69 West 83rd Street

The Townhouse at 69 West 83rd Street, located on a prime residential street just steps from Central Park in the Upper West Side – Central Park West Historic District, is a rare combination: a Queen Anne-style row house built between 1884 and 1885 that is true to its architectural and historic roots, while providing one with the modern accoutrements of comfort and style characteristic of the City’s finest single family homes. The residence, the American Institute of Architects opined in the 2010 edition of its prestigious AIA Guide to New York City, is undeniably “exuberant.”

This impressively large seven floor residence – originally composed of brick, stone, and terra cotta, and replete with a charming gabled roof – has been lovingly restored. It boasts four bedrooms – the master of which occupies the entire fourth floor and features a large walk-in closet designed by Italian designer Poliform Varenna, a home office with terrace overlooking the garden, a sun-drenched penthouse loft with a large skylight and two terraces, four-and-one-half baths, nine wood burning and gas fireplaces, a magnificent gourmet chef’s kitchen, and a sound-proofed home theater. In all, the residence consists of approximately seven-thousand-three-hundred square feet that is the perfect amalgam of 19th Century charm amidst a contemporary setting.

The state-of-the–art gourmet chef’s kitchen features a magnificent cathedral ceiling and the residence’s original stone wall. Adjacent to it is an eco-friendly three-hundred-and-ten bottle, grotto-like wine cellar, as well as a generous culinary pantry. The garden is just steps away through an easily- accessible rear door, making these areas ideal spaces within which to cook and entertain.

Complementing the gourmet chef’s kitchen is a full kitchen located on the first floor-entry level of the residence, as well as a kitchenette located on the penthouse level.

The residence’s beautifully-landscaped two-tiered garden is a tranquil refuge and the perfect escape from the stresses of City life. It is easily accessed via the gourmet chef’s kitchen, or the media room, both of which occupy separate ground floor levels. Dining alfresco on the garden’s large patio becomes a proverbial “breeze” in this verdant hideaway.

The property has also been technologically transformed and upgraded. A central vacuum system renders cleaning easy and efficient. Central air conditioning is divided into ten convenient zones. Radiant floor heating systems have been installed in the master bathroom, basement and penthouse. A state-of-the-art security system has also been installed in the home. The residence, in short, provides one with many conveniences needed in this modern age, without sacrificing the creature comforts that were the very embodiment of 19th Century living.