263 19th Street

Welcome to 263 19th Street; the perfect combination of new construction luxuries and the warmth of home. Up the stoop is the entrance to the four story upper residence: a sprawling, four story, four bed, three and a half bath townhouse. From the start, one begins to notice the type of details that set this home apart: a "Ring" doorbell, a thermal white Carrera marble tiled entryway, two over-sized coat closets. In front of you the open plan of the first floor spreads out: a spacious living room with light steaming in from the floor to ceiling eight foot wide window, ample room for dining and entertaining beyond, and a hand finished white oak center staircase with an artfully incorporated bookcase at its base. Stunning premium white oak hardwoods, laid in a chevron pattern, elevate the entire space with a serene elegance.

The beautifully designed and well-appointed kitchen features tasteful Calcutta marble counters, a restful glass tile backsplash, polished nickel pendant lights and the best of chef's grade appliances, including a six burner Bluestar range and vented hood, and a Bosch dishwasher. The Fischer-Pykell refrigerator is fully incorporated with the surrounding custom cabinetry in which there is a place reserved for everything: spice racks, utensil organizers, recycling bins, extra deep pot drawers, and half-susans to maximize corner space. The extra deep double sink comes equipped with a garbage disposal and a lovely view of the back garden, but it is the 10ft long butcher block island that is the heart of this kitchen. Equipped with shelving for cookbooks, extra storage, a drawer microwave and a wine fridge and rack, this is the perfect place for friends and family to gather around. The kitchen opens up to uniquely terraced backyard beyond with a lush lawn, and two patios for grilling and al fresco dining. A stylish powder room adorned with tasteful black marble mosaic tile completes the floor.

On the second floor of the owner's residence lie three bedrooms. The large back bedroom boasts a large closet, as well as a tranquil en suite bath, the well-sized front bedroom features an astounding picture window, and the middle bedroom is graced by natural light and air compliments of a cutting edge light well and ventilation system. A large hall closet, a washer and vented gas dryer, and another tasteful full bath complete the floor.

Ascending to the third floor of the owner's residence one is bathed in light from the 5X5 ft skylight above. It is a mere preview of what lies at the top of the landing: a penthouse retreat with a full wet bar and a wall of windows opening up to the terrace beyond. The impressive master suite is also on this level and is graced by a truly beautiful spa bathroom with a double sink custom vanity, Hansgrohe fixtures, and a wet room with rain shower, rainfall shower and handheld shower, as well as an extra deep, stand-alone soaking tub. The massive bedroom boasts another astonishingly large picture window as well as vaulted ceilings. A spiral staircase leads up to one more surprise in this home: a crow's nest hideaway, with floor to ceiling windows on both sides and another ultra-private terrace. Weather you choose to use this as the ultimate home office, or a hidden reading retreat, this personal escape is truly unique and special.

Entering at the street level, one finds the two bed, one bath, high income generating rental unit. The apartment is outfitted with many of the same discriminating finishes as the home above, such as handsome hardwoods, tasteful tiles, a washer and vented gas dryer and a kitchen with a large breakfast bar and a full suite of stainless steel appliances, including a dishwasher.

The attention to detail is obvious throughout this home from the designer lighting to the refined Italian wallpapers used, and not surprisingly this same thoughtfulness extends to the all-important unseen elements as well. Being built from the ground up, the entire home is constructed of a fully engineered steel frame, and a cutting edge membrane protects both the roof and foundation of the home from moisture, causing water to bead up and evaporate quickly and efficiently. A thick layer of insulation and the highest efficiency rated Anderson windows create an energy efficient home, as does the twelve zone, NEST controlled, Fujitsu air conditioning system and 12 zone Nest controlled radiant heating system. Fire rated cement board surrounds the building, and a fully engineered sprinkler system, hardwired NEST fire and carbon monoxide detectors and ADT security system are there to make you feel at ease. A large expansion tank, as well as re circulation pumps ensure you have hot water on demand, and that you never run out. In addition, the entire home is fully pre-wired with jacks for cable, HDMI, USB and Ethernet and is smart phone compatible.