177 West 88th Street

In addition to its coveted location (177 W 88 St) on a tranquil, tree-lined townhouse street, this 4-5 bedroom 4.5 bath mint-condition home offers an extremely user-friendly layout and great flexibility. Although currently used as a single-family home, the garden level is perfectly designed as a spacious 1-BR with its own entrance and any number of potential uses.

Adding to the value of this wonderful home are the extremely low taxes it enjoys, which are currently $19,961 for the tax year 2017/2018.

The impeccable faade -- an indication of the quality within -- has a lovely stoop that brings you to the parlor level, where original detail combines with modern convenience to produce a generous living room/ dining room, perfect for gracious entertaining and everyday living. Also on this floor is a new chef's kitchen with ample work space and wonderful island as well as a "hangout area, all leading to a terrace that will take you to the landscaped garden.

This beautifully renovated and restored home with partially finished basement truly offers a "no work needed" move-in, with its outstanding mechanicals, CAC, a central vacuum system and automatic watering system for both front and back plantings.

Enjoy the convenience of the area with its proximity to both Central Park and Riverside Park, fabulous shopping, endless restaurants and enviable transportation. This home is a true Upper West Side "find."

Garden Level: Separate entrance with arched, detailed wrought iron entry gate. Front office/bedroom, large open living room/den, kitchen and full bath/laundry room. May be used as a separate apartment.

Parlor Floor: Magnificent original entrance with turn-of-the-century mirror as well as graceful staircase with intricately carved newel post and wood paneling leading to the 3rd floor. Bright, south-facing living room/dining room that easily flows into the outstanding eat-in chef's kitchen with extension containing a powder room and auxiliary storage.

Third Floor: A true oasis -- a huge master suite with three windows across offering total relaxation and a spa-like bathroom with double sinks and a steam shower, incredible storage and a washer/dryer.

Fourth Floor: An oversized bedroom with three windows, skylight and en suite bath as well as a large (15' x 12') bedroom and second full bath.

Basement: Mechanicals, excellent storage and large open space. With a tiled floor, the current owners use a portion of the basement as a gym.