One of only a handful of carriage houses left in the entire city, this one-of-a-kind two-family townhouse that is a masterpiece of modern comfort and a dream of urban luxury. Features of this 25' foot wide, 9,200 sq. ft. "non" landmarked house include a charming brownstone fa?ade with bold cornices, a private garden retreat, a pair of terraces, multiple skylights, a 1-car garage, double pane sash windows, central cooling, chic wainscoting and crown molding, elegant built-ins, original hardwood floors, whitewashed exposed brick walls, decorative fireplaces with marble mantels, a self-contained rental unit, and a finished cellar with a state-of-the-art gym, a custom sauna, and a tranquil studio space.
The 6-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom owner's residence spans four stories and the cellar. The first floor garage leads into a functional entryway adorned with multiple coat closets and a convenient powder room. At the rear of the first floor is a regal double-height living and dining room saturated with natural light. The space boasts a gas-burning fireplace, a skylight, and access to a lush garden. Just off the dining area is a country-style eat-in kitchen equipped with marble countertops, heated stone floors, custom cabinets, a pantry, a pass-through, and a suite of high-end stainless steel appliances.
The parlor floor contains a media room and playroom, and all 6 bedrooms are on the second and third floors. The primary bedroom possesses a walk-in closet, access to a sunny terrace, and a windowed en-suite bathroom with double sinks, a step-in shower, and a deep soaking tub. The second bedroom is perfect for use as a sitting room/office and has a windowed walk-in closet and an additional reach-in closet. The remaining four bedrooms have plenty of closet space as well as access to a pristine full bathroom and a laundry closet with a washer/dryer.
The rental unit has a separate entrance and generates an additional $60K/annum of income and contains two spacious bedrooms, a windowed eat-in kitchen, skylights in the living room and bathroom, and access to a private rooftop terrace with incredible city views.
313 West 20th Street is nestled in the heart of the trendy neighborhood of Chelsea. The house is steps from restaurants, cafes, bars, galleries, and shops, and it is close to The High Line, Chelsea Market, and the Meatpacking and Flatiron Districts. Note that this is a co-exclusive listing between Douglas Elliman and Nestseekers.
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The row houses portray the world-class architecture of Greek Revival, Italianate and Georgian styles. The population is both ethnically and socially diverse, which is reflected in the restaurants and retail businesses in the neighborhood.
Western Chelsea is the center of the NYC art world, where you will find more than 200 art galleries housed in rehabbed factories and warehouses, as well as in newly-constructed buildings.
While people of many different cultures call Chelsea home, it has been a mecca over the years for people in the LGBTQ community. One census reported that as many as 22% of its residents were gay couples. Eighth Avenue is a trendy area for LGBTQ-oriented dining and shopping. Although it no longer draws the LGBTQ population that it once did, Chelsea still has many popular alternative bars.
Chelsea is primarily residential, consisting of a mixture of diverse complexes, low-rise apartment blocks, tenements, townhouses, renovated row houses, and luxury high-rises.
Chelsea is an interesting and sought-after place to live, with unique clothing boutiques, restaurants, and delis representing cultures from around the world. In addition to its quirky establishments, Chelsea has fine dining restaurants and a vibrant, hip nightlife, which adds to its allure.
Chelsea is well-served by public transportation. At least six city bus routes traverse Chelsea. There are three NYC subway routes with stops on Seventh Avenue, three on Eighth Avenue, and two more on Sixth Avenue. The 34th Street - Hudson Yards Station opened in 2015 with its main entrance in Chelsea.