Discover the quintessential contemporary center hall colonial in revitalized Ludlow Park! Pictured in the New York Times' recent Guide to Living in Yonkers, this turn-key home blends timeless charm and modernity. Conveniently located a block from the award-winning PEARLS Hawthorne School, on a lush, tree-lined street just north of Riverdale, it offers a plethora of superlative features, including expansive rooms and hallways, countless vintage details, a stylishly updated kitchen, and a fully fenced-in, picturesque backyard. Enter through the original wooden door and into the broad foyer and hallway. To your right, is the generously sized living room with a wood-burning fireplace and double exposures—an idyllic spot for gathering with friends and family. Traverse the hallway to the sizable dining room with double exposures and an attractive new light fixture. From there flows the tastefully renovated kitchen featuring plentiful counter and cabinet space, new stainless steel refrigerator and dishwasher, and roomy pantry. Flowing from the kitchen is access to the backyard and a smartly updated powder room. Just beyond, find a spacious sun-drenched room with windows galore overlooking the park-like backyard...Sunroom, playroom, office, guest room? Ascend to the second level where an expansive, light-filled landing with a front-to-back sightline beckons you to an inviting window seat—a perfect reading nook! Each of two generously sized family bedrooms feature double exposures and original wood doors. (One is currently used as an office/guest room.) The oversized primary bedroom is a serene retreat with a large walk-in-closet, double exposures, and room aplenty for a seating area. Original features of the roomy bathroom, iwherencluding tub, fixtures, counter, vanity, lighting, and shelves, have been restored or updated for a chic, contemporary look. Renovations include restored wood floors throughout, updated kitchen, bathroom, and powder room, new garage door, new water tank, new washer and dryer, and new lighting fixtures throughout. The brand-new Ludlow Park Metro North Train Station is a few blocks away, and Grand Central Station is only 30-minutes by train. Beyond Ludlow Park, Yonkers is home to several community tennis and pool clubs, riverfront parks, including the gorgeous Untermyer Gardens, Ridge Hill Mall, and the famed Hudson River Museum. Ludlow Park is oft-considered an extension of Riverdale (less than 2 miles south) which offers many new cafes and restaurants, including popular Early Bird and Emiliano's. Simply put, 34 Ashton is a remarkable, affordable, move-in ready home with low taxes conveniently located close to the city that also offers the advantages of Hudson River living in Southern Westchester. Taxes are prior to STAR.