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Vintage New York artistically reimagined. Come home to this pristine example of beauty and opulence, the likes of which has never been seen at historic Hudson View Gardens. This true 2-bedroom apartment is a quiet gem on the top floor of a historic 1924 six story elevator building perched on Manhattan's highest hill with north, west, and south exposures, great light and air, plus a spacious floor plan and in a fantastic neighborhood. What more could you ask for!? How about an amazing artist's renovation that brilliantly combines fine craftsmanship, historic architectural insight, and quality mechanicals with panache and wit? Well, here it is!

Adorned with 1920s casement windows, the living and dining areas are filled with serene northern light while the two bedrooms face south and west, with partial views of the Hudson River. A leisurely layout offers pockets of privacy amidst open sunny spaces. From the moment you arrive at the entry foyer you'll feel a sense of calm returning as you're immediately welcomed away from the outside world. Remove your shoes surrounded by fabric and Lincrusta covered walls and cherry toned wood, under coved, stenciled and illuminated ceilings.

One set of French doors leads you into the bright and cheery living room with its abundant fenestration that includes a corner of windows with slate sills, offering two exposures bringing soft northern light and a western window for Hudson River views, fresh cross breezes, a dream home for plants while giving you the feeling of an airy perch above the fray. Handsome moldings wind around the walls to frame fabric wainscoting and provide picture rails for wall hangings. The periphery of the patterned ceiling is coved and illuminated transforming this spacious room from a bright gathering spot by day into a romantic hideaway at night, complete with a built-in bookcase, tiled candle hearth, and refinished oak parquet floors spanning the entire apartment.

From the living room another set of french doors open into the dining alcove and kitchen bathed in light from an expansive bank of northern facing windows. The kitchen's original spirit is embellished by bead board wainscoting, glass fronted cabinets, a farmhouse porcelain sink, warm wood countertops of reclaimed elm set against a backsplash of hand painted portuguese tiles - all topped off by an old New York tin ceiling with art deco milk glass lights. Original HVG china cabinets have been seamlessly integrated into the design.

From the entry foyer, another french door leads down hallways to the bathroom-a tranquil tiled oasis that is true in spirit to the 1920's design with the original tub, reglazed, white mini-hex floor tiles, green crackle field tiles with white borders, baseboard, and pencil tile detailing, a period style sink and fixtures, custom medicine cabinet with ribbed glass sidelights, and a vintage milk glass ceiling light.

All 7 closet doors have been stripped of their original white paint to reveal handsome wood finishes, and still sport their original hardware that has been refurbished, with skeleton key deadbolts and new solid brass hinges, all in perfect working order.

Both bedrooms are large and peaceful, facing away from the street. The main bedroom has western views out over the Hudson River with partial views of the GW Bridge, and also a northern window for great cross ventilation. Baseboard, chair rail, window and door case moldings add classy architectural accents. The second bedroom has been reimagined as a study, with its imaginative wallpaper and starry ceiling, inspired by the spirit of the Morgan Library in a modern world. A quiet place to retreat with a good book and a glass of fortification while figuring out whodunnit. The style is redolent of vintage New York club rooms, the sort of place Sherlock Holmes would feel at home in with its oak paneling and exotic wallpapers. Two windows look west over the Hudson while another window with big double doors faces the sunny south and provides excellent ventilation for your pipe and cigar smoke. (wink wink).

The whole apartment was renovated down to the studs with plumbing, electrical, and structural upgrades, and playful finishes - a secret drawer here, a faux painted set of cabinets there. Every detail has been obsessed over and meticulously thought through - from extra insulation to temper heat, cold and noise to the old style push-button light switches..For anyone looking for an urban idyll, this is your home.

To sum up, apartment G-64 in Hudson View Gardens is a polished gem in serene Hudson Heights, it's in immediate proximity to Fort Tryon Park and the Cloisters Museum, Inwood Hill Park, the Hudson River Greenway with Fort Washington Park and the Little Red Lighthouse as well as being located across the street from historic Bennet Park. The neighborhood has excellent transportation, shops, restaurants, and medical services. Hudson View Gardens is a neighborly community of owner-residents in historic co-op buildings in a lush setting of private gardens with views over the Hudson River.
MAINTENANCE INCLUDES GAS AND ELECTRIC: Monthly fees: Maintenance: $1,893.18, Ongoing capital reserve assessment: $285.72

Built in 1924, Hudson View Gardens, now on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP), is honored as a significant example of Tudor Revival apartment design by George Pelham for developer Charles Paterno. HVG is meticulously maintained and a much sought-after Co-op on 4 Acres of private gardens. Some of the many features include daily mail delivery to your apartment door, a central package room, live-in Super, on-site management, 24-hour security, a parking drive for residents and their guests, a large central laundry room, an upgraded playground area, an event space -The Lounge, a rental apartment -The Penthouse for residents guests, bike rooms, storage bins, an outdoor patio for residents, a studio available to rent for resident artists and an upscale GYM. Pet friendly. Hudson View Gardens is 1 block from the express A train, a few blocks from Fort Tryon Park, home to The Cloisters and some of the city's most gorgeous vistas. Neighborhood dining includes Tampopo Ramen, Le Cheile, Cabrini 181, Uptown Garrison and Saggio. Cafe Buunni, a favorite coffee spot as an alternative to the neighborhood Starbucks, offers homestyle Ethiopian meals. Grocery shopping and other vital services are all also in close proximity. Come see why so many come to visit Upper Washington Heights and end up making it their home.

Listing courtesy of Corcoran Group ...
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