47 Beard Avenue Buffalo NY 14214 MLS #B1605217

Location, location, location… This stunning Dutch Colonial Revival built by Attorney Francis Stephen was one of the first homes built in Buffalo’s sought-after Central Park neighborhood at the turn of the 20th century. Offering over 3,400 s/f, 4+ bedrooms and 2.5 baths across 3 floors, pride of ownership is evident throughout. The home features many of the traditional architectural elements including the large front porch, a split stairway with landing and paneled walls, high ceilings, multiple bay windows and 2nd stairway that leads from basement to 3rd floor.

The original double parlor layout has been reconfigured to create a spacious living/family room with a wood-burning fireplace (NRTC), large bright windows and multiple spaces to relax, or entertain. The formal dining room features a large bay window with seat, a pocket door and reveals the hardwood floors that exist throughout the home. The butler’s pantry provides generous storage, and connects the dining rm to the large eat-in kitchen that features quartz counters and up to date appliances including a dbl oven and new dish washer. A convenient half bath completes the first floor.

Ascend the beautiful main stairway to the second level where you find 4 large bedrooms, each with walk-in closets. The full bath offers dbl vanities, a tub and a separate shower. The 3rd floor, likely the original nursery and living quarters for help offers three big, bright rooms with walk in closets and an the 2nd full bath—ideal for guests, a home office, or studio.

Set on a generous lot with a three-car garage, this home is well maintained with updated electric and plumbing, high quality replacement windows from Andersen and Big L (’18, ’20), multi zoned heat with 2 forced-air furnaces and a boiler; tear off architectural roof, full exterior painting (’20); bathroom remodel (’18) and regularly scheduled maintenance.

Don’t wait on this desirable N. Buffalo home located near Delaware Park and the Buffalo Zoo. It offers a rare opportunity to own a piece of local history, in one of Buffalo’s most desirable neighborhoods. Sellers may require delayed closing, or post occupancy agreement to secure suitable housing.