Carefully rebuilt in 2002 and fully renovated in 2018, this 21' foot wide, 4,230-square-foot residence offers a historically accurate fa ade and a three-story modern wall of windows overlooking a lush garden in the rear. Inside, high ceilings with integrated speakers and recessed lighting soar above hardwood floors and gallery walls finished with stunning shadow-reveal details. The open plan parlor level flows from a welcoming living room with a wood-burning fireplace and a new powder room to the beautifully reimagined open gourmet kitchen and dining area highlighted by dramatic treetop views. The custom cabinetry, stone details, massive island/breakfast bar and a walk-in pantry plus a fleet of upscale appliances including a vented gas range, dishwasher, and Sub-Zero refrigerator will satisfy every home chef.
Gather in the garden-level lounge where gracious entertaining is effortless, thanks to a wet bar and wood-burning fireplace. Seamlessly merge indoor and outdoor living by way of massive sliding glass doors that open the space to an exquisite, nearly 35-foot-deep garden professionally designed and renovated by Brook Landscape. Imagine summer dinner parties on surrounded by climbing vines and a canopy of trees. A guest bedroom/home gym, full bathroom, storage and private entrance complete the level.
On the second, spacious and bright bedrooms with roomy closets enjoy verdant exposures over the garden and tree-lined Grove Street. An ultra-convenient split-bathroom arrangement provides a marble shower, tub, commode, and double vanity. A closet and laundry room surround a large office area on this level. Head to the top level to discover your dreamy full-floor primary retreat featuring dazzling skylights and a private deck nestled among trees and historic brick facades. The en suite bathroom beckons with a freestanding soaking tub, double rain head shower, and floating vanity. A massive walk-in closet attends to wardrobe needs while the large den is perfect as a home office or optional fifth bedroom.
Extensive recent updates include completely sealing the home from potential water leaks with a new roof, re-sealed deck, reinforced chimney, sealed side wall and treatment of all rear wood window frames. The primary suite skylights have been reinforced, and the stoop renovations include reapplied brownstone on the stairs and repainted railings. 31 Grove Street is one of a pair of handsome Greek Revival brick homes built in 1841 by Winant & Degraw. The home's extensive 2002 renovation included restoring the significantly altered and stucco-ed facade to a version nearly identical to its original state.
Located within the Greenwich Village Historic District, this home is surrounded by the phenomenal architecture, shopping, dining and nightlife that make the West Village one of the most coveted residential neighborhoods in the world. Washington Square Park and sprawling 500-acre Hudson River Park provide abundant outdoor space and recreation. Transportation is effortless with 1, A/C/E, B/D/F/M and PATH trains, excellent bus service and CitiBike stations just minutes from your door.
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Known for its high-end shopping on Bleecker Street, the elegant brownstones dating back to colonial times that have been depicted in films and television, the abundance of cafes, and its celebrity residents, the West Village neighborhood is what springs to mind when you think of the essence of New York City. This is a neighborhood where the pace of life is less hurried, and harried, than in other neighborhoods, exuding an understated elegance and naturally beautiful sophistication and charm.
The West Village has something to offer everyone, whether your taste runs to designer goods and trend-setting restaurants, or you are happier browsing thrift stores and whiling away the hours in conversation with friends at a hole-in-the-wall coffee shop. There are public green spaces dotted throughout this neighborhood, where you can stop and commune with nature, or grab a bite to eat from a local deli or cafe and have a picnic. The Hudson River Park offers recreational opportunities and events for all ages.
There is a tradition of bohemian non-conformity attached to the West Village. Even the intimate, tree-lined, and sometimes cobblestoned, streets refuse to conform to the grid layout of the rest of Manhattan. Activism and social consciousness have always been hallmarks of this neighborhood. The neighborhood is diverse and accepting of all. You will find artistic venues and experimental theater, together with a broad spectrum of bars, including speakeasies, and restaurants featuring myriad cuisines.
The West Village is primarily residential, conspicuously lacking the high-rise office buildings that characterize other neighborhoods. This lends an air of quiet sophistication during the day. At night, the area becomes more lively, as residents frequent their favorite restaurants, theaters, cafes, and gastropubs. Housing consists of brownstones dating back to the 18th century, low-rise walk-ups, townhouses, artists lofts, and condos in renovated buildings. Newer high-rise residential buildings are cropping up along the Hudson River. Always popular with celebrities and artistic types, the West Village is now attracting families and young professionals in the tech and financial fields.