Updated 5 years ago
Sold
6 Rooms3 Beds1.5 BathsCo-op
$3,250,000
Maintenance$3,322
This property was sold for $3,575,000 on 07/09/21.
Listing Features
- Abundant Closets
- BuiltIns
- Corner Apartment
- Deco Fireplace
- Galley Kitchen
- High Ceilings [10']
- Moldings
- Original Details
- Pocket Doors
- Split Bedrooms
- Oversized Windows
- Adjoining Pantry
- Dishwasher
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Windowed Kitchen
- Wine Cooler
- Double Vanity
- En Suite Bathroom
- Powder Room
- Soaking Tub
- Stall Shower
Outdoor space and views
- Juliet Balcony
- City Views
- East Exposure
- South Exposure
Building Amenities
- Voice Intercom
- Elevator
- Laundry Room
Policies
- Pets Allowed
Property Description for 31 West 12th Street, 5-E
This stunning 3-bedroom, 2-bath prewar coop home is one of just 23 at The Ardea, a renowned and much sought after turn-of-the-century brownstone apartment building designed by John B Snook. Quietly nestled among Italianate townhouses and the leafy trees of Greenwich Village's Gold Coast, this glamorous Classic Six has been reinvented for today's discriminating purchaser.
In mint condition, this home has been lovingly restored with high-end details and finishes, including central air conditioning. Marquetry floors, richly ornamented moldings and cabinetry, substantial wood doors and hardware, and 10-foot ceilings harken back to an earlier era of gracious living. The handsome tiled fireplace (decorative) anchors a spacious and sunny south-facing living room, boasting oversized windows and a romantic Juliet balcony with a beautiful cast iron railing. You will be delighted by sweeping views of the lovely cityscape and expansive sky.
One of the home's bedrooms is now serving as a library and study connected to the main living room. A secondary full bathroom, full of design delights, is a perfect powder room for guests.
The kitchen, great room, and dining area are in an open plan space towards the center of the home's layout. This is a fun and lively hub from which to sip wine with dinner guests or to prepare and enjoy a meal with kids or friends. The large wine fridge will ensure that every bottle is stored and uncorked at just the right temperature. At the end of a long day, you can sink into your plush sofa and watch a favorite movie while your chicken is roasting in the oven!
Another bedroom is quietly tucked off this central area, away from the main bedroom suite, and is convenient to the secondary bathroom.
The main bedroom suite, featuring a stunning en suite bathroom and great closets, is privately and quietly tucked away in the rear of the apartment. The home's washer/dryer is super-convenient to the main bedroom suite and ample closets.
The Ardea, as envisioned by builder George A Hearn, was constructed in two phases. The E-line units were built in 1900 and added to the W-line units built in 1895. The two halves are architecturally aligned and seamlessly connected.
Many celebrated persons have called The Ardea home. In May 1921, Marie Curie visited and stayed with her close friend and Ardea resident Marie Meloney, where they worked together to raise money to purchase radium. Flowers accumulated outside the Ardea from admirers and delegations!
Just off elegant Fifth Avenue, close to Washington Square Park, the Union Square Farmer's Market, shopping, restaurants, The Salmagundi Club and historic churches. The Ardea is a wonderful home base in Manhattan.
Listing History for 31 West 12th Street, 5-E
Now
07/23/2021
$3,575,000
Sold and Closed by Marjorie Dybec
Douglas Elliman
04/09/2021
Contract Signed by Marjorie Dybec
Douglas Elliman
Building Details for 31 West 12th Street
OwnershipCo-op
Building TypeMid-Rise
Service LevelVoice Intercom
AgePre-War
AccessElevator
Year Built1908
Financing Allowed80%
Floors/Apts11/22
Transit and Citi Bike
Subway
6 Av
0.16 miles
14 St
0.21 miles
14 St-Union Sq
0.26 miles
W 4 St-Wash Sq
0.33 miles
8 St-NYU
0.38 miles
Citi Bike
W 13 St & 5 Ave
0.07 miles
W 11 St & 6 Ave
0.12 miles
Greenwich Village | Manhattan
Quick Profile
Birthplace of beatniks, Greenwich Village has always been a neighborhood bursting with creativity, home to artists, poets, musicians and writers. There is a lot of foot traffic in the neighborhood, as it gives convenient access to many other neighborhoods. There are a lot of popular eateries on MacDougal Street and bars on Bleecker Street. The neighborhood has a bit of a college-town feel, due to the presence of NYU. There aren’t large chain stores here, so it isn’t really a mecca for shopaholics, but you can find interesting vintage stores and specialty boutiques.
Available housing is centered on pre-war walk-ups. You can find good deals on the quieter, tree-lined side streets, as opposed to the bustling avenues. There are pockets of brownstones and townhouses, some dating back to the early 19th century, throughout the neighborhood, as well. You will find more luxurious housing in the newer high-rise buildings on Park and Fifth Avenues.
Washington Square Park is the heart of the neighborhood. If you sit near the Arch and close your eyes, you might catch an echo of the music and social history of the Park, floating through the air. Greats like Joan Baez, Bob Dylan, and Paul Simon started their storied careers right here in Greenwich Village. Today, the Village is a celebration of diversity, where everyone is welcome.
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OLR ID: 1472137
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