The current owners of this single-family brownstone have updated it to meet the most demanding standards of comfort without sacrificing an iota of its historic character. The result is an elegant townhouse with a bright and airy layout that simply feels like home.
Original mahogany woodwork, ornate original mirrors, and richly wrought doorframes have been carefully preserved in excellent condition. Exposed brick, mahogany banisters, and shining floors ensure that the living spaces are warm and inviting. The state-of-the-art custom kitchen is spacious and light-filled, and the rear garden has room for both a dining patio and fragrant flowerbeds. With four bedrooms, a nursery, and a dedicated playroom, this home is currently laid out to house any growing family. Best of all, it is located on a tree-lined townhouse block only a few feet from Morningside Park. Ascend the cascading stone steps across the park for brunch at the famous Hungarian Pastry Shop, or catch the nearby A, B, C, D or 1 trains for express access to the entire city.
LAYOUT
Garden Level:
Under the stoop you enter the garden level. An uncluttered, open floor plan allows for a three distinct and generous living spaces. The living room is full of rustic charm, thanks to exposed brick, original wainscoting, a fireplace, and gleaming original floors. The center area is an open dining room with exposed brick and hardwood floors. Even the adjoining powder room does not lack original woodwork. The main kitchen is located at the rear of the level. This custom-built confection features butter-colored cabinetry, exposed brick walls, and soft pine floors that are easy on the chef’s feet. The center island has a warming drawer, a copper sink, and is topped in a single slab of dark Brazilian Cherry. The appliances are top-of-the-line, including a Wolf oven and a stainless steel GE Monogram refrigerator. Two sets of rear French doors open into the garden. The dining patio overlooks flowerbeds, while a stone birdbath completes the scene.
Parlour Level:
Through sumptuous original doors you enter the parlour level. The wainscoted entryway shines with original mahogany details and ornate parquetry. The right front parlour is currently a music room embellished by original woodwork, including two sets of pocket doors and an unusual original floor-to-ceiling mirror in a lavish mahogany frame. The center of this level is a graceful entertaining space currently used as a piano room. The rear parlour boasts original floors, a fireplace with a turquoise tile hearth, and another stunning mirror built-in between the mahogany window frames. A powder room is also found on this level. Up the wainscoted center staircase you reach the third floor.
Third Floor:
This level has two bedrooms; also it could easily be used as a guest suite. The front bedroom is bright and cheerful, with an original fireplace and two tall windows. A full bath done in chocolate and strawberry joins this room to the center kitchen through original pocket doors. The front bedroom benefits from a hardwood floor and fireplace.
Fourth Floor:
This level houses the current master suite. With original floors, an original fireplace, and good light, the master bedroom is as welcoming as you could wish. It adjoins a spacious dressing room and walk-in closet, as well as a full bath. The nursery, lit by a skylight, is conveniently nearby. The front bedroom is sunny and cheerful and features a fireplace and walk-in closet. A washer and dryer are also found on this level.
Basement:
The semi-finished portion of this level currently houses a play room. The front, unfinished area is devoted to storage. Building mechanicals are also found on this level. An unusual convenience: the basement has its own street-level entrance.
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