The 2016 U.S. Open, the final Grand Slam of the year, officially kicked off Monday in Flushing Meadows, New York. For avid tennis fans, it might be worthwhile (or at the very least, convenient) to invest in a house near the venue.
And you don’t have to go far from the courts to find a magnificent house. Forest Hills, which was once the home of the U.S. Open, is known for its single-family brick homes.
The West Side Tennis Club in Forest Hills hosted the U.S. Open for 10 years between 1968 and 1978. In 1978, the tournament moved to the USTA National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, about three miles to the north of Forest Hills, where it remains today.
The most exclusive part of the neighborhood is called Forest Hills Gardens. The tranquil tree-lined area is steps away from the renowned West Side Tennis Club, which offers tennis, pool and dining room memberships, as well as Forest Park with its wooded biking paths, parks and golf course. It is also adjacent to public transportation, shops and restaurants. Mansion Global has rounded up five houses that are currently on the market in the Gardens.
Location: 140 Greenway North Price: $4.488 million
This 5,672-square-foot French Tudor home has three floors and a basement, boasting a total of eight bedrooms, four full bathrooms and three half baths. Classic original details are well preserved, including parquet hardwood floors, French arched and leaded glass windows and custom carved wood and stone finishes. There is a large, manicured garden and a two-car garage with a private driveway.
Location: 60 Exeter St. Price: $3.8 million
This fully renovated brick Colonial home has a total of 4,138 square feet, including six bedrooms, four full bathrooms and two partial bathrooms. The grand entrance leads to a large open center hall where classic colonial staircases rise to the second and third floor.
Location: 11 Greenway North Price: $3.2 million
Located on a corner lot, this 4,856-square-foot home has six bedroom, four full bathrooms and two partial bathroom. It features stone exterior and a clay tile roof. The living room has a wood-burning fireplace.
Location: 81 Puritan Ave. Price: $2.899 million
This property has five bedrooms, four full bathrooms and one partial bathroom with a total living space of 3,654 square feet. The living room has four corner custom built-in China cabinets and French doors leading to the rear garden. The master bedroom suite on the second floor includes a private bath featuring a Jacuzzi tub and separate shower.
Location: 85 Puritan Ave. Price: $2.499 million
This detached French Country-style home is relatively smaller, with a total living space of 2,607 square feet. But all the five bedrooms, three full and two partial bathrooms are light filled and airy. Front and rear pergolas add to the charm of the home.