Here’s a great new listing. 5 St Josephs Terrace, www.5StJosephs.com, is offered for sale by two great owners who have put in a tremendous amount of care and attention into upgrading and preserving this truly historic treasure. Located in Ten Broeck Triangle, downtown Albany, this home has all of the original architectural features plus the urban and elegant amenities. Stay tuned a complete website with photos and details will follow shortly. For more information and photos check out the property website at www.5StJosephs.com.

Historic
This brownstone exhibits the “best examples in this part of Albany of the Richardsonian Romanesque style applied to a small-scale residence,” so say the authors from Albany Architecture, Guide to the City, Mount Ida Press, 1993. The most famous Richardsonian Romanesque architecture in Albany are the State Capitol and Albany City Hall.

Elegant
The townhouse features original parquet hardwood floors, antique marble mantels, crown molding, ten feet ceilings, unique picture rails, oak newel posts, fluted columns, updated tile bathrooms, pedestal sinks, a claw foot tub, stainless steel appliances with 6 burner Garland gas stove, custom built-in bookshelves and cabinetry, built-in china cabinet with wet bar, original skylights, large 800+ square foot studio space, among other features.  Outside is a beautiful private patio with a dining area, fenced in perennial gardens, koi pond, stone walls, & grape arbor.

Urban
5 St. Josephs Terrace is located in the heart of downtown Albany. Across the street is St. Joseph’s Park, ideal for letting your dog run, and  Van Rensselaer Park, ideal for letting the kids swing and slide on the expansive jungle gym. Just steps from the townhouse are all of the urban amenities – fining dining, the Capital Repertory theater, the premier Palace performing arts auditorium, the Riverfront Park, Corning Preserve, and much more.