.

The home sits upon a gently sloping lot, which was the former site of the Westerleigh Collegiate Institute, which was associated with the development of the community of Westerleigh and the Temperance Movement (Anti-Alcohol movement) in the United States.

The entryway has an elegant columned portico with authentic penny tile flooring, an original Dutch door framed by stain glass windows. The grand foyer is also framed by large portico columns which draw your eye to the grand staircase and three stain glass windows. French doors lead you into the expansive living room to the right and an elegant formal dining room to the left.

 Winter Scene at Nearby Westerleigh Park, Staten Island

Ideal for entertaining, two additional sets of French doors connect the 28ft by 13 ft living room to a heated Florida room. The living room features a wood burning stone fireplace which is a perfect setting for intimate moments. The Florida room has original oversized windows overlooking a koi pond, a lush green lawn and shade trees.

The Eat-in-Kitchen features cherry cabinetry, tumble marble countertops, a double oven and curved staircase.  The staircase connects to the main staircase. It was added by the original owner, Congressman Anning Prall . He needed an entry/exit for his family since he held regular press conferences and private meetings with his political cronies. He was the local school chancellor, the first commissioner of the FCC, and personal friends with former NYS Governor and President Franklin Delano Roosevelt.

The formal dining room is a combination of elegance and warmth. It features wood beam ceiling, wood paneling, wainscoting, original gas lamp fixtures and 9ft ceilings. There is quarter sawn oak flooring, crown molding, ceiling medallions, wood doors and glass door knobs throughout the home.

The second level features five bedrooms and an enclosed sleeping porch. Two sets of French doors connect two of the bedrooms to the sleeping porch. One or more of the rooms could easily be used for a home office and library.   The Master bath features a Jacuzzi and two bedrooms have functioning wash sinks, which is an original feature of the home. Having a sink in the bedroom was considered an upgrade from wash basins, for any wealthy family in 1910.
The home offers additional space and endless possibilities. The partially finished attic offers 980 sq ft with a separate heated room, originally used as a maids quarters. There is an additional 1,180 sq ft of unfinished space in the basement. It features a quarter bath and separate entrance to the rear yard.

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