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A comfortable elegance pervades in this historic Greek Revival Federal Style townhome located in downtown Manhattan’s Gold Coast corridor on the incomparable West 11th Street, the most desirable enclave in Greenwich Village. This circa 1850, 20-foot-wide X 103-foot-deep, built 55', single residence has been fully renovated juxtaposing its 21st Century modern design elements and amenities with the historic architectural details of its past. Designed for gracious living, the parlor floor with its double door foyer entry welcomes guests into an expansive living room that faces south onto West 11th Street and showcases a wood-burning fireplace with original marble surround and walls to display an extensive art collection. Beams of sunlight fill the home with radiance and tranquility. The formal dining room overlooks the dramatic 2-story atrium leading to the perennial garden. Designed for entertaining, the garden oasis is also accessible from the dining room by way of a contemporary sweeping staircase. According to the Daytonian in Manhattan: The home was frequented over the decades by an artistic circle of friends including W.H. Auden, Philip Roth, neighbor Stanley Kunitz, Jules Feiffer and Mark Rothko. Notable poets, politicians, artists and writers are among the many friends welcomed into this graceful indoor/outdoor lifestyle. Garden Level: The contemporary staircase leads to the high-end chef’s kitchen. Modern features include pantry, China closet and voluminous storage for grand entertaining. The custom glass and iron atrium wall includes French doors opening to the magnificent bi-level, stone, landscaped garden with outdoor dining, lounge area and grill. There is a separate front entrance to this level through a mud/laundry room with built-in desk and cabinetry galore. Parlor Floor: The entertaining level includes living room, dining room, powder room and foyer. The original staircase with mahogany balustrade leads to the private quarters. Third Level: The serene primary suite features a private terrace off the bedroom overlooking the peaceful garden oasis; two full baths, one with a shower and one with a soaking tub, two walk-in closets. A south-facing library or media room with an antique marble wood-burning fireplace and overlooking the historic townhouses of West 11th Street with leafy tree-top views. Fourth Level: Two lovely bedrooms and a windowed full bath. Fifth Level: This floor offers a private guest suite with sitting area, Peloton bike area and breakfast bar area with refrigerator and a full bath with glass-enclosed shower. Additional features include: Central Air; high speed internet service, radiant heat flooring in the kitchen, renovated baths through-out and skylight. 21 West 11th Street, also known as The Scatturo House, is located off Fifth Avenue near the Presbyterian Church and Gardens. The block is home to Greenwich Village’s most treasured row of Greek Revival townhouses. With two planters, two window boxes and a wrought iron gate, the charm begins at the door. Quintessential Greenwich Village townhouse living awaits. Monthly Estimated Real Estate Taxes: $4,744.38. Listing courtesy of Sothebys International Realty ...
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