5 Beds
8 Baths
7,821 SqFt
5 Beds
8 Baths
7,821 SqFt
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 7,821 sqft
Price per Sqft $2,749
Subdivision Chelsea
MLS Listing ID RLS20110824
Style Federal
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 6
Half Baths 3
HOA Y/N Yes
Year Built 1855
Annual Tax Amount $125,460
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Property Description
The result is a residence of remarkable coherence, where historic proportions meet uncompromising craftsmanship. Five expansive floors plus finished basement are connected by elevator, with ceilings approaching ten feet and rooms filled with natural light. Handcrafted plaster moldings, chevron-pattern white oak floors, five wood burning fireplaces, radiant heated floors, and bespoke millwork establish a quiet sense of permanence throughout. Every fixture and finish was purposefully selected, from heritage plumbing fittings and custom hardware to professional-grade appliances and finely crafted stonework.
The garden level is designed for both everyday living and gracious entertaining. At its heart is a chef's kitchen that flows effortlessly into the dining room before opening through French doors to a beautifully landscaped private garden. Framed by limestone paving and mature linden trees, the garden offers a rare sense of privacy and tranquility in the heart of West Chelsea.
One floor above, the formal entertaining level unfolds with exceptional scale. An open gallery with space for a grand piano leads into the principal living room, distinguished by coved ceilings and graceful architectural detailing. French doors open onto a terrace framing picturesque views across the historic facades of West 21st Street. Richly layered and beautifully composed, it is a room that holds an elegant evening as naturally as a solitary morning.
Five bedroom suites occupy the upper floors, each with its own ensuite bath. The full-floor primary suite serves as a private retreat, complete with dual dressing rooms, two spa-inspired bathrooms, and a discreet midnight kitchen.
Outdoor living culminates on the rooftop garden, where sweeping city views are punctuated by the illuminated bell tower of Saint Peter's Church that glows against the evening skyline. Together with the landscaped garden and private terraces below, the home's outdoor spaces move easily between intimate gatherings and expansive ones. A finished recreation level and fully integrated modern building systems provide comfort and ease throughout every season.
The Van Ness House is nestled within the Chelsea Historic District, where rows of landmarked townhouses, mature trees, and quiet residential streets create one of Manhattan's most enduring neighborhoods. Steps from the Atlantic Theater Company, the High Line, and Hudson River Park, the home offers the rare opportunity to inhabit a historic New York townhouse without compromise, where nineteenth-century architecture and twenty-first-century craftsmanship exist in complete harmony.
Five Bedrooms · Six Full Baths · Three Powder Rooms · Five Stories · Finished Basement · Elevator · Landscaped Garden · Two Terraces · Roof Deck
Location
State NY
County New York
Interior
Interior Features Wet Bar, Chandelier, Crown Molding, Entrance Foyer, Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, His and Hers Closets, Kitchen Island, Recessed Lighting, Soaking Tub, Bar, Walk-In Closet(s)
Heating Central
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Hardwood
Fireplaces Number 1
Fireplaces Type Other
Furnishings Unfurnished
Fireplace Yes
Appliance Dryer, Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Wine Cooler, Washer
Laundry Laundry Room, See Remarks
Exterior
Exterior Feature Building Garden, Private Outdoor Space Over 60 Sqft
View Y/N Yes
View City Lights, City, Garden, Neighborhood, Panoramic
Porch Terrace
Private Pool No
Building
Dwelling Type House
Story 6
New Construction No
Others
Tax ID 0744-0020
Ownership None
Monthly Total Fees $10, 455
Security Features Security System
Pets Allowed Building No, No
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