Ah, the West Village. Cozy and chic during the day, but vibrantly busy by night. Home to restaurants, nightlife, and cultural landmarks, the area that was once a hidden gem is now where many people want to be. Even more, where people dream to live, including celebrities like Hugh Jackman and Annie Leibovitz. A beautiful townhouse just came to the market that could have affluent buyers with a love of historic homes drooling.
At the crossroads of Barrow and Bleecker Street, the Federal-style townhome is centrally located to offer the best of the West Village. It was built in 1828, so encapsulates nearly 200 years of history. Award-winning Stedila Design, Inc. spent two years gut-renovating the address, paying close attention to preserve the home’s personality and authenticity. Reclaimed hardware, fixtures, flooring, and lighting salvaged from other antique homes were used in the remodel, bringing a fresh look but keeping the storied feel. Custom millwork, intricate moldings, and four wood burning fireplaces also add to the allure.
Once past the 21-foot-wide facade, the parlor floor welcomes you with traditional charm. This level, one of four, is all about food as it’s home to the dining room dressed in silk wallpaper and the dreamy kitchen. The chef’s kitchen, or chef’s oasis rather, channels timeless beauty and unique details from bygone decades. Black and white checkered floors fill the space, while pieces like a 1951 Wedgewood stove and a Big Chill refrigerator transport you back in time.
The living room and library occupies the next floor up, then you’ll come to the full-floor primary suite. Upholstered wallpaper keeps all city sounds out, while a stunning walk-in dressing room and en suite round out the tranquil space. Presenting a flexible floorplan, the home can have up to three more bedrooms, but currently just holds a second bedroom on the lowest level.
Featured in Greenwich Village Society for Historic Preservation’s annual historic house tours and publications, this property is the quintessential West Village townhouse. Interested? Philip McCarthy of Sotheby’s International Realty holds the lovely listing.
