242 W 101st St

Imagine a home that feels less like a typical Manhattan apartment and more like a private sanctuary! Nestled on a picturesque, tree-lined street in the heart of the Upper West Side, this rare duplex within a majestic brownstone at 242 West 101st Street blends the historic character of yore with contemporary living. With a backdrop of bespoke and well-cared for homes across the street and a front row seat to gorgeous sunsets, its own private entrance, and a verdant private garden, this elegant residence has it all. The heart of the home is the stunning parlor floor, boasting soaring 11-foot ceilings, rich wooden floors, and a floor to ceiling bookcase. A graceful brass-railed staircase anchors the space, leading you through an interior that feels both grand yet warm and intimate. This grand space affords for a living room, dining room, breakfast bar, and kitchen. The kitchen has been redone and features copious storage as well as ample preparation space. While the kitchen is open plan, it is nestled in the back/corner of the grand room, and effectively balances its openness without being intrusive. The windows in this space are nearly floor to ceiling and welcome warm Southern light. Also on the parlor floor is a generous north facing bedroom. Offering great space and plentiful closets, it is also conveniently adjacent to a full bath. Down the staircase to the Garden Floor, you will find the second bedroom, with its own anteroom for additional storage or study. (Alternatively, this second bedroom and anteroom can be used as a professional office and waiting room (with a separate entrance to the outside)). Inside this suite is another full bathroom. The master bedroom, just down the hall, is also replete with storage and includes a custom walk-in closet leading to the master bath. Perhaps the best feature of this bedroom are the views of and ready access to the lush south facing garden--a rarity in the city. Immediately outside the bedroom, you'll find a deck leading into the expansive and beautifully manicured garden. It provides the perfect perch for a morning coffee or evening star-gazing. As an atypical bonus, there is a huge basement which affords a great deal of additional storage as well as a washer and dryer. Beyond your front door, the best of the Upper West Side awaits. You are perfectly positioned between two iconic parks, and are privy to a sophisticated dining scene, night life, and countless boutiques. Two blocks east of this residence is Columbus Square, a retail corridor offering Whole Foods, Home Goods, Target, Trader Joe's, and a plethora of other stores and restaurants. There is a 1 train stop at 103rd street, and the express train can be accessed at West 96th as can cross-town buses. The neighborhood is incredibly vibrant and alive and, yet easily accessible from your serene oasis. Come tour this extraordinary home today.