Property Description for 136 West 130th Street
Living in Harlem never looked and felt so good! This 20 foot wide turn-key Brownstone with a rear extension has the space you have been looking for. Featured on Martha Stewart Living (http://www.marthastewart.com/998592/cameron-mathisons-townhouse-gets-paint-job#998592), this well designed layout will speak to your inner Zen, as well as meet your needs with a contemporary style for modern living. The result is an oasis that is both beautiful and comfortable. The home is accented by the steel floating staircases with accent lighting, exposed brick throughout the home, 2 zone radiator heating, 3 zone central air conditioning, Protection One security system and a full footprint basement.
The Garden Level boasts a custom walk-in closet, custom built-in wenge shelving, wall mounted AC unit, hardwood floors and recessed lighting. A surround sound, Home Theater is complete with ceiling mounted NEC high definition projector, 90" automatic high definition screen, pronto universal remote, Crown Six Channel, Marantz 5 Disc Professional, Lexicon DC-1 Digital Controller and JVC DVD/VCR Player. There is also a full bath on this floor. After watching your favorite movie, head to the beautifully constructed Zen garden. The garden features Mexican stone tile entrance, a stone back wall waterfall, an irrigation system, Central Lighting System, Ipe (Brazilian walnut) wood deck and fence, Bamboo wood planters, Decorative tile. To complete the look and feel, the owners are including 2 custom Ipe wood love seats with all-weather cushions, 2 teak lounge chairs with all-weather cushions, 4 rain drum side tables, custom stone dining table with 8 chairs.
The Parlor Floor is replete with a large living area framed by a wood burning fireplace, in-floor up lights, built-in wall unit, hardwood floors, bath and recessed lighting. To top it off the owners spared no expense in installing floor to ceiling custom drapes (included in the sale) and a Schonbek Da Vinci Swarovski crystal chandelier which a new owner will have the option of purchasing. The dining area and kitchen are located on the parlor floor. The kitchen is a chef's delight with a Thermador cooktop, Thermador convection double oven, Zephyr hood, Miele dishwasher, Sub-Zero refrigerator, Sub-Zero wine fridge, Hans Grohe faucet, built-in Aqua Pure water filtration system, granite countertops and stainless steel backsplash. The ample island creates additional space for cooking, dining or socializing. The four LEM piston bar stools complete the look and are included in the sale. The dining area lends itself to a large table for dining as well. The back deck off of the dining area is complete with a grill that connects to the garden level by a spiral staircase.
The Master Suite on the second floor of the home is complete with custom built-in wenge drawers and cabinets, recessed lighting, custom floor to ceiling drapes and roman shades, Berber carpet, walk-in closet and to add to a restful ambiance there is an interior window soundproofing system. The master bath is a get away onto itself with Hans Grohe fixtures, Robern built-in medicine cabinets, spa tub for 2, Bizzaza tile, marble floors and Travertine counters. The home office component of the master suite includes a cherry wood built-in desk and cabinets and a deck off the office, overlooking the Zen garden below.
The Third Floor of the home was made with young people in mind. The large ( app 18' x 4') skylight bathes the open living/play area below with great light. Custom built-in shelves, cabinets, two desks, walk-in custom closet, two full bathrooms, 3 bedrooms give the potential additional room for a live in staff making this level ideal. Again, all front facing bedrooms have interior window soundproofing systems already installed.