On the Market: Rye, NY

By Judy Koutsky

Address: 291 Forest Ave
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 5 full, 2 half
Year Built: 2005
Square Feet: 5,100
Price: $2,995,000

Constructed by one of Rye’s best known builders, this property was built on a level half acre. It has a finished playroom in the basement; an oak library complete with built-ins; and a master bedroom suite with sitting area, fireplace, two walk-in closets and a spa bath. “This is not a cookie cutter, typical builder’s colonial. It shows like a new house and has pizzazz,” says Michèle Flood, the listing agent at Coldwell Banker. Families will be attracted to the kitchen, which has white cabinetry, a granite island and counters, a breakfast nook with a built-in banquette and a butler’s pantry that includes a wine cooler and wet bar. Upstairs there is an en suite bedroom great for an au pair, and three additional bedrooms, plus two hall baths and laundry room. The house is conveniently located a short walk from the schools, park and beach.