Rare Victorian Beauty in Floral Park

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Rare Victorian Beauty in Floral Park

Welcome to the historic Van Nostrand house in Floral Park.  Built in 1894 by William Van Nostrand, a prominent local veterinarian, this spacious and elegant home is now offered for sale.    This is a rare opportunity to own this classic home in a great place to live, with an easy commute to NYC. 

This elegant home features a grand entryway with arches toward the large formal dining room as well as the spacious living room adjacent.  The Smoking Room features two sets of mahogany pocket doors and a wood fireplace.  Through the Butler Pantry off the Dining Room is the large kitchen and an updated full bath.  New appliances are located in the garage and included in the sale.  Just paint and put in new countertops and you’re done!  Or rip the whole thing and make it your own.  Price reflects a generous discount for needed kitchen remodeling. 

Get to the upstairs by either the front guest staircase, or the rear “servants” stairs.  Then enjoy the three spacious bedrooms and two smaller bedrooms, and a good-sized full bath.  As a bonus, proceed up the winding rear staircase to the full attic!  Partially insulated this room would be a perfect study area or office.  The large attic features a cedar closet and plenty of space to store a whole lot of stuff!

Down the stairs all the way to the basement brings you to the larger utility door to the outside and then a few steps more into the partially finished basement.  Laundry room and full-size freezer includes brand new washer and dryer (warranty to be transferred) and a gas boiler featuring an automatic water gauge and shut-down mechanism.  There is a large recreational area finished currently with an 8-ft pool table, bar and table and chairs. 

Maybe the best feature of all in this grand old home is the wraparound porch on the front.  Sit on your very own porch swing and enjoy the breeze.  Or create your own breeze with the ceiling fans on the porch.  (Mosquitoes dislike the breeze.) 

To avoid the bugs altogether there’s a private, screened porch on the rear off the kitchen.  This is a divine spot to relax and cat owners will appreciate the semi-outdoor space! 

Other features of note:

• Basement fully waterproofed on east side and rear in 2004.
• Full Exterior Renovation including new roof, custom woodworking, paint 2006.
• Custom copper Tower room and 6-inch copper Eurocraft gutters/leaders, copper rain chains.   
• The color scheme is courtesy of Bonnie Rosser Krims, of This Old House fame.  A local resident and his father stripped and painted the house in 2006. 
• Electric service was upgraded to 200 amps in 2005.
• Detached two-car garage.
• Medicinal plants throughout the natural landscaping.  Great for bees and butterflies!
• Chemical-free lawn and gardens for nearly 20 years.
• Four drywells were installed in 2005 in order to accommodate the water shedding necessary to preserve the home’s roof and foundation.