149 West 10th Street

149 West 10th Street is an elegantly renovated 22-ft wide townhome affording approximately 5,000 sqft of grand, well-proportioned interior living space, and an additional approximate 1,750 sqft of wonderful outdoor space in the garden, terraces, and roof deck.

This stunning residence is ideally located in the heart of the West Village, in close proximity to some of the best dining and shopping in New York City.

149 West 10th Street seamlessly combines magnificently restored original 19th century detail throughout the gorgeous facade, stoop, wrought iron railing, and original fireplaces in the living room and each of the 5 bedrooms, with modern technology and high-level finishes.

HISTORY

149 West 10th Street was built in 1833 in Greek Revival style. This townhouse was part of a row of eleven homes constructed by New York State Senator and NYU co-founder Myndert Van Schaick, who is noted for being the driving force behind the construction of the Croton Aqueduct, which provided clean drinking water to New York City.

LAYOUT

Basement

The spacious fully-finished basement affords a recreation room, which can also be used as a home gym, and a kitchenette with a full bar. The home's mechanicals are also located on this level, in addition to abundant storage.

Garden Floor

The delightful Garden Floor affords a cheerful living/dining space with a full kitchen and island. This wonderful living space is adjacent to the large, sunny garden, which is connected to the Parlor Floor above through a wrought iron staircase. The Garden Floor is complete with a private guest bedroom boasting a fireplace and full bath, which can be accessed by a separate entrance under the stoop.

Parlor Floor

Ascend the stunning restored original stoop and through the gracious entry foyer to the grand Parlor Floor. The elegant living room receives abundant Southern light through large windows, and is outfitted with a handsome fireplace. The grand dining room is adorned with beautifully crafted wooden archways and pocket doors on the walls leading to both the living room and the well-appointed chef's kitchen. The eat-in chef's kitchen is replete with Bianca Carrara marble countertops and center island, an imported Aga cast iron stove, wine cooler, banquette, custom-built cabinetry and a sunny terrace. Brilliant light is received in the kitchen through large windows overlooking the garden below. The delightful garden can be accessed by a French door which opens to the terrace off the kitchen, where the elegant wrought iron staircase joins this level to the garden below. A discrete guest powder room completes this level.

Third Floor

The Third Floor is comprised of a regal full-floor master suite. The rear-facing master bedroom overlooks the garden, and affords a gracious fireplace and a lovely adjacent terrace with French doors. The sitting room off the master bedroom boasts delightful tree-top views, a fireplace, and could alternatively be used as another bedroom. The master suite has ample custom-built cedar closets, a luxurious master bathroom with marble countertops, a soaking tub and separate shower.

Fourth Floor

The Fourth Floor consists of 2 cheerful bedroom suites, a spacious den, laundry room with a refrigerator, pantry, and a full marble bathroom. Both well-proportioned bedrooms are graced with charming fireplaces, receive wonderful sunlight and have abundant closets. The front bedroom has lovely tree-top views, and the rear bedroom receives wonderful sunlight from the skylights above. The den provides access to the roof deck staircase, and receives abundant sunlight from an additional skylight.

Roof Deck

The planted roof deck is wonderful for entertaining, with sunny, open city views, pergola, an outdoor shower, and a Bose sound system.