318 Berkeley Drive

Description

Elegant 1920 center hall Colonial located in the designated Berkeley Park Historic District. The District, with its picturesque tree-lined streets and stunning residential architecture, was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2002. You are first greeted by a welcoming portico with glass windows on each side. Upon entering, the stately foyer faces a beautiful staircase and flows into the generous formal rooms offering an expansive space for large gatherings. Both living and dining rooms feature warm-toned hardwood floors, graceful fireplaces and meticulously crafted moldings and built-ins, reflecting a tasteful elegance. From within the living room is access to a four-season sunporch with a fireplace of its own. And off the dining room French doors open to yet another space, abundant with natural light, which can be used as a family room or office. The kitchen off the dining room includes a viking stove, granite counter tops, lots of cabinets and a charming breakfast room full of windows looking onto the very private backyard with vegetable gardens and perennial flower beds. Back door enters into a mudroom with short staircases on either side leading to the kitchen or the living room. Second floor offers 4 large bedrooms, primary bedroom has a jack and jill bathroom and second bathroom has a stacked washer/dryer. Walking distance to Syracuse University, ESF, Upstate, Crouse, VA and Golisano hospitals; and the Thorndon Park Rose Garden, theater, and public pool. Syracuse University provides incentives for employees who purchase homes in the neighborhood. Historic tax credits on certain projects and UNPA assistance programs are also available.