171 W 71st Street #2C

This gracious Edwardian "Five" apartment currently shows as a one bedroom home but is easily converted into a two bedroom apartment. A windowed entry foyer boasts a beautiful original stained glass window, herringbone wood floors, incredible original details and moldings, French doors, and the first of three decorative fireplaces . Walk into a spacious living room with original herringbone wood flooring and note the second decorative fireplace. This is a great space to entertain guests. Adjacent the living room through pocket doors, and also accessed via the elegant entry foyer, is a formal dining room with wonderful coffered ceilings, woodwork throughout and a third decorative fireplace. A bedroom can easily be configured from either room, still allowing for spacious common areas. Down the hallway is a sizable bedroom with a walk-in closet. A full bathroom can be accessed by all via the hallway. The renovated windowed kitchen not only houses granite countertops, timeless white cabinetry, and a Miele dishwasher but also has a Miele washer/dryer hidden in an adjacent closet space. The kitchen is large enough to fit a breakfast table. The maid's room beyond the kitchen promises the possibility of a second full sized bathroom , an expanded eat-in kitchen space or, as it is currently configured, can house a significant office space as is. A common outdoor terrace is easily accessed via a second entry/exit door in the kitchen providing an outdoor retreat without venturing too far from home. This apartment is prewar heaven. It is a rare opportunity to own a fabulous home in The Dorilton. A wonderful example of a Beaux Art building, The Dorilton is a 1902 landmark building. It has a recently renovated exterior façade and outdoor spaces. Full service building, live-in super, handyman, three elevators, roof deck with garden, an additional common terrace, and bike and private storage rooms are available per waiting list. Located near the 1,2, and 3 trains, Trader Joe's, Central and Riverside Parks and numerous shops, schools and restaurants.