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For those passionate about quality, fulfillment is in the details. This single-family, 5 story, five bedroom, 5½ bath, elevator townhouse has been newly renovated to the highest of contemporary standards. The home boasts a new penthouse, a large two-story extension on a gorgeous, deep 100’ lot. Originally constructed at the turn of the 20th century, it is located on a charming tree-lined block of brownstone homes. Featuring an original stone stoop, high ceilings, new front bay windows, a high-speed elevator, surround sound systems, built-in Ipod connectors (in the walls), central vac, 3-zone air conditioning, and a fantastic north facing terraced garden with unobstructed views in three directions, this townhouse is unique to the market. Every beam, every floor, and every fireplace flue has been rebuilt from within or installed brand-new during a comprehensive, year-long makeover.
LAYOUT
Garden Level:
This entertaining level includes a side wet bar, a beautifully appointed kitchen, and a full bath. The garden courtyard promises to feature a bluestone patio and Japanese white stone landscaping with bamboo plantings. Inside there is an open, loft-like feel. Built into the floor, is a radiant hydronic heating system. The European kitchen includes Galaxy bronzino granite countertops and two sinks. The counter allows for seating at bar height. There is also a full-sized bath with a 5’ Kohler sea island cast iron tub with Grohe thermal mix spouts shower body. The bath enclosure is frameless tempered glass. There is a Talia faucet, a Toto water closet and a 21” imported vanity. The walls in bathroom are Porcelanosa Travertino mocha classico stone tile with glass mosaic.
Parlour Floor:
Enter into the charming living room through the beautiful mahogany door. Warm up near the marble stone Bellfire fireplace while looking out onto the tree-lined block, or cool down with a breeze off the luxurious French balcony*. Adding sophistication, the library is centrally located on this floor. The formal dining room in the rear of the level has a great view of the trees in the back garden.
Third Floor:
The master bedroom suite is located on this floor. It has its own Bellfire fireplace with a marble stone surround. The room has Nutron Grafix reading lights over the master bed. Wired for music with a Subzone in the master bath: one can listen to the news in the bathroom while separate music can be played in the bedroom. The bathroom has an exquisite Kohler Soak tub with a vanishing edge and a whirlpool with overhead filler. The Kohler DTV computerized thermostatic shower body control provides massaging body sprays, or you could take a steam bath with the Steamist steam unit in the shower. The 72’ double sink in imported Wenge vanity with stone top provides ample space. The bathroom tile is honed Botticino Fioritto stone walls, and the floor is set with Tantrum Mosuprema glass.
Fourth Floor:
This children’s’ floor has two bedrooms, also complete with top-of-the-line features. Ipod connectors located in the walls link to the surround stereo. This is great for when your child wants to listen to their own music. The hall bath has an American Standard Cadet Whirlpool tub. Courtaud limestone tiles line the wall accented with a continuous Sicis Irridium Murano glass border, and the Courtaud limestone floors are inset with decorative Sicis Irridium Murano glass tile accent. There is a 21’ vanity with light Emperador marble top and a Toto water closet. This floor includes a second bath with a matching stone vanity top and walls lined with Alaija blue stone tile.
Fifth Floor:
Tucked behind a lovely mansard roof, this space is perfect for an office and spare bedroom. The beautiful bathroom promises to feature honed Crema Mmarfil marble wall tiles stacked with Bronze Stalatitti marble inset with a Porcelanosa chrome Butech trim border and a marble vanity top. You are delivered onto the roof terrace through a set of beautiful doors.
Roof:
The roof terrace is outstanding, providing exclusive comfort.
* Other features to be installed pending delivery:
- Crystal chandelier for the parlor level bathroom
- Duet stacked washer dryer
- 48” subzero refrigerator
- 36” gas cook top
- 30” electric double oven
- 24” dishwasher
- a Thermador pullout microwave drawer
ESTIMATED EXPENSES
| Real Estate Taxes (2007-08) |
$ 18,246 |
| Water & Sewer |
3,000 |
| Heat |
6,150 |
| Insurance |
6,000 |
| Total Expenses: |
$ 33,396 |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
| Building Size: |
17’ x 100’ Built 58’ Deep |
| Tax Class: |
1 |
| Zoning: |
R7-2 |
| Historical District: |
No |
| Landmark: |
No |
| Year Built: |
1905 |
| FAR is built to Max. Allowable |
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Price: $ 7,850,000
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