Dobro došli kući, u jedan od najjedinstvenijih zaštićenih povijesnih domova u svih pet gradskih četvrti. Smještena na sjevernoj obali Staten Islanda, nekoliko minuta od trajekta, nalazi se kuća slavnog pariškog umjetnika Johna Noblea. Nakon dolaska u Ameriku 1919. godine, Noble je postao stalni član posade tegljača na liniji McCarren, koji su vukli škune u njujoršku luku i iz nje. Tu je započela njegova fascinacija pomorskim svijetom, koja ga je vodila kroz cijeli životni rad na škuni, kao pomorca i kao spasitelja brodova u njujorškoj luci. Ondje se zaljubio u „veliko groblje” drvenih jedrenjaka — prizor koji mu je ostao u mislima do kraja života. Godine 1941. počeo je graditi plutajući studio na kućici-brodu, izrađen od spašenih brodskih dijelova. Danas ga možete vidjeti ponosno izloženog malo niže niz ulicu, u muzeju Snug Harbor, u kojem se nalazi postav o Johnu Nobleu.

Adresa 270 Richmond Terrace nalazi se u povijesnoj četvrti St. George, a kuća je izgrađena 1910. godine. Ovaj zaštićeni povijesni dom od 3.000 četvornih stopa doista je jedinstven. Pomorski detalji ukusno su uklopljeni u cijelu kuću: od brodskih okruglih prozora i izvornih stropova od preklopljenih dasaka do očuvanih vitraja i nesmetanog pogleda na njujoršku luku.

Na parceli od 4.100 četvornih stopa nalazi se ova kuća s dvije stambene jedinice. Jednu iznajmljuje najmoprimac po tržišnim uvjetima, a druga je upravo u cijelosti renovirana i bit će predana prazna — idealno za ulagača ili kupca koji želi sam živjeti u jednoj od jedinica. Obje su jedinice zrcalne slike jedna druge, a svaka ima pristup podrumu i tavanu, privatne prednje i stražnje trijemove te vlastito dvorište. Upravo je posađena nova trava, a sadašnji najmoprimac brižno je održavao raskošno cvijeće i biljke po cijelom dvorištu, stvarajući idiličnu oazu. Svaka jedinica na dvije etaže ima tri spavaće sobe, jednu i pol kupaonicu te formalni dnevni boravak i blagovaonicu — rijetkost. Svaka jedinica ima vlastito grijanje i toplu vodu.

Kuća se uzdiže iza izvornog kamenog potpornog zida, koji je izgrađen i kako bi zaklanjao privatnu garažu od 250 četvornih stopa. Garaža je nedavno ponovno ožbukana i dovoljno je velika za automobil, moped i razne kućanske potrepštine. Povišen položaj kuće pruža nenadmašan pogled na njujoršku luku, a istodobno je okružena drvećem koje osigurava privatnost i mir u užurbanom svijetu.

Do trajekta Staten Island dijeli vas samo deset minuta, a do Manhattana stižete za manje od sat vremena. Uz to, trgovine i restorani četvrti St. George nalaze se odmah pred vašim vratima. Želite uživati u svemu što nude predgrađa, a da ne napustite New York? Dobro došli kući na adresu 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.