PREDSTAVLJENO PO DOGOVORU

Nakon više od 50 godina prvi put na tržištu, 135 East 19th Street jedna je od posljednjih grandioznih arhitektonski značajnih kuća dostupnih za privatno vlasništvo u New Yorku, s poviješću koja može parirati svakoj značajnijoj rezidenciji u Sjedinjenim Američkim Državama.

Ova nevjerojatna kuća prvotno je izgrađena od strane bogatih nizozemskih vlasnika u Amsterdamu u 17. stoljeću, zatim demontirana i prebačena na Upper West Side 1845. godine. Godine 1910. ponovno je premještena u Gramercy Park, a dovršio ju je engleski arhitekt Frederick J. Sterner, postavši poznata kao "Kuća Joseph B. Thomasa" - nazvana po vlasniku koji je stekao svoje bogatstvo u poslu sa šećerom. I dalje ostajući potpuno netaknuta, njezin najnoviji vlasnik bio je svjetski poznati modni dizajner i humanitarac. Najistaknutije žene društva odijevale su se u ovoj nevjerojatnoj kući, a najfiniji gradski događaji održavali su se među njezinom velikodušnošću i naslijeđem.

S vanjske strane, ova velika kuća je impresivna i posebno značajna zbog svog gotičkog fantazijskog dizajna. Trake od vitražnih prozora sjaje na svakom katu, dekorativne kamenorezbarske umetke definiraju fasadu, a ukrašena krovna linija krasi ovu "najbolju na bloku" palaču. Masivna drvena ulazna vrata odaju povijest i razmjere koje se nalaze unutra, uz kuću koja nudi četiri kata (uz unutarnji galerijski nivo) i gotovo 7,000 četvornih stopa unutarnjeg životnog prostora.

Ogromni ulazni predsoblje čeka svog sljedećeg gosta s prekrasnim kamenim podom u flamanskom uzorku. Prava veličanstvenost počinje kad se uđe u dnevni boravak koji je arhitekt nekada nazivao "Talijanska soba" s njezinim masivnim svodnim stropom, delikatnim filigranskim gipsanim radovima, drvenim obloženim zidovima i masivnim kamenim kaminom.

Iza dnevnog boravka i njegovog ogromnog zida od vitražnih renesanskih prozora nalazi se vrt u stilu kristalne palače s radnim fontanom i područjima za unutarnje biljke pod staklenim solarnim krovom. Ispod dnevnog boravka, niz posebne stepenice, nalazi se nevjerojatna vinska podrum i soba za degustaciju. Blagovaonica je prikladna za kraljeve i može primiti mnogo ljudi za velike večere ili ostati intimna za samo nekoliko. Osjeća se kao da se nalazi u europskom seoskom imanju, s intrikatnim drvorezbarskim radovima koji oblažu zidove.

Katovi spavaćih soba mogu se preurediti u velike en-suite spavaće sobe, svlačionice, sobe za osoblje i još mnogo toga. Ornamentalno rezbarene zavojite stepenice okružuju svaki kat. Trenutno, tu su šest spavaćih soba, šest kupaonica, potpuno opremljena kuhinja za kuhare, kuhinja za pripremu pored blagovaonice, dumbwaiter, dva stubišta, centar za pranje rublja i još mnogo toga.

SHOWN BY APPOINTMENT

First time on the market in over 50 years, 135 East 19th Street is one of the last grand architecturally significant townhouses remaining available for private ownership in New York City, with a history rivaling any notable residence in the United States.

This amazing home was originally built by wealthy Dutch owners in Amsterdam in the 17th century, then dismantled and shipped to the Upper West Side in 1845. In 1910, it was relocated again to Gramercy Park and completed by English architect Frederick J. Sterner, becoming known as “The Joseph B. Thomas House” – named for the owner who accumulated his fortune in the sugar business. Still remaining fully intact, its most recent owner was a world-famous fashion designer and humanitarian. Society’s most notable women were dressed in this amazing home and the city’s finest parties were held amongst its grandeur and provenance.

From the outside, this major townhouse is impressive and most special for its Gothic fantasy design. Ribbons of stained-glass windows sparkle on every floor, decorative stone inlays define the façade, and an ornate roof line caps this "best on the block" mansion. Massive wood carved entry doors belie the history and scale that lie within, with the townhouse offering four stories (plus an interior mezzanine) and almost 7,000 square feet of interior living space.

The huge entry foyer awaits its next guest featuring a gorgeous Flemish pattern stone floor. The real majesty begins when one enters the living room once referred to by the architect as the “Italian Room” with its massive barrel-vaulted ceiling, delicate filigree plasterwork, wood paneled walls, and massive stone fireplace.

Beyond the living room and its huge stained glass Renaissance windowed wall is a crystal palace style garden with a working fountain and areas for interior plantings under a glass solarium roof. Below the living room, down a special staircase, is an amazing wine cellar and bacchanal tasting room. The dining room is fit for royalty and can seat many for major dinner parties or remain intimate for just a few. One feels like they are in a European country estate, with intricate woodwork lining the walls.

The upstairs bedroom floors can be reimagined as massive en-suite bedrooms, dressing rooms, staff rooms, and more. An ornately carved winding staircase encircles each floor. Presently, there are six bedrooms, six bathrooms, a full chef’s kitchen, a prep kitchen off the dining room, a dumbwaiter, two staircases, a laundry center, and more.