Saratoga Luxury Victorian House
Welcome to the Annex!
Recently restored to its beautiful Victorian splendor, this amazing turn of the century Victorian has all of the necessary modern conveniences with in-town privacy. Come to Saratoga and all year 'round! Circa 1872 brick Italianate Victorian, was built by, and became the residence of, famed architect George Washington Ainsworth.
This glorious house was a private residence until Skidmore College acquired it as their Dance Studio and physical education annex, hence it's name. It is registered with the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation and received an award for Historic Beautification in 2000. Painted lady exterior colors frame the front porch's grand entrance into a marble foyer and side sweeping staircaseEnter into the main floor, thru double French doors, into a large living room dining area which boasts fireplace and gabled windows with western light and clear maple hardwood floors. Intricate crown molding and medallions, with antique brass fixtures, soar overhead in the high ceilings, with built in bookcases next to the gas marble fireplace.
Dining area has second set of gabled windows with Southern exposure. Gourmet kitchen offers custom cherry cabinets with stainless steel appliances by Liebher, Bosch,, & dual-fuel Jenn-Air range. Kohler sinks have water filter dispenser & garbage disposal. The parquet wood floor blends perfectly with the warm cherry of the cabinets and the golden sunlight of the surrounding southern exposure windows. Breakfast counter with garden window overlooks side deck and patio. French door accesses side yard with deck, gas grill, and perennial gardens. Library has floor to ceiling, custom-made bookcases, simple crown molding, track lighting, and ceiling fan with additional door to entrance hall. Hallway bathroom has Jacuzzi and stacked closet washer & dryer.
Large first floor master has wall to wall closet and window seat for storage. Curved lead glass window overlooks side yard. Shower bath w body sprays and steam cabinet across the parquet hall. Office w adjoining sitting room has hidden Murphy bed. Adirondack 4 seasons porch has gas fireplace, half wall wainscotings & windows on 3 sides, overlooking street print courtyard for parking.
Second floor offers a beautiful queen bedroom suite with crown molding, ceiling medallion and fan. A perfect sitting area, nestled in the front, surrounded by gabled windows, complements your breakfast coffee with a view Congress Park in the distance. An adjoining classic Victorian bathroom with marble topped dresser sink and whirlpool tub and rainfall shower.
A separate double suite has a dressing room and full bathroom. Across the hallway from dressing room, is center double bedroom. Small sitting area has gabled windows with original Victorian shutters. Three stairs down and the back bedroom present itself with queen sleigh bed and sitting area. Connecting door opens to large in-law/ caretaker studio with full kitchen & bath,, plus dining and living area with separate back entrance and utilities. Central air & gas hot water heat maintains comfort.
This gracious home is centrally located. The perfect vacation base for the Adirondacks; close to upstate New York lakes; just minutes away from SPAC; Skidmore College, Spa State Park, and walk able to downtown Saratoga Springs and the Saratoga Thoroughbred Racetrack. The perfect private home with in-house office; or corporate & professional offices; or possible B&B; or investment property for 1031 exchange. www.saratogahouse.info
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