This serene, WATER VIEW property on a DOUBLE LOT of 75 x 100 square feet, and with an ADDITIONAL 2,550 square feet to expand this house if you so choose - gives this property an undeniable value as a very private, and potentially prominent piece of real estate - on PRIME City Island - with its unusually large total FAR of 3,750 square feet, and its double sized lot! Don't let its current build trick you into this home feeling anything but spacious, airy, and contemporary. With its desirable Ranch Style floor plan, this house is graced with 3 large bedrooms, a generously sized living room - and featuring bay windows with beautiful water views... The versatile open-plan kitchen affords future possibilities to make it a true chef's kitchen open to an enchanting dining room - with direct access to its large, shaded deck which is absolutely perfect for entertainment and daily alfresco dining. This property is an undeniable GEM. The sizeable, finished lower-level - an awesome expansion of the house (also not included in the square footage) is a perfect recreational space, serving as an additional family room, a private office suite, or great guest quarters. This floor plan is also perfectly adaptable to adding an additional full bathroom on this level. The annexed full-floor unfinished basement offers exceptional storage. Ultimately it is the location on lovey Bay Street with its opportune connection to the water, the very rare DOUBLE SIZED 7,500 square foot lot, and the uncommon TOTAL FAR of 3,750 buildable square feet - that define this property as a true one-of-a-kind opportunity. As the owner of 25 Bay Street, you also have exclusive access to the private Bay Street Beach just steps away at the end of the street. FEATURING: Central AC Hardwood floors Bay windows Private driveway Contact the listing broker directly for more information and to set up a showing. A walk-through video is also available upon request. The City Island Lifestyle City Island is a rare gem a tight-knit, coastal village within New York City. Home to yacht clubs, private beaches, art galleries, boutique shops, and excellent dining (many with stunning views of the Manhattan skyline, Eastchester Bay, and Long Island Sound), the island offers a lifestyle unlike any other in the city. Residents enjoy: A true beach-town atmosphere Low taxes and high-quality city services Easy access to Manhattan via car or public transit Excellent schools, library, post office, and more Active boating, social, and cultural community events Its no wonder City Islanders rarely want to leave. Dont miss your chance to experience the City Island lifestyle. (Recent New York Times coverage of City Island lifestyle: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/25/realestate/city-island-bronx.html) Contact the listing broker directly for more information and to set up a showing. A walk-through video is also available upon request.