817 West End Ave, 5-C

Masterfully restored . Located in a rare 1909 turn of the century condominium on West End Avenue this classic 6 room home feels like a restored Victorian townhouse with museum quality details featuring a part-time lobby attendant. Soaring almost 10FT ceilings throughout you feel as though you have stepped back in time where details & craftsmanship mattered. The oversized 22 FT long entry gallery has the restored original picture moldings with cove ceiling details. There are original wood floors through out the home. The Dining room features the original oak paneling, beamed ceilings and two sets of double French doors to the entry hall and Living room. The Living room has picture moldings with wainscoting detailing and a truly stunning decorative fireplace with restored ceramic tile. A French door leads to the bedroom wing facing north to the tree lined street. One bedroom has a wonderful stone Juliet planting balcony. Both bedrooms feature wood parquet floors and picture moldings. The main windowed bathroom in the hall is oversized with a large deep soaking tub. There is subway tile , a pedestal sink with a beautiful recently added stained glass window.The windowed kitchen due to the extra high ceilings features an abundance of storage space with the original restored wood & glass cabinetry. The original double enamel sink remains but these owners have put in updated simple white appliances featuring a GE Profile Fridge & a GE self cleaning oven. Off the kitchen is a windowed maid's room. Currently being used as an office/art studio but easily could be flexible as a third (3rd) bedroom with its own private windowed bathroom featuring the original restored clawed foot tub. (this is the 2nd bth) Through out this spectacular restored 1909 home there are original hinges, glass door knobs, decorative brass key locks, transoms and even original overhead light fixtures.You can live here as is appreciating the original architecture or you can choose to add a few of your own modern touches. The choice is yours. This flexible home can easily be used as 3brs/2bths if needed. It is located in a stunning prewar condominium with a resident superintendent and a part time lobby attendant (till midnight). Near the best restaurants & transportation on the Upper West side including the new 60,000 Whole Foods shopping center with Home Goods, Sephora, Michaels & more. First showing is April 21st from 1230 to 2pm then by appointment after. Asking $1,495,000 Good luck!.