Graciously proportioned extra-wide Georgian townhouse with a private street entrance distinguish this two-bedroom-plus-den duplex on one of the most beautiful Central Park blocks. Set within a historic, 50-foot-wide Beaux Arts double townhouse, the residence combines grand entertaining spaces with beautifully maintained traditional interiors that complement the buildings' architectural character.
The parlor level spans approximately 33 feet with ten-and-a-half-foot ceilings. Oversized windows overlook the trees and double-width, 15-foot sidewalks of this exceptionally quiet block. A wood-burning fireplace with a Robert Adam-style mantel anchors the expansive entertaining space, with distinct seating areas, a generous dining area and a custom library with an integrated desk.
Wide-plank oak flooring with a custom-dyed finish, Georgian-style moldings and Farrow & Ball paint in the living room underscore the care taken with the interiors. An antique Italian chandelier, French sconces and custom window treatments complete the thoughtfully composed rooms.
Elevated above the street, the townhouse-style direct entrance at 32 West 74th Street opens onto the principal entertaining level. A second entrance through the secure building at 34 West 74th Street leads into a foyer finished in white Thassos marble and black slate. A full bathroom is conveniently situated off the entry.
The kitchen features custom cabinetry, abundant storage and stainless-steel appliances by Viking, Sub-Zero and Miele, including a five-burner DCS gas range from with vented exhaust. Entrances on both sides create easy access for entertaining.
The lower level accommodates two bedrooms, each with an oversized, fully fitted custom walk-in closet. Thibault wallcoverings lend a classic decorative touch to the primary bedroom. A substantial den, appointed with Brunschwig & Fils wallpaper and the home's second wood-burning fireplace, provides a comfortable setting for a library, media room or sitting room. A second full bathroom serves this level.
Both bathrooms feature marble finishes, Ann Sacks tile, Waterworks fixtures and Thibaut toile wallcoverings. The parlor-level bathroom includes a bathtub, while the downstairs bathroom has a walk-in shower and an Urban Archaeology pedestal sink. Multizone central air conditioning including Nest climate control provides modern comfort throughout. All light fixtures and window treatments are included in the sale.
34 West 74th Street is a boutique, five-story prewar cooperative comprising just 13 apartments. Designed by Percy Griffin and developed by Frederick Ambrose Clark, whose family built The Dakota, the building forms part of a distinguished row of eighteen landmarked townhouses within the Central Park West-West 73rd-74th Street Historic District.
The cooperative is self-managed, with exceptionally strong financials. Maintenance for this unit totals just $2,387 per month. A part-time superintendent is on site several days per week for the benefit of shareholders. Amenities include a commercial-sized elevator, bicycle storage and a central laundry room. Planned upgrades include a virtual doorman system with video intercom and remote-entry capability.
Central Park is steps away, along with the shops, restaurants and cultural destinations of the Upper West Side. Pets and pieds-à-terre are welcome, up to 75% financing is permitted. A 1% flip tax is payable by the purchaser.