A late 19th-century townhouse, standing proudly near Central Park since 1891, has hit the market. Described as “one of the finest single-family townhouses offered in the marketplace” on the listing page, the Upper West Side structure originally designed by architect Gilbert Schellenger has been renovated while still showing off beautiful details of Neo-Renaissance and New Romanesque architecture. A blend of old and new, the 8,550-square-foot Manhattan home is now seeking $17.5 million.
Walking into many NYC townhouses of this caliber, you’ll find elegant spaces for entertaining and everyday living. But, what makes this home stand out from the crowd is no doubt the cellar level with a 33’ lap pool, nixing the need to venture to the gym for a rejuvenating swim. But, the home’s luxuries aren’t confined to the bottom floor. Additional rooms can serve as home offices or studies for working from home, a trend still predicted to be popular in 2023, while outdoor spaces and terraces are featured on three out of five floors. To make life here even sweeter, a wine bar off of the parlor room with luxe finishes including a velvet booth make dinner parties or stay-in date nights all the more glamorous.
The nature of this townhome, with the great room positioned as the heart of the home, allows for impressive hosting wherever you choose. However, just upstairs, a lofted space between the parlor and second floor makes for a stylish transition up to the home’s seven bedrooms. The primary suite occupies much of the third floor, holding almost every nicety except the kitchen sink.
Upper West Side luxury persists through the centuries and decades, with Ian Slater of Compass holding this listing.
