Karibu nyumbani kwenye mojawapo ya nyumba za kipekee zaidi zilizopewa hadhi ya kihistoria katika mitaa yote mitano ya New York. Ikiwa kwenye ufuo wa kaskazini wa Staten Island, dakika chache tu kutoka kivuko, ndipo ilipo nyumba ya msanii maarufu wa Paris, John Noble. Alipowasili Amerika mwaka 1919, Noble alikuwa akipatikana mara kwa mara kwenye boti za kuvuta meli za njia ya McCarren, ambazo zilikokota meli za matanga kuingia na kutoka Bandari ya New York. Hapo ndipo shauku yake kwa ulimwengu wa baharini ilipoanza, na kumwelekeza kwenye maisha ya kufanya kazi kama mfanyakazi wa meli za matanga, baharia na mkombozi wa vyombo vya baharini katika Bandari ya New York. Hapa alivutiwa sana na “makaburi makubwa” ya meli za mbao zilizokuwa zikisafiri kwa matanga—taswira iliyobaki naye kwa maisha yake yote. Mwaka 1941, alianza kujenga studio inayoelea ya “nyumba ya boti,” iliyotengenezwa kwa vipande vilivyookolewa kutoka kwenye meli. Unaweza kuiona ikiwa imeonyeshwa kwa fahari chini kidogo ya barabara kwenye Jumba la Makumbusho la Snug Harbor, ambako maonyesho ya John Noble yanapatikana.

270 Richmond Terrace iko katika Wilaya ya Kihistoria ya St. George na ilijengwa mwaka 1910. Nyumba hii ya futi za mraba 3,000, yenye hadhi ya kihistoria, ni ya kipekee kabisa. Mapambo ya baharini yaliyoenea kote ndani yamewekwa kwa ustadi—kuanzia madirisha madogo ya mviringo ya meli na dari asilia za mbao zilizopishanishwa, hadi madirisha ya vioo vya rangi yaliyohifadhiwa na mandhari yasiyozuiwa ya Bandari ya New York.

Nyumba hii ya familia mbili imejengwa kwenye kiwanja cha futi za mraba 4,100 na ina vitengo viwili vya makazi. Kitengo kimoja kinakaliwa na mpangaji wa soko huria, huku kingine kikiwa kimemaliziwa ukarabati kamili na kitakabidhiwa kikiwa wazi; ni chaguo bora kwa mwekezaji au mnunuzi anayepanga kuishi humo. Vitengo vyote viwili vina mpangilio unaofanana, kila kimoja kikiwa na ufikiaji na nafasi ya kuhifadhi kwenye ghorofa ya chini na dari, pamoja na veranda za mbele na nyuma za kujitegemea na ua wa nyuma wa kujitegemea. Nyasi mpya zimepandwa hivi karibuni, na mpangaji wa sasa ametunza maua na mimea mingi kwa ustadi katika ua wote, na kuunda eneo la kijani lenye utulivu. Kila kitengo chenye ghorofa mbili kina vyumba 3 vya kulala na bafu 1.5, pamoja na sebule rasmi na chumba rasmi cha kulia—jambo ambalo ni nadra kupatikana. Kila kitengo kina mfumo wake wa kupasha joto na maji ya moto.

Nyumba hii imesimama nyuma ya ukuta wa awali wa mawe wa kuzuia udongo, uliojengwa pia ili kuhifadhi gereji ya kujitegemea yenye ukubwa wa futi za mraba 250. Gereji hiyo imepakwa upya plasta hivi karibuni na ina nafasi ya kutosha ya gari, mopedi na vitu mbalimbali vya nyumbani. Mwinuko wa eneo ilipo nyumba hii hutoa mandhari yasiyolinganishwa ya Bandari ya New York, huku ikiwa imezungukwa na miti inayotoa faragha na utulivu katikati ya ulimwengu wenye shughuli nyingi.

Ukiwa umbali wa dakika 10 tu kutoka kivuko cha Staten Island, unaweza kufika Manhattan kwa chini ya saa moja. Zaidi ya hayo, maduka na mikahawa ya St. George yako nje ya mlango wako. Je, uko tayari kufurahia mazuri ya vitongoji vya pembezoni mwa jiji bila kuondoka New York? Karibu nyumbani 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.