This six-story $13.9M Upper West Side townhouse has all of life’s luxuries under one roof, with an elevator to get there
All photos courtesy of H5 Photography for The Corcoran Group
On a historic Upper West Side townhouse block, this six-story home at 308 West 88th Street is truly a Manhattan mansion. From the rec-room-ready full basement to the indoor/outdoor retreat on the rooftop–and the elevator that hits every floor–the home, asking $13,850,000, provides a gracious, historic residence with every 21st-century convenience. A no-expense-spared renovation added modern amenities to the pre-war architecture of the 8,500-square-foot townhouse, including skylights, a sauna, a wine cellar and tasting room, a luxurious full-floor primary suite, and a state-of-the-art kitchen.
Configured so that every room is filled with light beneath 11-foot ceilings and crowned by a top-floor skylight, the home features state-of-the-art materials, fixtures, and fittings throughout its designer interiors.
Outdoor spaces enhance four floors; every inch of the house is blessed with modern conveniences like multi-zone central air conditioning, whole-house lighting and audio control, and multiple laundry facilities. Combining the classic with the new, there are six wood-burning fireplaces, herringbone-patterned hardwood floors, and custom moldings, and other historic details.
Enter on the garden floor, which awaits daily living and entertaining on any scale. A large den/media room abuts the open European-style kitchen. Adjacent is a casual dining area that opens onto a 30-foot-long landscaped garden oasis. From this floor, a private elevator and an elegant curving staircase serve the floors above.
The parlor floor is perfect for large parties or intimate gatherings. The light-filled open space is divided into two elegant parlors with a formal dining area in the middle. At the back of the home, you’ll find a terrace and an intimate library, both overlooking the garden. There is a powder room on this floor as well.
The next floor contains the primary suite. In addition to a sprawling bedroom, a long hallway is lined with custom closets and a luxurious bathroom with radiant heated floors. At the back, a separate sitting area makes a perfect home office or library. The next two floors each offer two spacious bedrooms and two baths. A fifth-floor bedroom offers a balcony.
At the home’s apex, A sun-filled penthouse floor offers a peerless indoor and outdoor urban retreat. Outdoor spaces include a charming Juliet balcony and a large, landscaped terrace.
Should you ever feel the need to leave the comfort and convenience of home, the Upper West Side location is one of the city’s most desirable residential neighborhoods, just a half-block from Riverside Park, within the Riverside-West End Historic District.
[Listing details: 308 West 88th Street at CityRealty]
[At The Corcoran Group by Deanna Kory]
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