Light, Airy, and Eco-Friendly Townhouse in the Heart of NYC
Come home to an elegant, historic 1855 townhouse featuring modern, lofty, light-filled interiors, a landmark worthy exterior, and five floors of bright, gracious, flexible, and eco-friendly living.
Nestled amongst brownstones in exclusive Gramercy Park, 2 blocks from the famed Farmers Market and bustling Union Square, with easy access to all NYC, the nearly 5000 square feet open floor plan offers four flexible bedrooms, and four full and two half baths, with soundproofing and Duravit fixtures.
A massive nearly 2-million dollar gut renovation spanning a decade and two owners led to replacement with all steel joists, windows, roof, restoration of the brownstone facade, and all new plumbing and electricity. The completely updated home incorporates green passive house features, including closed foam insulation and all-electric energy. A zoned HVAC system, custom Marvin windows and doors, a sprinkler system, and a state-of-the-art intercom system for remote access and deliveries are further amenities. Elevator joists are ready and in place, if needed.
Light cascades down five floors from three large skylights, splashing down a bespoke ash wood floating staircase and custom structural glass panels inset into wide-plank hardwood floors. A fourth skylight pours light into the basement from the garden. Lofty ceiling heights from 9' in the basement to 11-13' on the upper floors create a sense of luxurious spaciousness.
The third floor boasts two large walk-in closets. The top floor offers a flexible fourth bedroom with a tub to soak in and watch the clouds float by. The enormous windowed basement level with a separate entrance offers a huge skylit den with a tree and sky view, a wine cellar, a recreation/gym space with a river stone meditation garden (waterproof, may be used as koi pond or sandbox), a full bath, a laundry closet, a bike/stroller area, and protected space for deliveries with remote access.
The grand parlor floor featuring stunning marble fireplaces, double height windows, and a wet bar, is perfect for art collectors and for entertaining. The garden floor is ideal for indoor-outdoor living, with a DOCA kitchen, BOSCH appliances, beautiful Carrera marble and ash wood countertops, and a dining room flowing into a leafy outdoor oasis with a splashing fountain and an original brownstone lintel bench. This is truly a home for joyous living!
(Buyer's Broker Commission 2.5%)
