Property Description for 171 West 71st Street, 4-DE
Rarely Available, Sprawling 9-Room Prewar Home with approx 3000 Square Feet and 10 Foot High Ceilings at The Dorilton. Enjoy the Voluminous Space and Grand Room Proportions found in this Lovingly Maintained Residence that has dutifully retained its Old World Character. Original Fireplace Mantles, Ornate Glass Transoms, Rich Herringbone Hardwood Floors with Original Inlay Borders, Bay Windows, Original Oak Paneled Library, and Mahogany Beamed Ceilings decorate and define the Uniqueness of this Regal Beaux Arts Home.
Entertain Extravagantly in this Grand, South-Facing Living Room that peers over the Tree-Lined West 71st Street as guests can meander through Double Doorways either into your Corner Library or Formal Dining Room. Windowed Eat-In Kitchen has an Abundance of Custom Cabinets that extend from floor-to-ceiling, offering fantastic storage and pantry. Ample Space for Breakfast Table and Chairs to fit Comfortably. The Residence offers 4-5 Bedrooms that wrap around the North Side of this single story home. Current Primary Suite encompasses the North West Corner (whereby a full bedroom was repurposed to create an Oversized, Windowed Dressing Room). Primary Bathroom has an expanded Separate Shower Stall, Expansive Mirrored Vanity and Gracious Marble Top Base Cabinet. Spacious Secondary Bedrooms have been outfitted with High Quality Millwork offering added Built-In Desks, Bookshelves, Storage, and Housing for Entertainment Systems. Half Bathroom off the 4th Bedroom/Den has a Washer/Dryer (which could easily be relocated and replaced with added Shower Stall).
Welcome Home to The Dorilton, one of the Upper West Side's Most Revered Architectural Gems, Built in 1902 at the Turn of the Century. Thru the Multi-Story Wrought-Iron Gateway, an Inviting Staff of Doorman offer White Glove Service, extending a helping hand at all times. Historic Lobby Details showcase Hand Laid Mosaic tile details, Seating Nooks, and Symmetrical Step Ups to the East and West Wings. Fully modernized/restored elevators bring you to the Semi-Private Landing shared with only one neighbor (which maintains the intimate feeling one can enjoy as the owner of the combined 4DE Residence). Exquisite Bohemian Roof Terrace has been richly designed with Lush Landscaping and Seating Sections, surrounded by the European Style Beaux-Arts exterior facade walls. An additional outdoor terrace for the residents was curated off the 2nd floor, offering a pleasant shaded space to enjoy the fresh air, while nestled into the buildings private courtyard.
This Iconic, Landmarked Building welcomes Pets and Pied-a-Terres. Maximum of 75 Percent Financing is Allowed. Flip Tax paid by buyer is approx 1.5 percent of purchase price. Additional Storage and Bike Room in basement. Full Service, Live-in Super, and friendly neighbors make this Co-op a much loved destination where properties rarely turn over and shareholders often stay for an extended time. Proximate to Central Park, Lincoln Center, and the Express Subway stop entrance, this property offers the pinnacle of central UWS Locations with every local convenience out your door! Last but not least, The Dorilton has an "A" Rating in Energy Efficiency, and Excellent Co-op Financials afford this sprawling-sized residence the luxury of a Low Monthly Maintenance!
