Description

Located on a tree-lined block in Chelsea, 125 West 15th Street is a four-story, 20-foot-wide townhouse that masterfully balances 19th-century details with a sophisticated, pared-down style. The home is the private residence of a noted designer, whose personal style is reflected in the attention to original details that are balanced with thoughtful modern touches. This elegant two-family home can easily be converted into a single-family residence with minimal intervention. The lower duplex boasts nearly 12-foot-high ceilings on the parlor level and garden access from the lower level. North and south facing windows fill both floors with light. Original and restored details abound, including wide-plank pine floors and plaster walls, crown mouldings, ornate plaster details and three fireplaces. The parlor level features a large front living room, a sitting room, and a bedroom with an en-suite bathroom and walk in closet. The garden level has its own private entry from the street and is accessible from the central stair. There you'll find a south-facing bedroom accessible through pocket doors, a formal dining room and a large, European-style kitchen. The professional grade kitchen includes a Garland range, pot filler, stainless steel work surfaces with a double sink and a walk-in pantry. Adjacent to the kitchen you will find a sitting room with its own full bathroom. Antique terracotta bricks from England line the floor and extend into the bathroom, where a stone trough sink and unlacquered brass fixtures add a note of rustic charm. The 28-foot-deep garden, accessible from the sitting room via steel doors, is a private oasis with a seamless connection to the interior of the house. The upper duplex occupies the second and third floors. A spacious living room features 10-foot ceilings, original crown mouldings, wide-plank pine floors and a fireplace. The restored south-facing windows with wooden interior shutters offer views over 15th Street and fill the room with natural light. A wide-cased opening leads to an updated kitchen, which offers marble countertops, walnut cabinetry, and ample room for cooking. At the north end of this floor is a large bedroom suite with multiple closets, an original fireplace, and direct access to a private terrace overlooking the garden. The en-suite bathroom features chevron-patterned oak floors, a freestanding claw-foot tub, and a north-facing window. The top floor includes two additional bedrooms, each with an original fireplace, a full bathroom, a nursery and a walk-in closet with washer and dryer. A large central media room with built-in bookshelves and a skylight offers extra space for leisure. 125 West 15th Street is ideally located near Union Square, with eight subway lines and the greenmarket four times a week. Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods, and Equinox on Greenwich Avenue, and the West Chelsea galleries, along with the shops and restaurants of the West Village, are also very easily accessible. Listing courtesy of Compass ...
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