Townhouse Report Created: Sunday, August 14, 2022 - Listings Shown: 2
1.
413 East 50th Street   (Click address for more details)
Listing #: 18488540
Price: $7,450,000
Floors: 3
Approx Sq Ft: 3,600
Sect: Middle East Side
Condition: Mint
Blending pristine luxury with tranquil design and detail, this stunning 5-story, 3600 sq.ft. townhouse leaves nothing to be desired. With a meticulously executed 2-year renovation by the Japanese design and construction firm Takamatsu Group, this four-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom home is ready to welcome you. At 20 feet wide and a 100-foot deep, no expense has been spared, and no detail overlooked. With approximately 1700 square feet of gorgeous outdoor space, including a private garden and a stunning roof terrace with river views, endless al fresco and entertaining opportunities abound.

Entering the home through the parlor level, you are welcomed into the spacious, Zen-like great room. With 11.5-foot ceilings and abundance of North and South facing windows, the natural light streams through the impressive space. The bright living and dining areas are separated by a magnificent custom designed, open kitchen. European stone countertops and backsplash, integrated Miele appliances, vented gas cooktop, convection and speed ovens, and a wine refrigerator. Brand new Miele appliances, and abundant cabinet space make this kitchen a chef's dream.

A stunning gas fireplace in the living area makes a statement and allows the room to be welcoming all year round. This is emphasized with direct access to the garden though floor to ceiling glass doors.

One flight up you will find the full floor, luxurious primary suite overlooking the charming tree-lined street. A generous walk-through dressing room will lead you to an inviting windowed, master bathroom that is outfitted with radiant heated floors, a free standing bathtub, glass enclosed wet room, and a custom designed double vanity with Dornbracht fixtures. The 3rd floor has two additional generously sized bedrooms, complete with en-suite bathrooms and abundant closet space. Access to the roof deck is one short flight up.

The garden level boasts a wonderfully designed guest apartment or in-law suite with a separate entrance from the street or within the home itself. A bedroom, bathroom, laundry room and an open concept kitchen-living-dining room with direct access to the garden through charming French doors affords both efficiency and privacy.

Other residence features include a powder room on the parlor floor, stunning roof deck, 8" plank oak flooring throughout, two dedicated laundry rooms with LG washers and vented dryers, high performance Daikin multi-zone central air systems, Miele appliances, vented stove hood and garbage disposal.

The tranquil enclave of Beekman Place offers the peaceful elegance of an exclusive neighborhood, while still just steps away from the city's top restaurants, boutiques, and transportation options.
2.
340 West 84th Street   (Click address for more details)
Listing #: 21702682
Price: $4,995,000
Floors: 3
Approx Sq Ft: 4,100
Sect: Upper West Side
This special and grand home has been maintained in all its Victorian glory with high ceilings, original woodwork, and beautiful stained glass throughout. It calls to mind the style and elegance of a bygone era. Owned by only two families since it was built circa 1890, this single-family home at 340 West 84th Street/Edgar Allan Poe Street is available for sale for the first time in more than 50 years. The brownstone is 18' wide and is located within the Riverside-West End Historic District. It is one in a row of nine brownstones built in the Romanesque Revival style by architect Joseph H. Taft. Garden Floor: The garden floor is accessible via an entrance under the stoop, as well as the main stairwell from the parlor floor. The garden floor is configured as a library with a door leading to the eat-in kitchen and family room. The library is lit by a beautiful 1930s original glass Czechoslovakian chandelier. The large eat-in kitchen contains beautiful hand-crafted wood cabinets with a door leading to a rear staircase to the parlor floor's butler's pantry. Off the kitchen you can also access a large rear deck and South facing garden. Parlor Floor: Enter the parlor floor up the stone stoop and thru the historic carved face keyed arched entrance, with double leaf wood doors and round arched stained glass fanlight above main entrance. A gracious, and well-appointed parlor floor is the hallmark of Victorian living. The formal living room with original woodwork, decorative fireplace and shutters flows into the rear dining room with a wall of windows overlooking the deck and garden. The parlors' hand painted decorated ceiling is original to the house and has been painstakingly conserved and restored by professional artisans. Both rooms have beautiful original wood floors, and original fireplaces with hand-carved mantelpieces. Off the dining room through the stained-glass windowed door, you have the butler's pantry with access to the kitchen downstairs. The butler's pantry still holds the old dumbwaiter that could be restored. Third Floor: The third floor host the primary bedroom and bathroom in the rear creating your own private alcove. At the front of the third floor, you have a sitting room and office area. The rooms have original fireplaces and original woodworked cabinets. Fourth Floor: The uppermost floor of this home contains four more bedrooms, two full bathrooms and laundry. One of the bathrooms as well as the staircase both have skylights. The skylight above the staircase has a beautiful stain glass panel. Cellar: The cellar with 7'8 ceiling heights contains mechanicals and ample storage areas. A bit of trivia: this home is located on Edgar Allan Poe Street (West 84th Street) where Poe wrote one of his most legendary works, The Raven. Also available for sale are the contiguous houses of 342 West 84th Street and 344 West 84th Street.
 
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