278 West 11th Street

This 278 WEST 11TH STREET MANSION Nestled in the heart of the historic West Village on an idyllic tree-lined street, this exquisite townhouse is a one-of-a-kind home for the discerning purchaser seeking a lifestyle consistent with downtown living. Newly restored and renovated, this 25 foot wide mansion seamlessly pairs unparalleled amenities and finishes with authentic architectural design. Featuring a gracious parlor level with grand entertaining spaces, soaring ceilings, private oversized master bedroom suite, and multiple outdoor spaces, this triple mint home is truly an irreplaceable masterpiece. Adding to the property’s overall beauty are oversized windows installed throughout the home that bathe the space in natural light in addition to providing amazing open views of the Freedom Tower to the South and the Empire State Building to the North. The townhouse features a terraced South garden, outdoor space on nearly every level, and a four-passenger elevator servicing all floors including the lower level. Bordering the private Bleecker Gardens, the house shares an ownership interest in the garden in association with the adjacent property owners. Layout Description: Lower Level: This floor is fully finished and includes a 1,200-bottle wine cellar, home gym with Chilewich flooring, recreation/screening room with new custom millwork, guest powder room, laundry, and storage area. Garden Level: This level boasts a grand breakfast room overlooking the 3-level South terraced garden. French doors within a full wall of windows allow open access to the spacious garden, offering private entertaining among mature trees in a beautiful landscaped setting. Also featured is a fully appointed Poggenpohl kitchen with Miele appliances, including an espresso maker, double oven , convection oven, dual dishwashers and sinks, and one-touch mechanized drawers with interior lighting. White Macauba quartzite countertops and backsplash, and a Siberian White marble fireplace complete this elegant kitchen. A spacious bedroom with full en-suite bath and a marble powder room complete this level. Parlor Floor: The entry foyer and central reception area feature soaring ceilings, single slab marble floors, elegant moldings, gas light fixtures, and is accessed through custom-crafted mahogany doors. A sweeping elliptical staircase is highlighted by brilliant natural light streaming from the substantial skylight filtering through the core of the home into every floor. Adjacent to the reception area sits a beautifully appointed jewel box powder room and coat closet. The entire rear portion of this level boasts an incredible 24' x 24' Great Room, with fully integrated wine refrigerator and wine cellar, stately Chesney’s Fountainbleu white carrera marble wood-burning fireplace, and floor to ceiling windows with doors to a charming Juliet balcony overlooking the private home garden and Bleecker Gardens. Third Floor – Master Bedroom Suite: This level includes an elegant full-floor Master Suite with a dressing room featuring custom soft-closing closets and finished with cerused oak and nickel hardware. The spacious master bedroom, with Chesney’s La Rochelle white carrera marble fireplace, receives plenty of Southern light, and includes a full-width planted terrace overlooking treetops below. The master bath spans the entire width of the house, and features Ocean Blue Travertine and Bianco Dolomite marble. Also included is a white oval tub and spacious steam shower with dual shower heads and a rainfall system. Fourth Floor: This level boasts 2 spacious additional bedrooms with elegant marble en-suite baths. Natural light floods every corner of this floor. Roof Terrace: The oversized roof deck, complete with electrical and plumbing, provides open views of the Empire State Building to the North and Freedom Tower to the South. The roof deck is finished with Indiana Buff limestone pavers and a graceful pergola made with clear Spanish cedar. All information furnished regarding property for sale, rental or financing is from sources deemed reliable. No representation is made as to the accuracy thereof and it is submitted subject to errors, omissions, change of price, rental, commission or other conditions, prior to sale, lease or financing, or withdrawal without notice.