Enjoy the atmosphere of old New York with all the comforts of contemporary living in this handsome renovated 20' single-family townhouse located on the Seminary block in the heart of the Chelsea Historic District. Built in 1853 on the Clement Clarke Moore estate, this distinguished row of five early Italianate brick and brownstone houses are referred to in the Landmark Preservation Commission's Designation Report as "one of the best designed and preserved rows in Manhattan.....No. 471 is the closest to its original appearance and may be considered the prototype." Located in an area which has much to offer, this wonderful house is a short distance from New York's newest and highly touted High Line and Hudson River Parks, the vibrant art gallery district, Chelsea Sports Piers, Meatpacking District, trendy restaurants and shops and excellent public transportation. The spacious layout provides a perfect balance between grand entertaining spaces and private living quarters. The garden floor includes a dining room, eat-in fully equipped kitchen, laundry, full bathroom and sun room extension with an entrance to the charming garden. The triple suite of beautiful parlor rooms above, with stunning crown moldings and decorative marble and tile fireplaces, are currently used as a formal living room with full-length windows and pier mirror, a family room at the center and library/study overlooking the garden. The master bedroom on the third floor has its own private terrace, contemporary en suite bath and walk-in closet on the hall landing. The front bedroom on the same level has an arched alcove sitting room or dressing area. The fourth floor offers two large north and south bedrooms, a small office or baby's room, shared hall bath and walk-in closet/study. High ceilings, original moldings, paneled doors and wide plank pine floors are among its many classic features. Amenities include two-zone central air conditioning throughout and excellent closets and storage. Pets p
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