Located on the most picturesque stretch of Christopher St. in the West Village, this 3,000 SF carriage house belonged to a family of blacksmiths at the turn of the last century, one of whom went on to shoe the legendary racehorse Sea Biscuit. With the advent of the automobile, the ground floor was converted to retail use. Measuring approx. 1,200 sf and featuring 12 ft ceilings, it most recently housed the showroom of a noted women's shoe designer. With its high visibility and desirable foot traffic, the retail space could make an attractive flagship for a designer, boutique retailer, architect or other creative professional, either as an owner-user or as an income-producing tenant. Alternatively, the ground floor could be converted to a generously proportioned living area and incorporated into the rest of the property as a single family residenceThe design of the building, with its stepped pediment and arched windows, exhibits the charm typical of Village carriage house architecture. The views to the rear are quintessentially West Village and overlook a courtyard filled with trees and framed by charming 3 story townhouses. The residential floors are accessed by a street-level door to the left of the large gallery window, providing a useful separation between the current retail and residential sections of the house. The second floor is comprised of a LR, DR and kitchen while the 3rd floor consists of 3 BRs and a full bath. The attached floorplans show alternative configurations, both as a single family home and as retail/residence. 22 Christopher St. offers a range of possibilities for the next owner and represents a sound investment on one of the most historic streets in the Village. It is a stones throw from the Stonewall Inn (birthplace of the modern human rights movement), picturesque Sheridan Sq., and the major transport hubs at W. 4th St. and 8th St.
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