255 West 90th Street #2A

Located in a rare 1909 turn of the century established 100% owned cooperative off West End Avenue/Bway this classic 8 Room home feels like a rambling Victorian townhouse with incredible old world details rarely seen today. Featuring a resident super and doorman till midnight weekdays ( 24 hours on Fri & Sat ) Soaring almost 10 Ft ceilings through out you feel as though you have stepped back into a time where details and craftsmanship mattered. There are 4 Bedrooms (one is an oversized maids) and even a library that could be used as a 5th bedroom if needed as well. This corner home located on a high second floor has wonderful South and East light facing primarily to the tree lined street at the tree level so the views are private , green and serene. When you enter this home you find yourself in a beautifully proportioned foyer with high ceilings, French doors with original hardware, glass door knobs and oak parquet wood floors with inlaid trim. The Living room has moldings with a truly stunning decorative fireplace designed with old world onyx stone detail framing the hearth and the original architectural mirror above. There is wainscoting and original medallion architectural drops that frame the Living room as well as brass hardware on the windows. Beautiful oversized wooden pocket doors lead to the south facing dining room which features original oak wood paneling and beamed ceilings with the wonderful old world plate railing . The library (a possible 5th bedroom) faces south to the street as well and has an original marble decorative shaving closet. The corner Master faces East and South with wonderful light and has a wall of closets. The Master Bath has the original stained glass window and a pedestal sink and soaking tub. There is an East facing second Bedroom with an old world shaving closet and a north facing third bedroom with an original glass transom. The large hall Bath has a soaking tub, pedestal sink and subway tiles. There is a cedar closet in the hall and a butler's pantry which leads to an oversized windowed Eat in kitchen There is beautiful original wood and glass cabinetry with brass hardware and granite counters. The maids room is also larger than most and has French doors and a bathroom with a full size washer dryer. The electric in this home has been upgraded. Through out this spectacular rambling Upper West Side apartment are French doors, glass transoms, original glass door knobs etc. You can live here as it is appreciating the original architecture or you can choose to add your own 2014 modern touches. The choice is yours. This flexible home can easily be 4-5 bedrooms depending on your needs. It is located in the stunning historical Cornwall cooperative with a resident super and a lobby attendant till midnight (24hrs Fri & Sat ). Incredible financials create an under market maintenance. The building is pet friendly and has an incredible common roof deck with river views. The Cornwall is located near the best Restaurants and transportation on the Upper West Side including the new 60,000 sf whole foods shopping center with Home Goods, Sephora , Michaels and more as well as the Kosher Market place and Seasons grocery. Asking $3,100,000 with dramatically LOW maintenance and big space Good Luck!