55 West Ninth Street, townhouse širok 22 stope izgrađen 1840. godine, nalazi se u srcu povijesnog West Villagea na šarmantnoj ulici sa drvećem, ali blizu apsolutno svega.

Visok četiri kata (s dovršenim podrumom) i obložen smeškim kamenom s klasičnom suzdržanošću, njegovu fasadu pažljivo je obnovio arhitekt Jean-Gabriel Neukomm. Prvotna krovna konstrukcija i ponovo zidan brik ostali su, dok je sve ostalo—od stepenica do prozorskih okvira—precizno rekreirano od strane majstora. Svi sustavi u kući modernizirani su i unaprijeđeni, uključujući centralno grijanje i sustave zvuka i sigurnosti.

Ta autentičnost fasade inspirirala je unutarnju arhitekturu, rezultirajući klasičnim i modernim dizajnom: francuski luksuz susreće njujoršku chic estetiku u detaljima poput kamina u stilu Ludovika XVI, po mjeri izrađenih mramornih mantelova, moldinga inspiriranih beaux-arts stilom, visokih stropova u cijelom prostoru i drvenih podova polaganja zig-zag koji podsjećaju na Haussmannov Pariz. Veliko stubište i moldingi, temeljeni na Beaux Arts dizajnu, usidruju interijere tišinom i veličanstvenošću.

Na razini partera, grandiozne proporcije doma postaju očite. Dnevna soba je istovremeno impozantna i pozivajuća. Visoki stropovi, prostrani prozori i pažljivo istraženi beaux-arts moldingi daju prostoru bezvremensku atmosferu, dok drveni podovi polaganja zig-zag doprinose toplini i teksturi.

Uz dnevnu sobu nalazi se biblioteka s šarmantnom terasom koja gleda na uređen vrt ispod. Biblioteka i dnevna soba graciozno teku jedna u drugu, omogućujući osjećaj vrlo velikog prostora za zabavu, ili dva intimnija prostora. Predivni kamin na drva u biblioteci s fino obrađenim mantelom u stilu Ludovika XVI daje sobi osjećaj ozbiljnosti. Uz biblioteku je šarmantna soba za čitanje koja se otvara na terasu.

Vrh kata potpuno je rezerviran za luksuznu glavnu suite, zamišljenu kao privatno utočište. Kupaonica prozračena svjetlom i obložena mramorom, inspirirana profinjenim interijerskim rješenjima Paula Dupré-Lafona, arhitektonski je središnji dio. Spavaća soba ima kaminski sustav na plin i lijep prostor za sjedenje. Tu su dva vrlo velika, lijepo opremljena ormara.

Osim glavne suite na gornjem katu, townhouse nudi dvije velike spavaće sobe, kao i dvije manje spavaće sobe na 3. katu. Generozno dimenzionirane i ispunjene prirodnom svjetlošću, ove sobe su sada lijepo uređene, ali također omogućuju fleksibilnost korištenja. Trenutno se na ovom katu nalazi jedna velika kupaonica, ali se može lako dodati još jedna.

Na razini vrta nalazi se dodatna lijepa spavaća soba s punom kupaonicom, toaletom i impozantno dizajniranom kuhinjom za kuhanje. Jedna strana kuhinje oslonjena je na dramatičnu, 30 stopa visoku zidnu jedinicu sa punom visinom ormara/skrivenim prostorom za pohranu koja omogućuje suprotnom zidu, obloženom kontinuiranim potezom mramora Calacatta gold, da ostane zapanjujuće neprekinuta. Učinak je smiren i skulpturalan: kuhinja koja se manje doima kao arhitektonska izjava, ali također dobro funkcionira. U njenom središtu, pećnica Lacanche privlači pažnju. Ručno izrađena u Burgundiji i obložena emajlom i nehrđajućim čelikom, nudi profesionalnu funkcionalnost s prisutnošću koja djeluje bezvremenski. Veliki drveni stol u stilu farme središnji je dio kuhinje s prostorom za sjedenje na kraju vrta u prostoriji.

Dovršeni podrum je jednako lijep kao i ostatak kuće i ima prekrasnu praonicu te širok prostor za pohranu.

Osim unutrašnjosti, Miranda Brooks dizajnirala je dvostupanjasti vrt. Trg za objedovanje otvara se s Donald Judd-inspiriranim stolom i stolicama, dok podignuta stražnja strana priziva vrtove Palais Royal, s kutijama od drva, bijelim šljunkom, pletenim lješnikovim ogradama i pletenim Judinim stablima koja eksplodiraju u ružičasto cvijeće svake proljeće.

55 West 9th nudi razinu detalja i kvalitete izrade koja je gotovo nemoguća za pronaći. Chic je, zabavna i cool, dok istovremeno ostaje vesela, sunčana i praktična. Lokacija i kuća su savršenstvo.

55 West Ninth Street, a 22 feet wide townhouse built in 1840, is located in the heart of the historic West Village on a charming tree lined street but close to absolutely everything.

Four-stories tall (with a finished basement in addition) and trimmed in brownstone with classical restraint, its façade was meticulously restored by architect Jean-Gabriel Neukomm. The original cornice and repointed bricks remain, while everything else—from the stoop to the window surrounds—was recreated with precision by master craftsmen. Every system in the house has been modernized and upgraded, including central AC, sound and security systems.

That authenticity of the facade inspired the interior architecture, resulting in classical and modern design: French luxury meets New York chic in details such as a Louis XVI fireplace, bespoke marble mantels, beaux-arts–inspired moldings, high ceilings throughout and chevron-laid oak floors reminiscent of Haussmann’s Paris. The sweeping staircase and moldings, based on Beaux Arts design, anchor the interiors with quiet grandeur.

At the parlor level, the home’s grand proportions are evident. The living room is both stately and inviting. High ceilings, generous windows, and meticulously researched beaux-arts moldings give the space a timeless athmopshere, while chevron-laid oak floors contribute warmth and texture.

Adjacent to the living room is the library with a charming terrace overlooking the landscaped garden below. The library and living room flow gracefully allowing for the feeling of a very large entertaining space, or two more intimate spaces. The library's beautiful wood-burning fireplace with a finely carved Louis XVI mantel gives the room a sense of gravitas. Just off the library is a charming reading room which opens to the terrace.

The top floor is reserved entirely for the luxurious primary suite, conceived as a private retreat. The skylit marble bathroom, inspired by Paul Dupré-Lafon’s refined interiors, is an architectural centerpiece. The bedroom has a working gas fireplace and a lovely sitting area. There are two very large, beautifully fitted out closets.

In addition to the top-floor primary suite, the townhouse offers two large secondary bedrooms as well as two smaller bedrooms on the 3rd floor. Generously scaled and filled with natural light, these rooms are beautifully decorated now, but also allow for flexibility of use. Currently there is one large bathroom on this floor, but another can easily be added.

On the garden level is an additional lovely bedroom with a full bath, a powder room and an impressively designed chef's eat-in kitchen. One side of the kitchen is anchored by a dramatic, 30-foot wall of full-height cabinetry/concealed storage that allows the opposite wall, clad in a continuous sweep of Calacatta gold marble, to remain strikingly unbroken. The effect is serene and sculptural: a kitchen that feels less like an architectural statement but also functions well. At its center, the Lacanche range commands attention. Handcrafted in Burgundy and clad in enamel and stainless steel, it offers professional-grade function with a presence that feels timeless. A large farmhouse table is the center of the kitchen with a family room sitting area at the garden end of the room.

The finished basement is as nice as the rest of the house and has a wonderful laundry as well as extensive storage.

Beyond the interior, Miranda Brooks has designed a two-tiered garden. The dining terrace opens with a Donald Judd–inspired table and chairs, while the raised rear recalls the gardens of the Palais Royal, complete with boxwood columns, white gravel, woven hazel fencing, and pleached Judas trees that burst into pink bloom each spring.

55 West 9th provides a level of detail and quality in construction that is next to impossible to find. It is chic and fun and cool while also being cheerful and sunny and practical. The location and the house are perfection.