34 W 74th Street #3C
New York, NY 10023

This three bedroom, three bath townhouse duplex with three wood burning fireplaces, is gorgeously renovated and has a huge, exquisite, and lush landscaped terrace. Located in a boutique prewar cooperative in a 50' double wide Beaux Arts townhouse on one of the most beautiful and historic Upper West Side blocks, just off Central Park West. Move right into this sunny triple mint home, ideal both for everyday living and entertaining, both indoors and out.A private landing opens to a chic gallery finished in a rich lacquer paint and dividing the public and private spaces of the main floor. With a perfect flow for entertaining, to the south is the 24' x 18' living and dining room, chef's kitchen with top appliances (including six-burner Viking range, warming drawer, and Sub-Zero fridge) and abundant storage. Here there are high coffered ceilings, the first of three wood burning fireplaces, and three sets of floor-to-ceiling wood frame doors, providing access both to the solarium as well as the planted terrace. Recently refinished with new large-format pavers, privacy fencing, an electronic retractable awning, water, gas, and electric as well as custom plantings, this tranquil south-facing terrace is ideal for relaxing and offers a unique venue for entertaining. The large, comfortable, sunny, and functional den also faces south and can be closed off from the main living room with custom French doors. The den has a second wood burning fireplace, a tucked-away office area, full bath, and another terrace access.The main level is also home to the large primary suite with charming leafy street views through custom casement windows, an adjacent library with the third wood burning fireplace, and a smart and spa-like primary bath clad in a classic white and gray marble and featuring a large walk-in shower, soaking tub and great storage. The second floor has two south-facing bedrooms, two large walk-in closets, and a full bathroom. There is elevator access on this floor as well.Meticulously maintained, this residence is replete with finishes and features for modern comfort including central air conditioning, top-of-the-line appliances, hardwood oak floors, custom millwork and moldings, wonderfully abundant storage, a security system, and a washer and dryer.34 West 74th Street is a beautiful boutique pre-war five-story cooperative with 13 apartments just a half block from Central Park. Designed circa 1902 by architect Percy Griffin and built by Frederick Ambrose Clark, the building is one of eighteen landmarked row-houses in the configuration and designed in the Beaux Arts / Georgian Revival architectural style. The double townhouse is 50' wide and was converted to cooperative in 1979. It is a self-managed, elevator building with bicycle storage and laundry in the basement. Pets and pieds-a-terre are permitted.1% flip tax payable by buyer and 75% financing is permitted.