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A Fully Rebuilt 25-Foot-Wide, 5-Story West Chelsea Townhouse - The Van Ness House On a prime, tree-lined West Chelsea block moments from the neighborhood’s world-renowned galleries, restaurants, shops, Hudson River Park and Chelsea Piers, this exceptional 25-foot-wide townhouse offers a rare combination of historic character and complete modern reconstruction. Behind a restored façade originally built in 1855 with a fifth floor extension added in 1893, the home has been entirely rebuilt with new infrastructure, elevator access, refined architectural detailing and sophisticated interiors by AD100 designer Miles Redd — delivering the comfort and performance of new construction within the elegance of a classic New York City Chelsea Historic District townhouse. Spanning five beautifully proportioned floors, the residence is defined by superior craftsmanship, extraordinary scale and light. The 25-foot width creates especially grand entertaining spaces with 10-foot ceilings, and oasis-like bedrooms which span the full width of the house. With views to the south of other impressive townhouses and historic St. Peter's Church, and expansive views to the north that are far more open than usually found among rear townhouse exposures, 333 West 20th Street glows with sunlight bathing its restored south-facing facade all day long and restores with quiet solitude, providing a feeling of privacy, serenity and solidity. Hand-made plaster dentil moldings, white oak Chevron patterned floors throughout the first two floors, Forbes and Lomax polished nickel toggle and dimmer lighting hardware and lacquered hall and stair walls bespeak a classic Old World artisanal elegance rarely found in a thoroughly modernized NYC townhouse. The first floor is anchored by an inviting chef’s kitchen and dining room designed for gathering and celebrating. A Lacanche Cluny 1000 dual gas and electric range, fully vented Modernaire vent, Thermador refrigerator/freezer, three sets of double Fisher-Paykel dishwashers, GE Monogram Ice Makers and Wine Refrigerator throughout, custom cabinetry and brushed nickel hardware, and generous prep and storage areas reflect both serious culinary capability and thoughtful design. Three sets of brushed nickel cremone bolted glass French doors open onto the private garden landscaped with Linden trees, boxwoods and limestone pavers and open northern exposure to West 21st Street. On the second floor, a formal living room of perfect proportions with three French doors overlooks a terrace to the garden with open and bright northern sight-lines all the way to the skyscrapers of Hudson Yards. Additional sitting rooms throughout the home, complemented by chic wet bars, create effortless flow for hosting and provide quiet spaces for work and relaxation. Upper floors provide exceptional flexibility, with five spacious bedroom suites each connected to beautifully appointed en-suite bathrooms and another north-facing terrace off one of the guest rooms. The full-floor primary suite is a true sanctuary, featuring generous dressing areas, abundant closets, and two spa-like bathrooms, as well as a fully equipped Midnight Kitchen. Outdoor living is seamlessly incorporated with a landscaped garden, two terraces, and an expansive, finished roof deck offering open sky views and exceptional entertaining potential. A large basement recreation level, complete with well-appointed laundry room with Electrolux washer and dryer, abundant counter space for folding, storage, slop sink and upgraded mechanical systems, adds further versatility for wellness, media, or additional lifestyle space. Throughout the home, custom millwork, paneled doors, tailored architectural details, and integrated systems reflect a level of craftsmanship rarely achieved in townhouse living: Warmboard radiant hot water heated floors throughout the house give off a warm, even heat through the winters, and top of the line Mitsubishi Citi-Multi split system central air conditio ...
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