151 West 88th Street

> From the moment you enter into the enclosed lighted vestibule with mosaictiled floor, wainscoted walls, and windowed paneled entry door, you know youare going to see something special. > The house was built in 1888 by craftsmenwho clearly took pride in their painstakingly-detailed inlaid wood floors andother intricate woodworks throughout the home. > The current owners have addedtheir personal touch with built-ins designed to maintain the style of theoriginal works found here. > Modern comforts include central air conditioning,renovated bathrooms, and a top-of-the-line kitchen.Cellar: There is a playroom with natural light, bathroom, washer/dryer, andentrance to the mechanicals and storage space.Ground/Garden Floor: A separate gated entrance leads to the two storyapartment that is currently rented but can become part of the triplexhome above as a one unit family house. > Entry into this apartment isthrough a living room with an open kitchen and dining area. > There isa tiled bathroom, a bedroom, and a study which opens by means ofFrench Doors into the garden.Parlour Floor: The vestibule opens into the front parlour floor living/diningroom with a woodworking fireplace. > Shuttered windows face south andoffer fine light all day long. > The magnificent wood staircase with balustradeis open to the room and adds to the grand feeling of the entrance. > There is ahalf bath and guest closet. > Gracious pocket doors, oak on one side, cherryon the other open to the family room with a large north-facing window andanother fireplace. > Built-in cabinetry on both sides of the fireplace housesthe television, electronic equipment and other storage. > A pocket door revealsthe renovated Poggenpohl kitchen with hardwood floor, Professional Vikinggas stove, double Professional Viking wall ovens, Sub Zero refrigerator/freezer, and Miele dishwasher. > A glassed-in breakfast area withgranite floor overlooks the brick and ivy-covered enclosed garden andhas a winding staircase to it and to the apartment.Third Floor: The master bedroom is south facing with two ceiling heightwindows, a closet, and built-ins that include solid mohogany and maplebureaus and a desk. > There is a wood-burning working fireplace withornate mantle. > A second bedroom features floor to ceiling bookshelves witha wooden library ladder and a beautiful flowered private terrace thatoverlooks the garden. > In addition to the windowed marble bathroom withJacuzzi, there are two original shaving sinks separated by a pocket door andeach with a large closet and cabinets all of which are exquisitely original.Fourth Floor: A large south-facing bedroom and two smaller north-facingbedrooms are on either side of the tiled bathroom which also houses thewasher/dryer. > Two skylights brighten this floor and the floors below. > There isa cedar closet in the hall.Roof Deck: A generous fixed staircase leads to the roof. > On the top landing there is a wet bar and under counter refrigerator. > The roof is partially decked with a trellis and a hot tub.