6 Bed 6 Bath Townhouse For Sale $14,000,000 8,457 sqft ($1,655 per sqft)
Broker: Mark Jovanovic Compass
If you are looking for the finest townhome on the market right now on the entire UWS then this is it! Discover the perfect combination of historic res
...read moreIf you are looking for the finest townhome on the market right now on the entire UWS then this is it! Discover the perfect combination of historic restoration & contemporary inspiration in this incredibly rare & meticulously renovated 21' wide limestone mansion! With rare Eastern & Western Exposures & built on an extra deep 107' lot w/ expansive interiors & multiple outdoor spaces, this light-filled & turnkey 8 floor residence stands ready to serve as a distinguished generational home.
As you arrive up a grand stoop you are greeted by arched entry doors and a sun-splashed grand parlor. Rift & quarter-sawn white oak chevron floors & soaring 11ft ceilings usher you into the sitting room. Ahead, the formal dining room features a 2nd fireplace, paneled wainscoting & original cabinetry. A concealed balcony looks down to the jaw-dropping conservatory below. Lofty & wide this floor provides a gracious flow for entertaining.
The garden level has a 2nd entrance with an awesome media room & wet bar. Meanwhile the incredible gourmet chef's kitchen is filled w/ brilliant western sunlight & hand-painted & lacquered custom cabinetry. Pietro Cardosa countertops & a center island made of treated mahogany anchor the space. Top of the line appliances include two Sub-Zero refrigerators, a wine fridge; a six-burner Wolf cooktop w/ griddle, double wall ovens, a built-in m/w, several dishwashers & an ice machine. In the adjacent pantry you'll find a 3rd refrigerator, slop sink, a suburban style w/d, & more cabinets.
At the far end of the kitchen is a double height solarium w/ Casablanca limestone floors. Encircled by windows & designed to enhance everyday living this room is a joy anytime of day. Perfect for dining alfresco the garden has a travertine deck, a lush irrigated lawn & a magical cherry tree.
As you ascend the restored staircase a full-floor owner's suite of your dreams awaits. Flooded w/ light, the bedroom offers a wall of custom white oak cabinetry w/ French linen panels & custom brass hardware. Step into the treetop study where 3 floor-to-ceiling windows provide garden views. The owner's en suite bathroom is a masterpiece w/ imported Gorbon handmade tiles, a freestanding soaking tub, double walk-in rain showers & a separate water closet. Separate vanities are flanked by custom cabinetry & brass Waterworks fixtures. The entire front is devoted to a decadent dressing room with custom white oak closets, window seats & two large packing islands.
On the 4th floor, 2 spacious secondary bedrooms -- one w/ a dreamy private terrace -- offer walk-in closets & a Jack-n-Jill bath. A 3rd bedroom is positioned near a hall bathroom, & a 2nd laundry room makes laundry day a breeze. Currently configured as an expansive entertaining space, the 5th floor could easily accommodate 3 more bedrooms & baths. Entertain in a world-class penthouse salon flanked by 2 terraces. On top of it all enjoy calming Hudson River views & magical sunsets & an outdoor fireplace! A full-length basement, multi-zoned climate system, all new mechanicals, & a brilliant central skylight complete this incredible custom home.
Masterfully reimagined by Matthew Bremer, 347 WEA was originally designed in 1891 by notable architects & builders Lamb & Rich who developed the entire blockfront between 76th & 77th, which the Landmark Preservation Committee calls ""some of the finest town house designs in the city."" This glorious Eclectic Renaissance mansion includes delightful carved garlands & cherubs overlooking your arrival & a historic limestone façade. A gabled roof makes the home along w/ its twin at No. 349, the centerpiece of the magnificent street scape.
Located in the West 70s, & surrounded by quaint tree-lined streets, breathtaking architecture & Riverside Park while still being close to the AMNH, Central Park and Lincoln Center you simply cannot beat the location for world-class dining, culture & shopping. Fully renovated & gorgeous this is the epitome of UWS living!
