438 West 20th Street

Circa 1853, this Anglo-Italianate style townhouse located across from the Seminary in Chelseas Historic District has been completely renovated and now exemplifies modern, sophisticated urban living. This single family home is full of character featuring six floors, five bedrooms, and three and a half baths. Enjoy top-of-the-line renovations such as an elevator along with the charm of original details like the five fireplaces which have been relined with marble mantles and a beautiful staircase with the coffin corners. The ground floor has a living area and guest room; there is sense of autonomy from the separate street entrance and access to the rear garden. Enter this stylish home through the first floor foyer. The custom kitchen featuring a Bertazoni oven, Bosch dishwasher, Subzero fridge, and Carrera marble counter tops opens to a casual dining room. Enjoy the landscaped garden and large tree providing maximum privacy. The parlor floor has a living room with great light overlooking the Seminary. There is a bar and a wine fridge as well as a formal dining room, a grand space for entertaining. The third floor master bedroom sanctuary has a grand fireplace and connects to a walk-in closet and bathroom with dual sinks with Delta facets and a jetted, freestanding tub. There is another bedroom on the floor that could also be a home office with an outdoor terrace. The fourth floor includes two sizeable bedrooms, a full bathroom, and a washer dryer. The top floor gallery makes for a lovely reading room or social space. There is plumbing for a full bathroom giving the floor the potential for multiple uses. The gallery connects to a terrace with incredible Manhattan views. In close proximity to Avenues School, art galleries, the Highline, many of the citys best restaurants, and major transportation, this townhouse is the ideal place to call home.