Tere tulemast koju — siin asub üks ainulaadsemaid muinsuskaitse all olevaid maju kõigis New Yorgi viies linnaosas. Staten Islandi põhjakaldal, praamist vaid mõne minuti kaugusel, paikneb kuulsa Pariisi kunstniku John Noble’i kodu. 1919. aastal Ameerikasse saabunud Noble oli McCarreni liini puksiirlaevade pardal alaline kaasreisija. Need puksiirid vedasid kuunareid New Yorgi sadamasse ja sealt välja. Nii sai alguse tema vaimustus merendusmaailmast ning sellest kasvas välja elutöö kuunari, meremehe ja New Yorgi sadama laevavrakkide päästjana. Siin armus ta puidust purjelaevade „suurde surnuaeda” — nägemusse, mis jäi temaga elu lõpuni. 1941. aastal hakkas ta ehitama ujuvat „majapaadistuudiot”, kasutades päästetud laevaosi. Seda saab uhkusega näha sealsamas tänava ääres Snug Harbori muuseumis, kus asub John Noble’i näitus.

Aadressil 270 Richmond Terrace asuv maja paikneb St. George’i ajaloolises piirkonnas ja ehitati 1910. aastal. See 3000 ruutjalga suurune muinsuskaitsealune kodu on tõeliselt ainulaadne. Merenduslikud detailid on maitsekalt läbivalt esile toodud: illuminaatoritest ja algupärastest laudistest lagedest kuni säilitatud vitraažakende ning takistusteta vaatevaateni New Yorgi sadamale.

4100 ruutjalga suurusel krundil asuv kahepereelamu koosneb kahest eluruumist. Ühes elab turuhinnaga üürnik, teine on äsja täielikult renoveeritud ja antakse üle vabana — ideaalne nii investorile kui ka ostjale, kes soovib ise sisse kolida. Eluruumid on teineteise peegelpildid ning kummalgi on juurdepääs keldrile ja pööningule, lisaks privaatsed esi- ja tagaverandad ning oma tagaaed. Äsja on maha pandud uus muru ning praegune üürnik on hoolitsenud õue hoolikalt kujundatud lillede ja taimede eest, luues idüllilise oaasi. Mõlemad kahekorruselised eluruumid koosnevad kolmest magamistoast ja pooleteisest vannitoast ning lisaks ametlikust elutoast ja söögitoast — selline lahendus on haruldane. Kummalgi eluruumil on oma küte ja soe vesi.

Maja paikneb algse kivist tugimüüri taga. Müür ehitati samuti selleks, et rajada privaatne 250 ruutjalga garaaž, mis on hiljuti uuesti krohvitud ning piisavalt suur, et mahutada auto, mopeed ja hulk majapidamistarbeid. Maja kõrgem asukoht pakub võrratuid vaateid New Yorgi sadamale, kuid samal ajal ümbritsevad seda puud, pakkudes kiire elutempo keskel privaatsust ja rahu.

Staten Islandi praamist vaid kümne minuti kaugusel — Manhattanile jõuate vähem kui tunniga. Lisaks on St. George’i poed ja restoranid otse teie ukse ees. Kas soovite nautida äärelinna parimaid külgi New Yorgist lahkumata? Tere tulemast koju, aadressil 270 Richmond Terrace.

Welcome home to one of the most unique Landmarked homes in all of the 5 boroughs. Nestled along the north shore of Staten Island, minutes from the ferry, lies the home of famed Parisian artist, John Noble. Coming in America in 1919, Noble was a permanent fixture on the McCarren line tugs which towed the schooners in and out of the New York Harbor. From there, his fascination for the world of Maritime took off, leading to a lifetime of work as a schooner, seaman, and marine salvager of the NY Harbor. Here he became enamored with the "great boneyard" of wooden sailing vessels, a vision that stayed with him for the remainder of his life. In 1941, he began to build a floating, "houseboat" studio made out of salvaged ship parts which you can see proudly displayed just down the street at the Snug Harbor Museum, where the John Noble exhibit lives.

270 Richmond Terrace lives in the St. George Historic District and was built in 1910. This 3000 sqft. Landmarked home is truly one of a kind. The nautical detailing throughout are tastefully spotted, from port holes and original shiplap ceilings, to preserved stained glass windows and an unobstructed view of the New York Harbor.

Sitting on a 4100 sqft lot, this 2-family home is comprised of two residential units. One unit is occupied by a free market tenant and the other has just underwent a complete renovation and will be delivered vacant; ideal for either an investor or owner occupied purchaser. Both units are mirror images of each other, with basement and attic access/storage for each, as well as private front & rear porches and private back yards. New grass has just been laid and the current tenant has maintained an immaculate assortment of flowers and plants throughout the yard, displaying a bucolic oasis. Each duplexed unit is comprised of 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths as well as a formal living and dining room, a rarity to find. Each unit has their own heat and hot water.

Perched behind the original stone retaining wall which also was built to house the private 250sqft garage that was recently replastered and is large enough to house a car, moped and an assortment of home items. The height that the house is set back at allows for unrivalled views of the New York Harbor, while at the same time being ensconced in trees, allowing for seclusion and solitude in a busy world.

A mere 10 minutes from the Staten Island ferry, you're in Manhattan in under an hour. Plus, the conveniences of St George shops and restaurants are right outside your door. Ready to have the best of the suburbs without leaving New York? Welcome home to 270 Richmond Terrace.