This stunning three-bedroom, two-bathroom sanctuary in Jackson Heights’ coveted Hampton Court was created through a meticulous gut-renovation, helmed by a European-influenced design and build team. This home seamlessly marries old-world charm with modern, upscale fixtures and finishes, and thoroughly upgraded mechanicals.
This stunning three-bedroom, two-bathroom sanctuary in Jackson Heights’ coveted Hampton Court was created through a meticulous gut-renovation, helmed by a European-influenced design and build team. This home seamlessly marries old-world charm with modern, upscale fixtures and finishes, and thoroughly upgraded mechanicals. Extensive upgrades include all-new electrical and plumbing, new drywall, skim-coated walls, recessed lighting, gut-renovated kitchen and bathrooms, and all-new solid wood doors and elegant moldings. Inside this over 1,200-square-foot home, enjoy leafy garden vistas front to back, classic pre-war elements like 9-foot-tall coved ceilings, eight closets, extra-wide windows with custom linen blinds and screens, refinished oak floors, and generous proportions in every room.
As you enter, an inviting foyer gallery ushers you into a spacious living room, crowned by a Rejuvenation chandelier and lined with classic bay windows. The adjacent dining room is graced by a wall of beautiful built-ins, offering in equal measure storage and elegant design, and a stylish light fixture. This combined living and dining area is without a doubt a welcoming space to host family and friends! Chefs will enjoy the windowed gourmet kitchen, with floor-to-ceiling Brooklyn-built solid maple custom cabinetry featuring pull-out drawers, pantry closet, Ann Sacks tile surround, Caesarstone countertops, and top of the line appliances, including a vented Samsung gas range and Bosch dishwasher.
Off the entryway, a separate wing features a sizeable east-facing bedroom appointed with a double-doored closet, built-in maple bookshelf, and a full bathroom with Kohler and Restoration Hardware fixtures and a walk-in, benched shower. Unique to this home is a convenient stacked Miele washer-dryer with laundry cabinet, flanked by a spacious coat closet. In the northern wing, two generous bedrooms, boasting four closets in total, face east and west alongside a second full bathroom with a large tub/shower combination. The apartment also enjoys a dedicated walk-in storage unit downstairs.
Built in 1919 by famed architect George H. Wells, The Hampton Court Apartments include 11 neo-Georgian red brick and white stone buildings surrounding a lush central garden. Residents of well-maintained 35-16 79th Street enjoy live-in superintendent service, laundry, storage and a bike room. Seventy-five percent financing is allowed and pets are permitted with board approval. No smoking or subletting. A working capital reserve assessment of $1,036, payable quarterly, is also in place.
From this exceptionally convenient Jackson Heights location, you’re just inches from the public library (81st St.) and Paseo Park, the 26-block-long 34th Avenue Open Street featuring a permanent pedestrian plaza, wide bike lanes and community events. Renovated Travers Park (78th St.) provides a playground, sports courts, and a wonderful year-round Sunday greenmarket (79th St.). Hampton Court offers one of the closest subway access points in the Jackson Heights historic district. Nearby 7 (82nd St.), E, R and F/M trains, excellent bus service, the BQE and LaGuardia Airport (approx. 15-minute drive) and Citibike stand provide easy transportation access. Outstanding shopping and acclaimed dining fill the nearby streets. World-class outings await at the Queens Museum, New York Hall of Science, Queens Zoo, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, the USTA Tennis Center, Citi Field and the upcoming New York City Football Club stadium complex.