8210 Ridge Boulevard

Enjoy outstanding indoor-outdoor living and entertaining in this stately four-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bathroom center hall colonial featuring expansive living spaces and a huge private yard in residential Bay Ridge. Inside this 4,312-square-foot single-family home, ceilings soar up to 11 feet tall over beautiful hardwood and tile floors, custom wallcoverings and oversized windows, creating an inviting sun-splashed ambiance throughout. The gracious foyer entry and stone-trimmed archways welcome you into a sprawling 26-foot-long living room flanked by stained glass windows and a wood-burning fireplace. To the right of the entry, the beautiful, paneled library is an ideal work-from-home destination surrounded by coffered ceilings, custom cabinetry and a charming window seat. Ahead, the huge eat-in kitchen impresses with handsome wood cabinetry and a large center island topped with granite counters and mosaic tile backsplashes. The fleet of upscale stainless steel appliances includes a vented restaurant-grade range. Enjoy morning coffee and casual meals in the banquette breakfast nook. The adjacent sunroom is perfect as a formal dining room or an indoor-outdoor lounge opening to a private wraparound yard with an Upstate feel. Here, paver patios are bordered by tall stone privacy walls, planter beds, mature trees, a hot tub and a pergola area. A powder room and oversized closet complete the well-planned main level. Luxurious accommodations begin on the second floor, where the spectacular owner's suite boasts a fireplace and an enclosed atrium terrace featuring a redwood sauna and wood-burning stove. Three roomy closets, including two walk-ins, lead to the en suite spa bathroom oasis filled with a jetted soaking tub for two, a walk-in shower with a custom surround, and a wide double vanity with generous storage. Two spacious and bright secondary bedrooms on this level share a well-appointed, windowed hall bathroom. The flexible top floor offers vaulted ceilings, skylights, a walk-in closet and a ceiling fan, creating the perfect spot for a fourth bedroom, family room or home gym. Head to the finished basement to find apartment-like quarters, including a living area, full bathroom, oversized closet, and a bedroom currently used as a cozy media room. Large storage rooms and a massive laundry room complete the thoughtful interiors. Paved motor court parking for up to three vehicles and custom stone and iron fencing add wonderful curb appeal to this exquisite Bay Ridge residence. This beautiful Bay Ridge neighborhood is close to outstanding dining and shopping along 3rd and 5th avenues. Shore Road Park's breathtaking waterfront outdoor space and bridge views are just three blocks away. Excellent bus service, the R train, Bay Ridge Ferry Terminal, Belt Parkway, Gowanus Expressway, and Verrazano-Narrows Bridge provide easy access to the rest of the city and beyond.