Brown Harris Stevens

Nestled on the south side of West 85th Street between West End Avenue and Riverside Drive, this single-family townhouse epitomizes classic New York elegance. Boasting soaring ceilings and large sun-drenching windows, this five-bedroom house exudes a feeling of spaciousness and grandeur. Original detailing from 1892, including inlaid wood floors, pocket doors, fireplaces, hardware, wood paneling, molding, and iron work, have been meticulously preserved, embracing the historical character and magic of the space. Updated interiors, including a top-of-the-line kitchen and spa-like bathroom, lend a modern, luxurious touch. Offering the best of both worlds - past and present - 326 W 85th Street is a home not to be missed. Layout Parlor Floor: From the front door, one enters through a paneled wood vestibule into a classic townhouse entertaining floor. Soaring ceilings and flooding natural light from the large front windows lend a gracious and airy feeling to the front living room and large dining room located towards the middle of the parlor floor. Both the living room and dining room feature original fireplaces and stunning wood floors. A classic box staircase and original sliding pocket doors separate these two formal spaces. The large eat-in kitchen is located just past the dining room. It features top-of-the-line stainless steel appliances, including a Sub-Zero fridge and 6-burner Garland stove, that are complemented by Soapstone countertops, stained wood cabinets, and cobblestone floor tiles. The kitchen's large windows overlook the property's south-facing garden, setting a serene tone to the room. Soaring bamboo stalks and a magnolia tree from the garden provide privacy from neighbors. The stairway to the English Basement is located in the kitchen. English Basement: The entrance of the English Basement opens into a hallway with storage space. To the front of this floor is a guest bedroom with en-suite bathroom. Following the guest bedroom, there are additional closets, a laundry room and a second full bathroom that lead to the large family/media room. Sliding glass doors from the family/media room lead to the landscaped garden. Lastly, there is a room at the rear of the house that is currently used as a home office. It offers additional access to the property's brick patio and garden. Third Floor: The large room to the front of this floor is a bedroom that is currently used as an office/library. This room features elegant wooden details, including restored original shutters and a wooden mantel. To the rear of this floor, the primary bedroom features a large walk-in closet and spa-like bathroom, featuring a 2-person shower, two vanities, deep soaking tub, and private terrace. Fourth Floor: Two large bedrooms on this floor share a full bathroom. The bedroom to the front of the home features an original mantel and 2 closets. The rear bedroom has a private terrace that overlooks beautiful blossoming trees.