Located on a coveted picturesque tree lined street in the heart of the prime West Village, this single-family townhouse is a perfect blend of preserved historic charm and elevated modern updates, surrounded by nature with substantial outdoor space creating a tranquil oasis.
Built in 1899, this 3 bedroom home features an historic and charming interior, framed by original wide plank pine floors and three fireplaces (two are woodburning).
Renovated in 2009, the owners' modern upgrades include on the first floor, a two- story soaring 20 foot modern wall of windows overlooking a substantial 620 square foot garden, and on the top floor: dramatic skylights.
The first floor features the inviting living/dining room with a wood-burning fireplace framed by a dramatic two-story 20 ft high ceiling and spectacular double height windowed glass wall showcasing stunning views of the exquisite 36-foot-deep landscaped garden. The garden is a true oasis spanning over 620 sq ft of richly planted greenery, flowering shrubs, and statuesque trees. The double height glass wall and the southern exposure flood the home with sunlight all day. The living room/dining room's massive glass doors frame the garden and pivot open to invite a seamless indoor and outdoor lifestyle.
On the first floor is also an eat-in windowed spacious kitchen featuring a massive island/breakfast bar which seats 3 and upscale stainless steel appliances, including a 6 burner Viking stove, and Miele dishwasher. A powder room is also located on the first floor.
Ascending to the second floor, enjoy a peaceful second living room/den which overlooks the double height windowed wall with stunning views of the tops of the trees in the garden below, and a second wood-burning fireplace. On the other side of this floor is a large secondary bedroom with three windows and a third fireplace, and full bathroom.
Perched on the top floor, is a sun filled dreamy primary bedroom featuring a show stopping massive round skylight above, several closets, and a flower filled private picturesque terrace extending the living space with spectacular views of the surrounding gardens and statuesque trees. The top floor also features a full bathroom with a clawed foot bathtub, walk-in closet, and an additional secondary bedroom/large office with 3 windows.
The windowed cellar conveniently includes a laundry room with an oversized LG washer and LG dryer, recreation room, and guest sleeping area with a preserved historic beamed ceiling and a full bathroom.
Located within the Greenwich Village Historic District, this charming home can be found on a picturesque tree-lined townhouse block, and is conveniently located steps to world class shopping, dining and nightlife, parks, and transportation in prime West Village, one of the most desirable residential neighborhoods in New York City, and the world.
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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.