Description

You have everything to gain at 140 Lorraine! Classic design melds with thoughtfully curated choices that will inspire to aspire. This stand out Oakwood Heights home sited on one of the prettiest streets in The City Of Homes is one you’ll want to call your own. A half mile to Pelham Metro North & Mt. Vernon East RR stations & even closer to cafe’s, bake shops, restaurants & art venues makes this an easy choice. An entry foyer welcomes you in & invites you to drop your bags, slip off your shoes, & hang your coats as there is ample wall and built-in storage space. A twelve paned glass door opens into the hall where your eye will be captivated by the abundance of natural light & period details such as wide room entries, high ceilings, crown moldings, & the warm, luxuriant glow of original hardwood floors. The superbly proportioned living room has room enough to hold multiple seating areas and is anchored by a picture window & a wow-worthy wood-burning fireplace with a stone hearth & surround (with storage nooks) that will warm your hearts. An adjoining and aptly named sun-room has a wall of windows & provides a delightful place to play, read, study, WFH, host a movie night the fun choice is yours!. A door out to the jaw-dropping, verdant three sided, large & level yard with a patio & pergola provides separate spaces to toss a ball, throw a frisbee, hang out in a hammock, garden, grill & dine al-fresco or land some toads in a hole. Back inside to the formal dining room which exudes the craft & design elements built in a time when form and function were top of mind. From the chair rail molding to the alcoved accent windows this room is ready to make gatherings a joy. A pivot door swings you into the true eat-in kitchen with its banquette seating, custom radiator covers, quartzite counters & plenty of prep & cabinet space to make any meal or party a breeze. Did I mention the separate pantry & mudroom with door out to the property? Or the tucked away laundry nook that makes life convenient? The main level powder room & door to driveway & garage round out the 1st floor. A stair landing closet leads the way upstairs where light & bright bedrooms await. Every one of this homes 5 bedrooms can be purposed any way you wish (office? craft room?) & feature design accents & details that are unique to each. From multiple window exposures to picture rail moldings, bayed windows and recessed bump outs for a desk, a sewing station or simply bench seating this layout provides! Linen storage closets plus 2 full bathrooms make life easy for all. Downstairs you will find an enormous basement to store all of your things & will hold your wines, your house-made pickles, sourdough starters, your garden harvested preserves .you can finally put those tik-tok recipes & kitchen hacks into play. New energy efficient windows, a 7 year young boiler, 200 amp electric, insulated attic & attached garage brings it (& you( all the way home. Come stake your claim on sweet Lorraine!