28 Hillside Avenue

Just unpack, pick your paint colors, and start making memories! Thoughtfully updated from top to bottom while preserving its timeless character, this exceptional brick Craftsman Colonial offers the perfect blend of historic charm and modern convenience on over 1.2 private acres bordering High Tor State Park. Originally built in 1928 by renowned local builder A.C. Kleisch, this distinctive home welcomes you with a screened-in front porch, beautiful hardwood floors, abundant natural light, and a wood-burning fireplace that creates a warm and inviting living space. The updated kitchen features stone countertops, stainless steel appliances, ample cabinetry, and flows seamlessly into the dining area with a wood burning fireplace, ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. Offering four spacious bedrooms and one-and-a-half bathrooms, this home has been extensively improved to provide peace of mind for years to come. Major updates include a new boiler and central air conditioning (2023), a new hot water heater with a lifetime warranty (2026), a new garage roof (2024), updated storm and basement windows, new foyer flooring (2026), chimney improvements with a new fireplace liner, waterproofing enhancements, improved drainage, and numerous additional upgrades throughout the property. Step outside to enjoy an expansive backyard that has been thoughtfully cleared and opened, creating endless possibilities for outdoor entertaining, gardening, recreation, or simply enjoying the peaceful surroundings. In addition to the detached two-car garage, the property also features a universal EV charging station and solar panels offering added energy efficiency. The partially basement has two cold storage rooms, a laundry area with new LG appliances and abundant room for future expansion potential. Surrounded by nature yet conveniently located just minutes from the Palisades Parkway, the Haverstraw-Ossining Ferry, shopping, dining, and recreation, this one-of-a-kind property delivers the rare combination of privacy, character, and modern updates. With so much already done, all that's left is to make it your own.