Welcome home to Residence 3 at 304 West 78th Street! Sunny, charming, and quintessentially Upper West Side, this two-bedroom, one-bathroom home is set within a beautiful historic townhouse just moments from Riverside Park, with the added benefit of exceptionally low monthly maintenance.
With 10-foot ceilings, southern exposure, a wood-burning fireplace, and wonderful prewar character, this is the kind of idyllic New York home that feels almost like a movie set. Set on a picturesque, tree-lined townhouse block, warm natural light and original architectural details create a setting that is timeless and unmistakably Upper West Side.
The gracious living room offers ample space for both seating and dining and is anchored by a working wood-burning fireplace with its original decorative surround. Restored original hardwood floors, thoughtful custom storage, and an in-unit washer and dryer continue throughout the home.
Storage is exceptional. Most notably, an expansive lofted storage area extends beneath the entire footprint of the second bedroom and is accessible through two discreet floor hatches, providing an unusually large amount of hidden storage for a New York City apartment.
The renovated kitchen is both beautiful and highly functional, with quartz countertops, a subway tile backsplash, abundant outlets, generous cabinet and counter space, and a full suite of stainless steel appliances. It even includes that elusive New York luxury: a garbage disposal.
The bedrooms are ideally situated on opposite sides of the home, providing excellent separation and privacy. The primary bedroom features two walk-in closets, abundant lofted storage above, and a beautiful original decorative fireplace and mantel. Its windows overlook the picturesque, tree-lined townhouse block below.
The renovated bathroom is clad in classic marble and finished with polished chrome fixtures for a timeless look perfectly suited to the home's historic setting.
304 West 78th Street is an intimate four-unit, pet-friendly, professionally managed walk-up cooperative that is impeccably maintained, from its welcoming entryway to its beautifully kept common areas. The building is in excellent physical and financial condition, reflected in its notably low maintenance.
Riverside Park is practically at your doorstep, offering miles of walking and biking paths, playgrounds, dog runs, green space, and access to the Hudson River. Zabar's, Citarella, Fairway, the American Museum of Natural History, the New-York Historical Society, and an endless assortment of neighborhood restaurants, cafes, and shops are all nearby.
The 1 subway and multiple bus lines, including the 79th Street crosstown, provide convenient transportation throughout the city, while nearby access to the West Side Highway makes getting out of town equally easy.
For anyone who has ever imagined classic Upper West Side living in a historic townhouse on a beautiful tree-lined block, this is exactly the kind of home that comes to mind.