128 W 88th St

Ideally situated on a historic brownstone block, this pristine renovated single family townhouse offers up to five bedrooms, an impressive entertaining expanse, and three verdant outdoor spaces. Built in the late nineteenth century by prolific Upper West Side architects Neville & Bagge, the beautifully restored brownstone facade showcases the classic garland motif typical of Renaissance Revival ornamentation, which is continued westward down the contiguous row of townhouses. As you ascend the stoop and enter through double hardwood doors, the traditional parlor floor layout welcomes visitors to a full floor of entertaining rooms, accented by parquet floors with decorative inlay, soaring high ceilings, and extensive base, crown, and decorative moldings. The front parlor offers room to gather around a wood-burning fireplace, and the center music room provides additional seating or generous space to display musical instruments or artwork. The grand formal dining room accommodates banquet-sized dining, with a decorative fireplace and an adjoining butler's pantry for effortless entertaining. Step out to the large balcony to enjoy dining al fresco with views of the lushly planted, south-facing garden with a decked dining area. On the garden level, the lavish eat-in kitchen is outfitted with Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances, excellent cabinet space, and a decorative fireplace. An additional living room on this level leads to a private office and access to the garden, and there is also a full bathroom. The luxurious master suite occupies the rear of the third floor, with a decorative fireplace, three closets including an enormous walk-in, and a sumptuous master bathroom en-suite. The front of this floor is a large second bedroom or library, with a wall of bookshelves, a wood-burning fireplace, charming bow windows, and a full bathroom en-suite. Two additional full-width bedrooms occupy the fourth floor, as well as a fourth bathroom, spacious laundry room, and a large terrace. The full-height, fully-finished cellar provides additional comfortable living space, with an adjacent powder room and storage area. With recently updated electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems, this move-in ready residence offers an extraordinary opportunity on a prime block.