$2,795,000
SOLD

AS OF ABOUT 4 MONTHS AGO

35 West 71st Street #1 in Lincoln Square

Nestled just a block south of the Dakota and the park entrance, on aland-marked street, lies the quintessential NY townhouse, circa 1899.This is a unique co-op that works like a condo with only twoshareholders and a minimal board package. Both local andinternational buyers welcomed.The residence encompasses the parlor and garden floors and features asuperb private garden and balcony, a decadent sauna, a glass facade inback, glass floors that fill the entire home with brilliant naturallight, a chefs kitchen, an extra kitchenette, central airconditioning, and 3 bedrooms.The apartment was totally renovated in 2003 with all new surfaces (except original oak paneling) to the highest standards and designedby an Italian architect.Parlor Level:Upon entering the foyer, one encounters 127 high ceilings andarchitecturally-designed closets, one full bathroom with shower, andquintessential old-world oak floors with the requisi... [more]

Nestled just a block south of the Dakota and the park entrance, on aland-marked street, lies the quintessential NY townhouse, circa 1899.This is a unique co-op that works like a condo with only twoshareholders and a minimal board package. Both local andinternational buyers welcomed.The residence encompasses the parlor and garden floors and features asuperb private garden and balcony, a decadent sauna, a glass facade inback, glass floors that fill the entire home with brilliant naturallight, a chefs kitchen, an extra kitchenette, central airconditioning, and 3 bedrooms.The apartment was totally renovated in 2003 with all new surfaces (except original oak paneling) to the highest standards and designedby an Italian architect.Parlor Level:Upon entering the foyer, one encounters 127 high ceilings andarchitecturally-designed closets, one full bathroom with shower, andquintessential old-world oak floors with the requisite rich walnutinlays. To ones left lies the kitchen and dining room. 9-foot-tallbay windows, with custom-made curved glass, grace the dining room. Thedining room comfortably accommodates 12 people and features abeautiful ceiling medallion with a crystal chandelier.To the right of the foyer one enters the living room. This magnificentroom is warmed both by the antique wood paneling that dates back from1899 and the stately fireplace. Behind one of the walls resides ahidden home office, accessible via a secret door. On the other side ofthe fireplace, behind another secret door, a 147bottle, dualtemperature zone Sub-Zero wine cooler can be found. But the absolutecrown jewel of this particular room is the rear-facing glass facadethat showcases the gorgeous garden and balcony. Off to the right ofthe living room lies one bedroom with an integrated wood-paneledMurphy bed and motorized blinds, the ultimate in both practicality anddesign.Upon approaching the rear glass faade, one reaches the floating oakstairs that lead to the garden level.Garden Level:This level boa