160 West 136th Street

It is all in the details. This two-family townhouse in Central Harlem is loaded with original detail, charm, and character from the stunning oversized wooden-framed windows with sweet accordion shutters to the magnificent pocket doors; this is classic Harlem brownstone living.As you enter the parlor floor, into the owners triplex, you are greeted by an elegant historic foyer, including a full-sized pier mirror, with an antique seating bench, extra-large parlor doors, and distinct woodwork reminiscent of turn of the century period architecture. The living room has 10+ foot ceilings that lets the light radiate throughout the space and a center-piece built-in pier mirror that reflects the foyer area. The living room opens effortlessly to the updated kitchen and dining area; perfect for entertaining. The kitchen boasts an open plan with floor-to-ceiling windows, stainless steel appliances, an exquisite decorative wood fireplace, and an easy entry to the expansive backyard garden. Upstairs you will find four bedrooms, an office, and two bathrooms. The third floor has two immense bedrooms each with its own unique wooden fireplace. The bedrooms are connected by an intricate wood-paneled room with two sinks, and a wonderful collection of closets and drawers. The fourth floor features two bright, big bedrooms, a home office, with custom shelves, a fireplace, and a skylight. The bathrooms on each floor are remarkable in their modern renovation and seamless harmony with the character of the house. The renovated, two-bedroom garden apartment is accessed from under the stoop. A decorative original wooden fireplace is the center-piece of the open plan living/dining area. In the back of the unit are two bedrooms, access to the garden, and stairs that lead to the parlor floor for easy conversion back to a one-family. This beautifully maintained home, with its impeccable details is truly an honorable salute to its past. Please call for a private appointment. (Floorplans coming soon.)