Stambena kuća s prijelaza stoljeća smještena na idiličnom Chelsea bloku, 348 West 20th Street je petospratna kuća koja nudi visoke stropove, povijesne detalje i bujni vrt okrenut prema jugu. Okićenja poput korintskih stupova, stropova visine 11' - 12' s elegantnim arhitektonskim otvorima, francuskih vrata, obnovljenih ograda i rukohvata, te bogato ukrašavanje daju blag i bezvremenski dojam. Mnogi kamini i njihovi mramorni kamini; pažljivo obnovljeni okviri prozora i drvene rolete; a posebno strop ulaznog hola na Parlor katu, doprinose istom dojmu. Konfigurirana kao dviju obiteljskih jedinica s odvojenom razinom ureda, kuća je pametno uređena, stvarajući pristupačnu podlogu za modernu renovaciju koja čuva ove teško ponovljive detalje.

Glavna rezidencija sastoji se od tri gornja kata kuće, plus prizemlje. Glavni kat sadrži otvorenu kuhinju okrenutu prema jugu koja gleda na vrt; središnji galerijski prostor i dnevni boravak. S stropovima visine 11 stopa i francuskim vratima koja se otvaraju kako bi se stvorio lak protok između prostorija, to je fleksibilan prostor koji se lako prilagođava za primanje gostiju. Velike izloženosti prema sjeveru i jugu omogućuju svjetlu da se slije kroz cijeli kat. Kuhinja s otokom s mjestima za sjedenje nudi dovoljno prostora za kuhanje i neformalno blagovanje. Ili, sjednite u blagovaonici, gdje se visoka prozorska vrata graciozno otvaraju prema van.

Izađite stepenicama s razine parlor izravno do stražnjeg vrta. Zrele sadnje stvaraju mirno i privatno okruženje s dovoljno prostora za više sjedećih zona. Stražnjem dvorištu se također može pristupiti iz prizemlja, svestranog kata koji je trenutno uređen s dva velika ureda, plus wc i više ormara.

Razina spavaćih soba počinje na četvrtom katu, koji ima stropove visine 10 stopa i dva dodatna kamina. Prima spavaća soba okrenuta je prema jugu i uključuje dva velika ormara. Druga, kroz koju se prolazi, vodi u glavnu kupaonicu, gdje šik pločice na podu i zidovima dodaju dašak modernosti. Na drugom kraju kata, velika knjižnica ili dnevni boravak veličine formalnog dnevnog boravka služi ili kao samostalna prostorija, ili kao prostrano proširenje glavne suite.

Posljednji kat ima dvije prekomjerne spavaće sobe, jedna duža od 21 stopu, a druga gotovo 20. Svijetle i tihe, svaka od ovih soba uključuje borove podove, više ormara i dovoljno prostora za sjedeće zone ili radne stanice za rad od kuće. Dijele punu kupaonicu, a na toj razini se nalazi i potpuno opremljena praonica rublja.

Triplex je opremljen centralnom klimatizacijom i usluga ga novom plinskom bojlerom. Kuća je besprijekorno održavana od strane istog vlasnika gotovo 40 godina.

Druga jedinica čini cijelu razinu vrta. S dobro opremljenom kuhinjom, kaminom i pranjem rublja, lako funkcionira kao jednosobni stan za iznajmljivanje, ili kao stan za svekrvu. Alternativno, može se lako integrirati s ostalim katovima kako bi se stvorila veličanstvena jednofamilijska kuća.

348 West 20th Street se nalazi na posebnom dijelu Chelsea, dijelu jedinstvene enklave poznate po svojim povijesnim stambenim kućama, uglednim sjemeništima i zelenim krošnjama drveća. Sama kuća okružena je s 42 zaštićene stambene kuće, jamčeći sljedećem vlasniku desetljeća niskog sunčevog svjetla i zraka. U trenucima je od živahnih galerija West Chelsea, a ipak se nalazi u lakoj blizini glavnog javnog prijevoza. Kratka je vožnja do Chelsea Marketa, High Line i West Villagea bez buke turista. A u blizini mnogih restorana i umjetničkih institucija - doista, Atlantic Theater Company je samo nekoliko vrata dalje - također je blizu Googleovog kampusa i glavnih trgovina prehrambenih proizvoda.

A turn-of-the-century townhouse located on an idyllic Chelsea block, 348 West 20th Street is a 5-story home that offers high ceilings, historic details, and a lush south-facing garden. Flourishes like corinthian columns, 11' - 12' ceilings with graceful archways, French doors, restored railings and banisters, and ornate detailing imbue a soft timelessness. The many fireplaces and their marble mantels; the carefully restored window frames and wooden shutters; and most notably, the vaulted Parlor floor foyer ceiling, do the same. Configured as a two-family with a separate office level, the home is smartly laid out, creating an accessible canvas for a modern renovation that preserves these hard-to-replicate details.

The principal residence is comprised of the top three floors of the house, plus the ground level. The main floor consists of an open, south-facing kitchen that overlooks the garden; a central gallery space, and the living room. With 11-foot ceilings, and French doors that open to create an easy flow between rooms, it's a flexible space that works easily for hosting. Large exposures to the north and south let light cascade across the whole level. The island kitchen with counter seating offers ample room for cooking and casual dining. Or, sit in the dining area, where tall windowed doors open graciously to the outdoors.

Take the stairs from the parlor level directly to the rear garden. Mature plantings create a serene and private environment with plenty of room for multiple seating areas. The back yard can also be accessed from the ground level, a versatile floor currently laid out with two large offices plus a powder room and multiple closets.

The bedroom levels begin on the fourth floor, which has 10-foot ceilings and two additional fireplaces. The primary bedroom faces south, and includes two large closets. The second, a pass-through closet, leads to the primary bathroom, where chic floor and wall tiling add a touch of modernity. On the other end of the floor, a large library or den as large as the formal living room serves either as a standalone room, or a spacious annex to the primary suite.

The top floor has two oversized bedrooms, one over 21 feet in length, and the other nearly 20. Bright and quiet, each of these rooms includes pine floors, multiple closets, and plenty of room for seating areas or work-from-home stations. They share a full bathroom, and a full laundry room is located on this level as well.

The triplex is complete with central air conditioning and is serviced by a new gas boiler. The home has been immaculately maintained by the same owner for the past nearly 40 years.

The second unit comprises the entirety of the garden level. With a well appointed kitchen, fireplace, and laundry facilities, it functions easily as a one-bedroom rental unit, or a mother-in-law apartment. Alternatively, it could be easily incorporated with the other floors to create a majestic single-family home.

348 West 20th Street is on a special stretch of Chelsea, part of a unique enclave known for its historic townhouses, gracious seminaries, and green canopy of trees. The home itself is surrounded by 42 landmarked townhouses, guaranteeing the next owner decades of low scale sun and air. It is moments from the vibrant galleries of West Chelsea, yet also within easy proximity to major public transit. It's a short journey to Chelsea Market, the High Line, and the West Village without the din of tourists. And adjacent to many restaurants and art institutions - indeed, Atlantic Theater Company is only a few doors down - it's also close to the Google campus and major grocery stores.