Townhouse Report Created: Sunday, August 12, 2018 - Listings Shown: 3
1.
4 Sutton Sq   (Click address for more details)
Listing #: 165545
Price: $12,995,000
Floors: 5
Approx Sq Ft: 4,004
Sect: Middle East Side
Exquisitely renovated inside and out, this single-family townhouse is nestled in distinguished and storied Sutton Square, and offers exclusive access to an expansive and impeccably manicured communal garden on the banks of the East River.

Built in 1921 for inventor Henry Sprague, this 5-story plus finished cellar home was extensively restored by renowned architect Daniel Romualdez with no detail overlooked. Featuring a classic and chic design with flexible 3-4 bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms and 4 half-bathrooms, 7 wood-burning fireplaces and stunning well-proportioned rooms with floor-to-ceiling paneled windows that provide abundant natural light throughout the house.Other features include elevator access to all floors, high 9'5-14'8 ceilings, multi-zone central air conditioning, security system, integrated sound system, and electronic window treatments. This remarkable house represents a perfect marriage of space, beautiful proportions with exceptional finishes, and prized location. Turn-key and ready for immediate occupancy.

CELLAR
The cellar is comprised of a staff room, spacious laundry room with two sets of Miele washer & dryers, as well as storage, mechanicals, and IT rooms. There is also a work station, a wood closet for storage of firewood, and a locker room with half bathroom for staff. Stone floors throughout.

GARDEN LEVEL
A gracious vestibule welcomes you into a windowed entry foyer, complemented by a striking curved staircase with polished wood banisters that rise through the center of the house, providing a sweeping view from top to bottom. A windowed chef's kitchen with a separate service entrance features top-of-the-line appliances including SubZero refrigerator, Miele dishwasher and vintage U.S. Range 6-burner stove with double-oven, grill, and Viking vented hood, plentiful storage including a secured silverware closet in the butler's pantry.

The formal dining room has a wood-burning fireplace and floor-to-ceiling bay windows that open onto the magnificent landscaped communal garden facing the East River. There is also a powder room with black Belgium marble floors and walls, and Barber Wilson fixtures.

PARLOR LEVEL
The parlor level features a south-facing living room, handsomely paneled with polished Mahogany wood, high ceilings with stunning crown molding, a wood-burning fireplace and floor-to-ceiling paneled bay windows with custom glass that curves along with the windows. The north-facing sitting room is also paneled with polished mahogany wood and has a wood-burning fireplace with black Belgium marble mantelpiece. There is also a powder room with black Belgium marble sink and floors.

THIRD FLOOR
The third floor has a spacious windowed landing, and is comprised of the master suite, offering breathtaking south and west exposures through oversized windows and a wood-burning fireplace. There is a gorgeous dressing area with polished nickel trim doors and beautifully outfitted with cashmere lining and light panels. The spa-like, Art Deco-inspired master bathroom has its own wood-burning fireplace and features black Belgium marble floors and mirrored walls, two oversized paneled windows, glass-enclosed dual rain shower, cove and floor lighting, floor-to-ceiling medicine cabinets and storage and a fancifully discreet lavatory.

FOURTH FLOOR
With windowed landing, this floor is comprised of two well-proportioned bedrooms with en suite bathrooms, both featuring glass-enclosed rain showers and black Belgium marble floors and polished nickel hardware. The bedroom walls are covered in cashmere.

FIFTH FLOOR
Housing a stunningly beautiful two-level library and sitting room with mahogany wood paneled walls and ceilings flanked by north and south-facing terraces. There are enormous arched windows with garden and river views, bathing the room in natural light. A reading desk and concealed projector and projector screen with surround sound
2.
58 West 9th Street   (Click address for more details)
Listing #: 333469
Price: $11,900,000
Floors: 5
Approx Sq Ft: 4,930
Nghbd: Central Village
Glorious Elegance: Exquisitely renovated, this five story 1853 Anglo-Italianate single family townhouse is located in Greenwich Village's lower Fifth Avenue's Gold Coast.

Grand scale, soaring ceiling heights and beautiful proportions create a home that is both luxurious and inviting. Using historic elements sourced from Philadelphia's Independence Hall to the streets of Bologna, detailed attention has been paid throughout this two year renovation. Bathed in sunlight with floor to ceiling casement windows on almost every level, this beautiful residence offers every modern convenience while respecting the integrity of the original design and architecture.

Through double arched doors a generous reception room welcomes you with a stunning 18th Century English fireplace. The spectacular formal dining room is a masterpiece. The owners paid tribute Gloria Vanderbilt Whitney's nearby sculpture studio hiring artists of the New York Studio School to create murals resembling the studio's famed flame adorned ceiling and fireplace. Adjacent to the dining room is a prep kitchen. French doors open out into a delightful south facing garden. This floor also has a powder room renovated to perfection with antique fixtures that complement the era of the home.

The kitchen was an exceptional undertaking. There are heated floors, paved with stones imported from the streets of Bologna Italy. The marble counters were sourced from Philadelphia. All the appliances are professional level. Inspired by a house in Florence the owners had a wood-burning fireplace outfitted with an industrial style crank which lifts and lowers a grill above the flames, and a wall of windows opens on to a terraced landscaped garden with outdoor BBQ making this an ideal home for either grand entertaining or intimate dinner parties.. There's also a pantry, a powder room and an inviting family room with wood burning fireplace with 19th Century marble mantle from France on this level.

Up the sweeping staircase, where the walls have been finished with a plaster mural by Jake Solomon, one arrives to the "Piano Nobile?, historically designed to have the most elegant entertaining rooms in the home. Here there is a stunning lacquered library with an enormous wood burning hearth, and a romantic music/sitting room with dramatic floor to ceiling English wood carved wood burning fireplace. Among the house's crowning jewels is a fully stocked art deco bar with mirrored gilded walls fashioned after Claridge's in London.

The master suite occupies the entire fourth floor, with a romantic bedroom with gas fireplace at the rear that connects to the bathroom by way of a fabulous walk thru closet. The sumptuous bath was converted from a bedroom and has a gas fireplace, free standing bath and an early 20th century shower.

The fifth floor offers three marvelous bedrooms, two with fireplaces, and two full baths making this a sanctuary for friends and family.

Rich in detail and luxury, this incredible home was published in Harper's Bazaar in 2014
3.
113 East 2nd Street   (Click address for more details)
Listing #: 661584
Price: $7,500,000
Floors: 4
Approx Sq Ft: 6,993
Nghbd: East Village
The home is currently split into two light-filled units: one is a 7 bedroom, 4 ? bathroom apartment over four floors, and the other is a one bedroom, one and a half bathroom apartment. The rear facade is open to a community park and wide open space which allows even more light into the home. This stunning home easily converts to a single family residence or can be used as an income producing investment property.

The main entrance to the house is at the parlor level. The entryway is stunning with full size original doors and 11?8? ceilings. The one bedroom apartment on this level has previously been rented to artists, entertainers, and a yoga studio.

On the second floor is the main living level of the seven bedroom unit. 11?9? ceilings with exposed beams and wood joists and a 23? x 43? living room allow for grand entertaining and dining. Beyond is a large eat in kitchen with a full suite of Viking appliances. There is a clever double height ceiling and opening in the kitchen ceiling that allows for easy communication to the den in the floor above. A powder room is located on this level.

The third floor has three well-proportioned bedrooms, a full bathroom, laundry room and separate den. Each bedroom has a large walk in closet. This floor has 10?2? ceilings.

The top floor maintains fantastic ceiling height at 11? and contains three additional bedrooms including a 14? x 20? master bedroom with en suite bathroom, an additional full bathroom and separate home office.

On the garden level is the seventh bedroom with 10?2? ceiling height, a full bathroom, and a 25? x 20? garden perfect for outdoor recreation, entertaining and dining. At the front facade is a secondary entrance to the street level. The cellar level has astonishing 14? ceilings and has been used as a performance space. Mechanicals are located on this level. A new boiler and hot water heater have recently been installed.

There is a rich local history embedded in the overall aesthetic of this very special home, and it also delivers on the fundamentals: amazing location, great light, 25? width, 10?-14? ceiling heights, high bedroom count, flexibility in use, as well as low property taxes. A rare offering in the downtown market.

Conveniently located on a tree-lined street between First Avenue and Avenue A. Nearby neighborhood favorites include Lucien, Prune, and Russ and Daughters, Public Hotel and the new Soho House. Additional conveniences include close proximity to the F train, Whole Foods and a new Equinox slated to open this Spring.

Albert Togut, Ch 11 Trustee of Hello Newman, Inc., Case No. 16-12910 (SCC).
 
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