Zakoračite unatrag u staru New York! Izgrađena 1900. godine na samom kraju Zlatnog doba, a tijekom opadanja viktorijanske ere, ovaj stan na razini salona nadmašuje vrijeme. Adresa 25 West 71st Street prvotno je izgrađena kao obiteljska kuća za što bi bila obitelj iz viših slojeva društva, baš kada je sat 19. stoljeća otkucao 20. Sada dom za četiri jedinice, Stan 1R zauzima cijeli kat salona. Katovi salona tog vremena imali su najviše stropove i najsloženije detalje, predstavljajući vlasnikovu najbolju stranu dok su dočekivali goste.

Ući u ono što bi se danas smatralo "velikom sobom" lako je izgubiti fokus dok vas obuzima volumen prostora i svi njegovi bogati detalji. Stropovi visoki 12" krase drveni strop s gredama i velikim korbelama duž perimetra. Podovi u riblju kost, vrata visoka 8", ukrasni okviri, zidovi od hrasta u Tudor stilu i grandiozan kamin obložen enkaustičnim pločicama. Ova velika soba služi i kao dnevna i kao blagovaonica.

Kuhinja u hodniku je neposredno uz glavnu sobu, kao i radna soba i druga spavaća soba, obje s pogledom na zelenilo stražnjeg vrta. Na prednjem dijelu stana nalazi se prostrana glavna spavaća soba orijentirana na jug, čiji prozori visoki 7" s originalnim shutterima pružaju pogled na ulicu West 71st Street. Lako je zamisliti kako gledate van na kočiju vučenu konjima ili jedan od najranijih automobila na ručni pogon koji čekaju ispred vaših vrata. Kuća ima centralni klima uređaj.

Lokacija je iznimna. Osim što ste samo nekoliko koraka od ulaska u Central Park, nalazite se iza ugla od opsežne ponude trgovina na West 72nd Street i Columbus Avenue. Za umjetnost, samo ste odvojak od Lincoln Centra i svega što on nudi. Sve u svemu, čarobni stan na najboljoj lokaciji.

Take a step back into old New York! Built in 1900 at the very end of the Gilded Age, and during the waning years of the Victorian era, this parlor floor home transcends time. 25 West 71st Street was originally built as a single-family home, for what would have been an upper-class family, just as the 19th century turned clock to the 20th. Now home to four units, Apartment 1R occupies the entire parlor floor. The parlor floors of the era enjoyed the highest ceilings and most elaborate detail putting the owner's best foot forward as they welcomed guests.

Upon entering what today would be viewed as the "great room', it's easy to lose focus as your eye is overwhelmed by the volume of the space and all its rich detail. 12" ceilings are topped by an oak beamed coffered ceiling with large korbel's along the perimeter. Herringbone floors, 8" doors, ornate casing, Tudor style oak paneled walls and a grand encaustic tile trimmed fireplace. This large room serves as both living and dining.

A galley kitchen is just off the main room as is a home office and second bedroom with both enjoying the greenery of a rear garden view. To the front of the apartment, you find a sizeable south facing master bedroom whose 7" tall windows, with original shutters, frame a street view of West 71st Street. It's easy to imagine looking out to a horse drawn carriage or one of the earliest hand crank automobiles waiting outside your door. The home enjoys central AC.

The location is exceptional. In addition to being just a few steps from entering Central Park, you are just around the corner from the extensive line-up of shops on West 72nd Street and Columbus Avenue. For the arts you are just a stroll to Lincoln Center and all it has to offer. All in all, a magical apartment in the best of locations.