645 West End Ave, 5-D

BEAUTY - TRUTH - LOVE

CHICLY RESTORED CLASSIC SIX ROOM HOME

CURRENTLY 3 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS + FULL LAUNDRY ROOM (In Place of Former 3rd Full Bath)

There is renovation, and then there is next-level restoration and rejuvenation. The latter is a more artful, soulful approach that brings forward the most elegant, core qualities of a home — allowing the innate beauty of a space to shine more brightly. To bring an historical home a contemporary relevance — while honoring and dignifying its true inner beauty — calls for more than just time and money — it requires dedication, passion and a great sense of design.

The rebirth of this special residence celebrates the best of its 1912 origins, while incorporating 21st Century touches that give this grand home a stunning new life. The ceilings still soar at nearly 10 feet — yet underfoot are new, solid oak parquet floors with a handsome inlay. The layout still honors the very smart 1912 plan (with its keen attention to light and air flow) — but the new plumbing and electrical systems are now up to date. The original plasterwork and millwork have been masterfully restored, yet there is now a chic design coursing throughout this timeless home.

Perfectly positioned in its famously striking West End Avenue building, this mint, move-right-in residence warmly greets you with its a gracious foyer and gallery hall with perfectly-scaled rooms unfolding effortlessly. Through classic French doors, the large living room flows flawlessly into the big, dramatic dining room — with its beamed ceilings and wonderfully paneled walls of mahogany and cherry. These big rooms elegantly serve large-scale entertaining, and more intimate gatherings.

The kitchen of your dreams is a fabulous design marriage of form and function. This eat-in, windowed, design marvel comfortably seats 3 at its big, wide marble counter — and beautifully spoils any chef with its suite of Bosch appliances. There are two ovens (a steam oven and a full-size convection oven), a dishwasher, and a wine fridge. An abundance of inner-lit cabinets, generous drawers within drawers, and marble counters and backsplash make this design-hero kitchen a culinary dream space.

The peaceful and sun-splashed front bedrooms are graced by huge windows that feature a decorative Juliet balcony — an architectural gem unique to this floor. The back bedroom’s square shape gives it the ideal flexibility for use as a guest room, den, or office. All three sizable bedrooms are each served by full bathrooms — one of which has been transformed into a full laundry room with a jumbo Electrolux washer and vented dryer. (This laundry room can readily be returned to a full bath once more, or can serve as a half bath/laundry combo).

The hall bath is bright, classic and stunning — with its restored antique tilework, its original, curved, cast-iron soaking tub, a marble sink, and fixtures by Axor Hans Grohe. The other bath is en suite to its bedroom, and offers a step-in shower graced by custom Bisazza Italian tiles. The outfitted closets are deep, high and plentiful, and the overall vibe is effortless.

Situated in the coveted Southeast corner of pet-friendly 645 West End Avenue, this grand residence enjoys prime access to the well-staffed/well-run building’s river-view roof garden, rooftop gym, and bike/laundry/storage rooms. The building is financially fit — with no underlying mortgage, and a prized A-rating environmental grade.

With immediate access to nearby Riverside Park, and with a boastful proximity to every area cultural, dining, shopping, and fitness destination — not to mention a multitude of easy transportation options — life here is convenient and easy.

Welcome to beauty, truth, and love.