27 Slocum AVE Tappan, NY 10983

The Hiram Slocum House, c. 1890 is a charming and lovingly maintained side hall colonial set on a bucolic half acre lot with mature trees and level lawn. Vintage charm abounds with original details, light-filled rooms, hardwood floors, large eat-in kitchen, formal dining room, and sunny enclosed front porch. This lovely, historic house is a legal two family: 3 BR main house plus 1 BR apartment with separate entrance, recently rented for $1800/month. The rental apartment, with large stone fireplace mantle and french doors opening into back garden, also makes a perfect family room for entertaining or cozy nights at home, guest quarters, or first floor primary suite. Wood stove in living room can heat the whole house, and fireplace in apartment / family room has metal chimney in place for wood burning fireplace insert, or can be converted back to an open fireplace. The Slocum House is one of the many charming historic structures still standing in the historic hamlet of Tappan, 12 miles north of NYC and once home to George Washington's headquarters. Easy commute to GW and MC bridges, and NJ. Award winning South Orangetown schools.